LAWYERS, GUNS AND MONEY
By Rex O’Rourke Williamsport, Pa. First of all, Plaxico, ah Plaxico; don’t you wish you pulled a gun in L.A.? Just ask O.J. Simpson, Robert […]
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ROUNDING THIRD WITH REX
by Rex O’Rourke THE BRONX, NY – Just a few random thoughts with the season rounding third and heading for home: I heard some TV […]
CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN
“Our captain and leader has not left us, today, tomorrow, this year, next … Our endeavors will reflect our love and admiration for him.” by […]
BUYERS OR SELLERS, ROOTERS OR HATERS
By Sam’s-A-Fan “Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by this sun of [New] York.” – Richard III (Act I, Scene i) […]
ANGRY WARD WEDNESDAY: CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
NEW YORK, NY—Somewhat happy about the Mets’ winning streak, but still seething over that pathetic press conference the other day. Don’t get me wrong, it’s […]
CURLY SHUFFLE: OMAR THE TENT MAKER, VICK THE BASEBALL VP
NEW YORK, NY – We had a wild day in sports yesterday, with much of it being off the field and Michael Vick’s reinstatement basically […]
WIND? WHAT WIND? WATSON OPEN FOR WIN
by Rex O’Rourke (BBC-4) Turnberry Castle, the birthplace of Scottish King Robert Bruce – where the 2009 British Open is being played. TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND– Look […]
ONE SPLENDID SPLINTER: A .406 BATTING AVERAGE
BOSTON, MA – “Gods do not answer letters.” – John Updike on Ted Williams’ aloof attitude toward the press and the fans. True or False: […]
HOW DO TEAMS NOT HAVE OLD-TIMER'S DAY?!
FRED WILPON DODGER STADIUM, NY – We take potshots at the New York Yankees, in some way shape or form, just about every day here […]
COOKIE's CORNER: FASHION FRIDAY
MILAN, ITALY – It’s Friday and time for everyone to get all fluffed up and ready for the weekend. Time to strut your stuff to […]