Monthly Archive for July 2010

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that embattled Portsmouth, Va. mayor James W. Holley should be allowed a dignified exit. Holley faces a recall election on Tuesday. If successful, it would be the second time Holley has been removed from office – an unprecedented distinction. Nathan McCall grew up in Portsmouth, wrote for The [...]

I rushed home on Thursday night, ate dinner and then parked myself in front of the TV in my office to hear what LeBron James had to say. I wasn’t alone. Millions tuned in on ESPN at 9 p.m. to see where King James would take his basketball talents. We all know, now, that he [...]

That headline got your attention, didn’t it? I wish I knew for sure where LeBron is going to play next year. If I did, I’d be famous for breaking the story. But my instincts tell me something about his decision to make the announcement on ESPN during an hour-long broadcast and donate sponsorship proceeds to [...]

Some people never learn

You would think after spending two years in a federal penitentiary, Mike Vick would want nothing at all to do with law enforcement. You would think after losing millions in endorsements and salary from the NFL, the Mike Vick would cherish this second chance he’s been given to play professional football. You would think after [...]