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Book Review: Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball by Keith O’Brien

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Chris Humpherys — 1 Comment ↓

Few athletes in the history of sport have been as controversial as Pete Rose. Never has a conversation taken place between sports fans that hasn’t included the obligatory question: “Should Pete Rose be in the Hall of Fame?” His is Continue reading Book Review: Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball by Keith O’Brien→

Ybor City’s Centennial Park to erect Largest Cock Ever: A SportsChump/Tampa News Force Exclusive

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Chris Humpherys — 6 Comments ↓

Walking into work one day, surrounded by chickens (this makes total sense if you know Ybor City), I had an idea. With all the statues being put up and torn down these days, wouldn’t it be funny if Ybor City Continue reading Ybor City’s Centennial Park to erect Largest Cock Ever: A SportsChump/Tampa News Force Exclusive→

A night in the life

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Chris Humpherys — 10 Comments ↓

I drove home from work late Saturday night wondering how long it would take for me to see the flashing lights. You see, there had been rioting in my neighborhood, or looting, or call it what you will. The term Continue reading A night in the life→

New Tampa stadium talk a steaming pile of hooey

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Chris Humpherys — 8 Comments ↓

Now I know how Cleveland felt. Years ago, the man known as LeBron James made the biggest mistake of his career. Personally, I didn’t think it was that big of a deal but history will remember it as such. LeBron Continue reading New Tampa stadium talk a steaming pile of hooey→

SportsChump makes joke at University of Miami’s expense; Gators, Seminoles laugh while Canes lament

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Chris Humpherys — 15 Comments ↓

I worked a 14-hour day last Saturday. That’s nothing for this fifty-year old who spends most of his time either walking the numerous, lush golf courses of Central Florida or on his feet graciously serving the thirsty patrons of Tampa Continue reading SportsChump makes joke at University of Miami’s expense; Gators, Seminoles laugh while Canes lament→

Brushes with Sports Greatness, Vol. 8: USF Head Football Coach Charlie Strong

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Chris Humpherys — 13 Comments ↓

I had lunch with Charlie Strong the other day. Don’t get me wrong. Coach Strong and I weren’t kicking it at the local Applebee’s over burgers and beers talking about the state of college football. For one thing, Charlie Strong Continue reading Brushes with Sports Greatness, Vol. 8: USF Head Football Coach Charlie Strong→

Tropicana Field, Part Do? Tampa Bay’s Tug-Of-War continues

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Chris Humpherys — 15 Comments ↓

My mother and I moved to Tampa when I was 12 years old. It was a lot like when Daniel LaRusso and his mom moved from New Jersey to Reseda except I didn’t have a magical karate coach and I Continue reading Tropicana Field, Part Do? Tampa Bay’s Tug-Of-War continues→

Burning memories of Jackie Robinson

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Chris Humpherys — 22 Comments ↓

“A life is not important except for the impact it has on other lives” -Jackie Robinson So I went to this Jackie Robinson documentary preview the other night. You know Jackie Robinson, don’t you? If you’ve ever dabbled in competitive Continue reading Burning memories of Jackie Robinson→

How to win friends and influence people by USF head football coach Willie Taggart

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Chris Humpherys — 10 Comments ↓

I tend bar in Ybor City (pronounced EEH-bor) and have on and off for over six years. Like any part of this beautiful country of ours that is known for its nightlife, Ybor City has its issues. We had another Continue reading How to win friends and influence people by USF head football coach Willie Taggart→