Category Archives: Sports

My Favorite Drugs

I’ve never touched illegal drugs nor had more than a few mouthfuls of beer and wine, but over the past year, I’ve received great benefit from listening to 12-step lectures for drug and alcohol addicts. I feel like I have … Continue reading

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The Thrill Of Gambling

In ninth grade, as an outgrowth of my fascination with sports, I learned the thrill of gambling. I learned that if you put a few dollars on a game, it immediately assumed great importance in your life. It filled you … Continue reading

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Gymnast Aly Raisman

Joe emails: I know that you are this big moral guy and your head is in the clouds or in daf yomi, but you really have to watch and re-watch the floor performance of Aly Raisman. It is testament to … Continue reading

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I Almost Skipped My Sister’s Wedding For The Super Bowl

In January 1982, I almost decided to skip a trip home to Australia for two weeks to avoid missing the Super Bowl, even though my favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys, was not playing, and I had no emotional attachment to … Continue reading

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Why Don’t Hockey Players Get Into Legal Trouble As Often As Other Athletes?

On his radio show today, Dennis Prager got a call asking why don’t hockey players get into trouble as much as other athletes. Luke says: Well, why don’t tennis players and cricket players and rugby players get into trouble as … Continue reading

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