It takes just about two minutes to perform. Sometimes a little longer. Sometimes a bit shorter. It is The Star-Spangled Banner, our national anthem. Yet, even though this song that represents so much is quite short, for whatever reason some
On Sunday, Americans will pay tribute to mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers all across the country. Some families are lucky enough to be anchored by women who excel at being all three. There is a family you may have heard
BUCKEYE — On Thursday, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin honored Vietnam Veterans in Arizona, where the Cost of Freedom Tribute and Traveling Wall made a stop in the town of Buckeye. The exhibit is designed to show support for American
HOUSTON — Speaking at the National Rifle Association (NRA) convention on Friday, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin accused the mainstream media of allowing President Barack Obama to exploit tragedies like Newtown to push for more gun control and defended the
When Jordany Valdespin clubbed a walk-off grand slam to beat the Dodgers in dramatic fashion last week at Citi Field in New York, an old feeling came over the crowd of Mets fans. A feeling that anything was possible. That
Recently I turned on the TV to catch up on the world of sports. You know, as in scores and athletic accomplishments. Instead, I was met with soap opera after soap opera that just happened to include a basketball here
On Friday night in Philadelphia, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin keynoted an event designed to honor Terri Schiavo and defend life, delivering a heartfelt speech at the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network’s Award Gala in front of a packed ballroom of
A very exciting NCAA tournament is barreling toward the denouement with only Wichita State, Syracuse, Louisville, and Michigan still standing. March Madness did not disappoint. There were plenty of upsets, clutch shots, and dramatics for hoops aficionados all over the
If you love football, you have to love Jack Pardee. The man was the game. Although he never reached the pinnacle of the sport from a championship standpoint, he basically lived a gridiron fairy tale. Gentleman Jack did it all.
Despite low expectations from most prognosticators, things were looking rosy for the White Sox for much of the 2012 season. Guided by rookie skipper Robin Ventura, Chicago led the American League Central for a good portion of the year including
Over two decades later and it continues to be the symbol of March Madness. The shot. Duke fans are still celebrating it, while Kentucky supporters collectively cringe whenever it pops up on TV. The greatest play in college hoops history,
One thing Sarah Palin is known for is her toughness. In order to deal with her detractors and the lamestream media, she has to have thick skin. She has to be a pit bull with lipstick. A barracuda. No one
Mike Vick, who served time in jail for running an illegal dog fighting operation and torturing, maiming and killing dogs, had to cancel his book tour because of reported death threats against him. While violence should never be encouraged against
Sports are supposed to be fun. A diversion. We are a sports-crazed society and we love every minute of it. Lately though, I’ve noticed fuzzy math when it comes to certain sports statistical figures and for a long time now,
Unless you’ve been holed up in a Buddhist monastery these past few weeks it’s a sure bet you’ve heard something about Michael Jordan turning 50. The all-time greatest NBA player’s milestone was met with fanfare and hullabaloo like we’ve never
The Jets will be officially parting ways with quarterback Tim Tebow next month, and that has led to speculation about the southpaw signal caller’s future. Supporters and detractors alike have examined a multitude of scenarios for the former Gators standout.
