Writing

In search of lovable losers.

On the gradual resuscitation of Tranmere; the difference-making acumen of Nigel Adkins; the rise of Rob Apter; the immortal Connor Jennings; the Dallas Cowboys’ annual tease; the absurdity of Dolly Parton’s Thanksgiving halftime show; the genius of Mike McDaniel; and the Mariners doing Mariners things.

On the strange comfort of rooting for a team that never wins.

Mets blow it up; Red Sox and Yankees stand pat; Angels, Cubs and Padres go for it.

Paying tribute to a modern player from a bygone age.