Ralph Barbieri
This is the final article in a five-part series about figures in the sports world that have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. — Broadcasting career: Ralph “Razor” Barbieri has been a staple on the KNBR sports radio station since 1984. He helped pioneer the sports talk genre and his show with co-host Tom Tolbert, Razor...
Forrest Gregg
This is the fourth article in a five-part series about figures in the sports world that have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. — Football career: Back in NFL’s earliest years, offensive tackle Forrest Gregg helped establish the Green Bay Packers as one of the all-time great franchises, leading them to five championships. He set a...
Sam Fox – Run While You Can
This is the third article in a five-part series about figures in the sports world that have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or are doing something to raise awareness. — What had you accomplished by age 24? Most people, if they’re lucky in today’s economy, are working a low-paying job with their newly-earned college degree....
Brian Grant
This is the second article in a five-part series about figures in the sports world that have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. — Basketball career: Brian Grant averaged 10.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game over 12 NBA seasons for the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns....
Muhammad Ali
This is the first article in a five-part series about figures in the sports world that have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. — Boxing career: Former boxer Muhammad Ali is known as “the greatest of all time” for his accomplishments in the ring. He won an Olympic golf medal and became the world heavyweight champion...
Nate Schierholtz: Jesus?
I’m often accused of having a man-crush on San Francisco Giants outfielder Nate Schierholtz. No denial there. Here’s why: Talent Obviously, I’m biased towards Nate. The guy has been my favorite player since he joined the squad in 2007. Nate’s hit .312 in July and he’s also hit six doubles and three home runs this...
Train Rides and The Art of Racing in the Rain
On my way to the CSPA High School Journalism Workshop in San Luis Obispo I realized two things: 1. long train rides rock 2. taking the time to read a book in one sitting is legit Besides taking the occasional Caltrain to Giants baseball games, I never take the train. So it was a new...
Book Review: The Tennis Partner
I just finished reading Abraham Verghese’s memoir The Tennis Partner. Verghese, a professor of medicine at Stanford University who lives in Palo Alto (gotta give PA its reps) is more famous for his novel Cutting for Stone, which was published in 2009 and is ranked #2 on the New York Times trade paperback fiction list....
Daps or No Daps: SF Giants Report
The San Francisco Giants (29-25) are exactly 1/3 of the way through the 2011 season and 0.5 games behind the N.L. West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks. Let’s review the season so far with a little “Daps or No Daps.” Daps Freddy Sanchez: During a season in which the bats have yet to...
Nobody’s Burfict
It is no secret that the NCAA has been cracking the whip this offseason, sanctioning, suspending, and slamming any programs or individuals they can get their hands on. From Jim Tressel to the Fiesta Bowl, nobody has been safe from the NCAA and their new mentality of all-out punishment. While the NCAA is doing all...
Richmond Spiders are the Real Deal
Rich – WHAT? RICHMOND! We’re 2 rounds through March Madness, folks, and down to 16 teams. We’ve seen our fair share of upsets and heartbreakers, but one team in my opinion stands out from the rest. It’s the University of Richmond Spiders. Led by 4 outstanding senior starters, the basketball team from this prestigious liberal arts...
Erving Walker #68inchesofswag
My bracket’s already busted, another classic year for me, so now I’m ‘bout the short guys. Erving “Hit ‘em with this one” Walker is my boy. He’s listed at 5’8”, which has got to be an exaggeration of an inch or two. Like UW’s Isaiah Thomas, Erving provides lightning quick athleticism and high-powered energy for...
