Major League Soccer avoided a strike and has started, christening a New York stadium and a franchise in Philly. Still, though, all is not well. Fake Sigi found pages of fatal flaws in the new MLS website. The don, Senor Garber, apologized for the snafu. But is that enough? Don’t get me wrong – I [...]
Sometimes we advance the flow of the human species with words. Other times, though, we must use pistol-fitted words. My ire? Ridge Mahoney’s flippant appraisal of the new KC Wizards stadium. Sunset, near the old saloon, ten paces to the left, no witnesses. Let’s begin.
No word generates more confusion in the American English language than “strike.” When referring to the long revered sport of bowling, a strike is when the player knocks down all the pins on his first attempt. A strike is desired. When referring to America’s national past time, baseball, a strikeout is when the pitcher manages [...]
The ever excellent FistedAway has turned up the dirt on the lingering MLS-ESPN TV Rights dispute. For those of you who don’t follow MLS, here’s a little tidbit to wet your appetite: Neil Patrick Harris is interviewed. Yes, Neil Patrick Harris of Doogie Howser M.D.. What does that have to do with soccer? Go Find [...]
