MLB’s rule changes will only bring needless new degree of confusion
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MLB’s rule changes will only bring needless new degree of confusion

ByNews Polite

As we said when we were children, “I’m ascared.”  I’m ascared that we’ll soon read full-screen graphics listing major league leaders in extra inning games lost without allowing a baserunner, and strikeout leaders, both batters and pitchers, with just two strikes as per pitch-clock ruling.  I’m fearful that our TV…

Immaculate Reception video shows very little of famous NFL play
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Immaculate Reception video shows very little of famous NFL play

ByNews Polite

Weird, how things turn out. While it’s likely the most famous and most replayed replay in NFL history, it’s not very good. It’s unclear, grainy. It shows little and proves nothing. Yet it remains with us, always. And the unexpected passing of Franco Harris, last week, still doesn’t mean that…

John Smoltz’s insufferable World Series minutia drags down broadcast
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John Smoltz’s insufferable World Series minutia drags down broadcast

ByNews Polite

I admit it. I’m jealous, envious and more than a little resentful. It’s why I can’t have nice things. Throughout this World Series you had the option to save your sanity by eliminating the sound of Fox’s John Smoltz’s relentless, sleep-inspiring pitching recipe recitals that reduced the Series to a…