Renaissance 2.0
I still can’t believe the amazing comeback the US men’s swim team pulled off against the heavily favored and loud-mouthed French team in the men’s 4 x 100 Freestyle! The last swimmer was the oldest in the pool (32) and swimming against the world recorder holder and trailing most of the race until he pulled…
The 1996 Olympics in Atlanta had two of the best Olympic theme songs ever! There was “REACH” by Gloria Estefan and “The Power of the Dream” by Celine Dion. Here’s the chilling live performance from the closing ceremonies. You have no choice but to be moved by this beautiful and unforgettable song. Note: See if…
Since we’re experiencing the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, thoughts of my favorite Olympic themes come to mind. Right at the top of the list comes “REACH” by Gloria Estefan performed during the closing ceremonies of the 1996 games right here in my backyard in Atlanta, GA! The song still gives me chills and inspires…
Eva Cassidy is probably the best singer you’ve never heard of before. She tragically died in 1996 at the age of 33 before ever really achieving major success, so her name is not a common household name. However, those who have heard her voice will never forget her. I have to admit that I did…
Michael Chang was just elected into the tennis hall of fame (1/23/08). It’s an amazing accomplishment when you consider all that he had to overcome in his career. He was never blessed with any of the god-given talent or ability that many of his rivals possed and he was almost always the smallest/shortest player in…
As you might know, Paisano (don’t you think people who refer to themselves in the third person are complete asses?) is a renaissance man who is very cultured and into the arts. However, I also love sports. I enjoy the thrill of competition and route for the underdogs in most cases. I just wanted to…
Here is a perfect example of why you should never ever give up, whether while playing sports or just in life itself. I witnessed something last night that has not happened in 75 years (since 1925!). I watched the Cleveland Indians come back from a 12 run deficit! They trailed 12-0 and 14-2 as late…
Even if you’re not a sports fan, you have got to appreciate the effort given by Allen Iverson and his teammates on the Philadelphia 76ers last night. Here is a team that just about everyone predicted would get crushed in four straight games by the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA basketball finals, but what…
