“It isn’t hard to be good from time to time in sports.What is tough, is being good every day.” Willie Mays For generations, on their long and winding road to the Majors, players have learned lessons, and often imparted that insight to others. Sometimes they offer it unsolicited, other times it’s just an answer to a […]
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The Summer Olympics in London were amazing, and now it’s time for a new group of stellar and inspiring athletes to take the stage for the Paralympics. I admit, I was not familiar with the breadth and scope of the Paralympics until I interviewed three athletes this summer who were preparing for their London calling. They
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Adrian Gonzalez is an All-Star in so many ways. He has class, character, and he truly cares about the game, his team and fans. I’ve known him and his family since 2007, and featured him both on my One on One television show and in my book. He is generally quiet yet personable and kind,
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Think about what inspired you to pursue your dream. Something you saw in person, on TV, or read about? Or what about the dream you still have, but are still waiting to pursue? Whatever your story, don’t wait too long to go after that dream! Here are childhood memories from several Major League Baseball players
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A catch with your dad? A game on TV? Cracker Jacks at your first game? What are your most vivid memories of sports when you were a kid? I asked several Major Leaguers that question. Listen to hear both specific and general events and experiences they recall that often had an impact on their dreams,
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Since landing in London, two themes have been articulated in signs and in the ceremonies. The first: Faster, Higher, Stronger. Whether watching on television at home, in a pub, or online, or in person, the Olympics have been jaw-dropping, heart-stopping, breathtaking and over the-top magnificent. The second theme: Inspire a Generation. Various BBC reports explored the Olympic theme
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While the Olympians have been based in the Olympic Village — very strict security for access there — their friends and family from all over the world have come to London to support them. Proctor and Gamble, a long-time partner of the Olympics, has played its part for the United States by creating a home
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A tour of the Proctor and Gamble Friends and Family house (story coming soon!) presented the unexpected opportunity of interviewing Ashton Eaton, a hot off the Olympic Stadium Gold Medalist for the Decathalon here in London. He had been doing several interviews, so by the time he got to me, he seemed a little tired.
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In all the hurry and flurry of a spectacular event such as these 2012 Olympics… and the exciting environment of watching games in person or on TV with enthusiastic and often boisterous fans from around the globe… and in the process of taking in the colorful images of victory from international flags to Gold, Silver
Here are the interviews with the coaches for Team USA — Jean Lopez (who trains Diana and Steven Lopez) and Juan Moreno (who trains Terrence Jennings and Paige McPherson) Read more in previous blog from Jane’s Olympic Journal Day 12. Please share with any of your Taekwondo fans/participants, too!
