Tag Archives: sports history

Liveblogging Super Bowl 50

Posted on February 7, 2016 by nathanalbright

9:15AM (all times are in Pacific Standard Time): So, although I tried a liveblogging experiment fairly recently where I discovered that I do not enjoy liveblogging from my phone [1], I thought it would be worthwhile to attempt the experiment … Continue reading →

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Billy Pierce Sings The Blues

Posted on August 5, 2015 by nathanalbright

Last week, Billy Pierce, a hall of fame-worthy retired left-handed pitcher who played for the Chicago White Sox for most of his baseball career, died at a good old age from gallbladder cancer. Although I do not write a series … Continue reading →

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Triple Threat

Posted on May 18, 2015 by nathanalbright

Among the many sports I pay at least some attention to is horse racing. While I have only ridden a horse twice in my life, both times at the Feast of Tabernacles more than 20 years apart, I did grow … Continue reading →

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When Winning Isn’t Enough

Posted on December 1, 2014 by nathanalbright

Today there were two stories, one from college football and one from the NFL, that demonstrated winning is not enough for someone, even a very successful coach, to keep their position secure. These two examples demonstrate the pitfalls and sometimes … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Evel: The High-Flying Life Of Evel Kinevel: American Showman, Daredevil, And Legend

Posted on November 18, 2014 by nathanalbright

Evel: The High-Flying Life Of Evel Kinevel: American Showman, Daredevil, And Legend, by Leigh Montville This book was one of a set of books either given or loaned to me by one of my many book-loving friends [1], presumably because … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be The Reason Why Everyone Hates Your Team

Posted on October 14, 2014 by nathanalbright

Although I have had my attention elsewhere during the past few days (and for the next few days as well) [1], today there were at least two incidents related to sports that I feel it necessary to comment on. As … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Striking Gridiron

Posted on September 8, 2014 by nathanalbright

Striking Gridiron: A Town’s Pride and a Team’s Shot at Glory During the Biggest Strike in American History, by Greg Nichols [Note: This book was provided free of charge by NetGallery in exchange for an honest review.] Every once in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Game Changer

Posted on August 27, 2014 by nathanalbright

Game Changer: Faith, Football, & Finding Your Way, by Kirk Cousins [Note: This book was provided for free by BookLook/Zondervan Press in exchange for an honest review.] Many would-be readers of this particular book may not be familiar with Kirk … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Sidelined

Posted on July 16, 2014 by nathanalbright

Sidelined: Overcoming Odds Through Unity, Passion, and Perseverance, by Chuck Pagano with Bruce A. Tollner [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Zondervan Press in exchange for an honest review.] Although I am a Steeler’s fan [1], this … Continue reading →

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A League Of Their Own

Posted on April 29, 2014 by nathanalbright

While the Olympic Games are somewhat familiar in terms of their connection with politics and even pagan religion [1]. Yet while the Olympics are familiar, there are some major concerns that some people might have about such a competition. By … Continue reading →

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