SPORTS

I HAVE WRITTEN about mountain climbers, ping pong players, and arguably the greatest sports broadcaster ever (Bob Costas). I’ve also written these sports stories.

Eric Dickerson wrote a book about his life, which I wrote about for Texas Monthly. He was surprised to learn how he’d changed mine.

Wade Phillips is a better coach than almost anyone in the NFL. True story. I checked his record for Texas Monthly.

Andre Agassi took his shirt off.

Drew Brees had gumbo on his porch.

Scientists who are also cheerleaders. Cheerleaders who are also scientists. That’s a very real thing. I got to meet the Science Cheerleaders for American Way magazine.

Bobby Hinds, at 81, was probably in better shape than you.