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Beat writers tell the damnedest stories. Wendell Maxey is one of those storytellers. During a time when we’ve witnessed a sharp and steady decline in journalistic integrity, it’s refreshing to read articles from a reporter who spent his life genuinely Continue reading Book Review: Called For Traveling by Wendell Maxey
Noah Webster defines resilience as “the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.” I know this sounds like the beginning of a high school essay but considering high schools no longer carry dictionaries within their halls, nor Continue reading The Unflappable Resilience of Wyndham Clark
Oddly enough, after all these years, I’ve never sat through the 1980 classic 9 to 5 in its entirety. It wasn’t until Dolly Parton’s passing that I decided to celebrate it and give the film a well-deserved whirl. It should Continue reading Booze On Film, Vol. 2: Frangelico, 9 to 5, Dolly Parton and the passing of a legend
Wow! 16 years! We are now old enough to drive a car without adult supervision, however, I don’t recommend it. I’d plug Sixteen Candles into my VCR to celebrate, but I’ve always been much more of a Ferris Bueller guy. Continue reading SportsChump’s Sweet 16th Annual Over/Under Pick ‘Em Contest
There are three types of golf fans. Those who remember what golf was like before any of us had ever heard of Tiger Woods. The game at that time was glorious and proud yet exclusive, elitist and lacking much diversity. Continue reading Book Review: Project Tiger by Gavin Newsham
Picture Credit Summer in the NBA always feels quieter than it really is. Headlines slow, schedules haven’t dropped yet, and most teams fade into the background for a few weeks. Still, the league rarely stands still, even when it appears Continue reading 5 Offseason Storylines That Could Define the 2027 NBA Finals Race
I can explain to you what it’s like to work in an Irish pub, as well as what it’s like to be an American on 4th of July weekend, with one simple story. Feel free to read between the lines. Continue reading Smithwick’s, Killian’s and the Irish Great Lakes of Southern Georgia
Introduction by J-Dub Today, my blog brother from another mother SportsChump and I celebrate another of those solar orbits we use to count years. Even though we were born on the exact same day, the mileage is wearing different on Continue reading The Deep Six: How To Tell If You’re “Young” Old or “Old” Old
I got this text from a friend not long ago. ‘Twas from a gambling app boasting how some lucky fellow had just cashed a monster pay out. 45 grand!!! The Twitter post came from what one can only presume is Continue reading Bettors Beware! Parlays, Promos and Empty Promises
Picture Credit The New York Knicks’ 2026 NBA Finals win did more than end a decades-long drought. It reshaped expectations across the league, creating a sense of immediate competitive change rather than a slow transition. With the next season tipping Continue reading 5 Post-Finals NBA Questions That Could Change Next Season’s Betting Outlook
