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What's Right About Sports
Tired of lockouts, walkouts and players who don't box out? Tired
of cringing every time you open the sports page? Relax. We found
76 reasons to celebrate
Posted: Tue August 4, 1998
Kenyan Distance Runners
They come swift and silent—one, two, then a pack—
faces glistening, feet barely touching the ground, gliding
toward a distant forever.
The Bounce Pass
Always available. Always a surprise. Always pretty.
Something That Makes You Like A Sport You Hate
Torvill and Dean.
It's Still Hard To Get Into Baseball's Hall Of Fame
Scooter waited a lifetime and Tony Perez still has to pay $9.50.
Grip It And Rip It
John Daly's maxim works for all sports: It's only a game, so
swing hard.
Mexican Fighters
They arrive, one after another, hungry and earnest, throwbacks to
boxing's early days, tough little men trying to make a buck in
the toughest sport of all.
The First Four Days Of March Madness
Somewhere in Cleveland, Mouse McFadden is still telling stories
about when he....
Successful Hail Marys
Reassuring evidence that some prayers can still be heard over
the din.
Saratoga—Where Favorites Go To Die...
...and racing fans go to remember what the sport was like before
it killed itself.
Sampras's Slam-Dunk Overhead
Power, athleticism and finesse in one fluid motion. Best of all,
he attempts it on crucial points—not just on Nike spots.
A Mark McGwire Moon Shot
SRO for BP?
Going To Your First Ball Game With Your Dad
Who remembers his or her first NBA/NHL/NFL game?
Tailgating In Green Bay
IF YOU CAN READ THIS BUMPER STICKER, YOU NEED ANOTHER BEER.
Blood Feuds
The Miracle on Ice, India vs. Pakistan in field hockey, U.S.S.R.
vs. Hungary in water polo. This is war, but nobody has to die.
Golfers Who Play Quickly
Not that we support capital punishment, but if we did, we'd
start with anyone over a six handicap who plumb-bobs.
A 360°
Any sport. Anytime.
Football In The Mud
Primordial entertainment.
Hockey Players Who Get 17 Stitches Between Periods
Not that there aren't equally tough guys in other sports: Jose
Canseco once played an entire game with hat-head.
Bill Murray
Haven't you always wanted to make sand angels in a bunker?
Walk-ons
Playing for nothing more than fun and pride. What a concept!
Sudden Death
You have to go to the bathroom.
Racehorse Retirement Homes
Great athletes should not end up as dog food.
Running Back Kickoffs
Take a knee? Gentlemen, please confine genuflecting to your
local house of worship.
Comebacks
I am not Tiger Woods. I am Dave Steib. I am George Foreman. I
am....
Women Who Dunk
We'll trade you two Derrick Colemans and an Anthony Mason for
one Lisa Leslie.
Continued
Issue date: August 10, 1998
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