Category: Sports Columns
Baseball’s unwritten rules need some updating
Since its baseball’s inception, there have been “unwritten rules” — different things players do that are often frowned upon by umpires, fans and opposing players, but not strictly forbidden.
Lack of African-Americans in MLB trickles down to tee-ball
I felt nervous as I waited in line to meet Brandon Phillips in December of 2007. With a 30-home run, 32-stolen base season as the Cincinnati Reds’ second baseman, Phillips established himself as a rising African-American star in...
Tiger Woods and I wore red on Sunday
Tiger Woods had just tapped in a three-foot birdie putt on hole No. 15 to take sole possession of the Masters lead, as one of my friends shouted the idea that defined our Sunday afternoon. “Boys, hurry up and put on red!” he...
Ken Griffey Jr. reflects the spirit of his hometown
Cincinnati, Ohio. An ordinary city in an ordinary state. Except to a native of this Midwest metropolis, there is nothing ordinary about the Queen City. This place is home. Always has been, always will be. Skyline Chili will...
The love, honor and care of Jerry Miller
“I could never be a rabble rouser or one that could lead thousands. I want to just have respect for people and for people to respect me.” – Jerry Miller, 2015. An hour before the opening tip, I felt cold. Chills ran down...
Khabib Nuragomedov dominates “The Notorious” Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor is known for being able to back up his brash trash-talking and pre-fight predictions, but “Mystic Mac” ate his words at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. McGregor entered the Octagon to fight current UFC...
From the TMS draft room: Allen goes first
Welcome to the second annual Miami Student Mock NFL Draft. We’ve made significant progress since last year’s edition and have even added two other writers to the “draft room.” As a quick preface, our selections are the picks we would make in the best interest of the team – not necessarily what we think is going to happen. As a result, we had a few “hot takes” and a couple players that slid despite being atop most draft boards.
MLB hot takes and predictions for 2018
Baseball season is here. It’s happening. Games have been played, yabos have been crushed and players have been K’d. It’s going to be an exciting season and it’ll be a good one to follow. That being said, a few thoughts from Opening Weekend: Cincinnati Reds’ second baseman Scooter Gennett might actually prove last year wasn’t a fluke (the man can mash, going 4-for-4 on Opening Day), Harper may silence his doubters, the Yankees are overrated and the Brew Crew might be the real deal.
Reed fights off Spieth to claim his first green jacket
Sunday was a day dominated by the “Young Guys” of golf with Patrick Reed, Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler all sitting near the top of the leaderboard. One “Young Guy” prevailed and claimed his first Major Championship – his name was Patrick Reed. Reed held onto his lead on Sunday to win his first green jacket, which isn’t easy to do at Augusta National.
The only baseball preview you need this season
The doldrums endured in the harsh winter months by baseball fans were hardly warmed by a Hot Stove this offseason. This free agent market was closer in consistency to collusion-riddled molasses than the quick flowing open-market that us baseball fans are accustomed to following.
The maddest March Madness?
It’s called “March Madness” for a reason and after all has been said and done, disregarding the outcome of the Championship game, this has been the maddest March in college basketball history.
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