Forty years ago the chances of journalists reporting - or the authorities even prosecuting - a pro athlete were practically nil.

School gives you the freedom to explore different philosophies, religions, aspects of yourself, and subjects.

I ran track, and basically played every sport.

As for football in L.A., it's going to take a loooong time before another team comes here.

Whatever fighting words you hear from the bargaining table, the reality is that with the new TV contract about to take effect and the incredibly lucrative ancillary revenue streams, both sides know we are on the verge of ushering in the most lucrative payday in the history of professional sports. The history of professional football is that nothing happens until the very last moment.

The whole concept of negotiating is intimidating to many people.

So George Burns and my grandpa took me to my first baseball game.