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Recently, I met up with two of my buddies from the old days, and we talked about how we would prowl the neighborhoods of Northwest D.C. Depending on the mood, we were John Wayne and his boys trying to take a hill during World War II, or Robin Hood and his gang about to storm […]

Washington Wizards forward Kris Humphries (43) reacts after a dunk in front of Orlando Magic forward Kyle O’Quinn (2) and center Dewayne Dedmon (3) with forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) nearby, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) The Washington Wizards finished 2-1 before […]

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony looks on during a free throw attempt in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee), New York Knicks star forward Carmelo Anthony has been dealing with a knee injury throughout the young season. While he’s been in […]

In this Nov. 13, 2014, file photo former PGA golfer Charlie Sifford talks during an interview at his home in Brecksville, Ohio. Sifford, who fought the Caucasian-only clause on the PGA Tour and became its first black member died Tuesday night Feb. 3, 2015. He was 92. The PGA of America confirmed the death of […]

Perhaps the ultimate football faceoff of all time takes place this weekend in warm Arizona. The New England Patriots (14-4) and Seattle Seahawks (14-4) enter Super Bowl Sunday with a lot on the line. Seattle has a chance to convert last year’s championship into the first piece of a steadily-evolving dynasty. The Patriots have long […]

As a continuation of my life with Sam Lacy, I would like to share a few stories from our neighborhood. Sam Lacy Around the corner from my house was the Mecca of our ‘hood. There were three major grocery stores and two mom and pop stores. Along with this came a few retail establishments to handle […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant sits on the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in New Orleans. Bryant tore his right rotator cuff in the Los Angeles Lakers’ latest defeat, the club announced Thursday. Bryant injured his right shoulder in the second half of the Lakers’ […]

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones (12) smiles as he responds to questions during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, in Dallas. Ohio State is scheduled to play Oregon on Monday. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) A collegiate athlete’s decision to return to school after a big-time season should always be […]

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston. (AP Photos) Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston wasted no time in deciding whether to return to school next season. The 2013 Heisman Trophy winner announced in early January that he will declare for the NFL Draft after starting two full seasons at Florida State and amassing a 29-1 record to […]

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James, left, walks on the sideline during an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman) So far, LeBron James’ return to the Cleveland Cavaliers hasn’t exactly blown anyone away. But the Cavs are still a formidable team and have already passed the halfway […]

Rajon Rondo, holds his new Dallas Mavericks jersey during a news conference Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Dallas, Texas. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, G.J. McCarthy) The Boston Celtics finally bid away the last piece of their most recent championship team while the Dallas Mavericks hope they just added the final piece to become a […]

I was, what I thought, a bright kid.  It never occurred to me that I was clueless about most of what was going on in the real world.  But as I have gotten older, I realize that I was being taught some of life’s lessons. And, although I didn’t know it at the time, some […]