Sights and sounds from Thursday’s Opening Round at the Valspar Championship

I’m not going to bore you with a slew of words and unnecessary golf prelim for this post, as there are about 150-200 pictures and videos for you to sift through at your leisure. Instead, I’ll be brief as I Continue reading Sights and sounds from Thursday’s Opening Round at the Valspar Championship

Steph’s Magic and the road trip to 56

When granted the opportunity, one must take advantage and witness greatness. While one can effectively argue that we see greatness with every blink of an eye, sometimes one must travel, splurge and go out of one’s way to experience true, Continue reading Steph’s Magic and the road trip to 56

Chevy Chase spends Christmas Vacation in Tampa

Every so often, you find that very special person in your life. A person who makes you smile, who provides you with unforgettable lines that you laugh at for eternity, a person who you grew up with yet reminds you Continue reading Chevy Chase spends Christmas Vacation in Tampa

SportsChump Sound Off: Athletes, Coaches, Fans, Reporters and Lines Crossed

What’s the point of running an award-winning blog if not to a) have a voice and b) call upon others with a voice to share their opinions. We’re in a fiery time and, while we can debate over exactly how Continue reading SportsChump Sound Off: Athletes, Coaches, Fans, Reporters and Lines Crossed

Going Back To Cali, Part Two: Oscars, Grammys and the Sunset Strip

I am an East Coast guy through and through.  Being three hours behind everything else makes me inherently anxious.  While I still selfishly think New York City holds everything one would ever want to see, and that there is no Continue reading Going Back To Cali, Part Two: Oscars, Grammys and the Sunset Strip

Going Back to Cali, Part One: The Statuesque Nature of Crypto.com Arena

It’s been a while since I’ve taken off work.  It’s been even longer than that since I’ve flown across the country. And it’s been even longer than that since I put my Stevie Ray Vaughn Rule into full effect, which Continue reading Going Back to Cali, Part One: The Statuesque Nature of Crypto.com Arena

Birthday Bashes, Buttholes, Flying Shovels and Brotherly Love: A Week in the Life, a Reminder of Gratitude

I won’t lie.  Heading into Monday of last week, I was more anxious than normal, for several reasons. I had a sort of surprise birthday party to co-plan, my mother’s __th.  Days later, I had my first ever colonoscopy, a Continue reading Birthday Bashes, Buttholes, Flying Shovels and Brotherly Love: A Week in the Life, a Reminder of Gratitude

Week 5 College and NFL Pick ‘Em: SportsChump vs The Wife Hates Sports vs BCole

Now that I’ve taken the lead in this contest, I can finally post the standings. SportsChump: 12-7-1 Against the Spread $230 Celebrity Guests: 12-8 Against the Spread $180 TheWifeHatesSports: 12-8 Against the Spread $120 I’d like to take this moment Continue reading Week 5 College and NFL Pick ‘Em: SportsChump vs The Wife Hates Sports vs BCole

So much for free football

“What the hell are you talkin’ about: free? Free? There’s no free here. I’m the boss. No freedom. I’m the boss.” Danny Aeillo as Sal in Do The Right Thing, 1989 I don’t remember the first time I paid for Continue reading So much for free football