When is a man not a man? Whoever thought that such a question might one day have currency? We might have chuckled at the campy 1970s TV… Read more “TIME FOR A CHANGE?”
OSLO DIAMOND LEAGUE
Many of the past stars of the ExxonMobil Bislett Games glorious first 50 years were in attendance in Oslo yesterday to celebrate the Golden Anniversary. And the… Read more “OSLO DIAMOND LEAGUE”
FALLING APART AT THE SEEMS
Good news — Bad news on this National Running Day 2015. The bad news comes from the BBC investigative show Panorama, which, in conjunction with Pro Publica… Read more “FALLING APART AT THE SEEMS”
MEB GETS NIPPED AT THE LINE, BUT COLLECTS TWO AMERICAN RECORDS AT ROCK `n’ ROLL
San Diego, CA. — A minor controversy attended Meb Keflezighi’s introduction to the master’s category today at the 18th Suja Rock `n Roll Marathon & Half-Marathon. Though… Read more “MEB GETS NIPPED AT THE LINE, BUT COLLECTS TWO AMERICAN RECORDS AT ROCK `n’ ROLL”
MEB ENTERS MASTER’S DIVISION AT ROCK `N` ROLL SAN DIEGO
It happens fast. One day it’s “Hey, kid!” Next thing you know it’s “Hey, buddy!” Then one unsuspecting day it’s “Excuse me, Sir. Can I get a… Read more “MEB ENTERS MASTER’S DIVISION AT ROCK `N` ROLL SAN DIEGO”
LEVELING ON FIELD DAY
As Tom Brady waits to appeal a four-game suspension for his part in the NFL’s Deflate-Gate scandal, and Milwaukee Brewer’s pitcher Will Smith gets tossed for having… Read more “LEVELING ON FIELD DAY”
SURFSIDE MARATHON IN VENTURA
As I sit in my Dodge Charger rental outside the Bombay Bar in Ventura, California, marathon runners from the 5th Cliff Bar Mountains 2 Beach Marathon come limping by… Read more “SURFSIDE MARATHON IN VENTURA”
LETTERMAN & DEMERIT CARDS
MOCKING FOR MILLIONS David Letterman retired last night after a run of 33 years behind talk show desks at NBC and CBS. In hosting the last of… Read more “LETTERMAN & DEMERIT CARDS”
MELODY FAIRCHILD – YOUTH STAR TURNS MASTER MOTIVATOR
Cleveland, Oh. — Young Alexa Efraimson put her abundant talent on display last night in Portland, Oregon, clocking 2:01:13 for 800 meters at the Portland Twilight meet,… Read more “MELODY FAIRCHILD – YOUTH STAR TURNS MASTER MOTIVATOR”