A California to KC Original
The original Royal passed away earlier this week at the age of 78, leaving countless friends, memories, and smiles. I spent literally thousand of hours with Al doing pre and postgame shows, watching ballgames, hearing tales, and laughing constantly. Sad to lose him but smiling at his memory. Enjoy this captivating Profile interview from a few years back.
Prolific and Upbeat To A T
The uber-talented. multi-award winning writer, has mastered all mediums of the sports reporting field, while maintaining a humble and self-deprecating personality reflected in this fascinating conversation.
Overstuffed with Action and Issues
A weekend jam-packed with games, controversies, and story lines, includes the Chiefs draft, the Royals having a rare stinker but still coming up roses, Sporting KC also with a rough go, a big weekend at Kansas Speedway, Kansas finding a coach, and even more than that.
A Shred of Normalcy For the Time Being
Fun and games, with the emphasis on the games, is actually front and center for a change, but of course not completely. The Royals important series with the Twins rolls on, all is giddy at Chiefs camp, with the NFL enjoying an almost hard to believe virus low test rate. A Big 10 star advocates for a change of course, and notes from the NBA, NHL, and golf.
Cranking It Up, and Getting Cranky
The weekly sparring session starts to deal with real live games, but there are still issues bubbling as the NFL tries to move in the same direction. There are always surprises, detours, and laughs as well.
Playing, Not Playing, and Playing Around
Weighty issues continue to resonate throughout the sports world, some inspiring positive change, some challenging the parameters of competition. Team name change is in the forefront, MLS is Back tournament provides important social commentary amidst its competition, which proved disappointing in the first outing for Sporting KC. College football dominoes continue to fall in their attempt to get back on the field as well.
Hurdles Popping Up Everywhere to Clear….and The Chiefs Leap One
Patrick Mahomes mid-day contract news results in a revised edition. It also includes return to play facing obstacles left and right with positive tests, players opting out, and some leagues looking at the viability of even trying. That while voices being raised is causing tangible change. Of course, we can still take time for goofy pleasures, and offbeat debates, too.