Author: Ben Conmy
The Proper Way to Watch Soccer
A little knowledge, the right setting and some socializing can go a long way to making the game more enjoyable “Soccer is so boring!” I must have heard a thousand derivatives of this statement since I moved to America, and by now I’ve learned to smile and simply acknowledge that sometimes it really can be exasperatingly laborious—especially for score-obsessed America. Read More »
Born to Brawl
On the eve of another titanic UFC weekend in Vegas, the sport’s no-holds-barred boss talks about the fight game and the fight in him Everybody has an opinion on Dana White. Just bring up his name next time you are out on the town and see what happens. “Guy’s an idiot,” “ignorant loudmouth,” “super nice guy,” “one of the most real people in Vegas,” “totally down to earth” and the age-old classic, “asshole.” Those are just a few samples from people I encountered in the run-up to this interview, but one conclusion is clear: The jury is all over the place, except in the middle.
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Jason Giambi’s Next Training Ground
With baseball in the twilight phase, the All-Star slugger has a full-time Vegas career on deck “Party like a rock star, hammer like a porn star, and hit like an All-Star.” I was told by an Oakland A’s fan that Jason Giambi came up with that emotive quote, but I was skeptical. Read More »
Biking Tips From a Pro
Rider Chris White offers advice on how to get up to speed So you’ve seen that guy zip down the road with nary an ounce of fat on his body, legs pumping, muscles flexing as he easily outpaces the local traffic on his way to who knows where. If you don’t remember from your childhood, what he’s doing is a fun and exciting activity. And, in adulthood, it’s a great way to get into shape, especially if you know the secrets to doing it right. Read More »
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