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“We mock what we don’t understand.” Dan Aykroyd as Austin Millbarge, Spies Like Us, 1985 There seems to be some confusion regarding my recent “Miami Heat future/Derrick White putback/Heat have no chance to win Game Seven” post, so here I Continue reading Successful “reverse jinx” ploy results in mass confusion
There’s a general rule of thumb amongst superstitious gamblers that you don’t talk about wagers while they’re still in play. Of course, logic would tell you that the wager you’ve placed (or for heaven’s sake discussed with others) has nothing Continue reading Derrick White awakens the long, hard jinx
At the beginning of these NBA playoffs, I was as excited as a kid in a candy shop. 16 teams, most with a legitimate chance to win it all. Some familiar faces, a smattering of new talent, this post-season boasted Continue reading NBA Playoffs: The Great, Wart-Exposing Equalizer
I owe Darvin Ham an apology. Not long ago, when the Los Angeles Lakers were looking for a head coach, I contacted my point/counterpoint partner in crime to engage in debate as to whom they should anoint as their next Continue reading All apologies to Darvin Ham
America has become so predictable. So has its media. As soon as it became evident that Joel Embiid, a Black male, would win his first MVP award, a handful of pundits brought up the race card. I’m not entirely sure Continue reading Irresponsible sports media gives new meaning to term “MVP race”
I have a friend who subscribes to the conspiracy theory that LeBron James runs the NBA. It’s an idea that’s not all that farfetched. LeBron James is the most powerful player the NBA has ever seen. If you don’t believe Continue reading Bad guys finish last: The diligent dismissal of Dillon Brooks
Over the years, words processors have become exponentially more user friendly. Freshman year of college, I remember completing homework assignments on my old Apple II+, which boasted a word processor whose most technological advancements were the paragraph break and a Continue reading A poor choice of words
The Toronto Raptors have fired Nick Nurse, which immediately ranks as one of the most inexplicable coach-cannings in recent memory. Four years ago, under Nurse, the Raptors won an NBA championship, becoming the first (and remaining the only) Canadian team Continue reading NBA First Round Playoff Ponderings: Kicks, Cup Checks, Barbs, Charges, Nurses, Nuggets and Old Man Strength
Maybe you’re one of those folks who, with equal parts confession, condescension, and irony, wears a “Go Sports Ball Team” T-shirt. Maybe, because of the traffic, distance, or perceived expense, you’re in the “it’s better on TV” crowd. Whatever the Continue reading
People routinely ask me how I can stand working karaoke night. To these skeptics I reply with the same patented answer, which is “Are you kidding me? It was my IDEA to host this karaoke night.” They roll their eyes Continue reading Heavy metal bands sing karaoke love songs: Just another Tuesday at the Joyce.
