TV Ratings and Horse Racing: The Big-Event Phenonmenon

by Matt Gardner on Feb 9, 2011 2:18 PM EST on And Down The Stretch They Come

Over the past decade much has been written about the decline of horse racing in the landscape of American sports. Certainly, when compared to the glory days of the 30s and 40s, horse racing's impact has lessened significantly, but how far has the sport really fallen? More specifically, how do the...

OK, screw it. Completely unannounced and unnecessary LLWS live-blog.

by Earl Sleek on Aug 30, 2009 3:02 PM EDT on Battle of California

As the post title implies, there's absolutely no need for this -- not only is the notion of televised little league somewhat despicable, especially blown up to the ridiculous level we'll see today (tune in on ABC at noon pacific and tell 'em Sleek sent ya!), but it's also probably not a great idea...

Little League World Series Drinking Game

by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Aug 6, 2008 2:38 PM EDT

We are about a week away from ESPN and ABC's coverage of the 2008 Little League World Series. Some people think that the Little League World Series is about kids having a good time and enjoying America's Pastime, while others see it as overzealous parents living vicariously through their children...

Little League Baseball doesn't want your kid to grow up to be the next John Edwards

by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Aug 24, 2008 4:10 PM EDT