I have had the good fortune of having my father, Sam Lacy, as both my mentor and my boss. One piece of advice he gave me was, “When you sit behind […]
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Should the NBA Change its Playoff Format?
In an interview at the NBA All-Star festivities in Los Angeles this weekend, NBA commissioner Adam Silver hinted at potentially changing the league’s playoff system. National Basketball Association commissioner Adam […]
Did LaVar Ball Go Too Far with Threat of Lonzo Leaving the Lakers?
Look, we all like LaVar Ball. Truly. Okay, I’m lying—but you knew that already. Most people enjoy nothing more than hating on LaVar. Still, some of us genuinely can’t help […]
Was Steve Kerr Wrong for Letting His Players Coach a Game?
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr stirred the NBA pot last week when he allowed his players to handle the coaching duties for what turned out to be a […]
Did the Cavaliers Recapture East with Roster Overhaul?
The panic button had to be pushed for LeBron James and the slumping Cleveland Cavaliers after trading away Irving to the Boston Celtics went totally left. James was still putting […]
Who Wins Super Bowl LII?
The Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots have met in the Super Bowl before, and they’ll meet once again in Super Bowl LII. A New England Patriots’ helmet and […]
Another Viewpoint: The Latest News on the Baseball Hall of Fame
The new class of Baseball’s Hall of Fame has been selected and released to the public. In case you missed it, or weren’t interested, I’m going to recap the names for […]
Should 49-Year-Old Roy Jones Jr. Really Fight Again?
The champ is back. At least for one last fight. Former boxer Roy Jones Jr., who held titles in five different weight classes, will fight his 75th and reportedly last […]
Should Wizards Trade John Wall?
The Washington Wizards are stuck in neutral, and only a seismic trade can push them forward. Mired in mediocrity for 40-plus years, the Wizards have been sandwiched between horrible and […]
Another Viewpoint: Remembering Women Who Threw Open Baseball’s Doors
In a recent column I said farewell to a legend and good friend, Mamie “Peanut” Johnson. My trainer is an avid reader and very up to date on sports history. […]
Are the Wizards the NBA’s Biggest Disappointment?
ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith doesn’t hold back in terms of the viciousness of his critiques. Earlier in the week, he addressed national television, claiming the Washington Wizards were the […]
Georgia or Alabama: Who Will Win College Football’s National Championship?
An all-SEC national championship game is not only a testament to how strong the conference is, but a better example of just how good both the Alabama Crimson Tide and […]