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The Underdog Spirit: Why We Love a Good Comeback Story in Sports

The Underdog Spirit: Why We Love a Good Comeback Story in Sports

Look, I'm gonna be honest... I've been in this business for 22 years, and let me tell you, nothing gets the crowd going like an...
The Underdog Spirit: Why I Love the Underdogs in Sports

The Underdog Spirit: Why I Love the Little Guys in Sports

Let Me Tell You About the Time I Was Wrong It was 2015, a cold Tuesday night in Chicago. I was at a bar with...
The Underdog Spirit: Why We Love a Good Sports Comeback

The Underdog Spirit: Why We Love a Good Sports Comeback

Let's Talk About Comebacks, Baby Okay, so I was at this bar in Austin last Tuesday, right? And this guy, let's call him Marcus, starts...
The Underdog Spirit: Why We Love a Good Comeback Story

The Underdog Spirit: Why We Love a Good Comeback Story

My First Taste of the Underdog I was 12 years old, sitting in the musty basement of my friend Marcus's house (let's call him Marcus...
Why Pickup Basketball is the Best Sport You're Not Playing

Why Pickup Basketball is the Best Sport You’re Not Playing

Look, I'm gonna tell you something you probably don't wanna hear Pickup basketball is the best sport you're not playing. Honestly, it's not even close....
The Ugly Truth About Youth Sports: It's Time to Clean Up This Mess

The Ugly Truth About Youth Sports: It’s Time to Fix This Mess

I'm Sick of Pretending Everything's Fine Let's get one thing straight: I love sports. Always have. Grew up playing everything—football, basketball, you name it. Coached...
The Ugly Truth About Youth Sports: It's Time to Clean Up This Mess

The Ugly Truth About Youth Sports: It’s Time to Fix This Mess

I'm Sick of Pretending Everything's Fine Let's get one thing straight: I love sports. Always have. Grew up playing everything—football, basketball, you name it. Coached...
The Underdogs of the Sports World: Why We Love a Good Comeback Story

The Underdogs of the Sports World: Why We Love a Good Comeback Story

Look, I'm gonna be honest here I've been in this game for over 20 years. I've seen alot of sports, covered alot of teams, and...
The Beautiful Chaos of Sports Fandom: Why We Love to Hate

The Beautiful Mess of Sports Fandom: Why We Love to Hate

Why I'm Still Mad About the 2004 ALCS Look, I'm gonna level with you. I've been a sports fan for as long as I can...

The Ugly Truth About Sports Fandom: Why We Love to Hate

Look, I'm Gonna Say It I'm Dave, I've been a sports journalist for 22 years, and I'm here to tell you that we've all been...
The Underdog Spirit: Why We Love a Good Comeback Story in Sports

The Underdog Spirit: Why We Love a Good Comeback Story in Sports

I'm Obsessed With Comebacks Look, I'll be honest. I'm a sucker for a good comeback story. Always have been. Maybe it's because I was that...
The Unvarnished Truth About Sports Fandom: Why We Love to Hate

The Dirty Truth About Sports Fandom: Why We Love to Hate

Look, I'm Gonna Say It Sports fandom is completley messed up. I mean, I've been a die-hard fan since I was a kid, and even...
The Unvarnished Truth About Sports Fandom: Why We Enjoy Hating

The Dirty Truth About Sports Fandom: Why We Love to Hate

Look, I'm Gonna Say It Sports fandom is completley messed up. I mean, I've been a die-hard fan since I was a kid, and even...
The Underdog Spirit: Why We Love a Good Sports Comeback Story

The Underdog Spirit: Why We Love a Good Sports Comeback Story

Why Do We Even Care About Sports? Look, I’ve been a sports journalist for over 20 years. I’ve seen alot of games. I’ve interviewed 214...
The Unattractive Reality of Sports Fandom: Why We Enjoy Disliking

The Ugly Truth About Sports Fandom: Why We Love to Hate

My Dark Confession Okay, I gotta admit something. It’s not pretty. Last Tuesday, I found myself screaming at my TV. Again. It wasn’t the usual,...
Why Your Favorite Team's Strategy is Likely Flawed (And How to Address It)

Why Your Favorite Team’s Strategy is Probably Flawed (And What to Do About It)

Let’s Talk About Strategy Look, I’ve been around the block a few times. 20+ years in this industry, and I’ve seen it all. Or at...
The Ugly Truth About Youth Sports: It's Time for a Reality Check

The Ugly Truth About Youth Sports: It’s Time for a Wake-Up Call

I’m Done Pretending Everything’s Fine Look, I love sports. I’ve covered everything from the NFL to little league for the last 20 years. But honestly?...
The Beautiful Chaos of Sports: Why We Love the Mess

The Beautiful Mess of Sports: Why We Love the Chaos

I Fell in Love with Sports Because It’s Messy Look, I’m gonna be honest with you. I fell in love with sports because it’s a...
Why Running Is the Most Overrated Sport (And Why I Love It Anyway)

Why Running Is the Most Overrated Sport (And Why I Love It Anyway)

Let’s Get This Straight: I’m a Runner Yeah, I know. I’m that guy. The one who’s always talking about ‘long runs’ and ‘negative splits’ and...
The Ugly Truth About Sports Fandom: When Passion Turns Into Toxicity

The Ugly Truth About Sports Fandom: When Passion Becomes Toxicity

Look, I Love Sports. But… Honestly? Let me tell you something, folks. I’ve been around the sports block a time or two. Started writing about...
The Ugly Truth About Sports Fandom: When Passion Turns Into Toxicity

The Ugly Truth About Sports Fandom: When Passion Becomes Toxicity

Look, I Love Sports. But... Honestly? Let me tell you something, folks. I've been around the sports block a time or two. Started writing about...