Do you remember the part about a land which should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, about a place with opportunity for all according to ability and accomplishment?
Ed Graney
Ed Graney is a sports columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, covering a variety of topics and the Las Vegas sports scene.
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There is the profound way of looking at it: The Ultimate Fighting Championship holds its 100th show Saturday night and perhaps the most symbolic matchup of such a historic moment will not be either of two title bouts, but rather when veteran Dan Henderson stares across at a younger and promising Michael Bisping.
In the beginning, it wasn’t about a formless wasteland or darkness covering the abyss or mighty winds sweeping over the waters.
This is where the dream begins, far from sold-out arenas and pay-per-view dollars and famous fighters who delivered mixed martial arts into the mainstream for good.
Think of this as your child’s first impression of kindergarten: You get the little one dressed all nice and sweet for the big transition from home to more formal schooling. Spider-Man backpack. SpongeBob lunch box. The works.
A former colleague had this adage by which he would define our profession.
One of the first questions at a news conference Wednesday to preview the Ultimate Fighting Championship 94 card was directed at UFC president Dana White.
There is this truth about most NFL running backs once they turn 30. Statistical evidence shows their production dramatically falls as their bodies seemingly hit a brick wall the second they blow out the candles.
Randy Couture over the last 15 months learned one or two or 10 valuable lessons but none more important than a simple truism often echoed throughout sports: Play to your strength.
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