When I was working as sports editor for The National newspaper in Abu Dhabi, our No. 1 topic was soccer. Football. I expected that; soccer clearly is the preferred sport of the citizens of the United Arab Emirates, as well as the preferred sport of many expatriates who live and work in the UAE. That, […]
Kawhi Leonard and the Players Seize Control of the NBA
July 6th, 2019 · No Comments · NBA
Lakers, LeBron Re-Boot, Take 2
June 19th, 2019 · No Comments · Uncategorized
So, that didn’t work out so well. The 2018-19 Lakers, fortified by free-agent signing LeBron James, would aim for a place in the playoffs — and maybe more. But, for sure, the Lakers were back and their games would be destination viewing again. Not so fast. The Lakers started fairly well and were 20-14 on […]