No matter how much talent is involved, making the Hall of Fame can also depend on pure chance.
Anyone who thinks they’ve got the election won better beware. Anything can happen in Game 7 or an Election Day.
This sounds like an ordinary ad placed by any company looking for a strong leader. “We are looking for someone with whom and around whom we can build a foundation for sustained success. The next manager must have leadership and communication skills; he must place an emphasis on preparation and accountability; he must establish high […]
Thousands of high school and college athletes will soon be playing in tournaments. All these athletes have one thing in common: They will face some sort of adversity. Perhaps it will be an injury, maybe a bad call by an official. They will go into a slump, or fall behind in a game. Some sort […]
Last year, the Detroit Lions became the first NFL team to go 0-16 in one season. The other day, the Pittsburgh Pirates set a big-league record for most consecutive losing seasons. How did it happen? And where do they go from here? Their fans should not expect miracles. As Vince Lombardi said, “Winning is a […]
“To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist.” — Gail Sheehy Three stories merge into a single theme today. The first involves Angel Cabrera’s grueling victory in the Masters yesterday. Next comes the birthday of chess champion Gary Kasparov. Finally there is a play in last night’s Chicago-Milwaukee game in which […]
“Winning is important to me, but what brings me real joy is the experience of being fully engaged in whatever I’m doing.” –– Phil Jackson Did you ever see the movie “Big,” starring Tom Hanks? It’s the story of a 12-year-old boy who magically gets the body of a grown man. He goes to the big […]