Out at the Travelers Championship last weekend, I was following the threesome of Joe Durant, Boo Weekley, and Jay Williamson for a few holes.  Coming off the 9th green, I witnessed a young girl politely inquire to Weekley, “Boo, may I have your autograph?”  Weekley simply stopped and smiled–then offered, “I’ll do better than that–how ’bout an [...]

From the “Mouths of Babes” Dept.: A friend of mine wrote to me the other day, telling me about the rivalry between her husband and his brother; one’s a Yankee fan and the other a Red Sox fan. She went on to say that when her daughter was three years old, her husband told the [...]

While attending an Eastern League AA baseball game in Norwich last week, I was treated to CT Defenders mascot “Cutter” boogying to Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way” between innings on the home team’s dugout; PRICELESS.  Yes, while this entertaining figure may not be the Phillie Phanatic (then again–who IS?), this individual truly gives the fans in Norwich their money’s worth at each and every home game……TRIVIA [...]

The legend continues: My good friend Robert “Raven” Kraft of Miami Beach–who’s now run his 8-mile route for more than 12,500 consecutive days–completed his 100,000th mile on March 29th; he was recently the subject of a very moving piece on ESPN. Jogging daily on the sands of South Beach since January 1, 1975, the man [...]

Great job by the PGA Tour–designating last Saturday as a “Pink Out” day at the Crowne Plaza Invitational in Texas–urging all those in attendance to wear something pink in support of Amy Mickelson (wife of Phil) and to raise awareness for breast cancer research. Having lost my Mom to breast cancer in 2007, I urge [...]

Lazzari’s “Cheap Win of the Week”: Goes to Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton–who pitched the minimum five innings vs. the Reds recently–throwing 97 pitches while giving up five runs. However, he benefits from a strong Philadelphia offense–including four home runs–during a 12-5 Phillies victory………TRIVIA QUESTION: The 1987 Cleveland Indians–who finished dead last in the AL East–did [...]

The “Unwatchable NBA” Update”: How ’bout Denver’s 121-63 blowout victory over New Orleans last week–yes, in a PLAYOFF game, folks! The home-team Hornets made just 17 field goals during this fiasco and scored a pitiful 24 points in the ENTIRE SECOND HALF. If I’m a Hornets fan, I could have used TWO paper bags that [...]

From the “All in the Family” Dept.:  Red Sox fan Jimmy O’Hara of Shelton (CT) recently pointed out to me that the ’79 Bosox squad had a “Papi” and four “sons” on it:  Stan Papi, Gary Allenson, Rick Burleson, Butch Hobson, and Bob Watson.  A gem, Jimmy–thanks for sharing!……TRIVIA QUESTION:  The lowly 1993 San Diego Padres had only one player [...]

The “Unwatchable NBA” Update:  In a recent game played in New Jersey, the Nets annihilated the Sixers 96-67; Philadelphia shot a putrid 9-for-23 (39%) from the free throw line (that’s NOT a misprint, folks) and scored a GRAND TOTAL of 28 points in the ENTIRE second half (ughhhh).  Notice to Philly fans:  At last glance, the [...]

The “Unwatchable NBA” Update: During a 26-point loss to New Jersey last week, the Knicks shot 2-for-17 from three-point range (12%) and 58% from the free-throw line on 11-for-19 shooting. Someone with a sense of humor in the Madison Square Garden crowd that evening should have held up a sign at one point with the [...]