Staying in the Family Business in His Own Way
A child of California, the son of a major leaguer, and a standout college player,
Ryan Lefebvre chose to carve his own path in the game from
above the field, not on it.
Suddenly An Avalanche of Action, But Not Without Issues
The bubble sports open up with almost all of the focus on the play itself, while baseball and football try to navigate, or plan to. The Royals struggles, the NBA and NHL’s seamless start, a dud for Sporting, a golf major looming, and more in the mix.
Royals, Running Backs, Ribs, and Returns
As sports labor to actually play games and we get more of them, the conversation moves a bit more toward predictions, stats, analysis and the like, but that doesn’t mean that diversions into ribs and corn on the cob aren’t possible in the weekly sparring session.
Life is Always “Fantastic” For the Hoops Coach, Administrator, Broadcaster and Actor
A fascinating journey through growing up playing sports with a football coaching father, deciding early on that in another sport that coaching was his calling, but always exploring other passions along the way.
Musical Escapes From Groundhog Day
The mundane seems to overwhelm us right now, but music can provide a great escape. This time around we look at some interesting music documentaries and programs that can elevate an ordinary day. Among the subjects are Bruce Springsteen, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concerts, guitar stories, efforts to support and save music venues, Wilt Chamberlain, Pete Townsend, Tommy Petty, John Legend and more.
Complications Still Infiltrate the Narrative
Baseball began and it was fun, but just four days in major complications are already part of the picture. On the field, the Royals got one win despite mostly shabby play, Sporting KC dominated but needed penalty kicks to advance, NBA and NFL news also provides grins and groans.
Cranking It Up, and Getting Cranky
The weekly sparring session starts to deal with real live games, but there are still issues bubbling as the NFL tries to move in the same direction. There are always surprises, detours, and laughs as well.
Analytics and Optomization For Our Hoped For Gain
A fascinating and detailed, but down to earth, look at the use of high level analytics for creating safe seating plans for a return of fans to arenas and stadiums with Dr. Irv Lustig, an esteemed expert in the field, and a fan as well.
Facts, Fantasy, Fairs, and Fun
The recurring buddies banter session is at a nonsensical peak this time around with topics ranging about as far and wide as imaginable. County Fairs, religious oddities, beer, versatile foods, old cars, soccer, baseball, guilty pleasure music, and even more on the docket. That, and an epic fact check to boot.
Adapting, Enjoying, and Persevering
The recurring husband and wife banter session this time around focuses on adapting to injury and circumstance, our love affair with our dogs, and yearning for the things we are missing right now while embracing what we can enjoy.