http://www.theheartofsport.com/blog What is the best, the truest truth in sports? Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:37:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I think we all should take a moment out of our busy day to thank Manny Ramirez for his latest adventure. Manny has given us a great opportunity to draw some lines in the sand for those out there that call themselves fans.  There are huge differences in philosophy among fans ... http://www.theheartofsport.com/blog/thanks-manny/ Last night's homerun derby at Yankee Stadium had some very special moments even before the first pitch was lobbed to the plate.  In an interview with an espn reporter, Texas Ranger player Josh Hamilton professed in front of 55000 live fans and millions watching television that the reason for his ... http://www.theheartofsport.com/blog/christian-athletes/ Remember when you would see kids playing catch when you drove through a neighborhood?  Remember when work-up was the best way to get everyone, regardless of age, size or skill into a game? Remember the smell of a new glove and how important it was to put a ball in the pocket ... http://www.theheartofsport.com/blog/playing-catch/ Thank you Mike Shanahan, coach of the Denver Broncos for telling children that being consistent in small things, even in personal things, is what makes Champions.  http://www.theheartofsport.com/blog/thank-you-mike/