Soccer Basher Mad Tea Party

Dear FIFA, U.S. Soccer Fan, MLS, and Euro 2008: I know you want America to love you, but it's just not working out. You aren't trying hard enough to make this relationship blossom -- and I think you should seek counseling. The British-sounding guy doing all the Euro 2008 commercials just isn't sexy to America. You can do better soccer nation. If [read more...]

The Adventures of Sportsman

In the last episode of Sportsman, our super hero was perilously dangling from a cliff, as he continued to tell fans that they clearly know much more than he does about sports. But unfortunately, the angry mob did not believe him, even as he persisted that they are smarter, better looking, and more knowledgeable about most sports [read more...]

Measuring Toughness in Sports - A Top Five List

Any sports fan knows that certain qualities are desirable in elite athletes. Characteristics such as speed, power, and agility are a few that stand out. Another trait associated with various sports is toughness. Being tough means different things to different individuals, but the idea that you need a certain level of fortitude to engage in sports is universal.Since there are [read more...]