Category Archives: Sports

I know that I’ve previously mentioned my admiration and my complete lack of understanding pertaining to lacrosse, which appears to entail running like a mad man and whacking people with their sticks.  There is something very impressive about this photo of lacrosse player, Scott Rogers.  The even if the game seems utter nonsense, the nature of the appeal is returning and suddenly it all makes sense again.

Although the 2012 Summer Olympics in London do not start for a few  weeks, I’d highly recommend watching water polo. I have no idea how to play the sport nor do I even pretend to understand the objective but the appeal I’m sure suddenly makes sense.

Normally, my Suddenly it makes sense posts are very tongue in cheek but this German football (soccer) commercial which is making the rounds on facebook was developed to raise awareness and fight homophobia in the sport. The advertisement not only gets my attention (and kudos) but definitely makes me think I should probably watch a bit more of this sport.

I won’t even begin to pretend that I understand lacrosse which was originally played by Native Americans, but I’m starting to understand it’s appeal. I have no idea who this lacrosse player is but I feel like we could quickly become BFFs; at least I like to think that.

Its a shame they wear such bulky helmets which hide how handsome they are but I suppose if I was faced with an aggressive, testosterone laden 200 lbs man running at me with a stick I’d want to have a helmet too.  LOL, having just read that last sentence, I feel like I should immediately find out where the next game is being played in Boston.

Thanks to Matthew over at Giants, Cowboys, Football, Rugby and Life for bringing this to my attention.  I’ve always thought of myself as a “legs” guy so after seeing this photo of Luke McAlister’s  “Thunder Thighs” I was reminded that I need to go over and watch a Boston Rugby Club game this summer.

I’m more of a tennis enthusiast, but after seeing a few photos of the very handsome Rocky Carson, one of the best racquetball players in the US, I’m starting to get a deeper appreciation for this odd sport.

Look past the funny eye wear and try not to chuckle too much at the irony of men in tight spaces whacking the crap out of their little blue balls and you too may gain a sudden appreciation.