Tonight's the next chapter in one of sports' best rivalries. That's right, I said best.To be a true sports rivalry - more than just a plethora of games between teams in close proximity (see Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals) - the meetings between opponents must:
*Take place at an advanced level, with championships on the line.
*Feature sustained excellence by both teams over a period of time.
*Include some form of contentiousness, be it physical alternations or trash-talking
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End:
*Found this Josh Hamilton interview from Rangers' spring training. March 18, 2009 to be exact. In other words, about two months - give or take - after his full-throttle, alcohol-laden night with half-naked coeds at an Arizona bar. The interviewer is Erica Newberg, daughter of the noted Rangers' afficianado Jamey Newberg. A particular question caught my fancy. Erica: Some kid
Your favorite pinata may be ranked only 17th in NFL quarterback ratings, but Golf Digest says he's the planet's best athlete golfer. That's right, No. 1.
Swing away ...
