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Book Review: Power Players: Sports, Politics and the American Presidency by Chris Cillizza

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When you think of the times and places throughout history where sports and politics have intertwined, the first images that come to mind are probably presidents throwing out ceremonial first pitches at baseball season openers, or commanders-in-chiefs quipping one-liners while Continue reading Book Review: Power Players: Sports, Politics and the American Presidency by Chris Cillizza→

The ultimate sports weekend, Part Three

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For ultimate sports weekend, Part One, click here. For ultimate sports weekend, Part Two, click here. Monday morning came bright and early.  The drive from Charlotte to Augusta takes a little over two hours, especially when those driving are running Continue reading The ultimate sports weekend, Part Three→

The ultimate sports weekend, Part Two

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Day Two came and went with a round of golf during the day and a night out in historic downtown Charlotte where, amongst bars full of Carolina fans, we watched the South Carolina women’s basketball team suffer their first and Continue reading The ultimate sports weekend, Part Two→

The ultimate sports weekend, Part One

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The trip had been planned months in advance, my excursion to golf’s mecca, Augusta National, with the three best friends that anyone could have.  All we needed to do was win the admissions lottery.  Tickets to the Masters Tournament are Continue reading The ultimate sports weekend, Part One→

Lightning hits Augusta, misses Columbus altogether

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It was the best of Sundays, it was the worst of Sundays.  Waking up to bacon, cinnamon rolls and fresh-brewed coffee in bed is never a bad thing, especially when the hearty meal accompanies a day chock full of championship Continue reading Lightning hits Augusta, misses Columbus altogether→

Placing my bets on love… and Sergio

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Sunday morning came early for us late night bar-workers and ball-wagerers.  Having missed the opportunity to place my annual – and let’s be honest – required Augusta future, I looked at the final round leaderboard and thought I’d take a Continue reading Placing my bets on love… and Sergio→

Tiger’s back?

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Tiger Woods has pulled out of this year’s Masters, an event he has won four times and the most coveted and prestigious championship in all of professional golf. At 38 years old, we don’t know how long it will take Continue reading Tiger’s back?→

Tiger, Sergio, fried chicken and misplaced racism

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“You pat him on the back and say congratulations and enjoy it and tell him not to serve fried chicken next year. Got it? Or collard greens or whatever the hell they serve.”