Sports and our country and service men and women.

Star Spangled Stories - Here's a collection of stories that reflect the pride and love that we at Hogan's Alley feel for our country and the service men and women who keep it safe. Worth reading.

A MOMENT OF SILENCE... - In this feature: What could be written three days after America fell under attack except God Bless America?(September 14, 2001).

AMERICA'S TEAMS. - In this feature: About the Army, Navy and Air Force football programs and a tribute to America's service academies. (September 21, 2001).

RETURN TO NORMALCY. - In this feature: Commentary about how sports helped the country seemingly return to a state of normalcy - if that would ever be possible. (October 19, 2001).

WE'RE FANS, NOT MORONS. - In this feature: Some thoughts about the one year anniversary of 9-11, patriotism, God and country. And a couple of shots at the sports media. (September 13, 2002).

WAR, PRESIDENTS AND BASEBALL. - In this feature: A look at the indelible link between America's wars, America's presidents and America's pastime from William H. Taft to George W. Bush. (March 28, 2003).

Latest and Greatest Star Spangled Stories:

I've Got a Secret. - In this feature: 2004 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship, Syracuse, Johns Hopkins and Princeton. The United States Naval Academy, M&T Bank Stadium, the Baltimore Ravens, algebra and smoking. (May 26, 2004).