Matt Patrick
LeBron James and His Freedom
I love LeBron James. I love the way he plays basketball. He is freakishly athletic–he’s […]
Reflections on Auburn’s Amazing Last Couple of Weeks
Auburn University is playing in the National Championship game this year. That statement was highly […]
This is pretty amazing, ht DZ: Iron Mike is at it again, and this time […]
Derrick Rose, Sneakers over Stats, and the Beauty of Empathy
I remember visiting my brother in Memphis during basketball season in 2008: Derrick Rose was […]
Mike Tyson and His Beloved Trainer
If any professional athlete has the gift of gab, it is Mike Tyson. Words have […]
Thoughts on the Richie Incognito/Jonathan Martin Saga
Racism; blame; weakness; bullying and hazing–terms with which you are familiar if you know anything […]
The Appeal of Running and Shooting and the Foolishness of Giving
Football fans love quarterbacks. Basketball fans love point guards. In this week at Mbird sports, […]
The Mockingbird 2013-2014 NBA Season Preview
It’s an understatement to say that it is currently an exciting time in the world […]
The Dopamine Thrill of Winning and Suspended Animation
Did you get to check out The Atlantic piece DZ quoted in last week’s weekender, […]
Magic Johnson’s Smile, John Calvin’s Selfless Christia …
During the NBA season, you’ll see an extremely chipper analyst on ESPN: Earvin “Magic” Johnson. […]
The Mercilessness of College Football’s Win-Now Age
What an interesting time it is for college football. Lane Kiffin and Paul Pasqualoni were […]
The Dodgers Went Swimming (and We Would Too)
Major league baseball, perhaps more other professional sports, has intricacies that are taken very seriously. This manifested […]
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