Athletes have studied how to leap and how to survive the leap some of the time and return to the read more

Athletes have studied how to leap and how to survive the leap some of the time and return to the ground. They don't always do it well. But they are our philosophers of actual moments and the body and soul in them, and of our maneuvers in our emergencies and longings.

I'm a 4-wheel-drive pickup type of guy. So is my wife.

I'm a 4-wheel-drive pickup type of guy. So is my wife.

Perhaps the single most important element in mastering the techniques and tactics of racing is experience. But once you have read more

Perhaps the single most important element in mastering the techniques and tactics of racing is experience. But once you have the fundamentals, acquiring the experience is a matter of time.

I see no reason why Tiger Woods won't become a great player. Man, can he smoke some shots. A little read more

I see no reason why Tiger Woods won't become a great player. Man, can he smoke some shots. A little refinement on Tiger's short game and there'll be nothing. He's already pretty darn imposing.

Moses Kiptanui - the 19 year old Kenyan, who turned 20 a few weeks ago...

Moses Kiptanui - the 19 year old Kenyan, who turned 20 a few weeks ago...

Sports is the toy department of human life.

Sports is the toy department of human life.

I really lack the words to compliment myself today.

I really lack the words to compliment myself today.

Are you any relation to your brother Marv?
(spoken to announcer Steve Albert)

Are you any relation to your brother Marv?
(spoken to announcer Steve Albert)

It wasn't as easy as you think. It's hard to stay awake that long.
(after his team had defeated read more

It wasn't as easy as you think. It's hard to stay awake that long.
(after his team had defeated Whitman 70-30)