Thanks, Dad, for Molding Me into the Sports Addict I've Become

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a sports fanatic—football in particular. Every Sunday morning growing up I'd wake up, dress myself in my bright red Kansas City Chiefs attire, and sit in front of the television with my dad. Even after I moved away from home to attend college, I would still drive back almost every weekend to be with my dad and the big-screen on Sundays. Sunday football binges soon turned into daily conversations, which eventually led to the life I lead now. Not until just recently did I realize that sports have become such a big part of my life. A typical day for me begins with Mike and Mike in the Morning. At work during the day, I’m constantly checking my phone for scores and news updates. The afternoon consists of Around the Horn , Pardon the Interruption , and SportsCenter , followed by the best televised game at night. Somewhere in between, I find time to manage countless fantasy teams and contribute to Bleacher Report. If I’m lucky, ... (link)