NBA at 75: honoring past, present, and the game’s evolving legacy
As the NBA enters its 75th season, the league’s history grows deeper than ever. Scott Brooks praised Russell Westbrook as a near-second great behind Magic Johnson after breaking Oscar Robertson’s triple double record. The sport benefits from honoring all eras, navigating rivalry without erasing the past, and letting each phase breathe.
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Baseball season signals boorish trends and bored players
A reflection on the 2021 baseball season notes rising boorish conduct, bat flips, taunting, and showmanship as players seek entertainment amid slow play and analytics driven stances. It cites Nick Castellanos, Amir Garrett, Jose Alvarado, and Bryce Harper as examples and argues general ennui underlies flashy conduct.
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Watson and Brett Bind Over ALS Charity Feats Fifty Years On
Kansas City legends Tom Watson and George Brett, who both turned pro in 1971, reunited at the Joe McGuff ALS Golf Classic to boost Change4ALS and raise awareness. Brett cited his bucket-change idea to fundraise, while Watson urged ongoing cures as ALS remains deadly.
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