The New York Yankees have always been known for their hitting and pitching. With legendary and Hall of Fame players like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Reggie Jackson, Alex Rodriguez, Whitey Ford, Bob Turley, Ron Guidry, Roger Clemens and Mariano Rivera, important baseball records, like the number of stolen bases are often [...] [...more]
To be a professional athlete, you have to have a certain amount of confidence in yourself. Battling through the tough times, injuries, and hardcore training can give some players a sense of aloofness, even entitlement.
But just because you make money off of your athletic exploits does not give you an excuse to whine and [...] [...more]
Everywhere I’ve looked since November, journalists and media outlets are handing out their “Top Ten of the 2000’s” lists and “Athlete of the Decade” honors. Sorry guys, but I’m just not that ambitious. Considering that I’m typing this at the kitchen counter while my mother warms up some of her famous hot beef sandwiches, I [...] [...more]