Oslo, Norway – Perhaps it was a good thing Grete wasn’t still with us, because last night in Bislett Stadium where the great Norwegian champion first came… Read more ““OUR GRETE””
Month: May 2011
CELEBRATING GRETE
Oslo, Norway- Next Tuesday May 17th Norway will celebrate National Day, commemorating the signing of its constitution in 1814 which declared the country to be an… Read more “CELEBRATING GRETE”
LAKERS OUTCLASSED
Even as a Celtics fan I was shocked and disappointed with how the Lakers were swept out of the NBA playoffs yesterday in Phil Jackson’s final… Read more “LAKERS OUTCLASSED”
Happy Mother’s Day
Sitting at the local Starbucks this morning reading the New York Times on the IPhone when a young guy sits down adjacent waiting for his double… Read more “Happy Mother’s Day”
Alamirew Impresses in Diamond League Opener
The second Samsung Diamond League Athletics season kicked off today in Doha, Qatar. As expected the meet featured many world leading performances. Perhaps none was… Read more “Alamirew Impresses in Diamond League Opener”
JUST AN IDEA
There is a potential problem brewing in the sport, and who can say what the long-term effects could be? As was reported in the New York… Read more “JUST AN IDEA”
THE VALUE OF A HERO
We were broadcasting the National Scholastic Indoor Track & Field Championships for ESPN from the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. It was Sunday, March 11, 1990. Though… Read more “THE VALUE OF A HERO”
USA vs. The World – Who Won?
First of all, it sounds like either Michael Bay’s next disaster starring Shia LaBeouf, or The Donald’s campaign slogan for 2012. Instead USA vs. The… Read more “USA vs. The World – Who Won?”
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