There have been some terrible gimmicks in the history of pro wrestling. We’ve seen men like the Red Rooster, Bastion Booger, and the illustrious Phantasio, all of whom live on as a small scar on our brain tissue. But when it comes to naming the worst wrestling gimmick of all time, there can be no [...] [...more]
The 2010 NBA Slam Dunk Contest is the worst dunk contest of all-time, and I’m not saying that because Shannon Brown didn’t win. I’ll get to him in just a sec. This was the worst slam dunk contest I’ve ever seen because none of the dunkers did anything spectacular. The only basketball player worthy [...] [...more]
It was a magical season in 1998. “The Race” – we all have our memories of it. It was the year that saved baseball, and it ranks as one of the greatest of all time.
In hindsight, however, it was a turning point. The dark secret of baseball was reaching critical mass, like a balloon [...] [...more]
There are certain things that you just have to do yourself. Such is the motto I’ve lived by, and it’s provided me with some interesting experiences in my lifetime.
But for those days when you’re cooped up inside, it’s nice to see other people having a good time with a little friendly (or sometimes not [...] [...more]
Pete “Pistol Pete” Maravich earned his nickname early in his career with his awesome shooting and quick speed. Pete Maravich became “Pistol Pete” because he was fast as a bullet shooting out of a pistol.
Pistol Pete played basketball at Louisiana State University, where in 1970, he was named The Sporting News’ National Player of [...] [...more]