Two issues that beg being aired, just because they’ve worn out their welcome: 1) The NBA Finals, and 2) Do you really care if Terrell (Owens) shows up at the Hall of Fame when he’s inducted in July?

Jackie Robinson broke the color line in baseball, indeed, but will we ever reach that point where can we appreciate him, and others, for something more than social pioneers?

It’s the only state in the midwest that plays high school baseball AFTER graduation. And in Iowa they make it work for – get this – the sake of the kids.

On the occasion of my 66th birthday I think about all the things I’ve witnessed over that time – compared to what I see now and for the forseeable future. How to appreciate the journey, and the destination?

A drive with a Florida taxi driver was enlightening, as to how some closest to the Broward County shootings feel about why it happens, and how to stop it from happening again.

Rob Manfred handed down the new rules for speeding up baseball Monday. What he did…was show how little he really knows about what makes baseball games long in the first place. Read on…you too, Rob!

Some reflection on the latest football season finally coming to a close…and what we’ve learned from watching the recent Super Bowls. That is, if we really pay attention.

Fifty two years ago I watched the first Super Bowl in its entirety, and thought it was ‘Super’. Now I just watch until I get tired of the commercials. And I’m not alone.

A few words of consideration regarding people who criticize an obsession with winning, while maintaining an appreciation for individual milestones.

I admit to being older. I admit to being cynical in my view of culture. But when I watched the conclusion of Sunday’s Saints-Vikings game…for the life of me there’s no way I could bring myself to understand two very obvious issues.

Can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Ridiculous! But where there’s a Wes, and some tasty incentive, there’s a way. Read on and I’ll share a valuable New Year’s tip that I’ve learned.

Tuesday’s announcement that Marvin Lewis would return to coach the Bengals was no surprise, so why will Bengal fans feign upset that he’s returning? I guarantee, you’ll come back for more.

If you’re trying to buy some pants for Dad for the holidays, you might want to take the time and trouble to ask him before you do…if he wants to be fashionable, or just comfortable. I have my own opinion.

Like many of you, I made the mistake of watching the Bengals-Steelers game. I wish I hadn’t; and here’s why!

Faced with an odor from under my office desk…and house and home itself…this holiday season has started out with something a little different from the usual stocking stuffer.

Reader comments continue to roll in on everything from coach of the year…to competitive balance, and why some new teams in the state finals would be good for high school football.

Many won’t remember, and others will scoff, but on this date 35 years ago the truckers’ troubadour left the highway for the last time.

As we draw to the end of another fall sports season I would take a few moments to pay some tribute to hard-working people who frankly choose love of a job over the love of more money.