Category Archives: Sports

Let Down

Posted on July 15, 2013 by jesustrek

American 100-meter record holder Tyson Gay has tested positive for a banned substance and has withdrawn from the world championships next month in Moscow. Gay’s “B” sample will be tested soon, but this rarely yields different results. This announcement is surprising … Continue reading →

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No Re-Entry

Posted on June 24, 2013 by jesustrek

Many fans of the Miami Heat left before Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals was over, because their team was behind late in the game. Some even gave interviews outside, voicing their disappointment that the season was over. Some … Continue reading →

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Giving Up Too Soon

Posted on June 22, 2013 by jesustrek

Many Miami Heat fans gave up on their team when they were trailing by a few points late in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals. Some of the spectators started streaming out of the building before the game was … Continue reading →

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Good Example

Posted on June 21, 2013 by jesustrek

Dwyane Wade, star basketball player for the Miami Heat, sometimes argues with referees and makes gestures that show his frustration about having a call go against him. However, he has tried not to complain so much this season. He realized … Continue reading →

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Victory Assured

Posted on June 19, 2013 by jesustrek

Former Miami University (Ohio) basketball coach Charlie Coles died June 7, 2013. Coles was known as a great competitor who had a history of heart problems. He suffered a heart attack during a game in the 1998 Mid-American Conference Tournament. … Continue reading →

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What You Deserve

Posted on June 14, 2013 by jesustrek

After his team’s 36-point loss to San Antonio in the NBA Finals Tuesday night, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra had this to say: “You usually get what you deserve in this league.” It was a concise way of saying that … Continue reading →

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I Know that Guy!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by jesustrek

My brother got on an elevator in a Charlotte hotel with a fellow who towered over him. Looking up, he asked, “Do you play basketball?” “A little bit”, was the reply. When my brother later told his friends about this … Continue reading →

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Never Enough

Posted on June 7, 2013 by jesustrek

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl guided his team through a fine regular season and into the playoffs. He was rewarded for his accomplishment by being named the NBA’s coach of the year.  The future seemed promising for Karl.  However, … Continue reading →

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Hard to Say “I’m Sorry”

Posted on June 1, 2013 by jesustrek

Lance Armstrong made his famous confession in January in a televised interview with Oprah Winfrey. The world’s best-known cyclist admitted that he had cheated, lied about it and bullied other people over a period of several years. At that time, Armstrong said … Continue reading →

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Right Kind of Influence

Posted on May 15, 2013 by jesustrek

In a survey recently released by Forbes.com, Tim Tebow was named the most influential athlete in the USA. This is refreshing news, especially when we consider the lifestyles of other athletes who influence our culture. Tebow says this regarding the … Continue reading →

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