Passing It On. It’s Life’s Only Slam Dunk!
bySomething about springtime’s NCAA basketball tournament always gets me thinking about life in general: the way things end for some, the way it goes…
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Q&A – Tim Mercer, aka The Human Bugatti of Golf
byAt the young age of 14, Tim Mercer began disciplining his body and mind, training tirelessly to reach his full potential as an athlete….
The Finest to Have Ever Done It…
byOver the recent holidays, we remember two of the best and most significant achievers. Tina Turner and Jim Brown. Both were very successful in…
The Swirls and Twirls of Serena…
bySerena Williams is a phenomenal woman. The ultimate sportsman, world-class tennis player, and the woman who changed the game of tennis. She is indeed…
Bill Russell – NBA Champion and Civil Rights Activist
byBasketball and civil rights legend Bill Russell has passed at 88 years old. He redefined how basketball is played and changed how sports are…
Time For A Timeout
by“Hey Chicago, you want some of this?” he asked me. Michael Jordan and I had met a few times in Chicago, but I was…
WNBA Legend Cappie Pondexter Honored At Teen Summit
byA product of John Marshall High School on Chicago’s West Side, Cappie Pondexter has racked up a number of accolades including All-Star appearances, a…
Kobe, The Black Mamba!
byI attend a business conference annually in December. In 2019, Kobe Bryant was one of the keynote speakers. I am not a sports fan…
Kobe Bryant – A Legend Gone Too Soon
byOften times when you hear of a celebrity, sports figure or music talent’s passing via the Internet, you often wonder if it’s a hoax….