Tour de France; Bob Uecker; Lucky Cabbie; New England Gray Sox; Letters from Years Past; Barry Bonds and More with Charlie Pierce; This Ain’t Brain Surgery

As a pitcher, Larry Dierker won 139 games in the big leagues. As the manager of the Houston Astros, he won four division championships in five seasons. In a retirement he doesn’t seem entirely ready to accept, he’s written “This Ain’t Brain Surgery.”

No, I’d not be a manager, it doesn’t fit my plan.
It’s hard enough these days, I think, to merely be a fan.

LeBron Plays Ball; Tanya Streeter; Yes, Jesus Loves Me; Bill Hamilton; Letters; NBA Free Agent Signings and More With Charlie Pierce; Homeless World Cup

Tour De France; Miguel Batista; It’s in The Hole!; Bat Battle; The Unlevel Playing Field; Dominoes

“The Unlevel Playing Field” edited by David Wiggins and Patrick Miller serves as a reminder to readers of the courage and determination of black athletes under shameful and frightening circumstances.

Bill Laimbeer and the Detroit Shock; Draft Night In Denver; Bob Price; Belgian in a Bottle; Wimbledon; Who’s Your Caddy?; The Only A Game Newsreel; Major League Remodel