Sam Hurd and the War on Drugs

Calvin Watkins considers “The sad case of Sam Hurd,” a former wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears.

Keeping Mentally Ill Senators From Getting Guns

I’ve got my differences with Charlie Schumer and Joe Manchin. But there’s no need to call names.

Margaret Thatcher Does the Dead Parrot Sketch

Margaret Thatcher does the Dead Parrot Sketch

Mal Moore, Alabama Football Legend, Dead at 73

Mal Moore, who was part of ten football championships at Alabama, has died at 73.

William Shatner ‘Appalled’ by IRS Star Trek Video

The man who played Captain Kirk is not amused by an IRS training video featuring his iconic character.

Steve Davis, Former Oklahoma Quarterback, Killed in Plane Crash

Steve Davis, who quarterbacked Oklahoma to back-to-back national titles, died in a plane crash yesterday. He was 60.

Matt Lauer to Replace Alex Trebek on Jeopardy?

The New York Post reports that Today host Matt Lauer is the leading contender to replace Alex Trebek on Jeopardy.

Joe Flacco Not Highest Paid Player (After Taxes)?

The Ravens quarterback cashed in after winning the Super Bowl. Now it’s Maryland’s turn.

Valvano’s ‘Never Give Up’ Speech 20 Years Old

Jim Valvano’s famous ESPYs speech was 20 years ago today.

Hitler Reacts to PowerLine Ad Strategy

So, the PowerLine gang experimented with an annoying pre-load survey widget to boost revenue. A certain mustachioed Austrian is not amused.

Karate Kid Now Same Age as Mr. Miyagi

Ralph Macchio is 51, the same age as Pat Morita was when “The Karate Kid” hit theaters in 1984.

The Tragedy of John Allen

Do we ask too much of our leaders?

Bonnie Franklin, ‘One Day at a Time’ Star, Dead at 69

Bonnie Franklin, star of “One Day At a Time,” has died from pancreatic cancer at 69.

Jerry Seinfeld Explains Joke Writing

Jokes aren’t funny if you have to explain them. Explaining how the joke got written can be marginally funny.

Drink More Wine: It’s Science

A diet rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables, and wine is good for your heart.

Die Hard’s Enduring Appeal

An excellent essay by Adam Sternbergh “On the Enduring Appeal of ‘Die Hard.'”

Reggae Turns 40 (In America, At Least)

Jimmy Cliff’s “The Harder They Come” popularized reggae in America 40 years ago this month.

Jack Eskridge, Designer of Dallas Cowboys Logo, Dies at 89

The Cowboys’ first equipment manager and designer of the iconic blue star logo has died.

Obama’s Drone Fantasy

While I’m sure President Obama has fantasies of launching drones on Congress, it’s not over his drone policy.

Oscar Pistorius Arrested for Murder

Olympic paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has been arrested after the fatal shooting of his girlfriend.

Should Super Bowl Monday Be A National Holiday?

Does America deserve a day off today because we all stayed up late overindulging?