We Are Tiger Woods
Unchecked power, money, and fame can inspire bad behaviors and turn an honest person into a liar and a hypocrite. But the rich and famous aren’t the only ones vulnerable to temptation.
Is NYC Marathon Winner American Enough?
When runner Meb Keflezighi won the New York City Marathon last week, he became the first U.S. athlete to take first place in that popular race since 1982. As he finished the last leg, he proudly pointed to the U.S.A. singlet that he wore for the race, and he waved the U.S. flag afterward. Keflezighi was clearly proud of his country. But soon afterward, he began getting bashed for not being American enough.
Since Keflezighi was born in Eritrea, some folks were put off by his patriotic gestures. Is he for real? they asked. Some portrayed him as a hired gun, not a true American athlete. But Sports Illustrated writer Brian Cazeneuve thinks this smacks of racism at worst, misguided patriotism at best.
More Than a Coach
The Fab Five and Their Mentor: Coach Dru Joyce II (front) with his championship team from Akron's St. Vincent-St. Mary High School; (from left) Dru Joyce III, Sian Cotton, LeBron James, Willie McGee, and Romeo Travis.
Why God Is a Cubs Fan
You don’t have to spend too much time in Chicago, the city I currently call home, to realize that Chicagoans are passionate about the great American pastime, baseball. We have not just one but two professional baseball teams, with their own stadiums, long-standing traditions, and loyal fans.