Peter Fuller, 89, Part Of Kentucky Derby History
Peter Fuller owned the only horse ever to be disqualified after winning the Kentucky Derby. He was also an amateur boxer who once sparred with Muhammad Ali for charity. Fuller died Monday at the age of 89. Bill Littlefield offers a remembrance.
Random Thoughts During A Rain Delay
When the showers start and the baseball stops, the minds of fans tend to wander. Bill Littlefield offers some random thoughts worthy of a rain delay.
Baseball Cards Lost and Found
Bill Littlefield muses on lost baseball cards. Sometimes their value increases after they’re gone.
Seau’s Dual Legacies
Fans, teammates, and opponents, lauded Junior Seau’s play on the football field. Southern California residents praised his good works off it. Bill Littlefield says the troubling end to Seau’s life will join those things as part of his legacy.
Saints As Sinners
In the wake of the highly-publicized bounty scandal, new allegations surfaced that New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis illegally monitored conversations between opposing coaches during games. Bill Littlefield considers the charges.
The Good, The Bad, And The Indicted
Roger Clemens went before Congress and said he never used steroids. But many people think he lied about that. Now he’s on trial for perjury. Jack Nicklaus also went before Congress, but for a different reason. Bill Littlefield explores the story.
Guillen Suspended Thought During Castro Comments
Miami Marlins Manager Ozzie Guillen has a history of speaking before he thinks. Bill Littlefield examines the recent comments about Cuban dictator Fidel Castro that have Guillen in hot water again.
Polling Red Sox Nation
A group called Public Policy Polling recently asked Massachusetts residents how they think the Boston Red Sox will fare in the upcoming season. Bill Littlefield dives into the results.
Who Will Coach the Saints?
New Orlean’s head coach Sean Payton will reportedly appeal his season-long suspension, imposed for his role in in the Saints bounty-hunting program. Bill Littlefield offers his take on the latest news.
U.S. Soccer Eliminated From Olympic Qualifying
The United States allowed a game-tying stoppage time goal to El Salvador on Monday. The tie eliminated the U.S. from Olympic qualifying, but Bill Littlefield says that’s no reason to be discouraged about the future of American soccer.
