You know the old joke.  I went to the fights, and a hockey game broke out.  Today it's more like I was watching a left-wing political rally, and an NBA game broke out. It is impossible to watch a sporting event these days without being lectured by the players, owners, leagues, and networks.  What American sports needs is a good dose of Ricky Gervais, like when he roasted Hollywood during the Golden Globes for its nonstop politicking. I'm no Ricky Gervais, and this is more of a rant than humor but here it goes. Dear professional athletes: You are remarkably talented at dribbling a basketball or throwing a football or baseball, but at your young age, you most likely know very little about life and history, especially the nuances of race relations in America, capitalism, global warming, or whatever else you're prattling on about.  You're in no position to lecture anyone about anything, except maybe how to dunk a...(Read Full Post)