Sports Americana

Texas Longhorns: Is This Finally the Year?

There was a time when Texas football was simply expected to be great. Not competitive. Not…
Happy Birthday, Jim Thome

There were bigger personalities. There were louder home run celebrations. And there were plenty of sluggers…
Oregon Football: From Quirky Ducks to National Championship Contender

For a long time, Oregon football was known for being fun. The Ducks had the flashy…
Karl Ravech: The Voice of Baseball for a Generation

There are certain voices that become part of the soundtrack of sports. For millions of baseball…
Happy Birthday, Tom Heinsohn

Some athletes have great careers. Tom Heinsohn had a great Celtics career. Born on August 26,…
Notre Dame: Return to Glory?

For more than a century, the Golden Dome has stood for something bigger than football. The…
What If Scott Norwood Had Made the Kick?

January 27, 1991. The Buffalo Bills were 15 seconds away from winning their first Super Bowl.…
Happy Birthday, Rollie Fingers

There have been great relief pitchers. There have been intimidating relief pitchers. And then there was…
When 100,000 Fans Came to Watch a Preseason Game

There was a time when an NFL preseason game could draw more than 100,000 people. No,…
You Probably Forgot About…Green Bay’s John Brockington

When you think of great Green Bay Packers running backs, your mind probably goes to Ahman…