No more excuses for Lebron James

For the second year in a row, LeBron James faced minimal scrutiny for his inability to secure a championship. Rather, he has been praised for exceeding expectations and taking his team as far as possible. Most of this accolade appears to be earned, considering his deep numbers and lack of attendance from his teammates. According

Final Fantasy: a brief history

In 1987, Square was on the brink of total and utter collapse, the bankruptcy of a series of failed games. It was with this that they decided to throw away everything they had in one last effort, aptly titled Final Fantasy. The game was a monstrous success, using cutting-edge technology to tell the first of

5 video games you must play before you die

5.) Halo 3 (2007) Why: The Halo series is unique. Gathered friends to blast each other in epic space combat. Halo 3 is perhaps the best of the series when it comes to glorified multiplayer, with a dramatic story with no shortage of opera music tracks and tough character customization. Many titles are still trying

Some common pre-game mistakes (made by friends, family, and even coaches)

When I attend a sporting event, be it a minor league game or a professional competition (and all levels in between), I see many people undermining the preparation of their athletes. I don’t mean members of the opposing team, but friends, family, and well-meaning coaches. Just because “everyone” does something, or the way they did

Who wins in the Formula 1 Vs. Champ Cars Drag Race?

Every now and then I am asked what the differences are between a Formula 1 chassis and a Champ Car. However, how many people really know what a Champ Car is? (As I am frequently asked to explain what they are) Unfortunately, most of today’s non-racing public only know what “RASSCAR” (Nextel Cup) is …

The gods of Olympus, Michael Phelps and the suckers

Introduction The aliens at the Olympics have been incredible. We are fascinated with awe, admiration and respect for the incredible levels of sustained brutal training, laser focus, and genius skills exhibited by those who soared to Olympic heights, let alone scaled the summits called podiums. And then there are people like Katie Ledecky, Simone Biles,

The Barrettsmith Sisters: A Closer Look Behind the Curtain of American Idol

There’s no question that Spring Grove’s Brooke and Leah Barrettsmith had the adventure of a lifetime competing on Fox’s blockbuster American Idol television show. Before exploring your experiences, here is a brief overview of how the show works in case you’ve never seen the show. Before getting a plane ticket to Hollywood, a contestant must