The World Athletics year's best list
World Athletics published its list of the best athletes of the year, and I must say that I am somewhat perplexed. But first, let me give the list. Here are the 10 best women (in alphabetical order):…
Punting on football for a while
I am a pretty big football fan and have been for most of my life. Yet last night, after another excruciating loss by one of my favorite teams, I came to the realization that I don’t enjoy watching my…
Striving for greatness: Marathon public transport
Sunday's marathon gave a hint of how good Melbourne's public transport could be every day, for everyone.
Chess Loss Review - October 12th
https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/185240421972 - The game of the passed pawn. Opening: Fantasy Caro Opening was reasonable, I didn't know the line super well but it was even. I missed a…
2026: It wasn’t supposed to end like this
On September 27th, 42-year-old presumptive Hall of Famer Max Scherzer walked out to the mound in a Blue Jays uniform to, improbably, pitch the eighth inning. He wasn’t coming out in relief; he’d been…
Week Two Recap/Week Three Preview
And we're back, hockey fans. With the exception of Alan, none of the fandoms represented in this league are in great shape. But whereas the Blackhawks have some semblance of hope, the Blues have won…
1977: Age Confusion at the Women’s European Championships
In 1970, the FIG Women’s Technical Committee established fourteen as the minimum age for international women’s competition. The rule, however, was based on the gymnast’s age during the calendar year…
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