A Chance Listen and Rick Ocasek’s Death Put The Cars Back in Focus
A fan gets to revisit a passion under less than ideal circumstances. A musical restrospective.
The Chiefs Open the Season With a Bang, and Some Story Lines
Kansas City’s offense was every bit as electric as advertised, particularly
early when they had their whole cast in the runaway win. Read my in-game, and
post game instant analysis here.
Still Hard to Get a Read on Royals Rebuild
Last year’s strong finished raised some false hope, which were quickly dashed. More
questions than answers still hover over the franchise.
Despite a Title, Fans Never Warmed to David Glass and Look For Change
The apparent move to John Sherman as the principal owner of the Royals has
fans excited, for reasons complicated but understandable.
An Unabashed Fan Pays Tribute to Mark Knopfler
Looking ahead with giddy excitement to Wednesday’s show in
Kansas City, Danny relives his longtime fandom of the long ago
Dire Straits leader.
A Commonplace Annual Occurance, Still Dreaded
You might think we would get used to the handful of truly horrendously hot
Midwestern days we are handed, but not so much.
Baseball’s Treatment of Fans in Weather Situations Is Archaic and Rude
Fan consideration is almost zero when it comes to rain delays, postponements,
and conditions games are played in.
Smooth Tony G and Patient Johnny Robinson Get Their Due
It was certain Tony Gonzalez would make the Hall of Fame. It should have been the
same for Johnny Robinson. But they now share a place in the Class of 2019.
The NFL is King, and Training Camp Mania Shows It
The mundane is celebrated, the trivial is cheered, and why the hell not.
One Good Homestand Does Not a Season Make, But It’s a Welcome Smile
The Royals throw a little spice into the start of the second half, and put a spring
in their step.
Now a Decade in the Past, Chiefs Training Camp in Wisconsin Was Unique
The Chiefs could train in Siberia now and fans would care because Patrick Mahomes is
around, but they really showed their fandom in heading to the tiny college town.
The Latest Mood on Tyreek Hill Is Far Too Positive
New information gives context that many are spinning in a fashion
that is vastly too sunny.
The Concacaf Gold Cup’s Stop in K.C. Raises Multiple Questions
A game the U.S. National team didn’t have to win, but did anyway, triggers
some fascinating musing..
Motivations Hard to Read Among a Mountain of Notions
The tortuous grind of the Tyreek Hill saga sparks emotions and
opinions that are all over the map.
An Ode to Irrational Fandom
I revisit a story I wrote before dannyclnkscale.com was launched, which likely you didn’t catch.
Catching it is easier than trying to explain the joy of suspending reality for the sake of our games.
Little Things Mean a Lot
Watching many plays on a routine baseball game reveals plenty.
The Time of Year When the NHL Gets Some Well-Deserved Run
Even non-fans come aboard for the bristling excitement of playoff hockey,
on brilliant display in St. Louis Monday night.
A Disappointing Night for Sporting KC, Better for KU, the Royals Still a Footnote.
Zlatan was in town and he silenced the boos, Devon Dotson solidifies Kansas, and then there
are more baseball defeats.
The Joys of Europe Behind, Time to Return to Sports Immersion
Two weeks on, much of the misery remains, with some glimmers of hope
for our summer squads!
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The Fun Has Never Really Stopped
Event after event, and small moment after small moment, has been the hallmark of a
great excursion to Europe that now is close to an end.