Death at the Speedway
I’ve never liked auto racing, but I know that millions love it. But back when I was in college, I plowed through a biography of Stirling Moss, Formula One racer, because for a time I had a boyfriend who was … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Baseball and sports
That’s what still makes horse racing
So, why is it that racehorses don’t get faster as time goes on while human runners do? The answer is here.
Continue reading →And speaking of boxing…
…which we were the other day, in the comments section on this thread in which I’d said I couldn’t stand the sport—caused me to recall the single worst moment of boxing history I’ve ever had the misfortune to witness. It … Continue reading →
Superbowl thread
If anyone wants to talk about the Superbowl, you can do so here. I certainly don’t plan to. But see how open-minded I am, and how dedicated to serving your needs?
Continue reading →Here’s a favorite nightmare
A ski lift derails in Maine, sending skiers plummeting up to 30 feet and injuring several. The accident was attributed to high winds, which were clocked at around 40 miles per hour. All of New England has experienced strong winds … Continue reading →
Tiger Woods’s ex-wife Elin Nordegren speaks…
…and she divulges that: …[She] was as surprised as most of the rest of the world that the persona Woods put forth ”“ dedicated competitor, family man ”“ was a carefully constructed sham. “I’m so embarassed that I never suspected … Continue reading →
Say it isn’t so, Roger
But it is. Full disclosure: even though I’ve long been a Red Sox fan, I was never a Clemens fan. Too arrogant and full of himself, and when he played for the Sox he could never seal the deal when … Continue reading →
The World Cup finals
I watched the World Cup finals yesterday with a bunch of people who care a great deal more about soccer than I do (not difficult, since I care scarcely more about soccer than I do about curling). The world disagrees … Continue reading →
That last set they played was actually a game of basketball
Longest match in tennis history (by far) finally ends with a win by John Isner, 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6 , 70-68.
Continue reading →Another change story: sports, politics, and life
Here’s the story of a man whose political change was sparked by a kids’ basketball game, of all things. Roland Toy ran up against a group of liberal parents who wanted to protect their fourth-graders from the pain and struggle … Continue reading →
To brighten up your weekend…
Here’s another old clip from skater Lucinda Ruh. Enjoy. And wait for the spins.
Continue reading →Ice skating: jumping, turning, spinning
In both ballet and ice skating, the best jumpers tend to be more compact. Jumping not only takes extreme athleticism and coordination, it also requires exceptionally strong legs—particularly the thigh and butt muscles. Conversely, the more elongated the torso and … Continue reading →