This was in the late 1970s, on my first beat — covering the New York Cosmos, at the time the most famous team in the world for its collection of world-famous, store-bought, mismatched and often discordant soccer stars. We were in Dallas to play the Tornado, best known as the team that starred Kyle Rote … Read more
I recall that day as if I’d just seen a constellation, something from outer space, something I’d never forget as I’d never see it again. This was Monday, Oct. 18, 1971. I had to look up the date but the moment remains vivid. Steelers at Chiefs. It included a play I figured would be the … Read more
Perhaps the “Jeopardy!” home audience is largely unfamiliar with the current condition of TV-delivered football. Last week The Post carried a story about a successful “Jeopardy!” contestant who was catching heat for unsportsmanlike, self-celebratory in-your-face, childish behavior. Heck, if any of them had previously watched a football telecast, college or NFL, they’d have no rooting … Read more
Say, what’s on TV? From the producers of the stupid questions quiz show “Where Did You Last Leave It?” welcome to “Fat Chance,” the sports game show that punishes common sense and rewards ignorance! Our contestants, selected from an audience of imbeciles, appear ready to go, so, as Michael Kay says, “Let’s do it.” Saturday … Read more
The resurrection and advancement of convicted, incarcerated criminal Craig Carton offers conspicuous proof that anyone can be forgiven. Well, almost anyone. And for almost anything. Certain sins, real or imagined, can never be forgiven or forgotten. There’s no coming back from them. Even if the accused broke no law or is abundantly innocent, he will … Read more
Years ago, Albert Brooks described performing a stand-up comedy routine before a young adult audience. He was bombing. No laughter. Then chants for the headliner, the late Richie Havens. Desperate, Brooks had an idea. He decided to holler a cuss word, “S–t!” The crowd went wild. He’d won their hearts and the night. It was … Read more
In his 31 years as a Yankees’ broadcaster, Michael Kay has created for himself a steady dilemma. He has painted himself into a corner that his fame and fortune cannot escape or reconcile. On one hand, he wants to be respected, admired and most of all cherished by local sports fans despite his obvious, admitted … Read more