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I’m about two months away from my epic football trip to England, and you bet I’m excited for the big day: January 24. Wait, that’s well before my March departure date, right? But Jan. 24 is big for this reason: … Continue reading
Exactly 10 years ago today, I made myself a New Year’s resolution. In most respects, New Year’s Eve 2009 wasn’t much different than any other year for me, except for this: The resolution I made that day, I actually kept. … Continue reading
Of all the promotional activities and gimmicks throughout minor-league sports, the Teddy Bear Toss game that many hockey teams hold each season might be one of the most enjoyable. After all, it’s for a good cause — toys are donated … Continue reading
Whether you like it or not, the NFL’s International Series is here to stay. And while the games in London tend to draw the most attention, the fact that one game is held annually in Mexico City — the NFL … Continue reading
Say this for the venerable Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum: It has had, and continues to have, an interesting life as a sports venue. Opened in the early 1970s, it was the only home the New York Islanders knew for more … Continue reading
Ever thought about seeing a Chicago baseball doubleheader? Yes, two games in one day — but at different ballparks? It’s rare, but possible. There are four markets that can boast of being home to two Major League Baseball teams, and … Continue reading
Dear Future Me, I’m writing from 2019 with sage advice, like if Moonlight Graham from “Field of Dreams” had a blog. You’ll want these tips on hand for an induction weekend trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame – … Continue reading
Photo credit: Tembela Bohle I’ve visited the United Kingdom once in my life, when I was a snotty 11-year-old. I was already a huge sports fan but not enough of one to know much about European soccer, let alone have … Continue reading
We’ve seen it happen every time a franchise transitions from a dumpy, aging building to a sparkling new one: The amount of sentimentality toward the old place is always directly correlated to the amount of good times the team and … Continue reading
There’s no denying that a big part of the ballpark experience for many Major League Baseball fans is the opportunity to eat great ballpark food. Especially these days, since stadium offerings have swelled way past the hot dogs-and-peanuts range and … Continue reading
