Tor Constantino offers Big 10 fans some sage advice from Taylor Swift.
The Best of “Sports Explained . . .” for 2014
If you make only one resolution in 2015, make sure you resolve to checkout our “Sports Explained…” series every week. We promise you’ll flip over them— you’re welcome!
Tell These Kids Competitive Dancing Is Not a Sport….
Many people agree that dancing is athletic and requires skill but they say it is not a sport—these competitive dancing kids would disagree.
The Best Halftime Show Ever . . .
Tor Constantino enjoys the over-the-top NFL halftime shows that feature excessive explosives and globally-recognized music acts—but he wonders if something simpler might be simply better.
5 Worst Christmas Songs Ever
Tor Constantino is not a Scrooge when it comes to Christmas cheer, but to these songs he says, “Bah humbug!”
If You Don’t Think Ballet is a Sport—Think Again
Tor Constantino makes a case that ballet is not only a sport, but it might be more of a sport than other forms of competition.
Are Extreme Sports Becoming Too Extreme for Sponsors?
Tor Constantino looks at the risks and rewards of extreme sports for both the participants and advertisers who sponsor them.
3 Critical Things Every Dad Needs to Tell His Kids
Tor Constantino shares 3 critical things he tells his kids that his own father never told him.
A Numbers Game and Blame Game: UAB Ends Football
For the first time in 20 years, a Division I-A football program has been shut down with little reason given—but blame & rumors abound.
First Active Male Referee in Sports Comes Out
MLB umpire Dale Scott has publicly shared that he’s gay—baseball will endure and adapt.
Deceptive Dad’s Open Letter to Elf-on-the-Shelf Makers
This dad lies to his kids about Santa Claus but thinks the Shelf Elf folks go too far …
Tim Gunn’s 5 Rules for a Fabulous Relationship
Fashion Godfather Tim Gunn never talks about relationships, but Tor Constantino still gleans some relevant—albeit unintended—marriage advice.
One Man’s Vision to Tee Up Success for At-Risk Kids: Part 2
According to Howard Bankman, the best way to help at-risk kids is with healthy doses of golf, jazz and character.
One Man’s Vision to Tee Up Success for At-Risk Kids: Part 1
Howard Bankhead lives by the motto, “Anything Positive is Possible” and he has lived that out for the past 12 years helping at-risk kids learn life lessons one swing at a time.
Once Upon a Vasectomy …
Tor Constantino marks the anniversary of his vasectomy with a pithy poem in the tradition of Dr. Seuss—to be clear, Dr. Seuss did NOT perform the vasectomy.
Ex-NFL Player Talks Brain Trauma, Greed and Blame: Part 2
In Part 2 of this interview, former 49’ers defensive tackle, George Visger, says he lost everything due to NFL-induced head trauma and offers common sense rule changes to protect NFL players going forward.