From Greg Waddle (via Boortz.com)
Friday, November 20, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Lance's Tour Decision, Hurts the Sport of Cycling
Sometimes, being a good teammate can be bad for your sport. Take the current situation at he Tour De France. Lance Armstrong, who is in second place, has basically decided to give up trying to win the race because his teammate Alberto Contador is in first. Here is the Quote from Armstrong:
"This is a team sport," Armstrong said. "I think now is the time for me to put my chances aside, and focus on the team."
Contador and Armstrong both ride on the same team for the same major sponsor. So his decision makes sense from a team standpoint, but it is bad for the sport of cycling as you have the sports biggest name now saying that he is not trying to win. Sports thrive when they have drama and good rivalries. The current situation at the Tour De France now will have neither.
"This is a team sport," Armstrong said. "I think now is the time for me to put my chances aside, and focus on the team."
Contador and Armstrong both ride on the same team for the same major sponsor. So his decision makes sense from a team standpoint, but it is bad for the sport of cycling as you have the sports biggest name now saying that he is not trying to win. Sports thrive when they have drama and good rivalries. The current situation at the Tour De France now will have neither.
Monday, March 02, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Congratulations David Stern
Congratulations to David Stern who celebrates his 25th year as the Commissioner of the NBA this weekend. He has been the best and most forward thinking commissioner in sport over my lifetime. He has helped the NBA to become and remain popular and relevant through the normal ups and downs of the stars in his sport.
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