Each week, it seems the sports world captures our attention and sends us on an emotional rollercoaster worth the price of admission. But this week’s thrill ride inspired me to focus on perspective. Under what lens would you view emotional moments of …
Category Archives: greatness
Taking Advantage of Second Chances
The U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows gave me the chance to have a true New York City experience, filled with stars and one of the city’s most historic sporting events…. Where else can you go in the Big Apple where backhands, smashes and faults…
Never Out of It
Life has once again given us a crystal-clear reminder that competition reigns supreme… and that you’re only out of a game when you decide you are (or the buzzer sounds!). Every summer the Little League World Series showcases the best of the best on…
Doing the Right Thing All The Way to The Gold
Through my experiences writing about some of the greatest athletes the sports world has ever known, I’ve learned that greatness doesn’t happen by chance. Sometimes it’s the ability to do the “Right Thing” at the “Right Time” that makes on…
Check Your Ego at the Door
Every Saturday during the college football season, millions of fans tune in to ESPN’s College Football GameDay. On the set are four of the most well-known faces in all of college football. Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, former Heisman Trophy Winner D…
Don’t Let Others Take You to Where They Are
Full disclosure: This was not one of my finer moments. I was in New York recently for meetings and walked to Starbucks for my morning “starter.” As I was standing in line, a call came in from someone I had been trying to connect with for a few days…
The Blessings We Take for Granted
In New Orleans last weekend, I had the opportunity to celebrate former Louisiana State University basketball coach Dale Brown for his lifetime of achievement in basketball. Before Dale stepped up to accept the crystal, Tim Brando of CBS, a TV legend in…
