The charisma, the celebrity, around John Paul was so strong that, in a way, the religious significance of the event read more

The charisma, the celebrity, around John Paul was so strong that, in a way, the religious significance of the event sort of fades from view. Benedict is obviously determined that is not going to happen. He's trying very hard to make sure the focus is on the ritual, not the person.

I've played with and against (Anderson) almost my whole life in club. When I saw which way his plant foot read more

I've played with and against (Anderson) almost my whole life in club. When I saw which way his plant foot was going, I knew I had it.

We want either an apology or some kind of explanation as to why they chose to do the cartoons.

We want either an apology or some kind of explanation as to why they chose to do the cartoons.

I didn't know what the numbers were, but I knew I needed to hit some shots. Then I realized I read more

I didn't know what the numbers were, but I knew I needed to hit some shots. Then I realized I was going off all by myself.

Last year (Carpenter) learned to pitch with no pain. Now he's coming out this year and throwing at his best. read more

Last year (Carpenter) learned to pitch with no pain. Now he's coming out this year and throwing at his best. He's just stronger. You take that whole group of guys and the seasons they all had last year, and they just took all that confidence into this year. Add Mark Mulder to that mix and there are five guys who can win every night.

The odds are that things are going to be a little stronger than people anticipate in another month or so. read more

The odds are that things are going to be a little stronger than people anticipate in another month or so. With the exception of the labor market data, which will continue to stink.

There were about 10 points they scored in a row because we weren't where we needed to be defensively. Consequently, read more

There were about 10 points they scored in a row because we weren't where we needed to be defensively. Consequently, you get fouled calls that way, and it's pretty easy to score when you're standing there at the free throw line with nobody guarding.

There will be no talking about money because if she does that's all that's going to be talked about.

There will be no talking about money because if she does that's all that's going to be talked about.

Wretched excess is an unfortunate human trait that turns a perfectly good idea such as Christmas into a frenzy of read more

Wretched excess is an unfortunate human trait that turns a perfectly good idea such as Christmas into a frenzy of last-minute shopping-or attaches the name of St. Patrick to the day of the year that bartenders fear most.