Why LeBron must've missed some homework

Say this for LeBron James: If he’s not the greatest athlete walking the face of the Earth, he’s on the short list. And in keeping with someone so gifted, he’s got elite-level chutzpah.

Elite level.

If you’re expecting one of those “shut up and dribble” columns, wherein a writer demands a politically-active athlete to mute his or her opinions and simply play ball, keep searching. This isn’t what you’re looking for.

Considering what 2020 has taken from us, Tiger and Charlie Woods are a needed gift

I've been a big golf fan most of my life, though not a huge Tiger Woods fan, simply because at some point he just got a little too good and too popular (call me a contrarian, I guess). That certainly didn't mean I didn't respect what he could do out there, I just wanted to see other players win, and for a stretch, that didn't happen all that often. 

Adding my tribute: What Kobe did for me

Kobe Bryant treated me with class, respect and professionalism.  

I want to add this rather small experience to the many tributes to Kobe Bryant. 

As many know, I spent several years working as a sportswriter, and during that time I spent a decade covering the Utah Jazz and the NBA. As part of my job, I had occasion to interview a number of athletes, including Kobe.