SportsChump Whirlwind Comedy Tour, Part Three: D.L. Hughley

Date: Sunday, November 5, 2023 Time: 9:15 pm                                   Venue: Improv, Ybor City, Florida Our morning began early Sunday, an otherwise beautiful day in the sunshine state.  With an ailing father in hospice care, our search for laughter continued, like an Continue reading SportsChump Whirlwind Comedy Tour, Part Three: D.L. Hughley

Beating the Rock, Vol 1.: Live Wagering and Foul Trouble

I may have found a glitch in the Matrix.  Either that, or I’m one step closer to losing my mind.  You be the judge. Now that you can legally gamble on sports in 38 of 50 states, as anyone who Continue reading Beating the Rock, Vol 1.: Live Wagering and Foul Trouble

SportsChump Whirlwind Comedy Tour, Part Two: Dave Chappelle

Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023 Time: 7:00 pm                                   Venue: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida “I got a million of ‘em,” said Dave Chappelle to a crowd of well over 20,000 adoring fans, all laughing hysterically as he told yet another one Continue reading SportsChump Whirlwind Comedy Tour, Part Two: Dave Chappelle

SportsChump Whirlwind Comedy Tour, Part One: Andrew Dice Clay

Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Time: 9:15 pm                                   Venue: Side Splitters Comedy Club, Carrollwood, Florida Sometimes, we just need a good laugh. Last year more than ever, I found the distraction of laughter to be my best medicine. That’s why, Continue reading SportsChump Whirlwind Comedy Tour, Part One: Andrew Dice Clay

Week 18 College and NFL Pick ‘Em: SportsChump vs The Wife Hates Sports

2023 was a little difficult on the constitution, at least here at SportsChump Manor. It’s hard to put into words what last year did to me, how I grew, what I learned and how much I cried.  The year robbed Continue reading Week 18 College and NFL Pick ‘Em: SportsChump vs The Wife Hates Sports

Anthony goes to Ireland; Here come the Irish!

I have this friend.  Let’s call him Anthony, mainly because that’s his name. Anthony is the kind of man who has neither the time nor the inclination for a pseudonym.  He’s also the kind of man who takes trips on Continue reading Anthony goes to Ireland; Here come the Irish!

Cable cancels ESPN’s culture (and other confusing conundrums)

In 1994, Major League Baseball cancelled its World Series.  It was the first time in American history that had ever happened.  Our national pastime reminded all those watching that baseball was first and foremost, a business.  It was a shock Continue reading Cable cancels ESPN’s culture (and other confusing conundrums)

Tennis with an old man, golfing like an old lady

Back in my mid-20s, I participated in a recreational tennis league.  It was just for fun, a reason to stay in shape and test my mettle against other casual tennis players around town.  This was a city league in Gainesville, Continue reading Tennis with an old man, golfing like an old lady