Category Archives: Sports

Book Review: Quidditch Through The Ages

Posted on August 29, 2016 by nathanalbright

Quidditch Through The Ages, by Kennilworthy Whisp (J.K. Rowling) Anyone reading this book should be a fan of Harry Potter [1].  It may be unnecessary to say that for most readers, as Quidditch is an imaginary sport from that particular … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Greater Than Gold

Posted on August 21, 2016 by nathanalbright

Greater Than Gold:  From Olympic Heartbreak To Ultimate Redemption, by David Boudia with Tim Ellsworth [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] There is a great deal of tension … Continue reading →

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Games In The Key Of Life

Posted on July 12, 2016 by nathanalbright

Over the course of this weekend and today at work, I have been treated to many jokes and conversations and observations about the new exercise game Pokèmon Go.  Let me state at the outset that those people who would expect … Continue reading →

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They Are Who We Thought They Were

Posted on July 11, 2016 by nathanalbright

A few years ago, former Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green had a memorable postgame press conference where he stated, “They are who we thought they were, and we let them off the hook [1].”  Although the rant stands as … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Queen Of Katwe

Posted on July 4, 2016 by nathanalbright

Queen Of Katwe:  One Girl’s Triumphant Path To Becoming A Chess Champion, by Tim Crothers [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BuzzPlant in exchange for an honest review.] Shortly into this book, the reader understands the title … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Dream Team

Posted on June 21, 2016 by nathanalbright

Dream Team: How Michael, Magic, Larry, Charles, and the Greatest Team of All Time Conquered the World and Changed the Game of Basketball Forever, by Jack McCallum, narrated by Dick Hill Forever is a long time, but this is a … Continue reading →

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The Thug Life Chose Me

Posted on June 19, 2016 by nathanalbright

Earlier today [Author’s Note:  Thursday] at work, one of my coworkers sent me a list of thoughtful statements about what sort of qualities are connected with intellect.  The list included some that make a great deal of sense—a messy desk as … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Second Chances: Finding Healing For Your Pain, Regaining Your Strength, Celebrating Your New Life

Posted on May 26, 2016 by nathanalbright

Second Chances: Finding Healing For Your Pain, Regaining Your Strength, Celebrating Your New Life, by Pat Smith [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] Pat Smith, the author of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Baseball Crows

Posted on May 25, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Baseball Crows, by Chris Windsor [Note: This manuscript was given free of charge by the author in exchange for an honest review.] Earlier this week I received a package in the mail from an author who had read one … Continue reading →

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The College Football Power Conference That History Forgot

Posted on May 21, 2016 by nathanalbright

While randomly looking up sports articles, as I am wont to do from time to time, I came across the unbelievable story of a team with a chain of victories likely to be unequaled for all time. The Sewanee (now … Continue reading →

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