Tim Kurkjian at ESPN has always been a number-cruncher. He could name all the MLB players to hit .300 in night games at Yankee Stadium from 1986-1994. He could also tell you how many foul balls were hit to the ridiculously nonathletic ball boys and girls near foul lines in 2007.
With Mr. Kurkjian as inspiration, here are some numbers to remember heading into the MLB postseason....
Every year a team wins more games than expected, become a contender, then fans are outraged that their team has been "disrespected" all year and they deserve better coverage and recognition.
Maybe "disrespected" isn't the proper word; I would substitute "forgotten" and "under-appreciated" into that sentence...
September
Steve Turney hates prima donnas with a passion.
And he's placing the blame on NBA commissioner David Stern, the man who has allowed the NBA to spiral out of control into a glorified chest-beating spectacle with an abundance of expletive-laced trash-talking with little to no consequences for unsportsmanlike acts....
May
Let's face it, in life, there are certain things you never do. Don't put tin foil in the microwave. Don't try to remake classic songs like "Sweet Home Alabama" and "MMMBop". You don't push the big red button, and you do not recreate boring sports in crappy online video games.
Steve Turney reviews ESPN.com's Masters-themed "Putting at Amen Corner"...
April
The start of baseball season brings many things to mind: freshly-cut grass, perfectly manicured diamonds, not to mention insanely overpriced beer and peanuts. It also indicates the time of year when you want to stock up on your long underwear, blankets, and ponchos.
In fact, one MLB opener has already been postponed. The White Sox were set to play the Royals on Monday in Chi-town, but the game has already postponed due to snow. ...
April
Just when you thought St. Patrick's Day was over, the NBA scores a slam-dunk with its first ever NBA 'Green Week'. But there was no leprechauns to be found, not even Earl Boykins.
This is a well-thought out program by the NBA. The NBA Green Initiative was conceived after the NBA partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council. From April 2-10, the Denver Nuggets, Charlotte Bobcats, and Chicago Bulls will wear green-colored uniforms and showcase taupe-colored warm-up shirts made from 100 percent organic cotton....
April
March
March
Since Josh McDaniels' hiring in mid-January, the Mile High city has lost the scent of its fresh, thin air. Instead, traces of a musty odor can be detected throughout the capital.
Late night sightings of McDaniels have been reported, as he strategically wanders from tree to tree, marking his new-found territory like a dog in fire hydrant heaven...
March
September