I first became aware of Warner Wolf in September 1971 when I started graduate school in Baltimore, Maryland. Wolf was the play-by-play announcer for the then Washington Senators baseball team, soon to be relocated in Arlington, Texas. He was also the sports anchor for WTOP television in Washington, DC. He became famous for his trademark … Read more
Today, the electoral college will more than likely affirm Donald Trump as the 45th occupant of the White House. He will not, however, be MY president. Why? Because on Saturday, Mr. Trump decided people like me are not REAL Americans. Therefore, my non-recognition of his executive authority is by his choice, not mine. At his … Read more
In response to reports by the CIA and ever other U.S. military and civilian intelligence agency Russians were responsible for hacking the email accounts of the Democratic National Committee and Clinton campaign chair John Podesta, the Trump transition team released the following statement on December 9. These are the same people that said Saddam … Read more
Damn, I love sports. But not for the reason most people do. Yes, great competition is exhilarating. And it is an escape. Ask New Orleans Saints fans after Hurricane Katrina. Or Yankee fans after 9/11. Equally important, sports is a parable for life. It helps us understand aspects of the world which may seem … Read more
Call it one of the most generous severance packages ever. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Rams fired coach Jeff Fisher 10 days after announcing a two-year extension of his $7.0 million annual contract. Must be nice. Not only for Fisher who will pocket $14 million without having to spend one more night watching game films. But … Read more