Bulletin: baseball players have been using steroids and human growth hormone. We knew that, now we know it with an official Major League Baseball stamp on it, It’s called the Mitchell Report, a 400-page summary of an investigation done by former U.S. Senator George Mitchell. I’ve read through parts of it, especially the parts that […]

Here we go again: a controversial finish in another Ravens defeat. It happened in consecutive home games in losses to Cleveland and New England, and the cries of foul play by the players have given fans the go-ahead to rev up the conspiracy band wagon. What is it about Baltimore fans that we love to […]

Did you get your fill of holiday bird? I’m serving my version of leftovers: Baltimore’s Sports Turkeys for 2007. What’s the criteria for earning turkey honors? It’s self-evident. Dig in!
Aubrey Huff. He’s the first guy who came to mind when I considered our local turkeys. This Oriole chirped out of turn when he called Baltimore […]

It was one of the most bizarre scenes in NFL history: the Ravens and their fans celebrated a much-needed victory after a field goal attempt by Cleveland’s Phil Dawson was ruled “no good” on the final play of regulation. Ravens players rushed to the locker-room believing their losing streak had ended. But their streak of […]

Orioles first baseman Aubrey Huff admits that his language and behavior on a shock-jock radio program were not smart on his part, then added that no one’s ever accused him of being intelligent. That’s a plea of stupidity before the court of public opinion: “hey, sorry- I’m stupid!” I appreciate Aubrey’s honesty but “I’m dumb” […]

I’m old fashioned. I’m reminded of that often when talking to and about modern day athletes. My old school ethos regarding team sports is along the lines of “all for one, one for all.” “win as a team, lose as a team,” rah rah, blah, blah. So you probably understand why I blanche at comments […]

Kevin Millar called me today, and answered some questions I had regarding his participation in the pre-game ceremonies at Fenway Park in Boston prior to Game 7 of the ALCS.
First of all, Millar is taken aback by the negative reaction he’s gotten by what he considers an innocent and fun ceremony. One thing he wants […]

Oriole Kevin Millar threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Red Sox-Indians deciding game in the American League Championship Series in Boston. A member of the Red Sox 2004 World Series winning team, Millar was cheered wildly by the Boston faithful- he’s a folk hero there. I get that he’s revered in Boston, […]

I admit, I enjoy researching statistics to uncover trends in sports. I’m also aware that you could pull out some stats out of context, and suggest that the numbers are revealing in almost any way you want them to be. I ran into just such a case while listening to “Mike and Mike” on ESPN […]

Steve McNair is the Ravens best quarterback.  He is the only quarterback on the roster who gives them a consistent chance to beat good teams.  So, the Ravens need him to be healthy for the upcoming portion of the schedule when they will play good teams. That portion starts Monday night, November 5 in Pittsburgh.  […]