Couch Slouch: Norman Chad on Calvin Borel and the Quest for a "Triple Crown"

As it turns out, Borel fell three lengths shy of overlooked immortality, and many blamed him for making his move on Mine That Bird too soon. But people shouldn't be too hard on Borel -- after all, he's only human.

Ask the Slouch

Q: Another interminably boring baseball season is upon us. Without the Summer Olympics to provide distraction this year, I fear I will wander a televised wilderness. Are there any summer sports I can follow besides baseball to occupy myself? (Luke Hickey; Austin)

A: Late at night, I love grazing upon the ESPN family of networks until I hear, "He needs a king -- and a king only -- or he is wamboozled!" Then all is right with my world.

Q: I know The Slouch is anti-progress, but certainly someone with your TV cravings favors cameras in the Supreme Court, no? (Dan Hart; Atlanta)

A: Today: Supreme Court on TV. Tomorrow: "Supreme Court Tonight" on ESPN2.

Q: Do you play bridge? I'm sick of playing with the blue hairs. (Chris Tolles; Los Angeles)

A: I just won a no-limit bridge tournament when I went all-in with a bid of 3 hearts and my Uncle Irving folded no-trump.

Q: When you "retire" a wife, do you hoist a banner with her number to the ceiling of your house? (Mark A. Sparacino; Franklin, Wis.)

A: Pay the man, Shirley.

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