The summer of 2020 felt very different than most other summers. Of course, there would not be any big family vacations or afternoons spent at the pool with friends, but the pandemic took one of our nation’s most cherished summer… Read More ›
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – baseball is almost back! The 2020 season was a bizarre one for baseball, as delayed start, shortened schedule, universal DH, and playoff games played in neutral “bubbles” in the Sun Belt… Read More ›
Today, baseball lost a legend. Hank Aaron, the Braves outfielder most famous for breaking Babe Ruth’s record for most home runs in baseball history, passed away, yet another devastating loss of an MLB legend in the past 12 months. Born… Read More ›
In the baseball world, 2020 was almost a lost cause. There was a significant period of time in April where baseball fans and players truly believed that no baseball would be played in 2020, which would have been yet another… Read More ›
Happy holidays! This year has been quite a doozy. From the death of basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, to wildfires engulfing Australia and parts of California, to social unrest following senseless acts of police brutality, to a bitter and divisive election… Read More ›
Orioles legend Brooks Robinson and former Nationals pitcher Craig Stammen are the recipients of the 2020 Bob Feller Act of Valor Award, and you can watch the virtual ceremony for free! The ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 19,… Read More ›
I’m going to preface this piece by saying that there are very few things I want more than for sports to come back. As it is the middle of July, it is frankly eerie to be living in a world… Read More ›
When Tyrone Terrill of Minneapolis heard that the Washington NFL football franchise was retiring its controversial team name and logo, he couldn’t contain his excitement. Terrill, secretary of the National Council Against Racism in Sports and Media (NCARSM) and a… Read More ›
Over the past few weeks, Americans have had a reckoning about race relations and racism in our country. We’ve been appalled to see videos and hear the accounts of the racist murders of unarmed African-Americans, and we’ve seen increasing pressure… Read More ›
Baseball has traditionally been one of the most synonymously American pastimes throughout this country’s history. Legends like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson were more than just athletes – they were integral parts of American popular culture. During times of peace… Read More ›
