The Chicago Cubs continue their celebration tour after winning last year’s World Series. During a pregame ceremony this week, they received their illustrious rings and a championship banner was raised before Monday’s game against the Dodgers. Reaping the rewards of winning the World Series is a memorable experience for a team, but the Cubs begin shifting their attention to winning another one this season. They have kept a majority of their team intact, and 24 of the 25 active players sport a championship ring (three players won with other teams). Pitcher, Brett Anderson, is the only one…
Monthly Archives: April, 2017
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The One Without a Ring
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Resenting Curry
Continue ReadingThe Warriors’ Steph Curry has already had an incredible NBA career and a remarkable rise to stardom. He burst onto the scene when he led Davidson’s improbable run during the NCAA tournament. Since then, Curry has won an NBA Championship, two MVPs (one was unanimous), has the number one selling jersey, and is thought to be one of the most likable athletes in sports. Unfortunately, as much as fans and media love him, there are rumors circling around the NBA world that other star players don’t share this sentiment. Marcus Thompson recently wrote a…
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Augusta Gives and Takes
Continue ReadingSergio Garcia is the Masters Champion, and now proudly wears the Green Jacket after an impressive four days at Augusta National. He recently gave interesting insight regarding his relationship with this special course: “When I came here in 1999 as an amateur, I felt like this course was probably going to give me at least one major. “I’m not going to lie, that thought changed a bit through the years because I started feeling uncomfortable with the course. “But I made peace with it the last three of four years and I…
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“That Much Sweeter”
Continue Reading“It’s been a long, long wait, but it’s that much sweeter because of that wait.” Those words sum up the sentiment of Sergio Garcia following his memorable Masters win on Sunday. Considered one of the better golfers in the game, Sergio has had a wild career spanning 30 tournament wins, ranking 2nd in the world at one point, 2nd and 3rd finishes in multiple majors, but never finishing first…until the 2017 Masters. After being known as one of the best to never win a major, Sergio finally got over the hump in his 74th attempt, by beating Justin Rose…
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The Masters’ Contentment
Continue ReadingOne of the best weekends in sports is well underway with the Masters beginning today. Golf fans love the “tradition unlike any other,” as we know we’ll witness impressive rounds, amazing shots, and surprising performances. When you look at the golfers in the field this year, you can see the depth of great players, past champions, as well as, up and coming stars. With names like Spieth, Bubba, Rory, and Rickie, we have plenty of intriguing golfers to cheer for as they chase the Green Jacket. There is one name, however, who is not in attendance…
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Tony Romo Letting Go and Leaving
Continue ReadingYesterday we received the unexpected news that Tony Romo is stepping away from playing football to become a CBS broadcaster. Honestly, I’m pretty surprised he wouldn’t want to prove himself one more time on the field and be a starter somewhere else. I’m bummed he’ll no longer be a quarterback, as I’ve loved watching him play over the years. Nonetheless, I’m pumped he’s joining Jim Nantz in the broadcast booth – the duo will make a great team! Hearing a new voice during CBS games will be refreshing, and Romo should prove to be highly interesting and…
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UNC’s Redemption
Continue ReadingLast night’s sloppy, foul-filled, and competitive game resulted in UNC knocking off Gonzaga and becoming the National Champions for the sixth time. The finish was unique with the tug of war abruptly coming to an end, and UNC all of a sudden winning the game. It was a huge win for North Carolina when you consider they were in this position a year ago, but Villanova’s confetti was falling from the ceiling instead. Since that heartbreaking loss, “redemption” has been what UNC has desired and is what they received last night. Not only did the team redeem themselves…
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Frank Martin’s Perspective
Continue ReadingI really enjoyed the Final Four on Saturday, and I’m looking forward to the National Championship between UNC and Gonzaga tonight, but before moving on I want to look back at the incredible runs made by South Carolina and Oregon. I’m always intrigued to hear the postgame interviews with the losing coaches outside of the locker room. South Carolina’s head coach, Frank Martin, especially didn’t disappoint. These are the profound thoughts he shared with his team just moments before: “People keep score when you play games 35, 36, 37 times a year, and sometimes you…
