# Sports

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Is the NFL Rigged? Why Football Sometimes Feels Like WWE

Sep 27, 2026

Is the NFL rigged? A controversial Josh Allen fourth-down call shows why NFL officiating can make football feel like WWE—and why I still watch.

Why Are the Tampa Bay Rays So Good? They’ve Always Had Enough

Sep 11, 2026

Why are the Tampa Bay Rays so good? With a low payroll and few stars, the Rays prove that great teams are built, not bought.

Why Are MLB Batting Averages So Low?

Aug 23, 2026

Why are MLB batting averages so low? Baseball stopped valuing hits, normalized strikeouts, and may have optimized itself into a more boring game.

How to Teach Kids to Focus on What They Can Control: The Two Circles

Jul 25, 2026

A frustrating baseball game led to a simple lesson for my son: how to focus on what he can control and let go of what he can’t.

Why the 2026 Mets Are So Bad: Baseball's Worst Return on Investment

Jul 15, 2026

The 2026 Mets have one of MLB's highest payrolls but one of its worst records. Here's why this disappointing season felt predictable from Opening Day.

He Said, “I Made a Mistake Today.” A Parenting Lesson About Accountability

May 14, 2026

A school referral turned into a bedtime conversation about mistakes, accountability, and one of the most important life skills kids can learn: how to own it and move on.

The Unexpected Peace of Bringing a Guitar to Baseball Games

May 11, 2026

A reflection on bringing a classical guitar to youth baseball games, finding peace outdoors, connecting with people, and learning to slow down between innings.

Youth Baseball Situational Awareness: Teaching Kids to Think for Themselves

May 1, 2026

Most youth baseball players don’t struggle with talent. They struggle with awareness. Here’s how we teach kids to read the situation, think for themselves, and make the right play in real time.

First Home Run Story: Youth Sports, Goal Setting, and Hard Work

Apr 26, 2026

A cold, wet game. A 2–0 count. And a first home run over the fence. A simple story about youth sports, goal setting, and how hard work pays off for kids.

Youth Sports Leadership Lessons: Accountability, Attitude, and Handling Failure

Apr 23, 2026

A bad inning, a quiet car ride, and a text message that revealed what leadership really looks like.

Why I Coach Youth Sports (And What Kids Really Learn)

Feb 21, 2026

A youth baseball walk-off win and Dairy Queen celebration reveal what kids really learn from healthy competition and youth sports.

Arianna Fontana and the Art of Lasting Six Olympic Games

Feb 11, 2026

From Turin 2006 to Cortina 2026, Arianna Fontana has won medals in six Olympic Games, building a career defined by reinvention and resilience.