A sacred annual tradition in sportswriting – at least for columnists who don’t feel like working and want something easy – is to tap out a “Give Thanks” column that fits the holiday spirit and fills a column space. With that in mind, I’ll join in. But this is...
It’s been a very special year for St. Louisan Jayson Tatum. Let us count the ways, as Tatum prepares to count the money packed into his extraordinary, record-setting contract agreement. – Tatum was named first-team All-NBA for the third consecutive season, was chosen...
Jayson Tatum was the happiest person on the planet late Monday night after the Boston Celtics won the NBA Championship by taking down Dallas in five games. Given the way that Tatum was hugging the championship trophy after the game – he wasn’t going to let the prize...
The day before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, Jayson Tatum was brought into the interview room to answer questions from the media. The NBA star was wearing a St. Louis Cardinals baseball cap. As always, it looked good on him. And as always, Tatum was proud...
It’s Friday afternoon … which means it is time for BERNIE BITS Hitting some fungoes … — Sure, the Blues should deal Pavel Buchnevich at the NHL trade deadline if (a) they receive an attractive offer, and (b) they aren’t fully confident about signing...
People, it’s time for Bernie Bits! READING TIME 10 MINUTES TORRY HOLT: In his fifth time as a finalist, the great St. Louis Rams wide receiver Torry Holt came up short in voting support for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It’s nothing personal....
BERNIE BITS Predictions for 2024 I will turn 65 on Feb. 15. I will write many words and stress my voice by hollering for hours and hours on the radio. I will subscribe to too many sports-data sites. I will not watch the NBA until the postseason gets underway. I will...
BERNIE BITS Hitting some fungoes while patiently waiting for the Cardinals to sign or otherwise acquire a couple of relievers to upgrade their bullpen … Five things jump out about the Blues since Drew Bannister took over as interim coach after the sacking of Craig...
BERNIE BITS The Missouri Tigers have a three-game winning streak going, and they’re doing it the Stormin’ Norman way. That’s right. I’m referencing Mizzou coaching legend Norm Stewart. His teams were tough. They’d fight you for 40 minutes … or for as long as it took...
