The art of never giving up
May 10, 2023
At the time of writing, the NHL's Florida Panthers held a commanding 3-0 lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the league's playoffs.
Tag Archives: The Sound Off
A tale of two games: The good and bad of youth sports
April 26, 2023
In recent weeks, while I was sifting through my Google alerts on the lookout for news items, I came across two stories that only had one connecting factor: they both happened in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas.
Looking back at a strong 2022, into a stronger 2023
February 21, 2023
This might be jumping the gun, but it appears signs are looking up for the sports events industry in 2023.
Referee Shortages are the Last Thing We Need Right Now, Part 2
July 27, 2022
For example, in June at a Florida basketball tournament, a 19-year-old player was charged with a misdemeanor after throwing a series of punches at a referee. In a Kansas City tournament, after becoming upset by a whistle call during a basketball game, a coach shoved an official. The official then tried to retaliate, other coaches, a player, and spectators, surrounded the official while hitting, punching, and knocking him to the floor. A hockey official is also recovering from sustained injuries after a player clubbed him with his stick. The man has been left with a constant headache, blurred vision, and soreness. We need to do better.
