Mike Corwin
Mike Corwin
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Jerry Seinfeld hijacks my final column
As the academic year draws to a close, you might want to consider the meaning of your education. Some of you probably think it has been fulfilling and worthwhile, while others might argue it has been a waste of time and about nothing. Keeping these...
NBA prospects should be wary
What do you think of when you hear the names Brandon Armstrong and Steven Hunter? Unless you're an NCAA hoops junkie, you've probably got a blank look on your face. Nevertheless, if these players' dreams come true, you'll soon know them as NBA stars.
MLB's ticket prices risk alienating fans
As Major League Baseball's commissioner, Bud Selig has taken on many causes. His latest, at last year's World Series, was an admirable push to make games shorter. Amidst his ruminations, Selig has been quick to point out that baseball has experienced a...
Spring training ideal for optimists and pessimists
There are two ways to look at Major League Baseball's spring training. Most fans use it as an opportunity to soak up some sun, get a close-up view of their favorite players and take a generally optimistic view of the upcoming season. Others, however...
Strong Sweet 16 field verifies CBS's wisdom
In November 1999, CBS committed $6 billion to retain the rights to broadcast the NCAA Tournament through 2013. While I am not one to judge an investment these days, I do know that this year's Big Dance is shaping up to be a good bet for fans and the...
Elis deserve packed house for Penn and Princeton
If you're still going to be in town, what are you doing tomorrow night at 7? If you're like most Yale students, your answer is, "I don't know, maybe go out, whatever." Make that "whatever" a couple of hours well spent at the John J. Lee Amphitheater.
The dream of a lifetime: Yale goes to the Big Dance
With the men's basketball team still in the hunt for the Ivy League's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament and a mere five games remaining in the season, it seems an appropriate time to dream up a possible scenario. The date: March 15. The place:...
Optimism, baseball in the air
It's just about that time of year again. All of the newspapers have come out with their "capsules" on the Major League teams. Pitchers and catchers are set to report to most spring training camps this week. And, every so often, a hint of sunshine and a...