“Being a grandparent is like all the joy of being a parent, multiplied, with minimal responsibilities.”

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This is a comment by bobbt on the post “Grandfatherhood: A Baggage-Free Relationship”.

Wrestlemania 29 Preview

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Wrestling expert Jim Jividen previews Wrestlemania 29 and ranks every single Wrestlemania match in the pay-per-view’s long and storied history.

Frustrated With Your March Madness Bracket? So Are the Characters in Mad Men (Video)

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Did your Cinderella team not make the final four either? See your favorite characters debate and lament in “March Mad Men”.

Tiger Woods, Redemption?

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Michael Taylor believes that in order for Tiger Woods to achieve redemption, he must first see himself as an ordinary man.

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James M. Chesbro runs from grief and mortality.

‘So, so what if a tall guy earns more than me, or finds it easier to get into high political office?’

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This comment was by Alastair, on the post “Height”

2013 Men’s NCAA Bracket Predictions (If selected via the “notable alumni” sections from USA Today)

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In Jim Jividen’s celebrity alumni version of this year’s NCAA Tournament, playwright Arthur Miller and actor James Earl Jones take on Joe Montana in a championship game for the ages.

Seven Steps Schools Can Take to Close the Gender Gap

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Boys are being shortchanged in schools. How can we fix this?

3 Things We Can Learn From U7 Basketball

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Parents and coaches have invaluable opportunities to teach and apply real-life lessons within the fun of organized sports. Unfortunately, many of us miss out on the opportunity.

Failure Is An Option

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Kids need to be able to fail in order to learn how to succeed.

Evolution of a Sports Fantasy

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Yes, he might be approaching 40, but that just means our author is taking his talents to the next level. At least he hopes so.

Who Says Coaches Can’t Do the Best Locker Room Victory Dances? (Video)

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The coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers brings down the house while celebrating a thrilling victory.

Five Things I Did in My Twenties and How They Have Changed, Now That I’m 40

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Scott Behson is older and wiser.

Why Barry Bonds’s Conviction Should Be Overturned

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Disgraced home run king Barry Bonds is appealing his obstruction of justice conviction this week. Jim Jividen explains why it should be overturned.

A History of the Slam Dunk Contest

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Jim Jividen examines the golden age of NBA dunking, assessing every Slam Dunk competition from 1976 to 1994.

Batter Up

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My girlfriend’s 15 year old kid had played a year of Little League and hadn’t picked up a bat or glove since. This was an opportunity for us to bond, but the odds were stacked against us.