Getting back in the game

Fall is my favorite season for so many reasons… not the least of which is (please, God) cooler weather. But my favorite sports – tennis, football, and lately, baseball, are in their prime.

It’s easy to spot themes in sports but this week, I was struck by the tenacity of various players and/or teams even when they’d seemingly lost their confidence in their pursuit of a title. Yes, let’s start with Serena Williams who in the third set appeared to have no chance of pulling out the win. But I...