Bob Wojnowski The Detroit News Published 10:45 PM EDT Jun 3, 2019 Detroit — Looking for help, hoping for impact. That’s where we sit, fidgeting impatiently, waiting for the local sports doldrums to lift. Oh, and they will lift. Cyclical (not cynical) history suggests it. At the moment, Boston is gobbling it all up, on the verge of boasting three reigning champions — Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins. Be jealous, but don’t be discouraged. In fact, the last city with three professional champs at the same time was Detroit in 1935 with the Tigers, Red Wings and Lions. (Yes, ask your great-grandpa). Now, Detroit hasn’t won a championship in the four major pro sports since the Red Wings in 2008. Michigan or Michigan State hasn’t won a national title in football or basketball since the Spartans captured the 2000 NCAA Tournament. For that to change, someone has to spark it — a player, a coach, a trade. With that in mind, I’ve … [Read more...] about Wojo: Detroit sports needs a big impact guy; here’s your list
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Essay: In the how-much-screen-time debate, all parents are just trying to figure it out
"Is it true that Silicon Valley tech executives don't let their kids use screens?" I was on the East Coast speaking with parents and once again was asked the question I can't seem to escape. I've observed with curiosity the ongoing buzz about how Silicon Valley parents -- particularly those who are technology executives and investors -- keep their children off screens. These stories tend to create low-grade anxiety as well as a parent-shaming aimed at those who let their kids use screens. Over the past 15 years, I've worked as an educational consultant focused on executive-functioning issues with tweens and teens in an office about five miles from Google's, Facebook's and Apple's main campuses. More than a thousand middle school and high school students have walked into my office over the years -- including those whose parents are technology CEOs, executives, venture capitalists and other investors -- to discuss their work habits, distractions and the effects of everyday technology … [Read more...] about Essay: In the how-much-screen-time debate, all parents are just trying to figure it out
Boston sports fans have never had it so good
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Bob Ryan Globe Correspondent December 28, 2018 Sigh. Another year, another excuse to haul out the Duck Boats. Another reason for Them out there in the Great Beyond to loathe Us.No sports community has had a more bountiful 21st century experience than the good people of Boston and New England (excluding those Yankee fans in Connecticut). The eminently lovable 2018 Men of Cora have provided us with the 11th championship of the new century in the 21st Boston/New England trip to a league Finals (yes, I’m including the five Revolution losses in the MLS Cup). For this, we are not so much envied as we are despised, mostly because America has become very much sick of the Red Sox, and, most of all, the Patriots. You might be surprised to learn there is some residual resentment of the Celtics, as well.But what are we on the sidelines supposed to do? We can’t help … [Read more...] about Boston sports fans have never had it so good
This Internet Person Thinks Your ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Memes Are Terrible
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Style Subscribe Log In Log In Today’s Paper Style | This Internet Person Thinks Your ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Memes Are Terrible Supported by “I don’t know anything about this.” — Larry David. Dec. 24, 2018 Jason Richards is known as @Seinfeld2000 on Twitter, where he explains what the world would be like if “Seinfeld” were on TV today. He messaged me recently to explain that he was incensed by the misuse of a meme that he says he popularized three years ago. This meme consists of adding the theme music from “Curb Your Enthusiasm” to an unrelated video clip, often zooming in on someone who is visibly trapped in an awkward situation and thereby making light of the person. In 2019, he said, he is looking to help end the meme. I invited him to tell me more, so he did. (This interview was stitched together from … [Read more...] about This Internet Person Thinks Your ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Memes Are Terrible
What Michigan sporting figures would want under the tree this year
By Matt Schoch Special to The Detroit News Published 7:14 AM EST Dec 25, 2018 What do you buy for the person who has everything? Well, that’s not exactly the case for the Michigan sports scene these days. But as we unwrap our gifts, here are some Christmas wishes for some of Michigan’s top sports personalities, many of whom could use some of our charity: Al Avila The freedom to start spending some money on free agent talent again, hopefully starting next offseason. Jeff Blashill The chance to coach Filip Zadina someday and truly show his strength in player development. Blashill hasn’t quite fully earned his chance to come back with the Red Wings next season, but the competitiveness shown this year means he’s close. The young guys are coming along and Blashill should get a chance with Zadina, who could get a late-season cameo or be in Detroit for good next year. Beau Burrows A ticket to Detroit as the first glimpse of the rotation of the future. … [Read more...] about What Michigan sporting figures would want under the tree this year