Behind the Mic: Golf Without Tiger – Not So Bad After All
Another major golf tournament and another missed cut by Tiger Woods. And by Saturday, the popularity of golf lessens even more. Eighteen years ago, a young Tiger stepped into the professional golf limelight and became the center of attention for the sport. It seemed like a whole new audience joined golf fanatics around the world…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: Technology in Baseball
Technology is all around us, and the sports world is no different. But one may be surprised to know to what extent modern day electronics—whether good, bad or indifferent—are impacting high school sports today. I have to admit I am certainly on the fence with using so much technology when it comes to sports. I…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: Eagles Camp & Phillies Thoughts
While I was taking a few vacation days last week, two of the bigger summer sports happenings took place in the Delaware Valley: the opening and first week of Eagles training camp and the passing of the Major League Baseball trade deadline. I thought I’d share this week’s blog to touch on both topics. First,…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: My Rust Belt Romance
Gary will be returning with a new blog on August 11. This week, he’s asked RCN’s John Leone to guest blog. RCN-TV viewers should recognize John from the Lafayette College basketball broadcasts on the Lafayette Sports Network. ___________________________________________________________ Only those who have ever earnestly invested themselves emotionally in the life of a chosen major league…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: Baseball Trade Deadline
With Chris Michael taking a few vacation days off this week, we ask “RCN SportsTalk” co-host Joseph Lynnwood Craig to offer his opinion on a hot issue going on in the sports world. Joe has his own 30-second segment on the TV show (in which he usually runs well-over his time limit) in which he…
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