Thirteen years ago today was the worst day of my life and the worst day in the history of America. For all Americans, but especially for those of us who worked in the World Trade Center or knew anyone who passed away on September 11, 2001; today is always a difficult day to get through. […]
My World Cup Semifinal Preview
July 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
This has been the best World Cup I can remember without a doubt. There has been so much drama and great play by some of the top players that it has exceeded expectations in terms of entertainment value. The World Cup however, does not have any GREAT teams, even still at the semifinal point in […]
Fall of the Berlin Wall Anniversary Tour
June 17, 2014 by 5 Comments
It’s hard to believe that the 25th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall is approaching. I was only 11 years old when it happened but I remember it vividly. Even at 11, I knew I was living in history. That momentous event started a domino effect in Eastern Europe and led to the […]
My World Cup Preview
June 11, 2014 by 14 Comments
The World Cup, La Copa del Mundo, Le Coupe du Monde is upon us once again. The greatest sporting event in the world and the most watched event on Earth is back. This year, the World Cup takes place in the mystical home of the beautiful game, Brazil. This years World Cup has many fascinating […]
How to Get World Cup Tickets
May 15, 2014 by 18 Comments
I get asked all the time how to get World Cup tickets for Brazil 2014. The answer is short because there are really only a few ways; at least legitimate ways that will guarantee you seats. The lottery is long since over and if you didn’t get any you have a few options. The first […]
Indian Wells Masters Tennis
March 24, 2014 by 1 Comment
The Indian Wells Masters 1000 tennis event is the most important tennis tournament in the world outside of the four majors. Currently called the BNP Paribas Open, it takes place in Indian Wells, California just outside of Palm Springs in the California desert. It is the highest attended tennis event outside of the four majors […]
The Mount Rushmore of Sports
February 18, 2014 by 25 Comments
Recently, thanks to LeBron James, there has been a lot of talk about the Mount Rushmore of sports. Mount Rushmore of sports meaning the 4 best players of a particular sport. LeBron was referring to the NBA obviously but watching sports television, they have carried the conversation to other sports. This is of course right […]
My Australian Open Experience
January 27, 2014 by 25 Comments
For Americans and many people in the Western Hemisphere, the Australian Open has always been that tennis tournament that was on in the middle of night every January. It was sometimes on when you woke up in the morning and you’re looking for Sportscenter on ESPN. However, the Australian Open is the best grand slam […]
The Baseball Hall of Fame is Broken
January 9, 2014 by 38 Comments
The Baseball Hall of Fame is broken. That’s a fact. This has gone on for long enough and it is time that something changes because the Baseball Hall of Fame is broken. The Hall of Fame, itself as an entity, hides behind the sanctity of their cathedral. The Hall of Fame forces the Baseball Writers […]
