21 Results for jeff george

"Neon Deion" helped, and hindered, the 'Boys

Jeff Pearlman, Page 2

In an excerpt from his new book "Boys Will Be Boys," Jeff Pearlman chronicles Deion Sanders' arrival in Dallas, and his influence on the Cowboys.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008

Cowboys turn a blind eye toward trouble

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

This isn't the first time Jerry Jones has swept trouble under the rug -- and doing so isn't helping Pacman Jones.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Celebrities have warts just like the rest of us

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

Will Herschel Walker's revealing a troubling affliction will teach us that celebrities are vulnerable, too.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008

Dodgers fans get no love from Nomar

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

On the last Autograph Day ever at Dodgertown, one Dodger in particular was very disappointing.

Story | Conversation | March 03, 2008

Davey Moore is a fighter worth remembering

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

Davey Moore was arguably the world's top light middleweight in 1982-83. He should be remembered.

Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008

Major league ballplayers should care about this election

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

In one of the most important election years in recent history, major leaguers are -- shockingly and inexcusably -- indifferent.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2008

Too many 'real men' in sports

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

Only in sports does someone with a straight face begin a sentence with "A real man …"

Story | Conversation | December 26, 2007

Abe Coleman, 1905-2007

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

Abe Coleman was 5-foot-3, 220 pounds and wrestled before a crowd of 60,000. He was one of a kind.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2007

For Mets fans, and all sports fans, it's natural to root for who you relate to

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

Some Mets fans think GM Omar Minaya has signed too many Latin-American players. Jeff Pearlman disagrees, but he understands the sentiment.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007

Finally, only the football mattered

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

Delaware and Delaware State finally played each other -- and, in the end, only the football mattered.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2007

Before A-Rod, Reggie's departure sunk Yankees

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

The A-Rod situation has happened to the Yankees before -- with Reggie Jackson, 26 years ago. And it certainly didn't end well then.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007

There's no joy in the journey for Yankees fans anymore

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

It's very sad that a Yankees season is considered a failure if they don't win it all, and Yankees fans can't enjoy the journey.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2007

Darling, Hernandez give Mets best broadcast team in baseball

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

Thanks to two outspoken former stars, Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez, the New York Mets have the best broadcasting team in the biz.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007

Mr. Torre, I owe you an apology

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

Three months ago, Jeff Pearlman called for Joe Torre's job. Now he's realized the error of his ways.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2007

Rickey on Rickey

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

There's one thing the Mets can count on when Rickey Henderson takes over as hitting coach -- Rickey hasn't changed a bit.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2007