A Nice Man Lost His Job Last Week

A Nice Man Lost His Job Last Week

May 4, 2026      If you want a modern insight into how sports in Philadelphia works, you need look no further than the firing last week of Phillies manager Rob Thomson.      By any logical measure, Thomson should not have survived his historic gaffe of removing Zack...
Greed Is Good? Not for Fans

Greed Is Good? Not for Fans

April 13, 2026      Greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right. Greed works.      Those famous words in the movie Wall Street embody a credo that has never been more relevant in professional sports.      The owners of pro sports franchises offer lip...
The Betrayal of Harry Kalas

The Betrayal of Harry Kalas

March 30, 2026      It is hardly a secret that I am no fan of the billionaires who own Philadelphia’s pro sports franchises. The truth is, I can barely stomach really rich people in any profession because they inevitably lose touch with reality.      Surrounded by...
How Soft Is Too Soft?

How Soft Is Too Soft?

Feb. 23, 2026      Four months after a few mild words of accurate public criticism, Bryce Harper is still swabbing his wounds. He added a new stop on his self-pity tour last week upon his arrival at spring training in Clearwater.      Isn’t he supposed to be the...
The Mixed Messages of Bryce Harper

The Mixed Messages of Bryce Harper

  November. 3, 2025        The undeniable bond that Bryce Harper has had with Philadelphia has never been much of a mystery. He has always been a tough player with a commitment to winning that meshes perfectly with the psyche of the fans.      From his teens, Harper...
There’s Still No Cure for Stupid

There’s Still No Cure for Stupid

There’s Still No Cure for Stupid   October 12, 2025   Did it occur to anyone (besides me) that the night already being referred to as Black Thursday exposed problems on the Phillies and Eagles that have been ignored by the fans and media for years? The...
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