Sports are such a diversion consisting of numbers and minutiae-first downs, shots on goal, cheerleader busy sizes-sometimes we forget what an overreaching diversion they are. The ability to share a beer or conversation with someone because they cheer for...

In the spirit of Turkey Day, we thought we’d muse on what we are thankful for in sports this year. You know, those events that reinforced our ridiculous infatuations, distanced us from our family and friends, and helped us...