Jon Rahm is one of the leading voices on the PGA Tour. He’s not Rory McIroy when it comes to taking on the LIV or discussing issues, but on Tuesday at TPC Scottsdale, I admired his perspective on the WM Open. “Very few sports in the world can comfortably be happening the same week as the Super Bowl the impact that they have like this one”. He’s right on the mark, but bigger takeaway is our little slice of heaven known the the Valley of the Sun can put on world wide events better than most…
The NBA has had a good week opposite the Super Bowl. Let’s not kid each other, both leagues are competing for eyeballs and revenue. While nothing will top Sunday’s game in terms of ratings, the buzz coming from the Association is pretty loud this week. Why would the powers that be approve new Suns owner Mat Ishbia and introduce him to the Valley the same week as the biggest event in the sports? Because they aren’t going to back down to the NFL. Why would the NBA have their trade deadline the same week as the Super Bowl? Bcause they aren’t going to roll over and let the NFL dictate the news cycle. Kyrie traded, Lebron all-stime scoring leader, deadline deals on Thursday. Yes, the NBA is faaannnnntastic…
I grew up watching and covering Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Being a Southern California kid, I didn’t miss much of his amazing career with the Lakers. When I jumped into media, he was a thoughtful and engaging guest. Yes, there were times he would be bristly, but who cares! Greatness has it’s sides. I bring this up because there is a certain amount of disdain for Lebron James out in cyberspace and I can’t understand why? All Lebron has done is chew up and spit out opponents. He’s been that much needed villain across from your favorite team. When the Lakers run out on the court in Downtown Phoenix the boos of respect poor down…
I’m informing my son later this morning that he’s “too well to attend school today”. Taking him to the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale…
