As many of you know from my having mentioned it here and on my ESPN blog and a Page2 story, “Kicking It" is a film about the 2006 Homeless World Cup. “The film chronicles one of the most unique sporting events, the 4th Annual Homeless World Cup, where 500 homeless soccer players from 48 nations traveled to Cape Town, South Africa to represent their countries. The players have been knocked down by life, hailing... Full Post

My 50th birthday was this past Sunday, August 31st! That’s right fifty, 5-0, FAB@50*!! it’s really hard to believe that I’ve been on the Earth for that dang long! (those of you who are looking at my picture and reading these words may be having a hard time fathoming that I’m that old – but it’s TRUE. I’ve got no logical explanation for my “youthful” appearance (B... Full Post

I first heard about a skateboard park in Uganda when I was presenting at the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association conference in Cabo, Mexico this past May.

BLOGNOTE: I know you’re probably furrowing your brow and lookin’ kinda puzzled right now because that seems like such a ridiculous idea, but it’s ABSOLUTELY TRUE!

I ran into a former Nike colleague, Christian Scott, who now works in... Full Post

When I made the hasty decision on Saturday morning to plunk down the requisite $49.99 and order the Pay-Per-View boxing match between the Antonio Maragarito and Miguel Cotto I had no idea that I was going to be meeting an “adversary” of sorts in my attempt to watch the boxeo alone.

I had no idea that I would wilt under her relentless pressure just like Cotto did from the Tijauna Tornados’ “Chigurh... Full Post

From an idea to on the shelves and on the web, “What’s Your Red Rubber Ball?! discover your inspiration and chase it for a lifetime” is my latest book effort that I’ve been pursuing for over two years. Today, July 22, my second book will be released. Each time I think about my printed and bound words being easily accessible to the public, I get an oh-so-familiar visceral response. It’s a feeling of being scare... Full Post

Eugene, Oregon aka Track Town, USA and the storied oval of Hayward Field will be host to the 2008 USA Track and Field Trials beginning today. The 2008 Beijing hopefuls will strive to hear the crescendo of encouragement and the applause of admiration bestowed upon them for a race run well and/or a field event effort worthy of kudos from the track and field savvy crowd assembled in the famed grandstand of the track th... Full Post

Each year the weeks leading up to the NBA Draft creates a plethora (gotta luv those SAT words that you never forget) of speculation, scenarios and excitement – will Derrick Rose really need to be revived with a defibrillator if his name is called first and he realizes that he WILL be donning the colors of his beloved hometown squad?!

I remember draft time really well because I was a part of the d... Full Post

My father was gone by my 3rd birthday – never to return. He left no memories of a stern voice, or comforting touch, “a smell-good” scent, or that weary and pride-filled look of “I’m workin’ my behind off for this family.” I have no memories of nurturing or endearing moments, and no “go git your glove boy & let’s head out back” images to reflect on eith... Full Post

Throughout the Euro2008 tourney, fans can be heard reveling in the play on the pitch through their creation of a wondrous and uproarious cacophony that fills each stadium. Tune into any match during the tournament and the fans will be sharing rhythmic songs, taunting other fans with carefully choreographed chants to rile and infuriate, unceasingly beating drums in a tribal cadence, unfurling some of the largest flag... Full Post

This weekend marked the kick-off of a fantastic soccer tourney, Euro2008! The “beautiful game” (aka soccer or football) will be on display throughout the many stadiums that the qualifying teams will compete in for the next 22 days. It is called the beautiful game for many reasons, but I believe it has been bestowed this title because of the magical improvisation and captivating atmosphere the game create... Full Post