It was a once in a lifetime experience turned tragic. On the morning of November 22, 1963, a young John Sparks joined his fellow high school band members to play “Hail to the Chief” for President John F. Kennedy. Hours later, like the rest of the world, Sparks learned of Kennedy’s assassination. The experience shaped […]
3/27: A Profile of Eric Nadel
March 27, 2013
By John Sparks So what happens when a young Jewish boy from Brooklyn decides not to follow his father’s footsteps into dentistry? The dental profession’s loss is baseball’s gain. For more than three decades Eric Nadel has been the radio voice of the Texas Rangers. For the last two years, Nadel has been a finalist […]
3/13: The Latest from Spring Training
March 13, 2013
By John Sparks What does Major League Baseball’s American League West look like this year? What are the chances of the Los Angeles Angels, and what are the odds they will face-off against the Dodgers in the World Series? The Marist Poll’s John Sparks is in Peoria, Arizona with the latest. View his discussion with […]
3/11: The Marist Poll Goes to Spring Training
March 11, 2013
Major League Baseball’s Opening Day is still a few weeks away, journalists and sports fans alike flock to Spring Training games. Among them is Senior Editor for the Marist Poll website, John Sparks! What’s the latest from the field in Surprise, Arizona? MIPO’s Director Lee M. Miringoff spoke with Sparks via Skype about today’s sights and […]
1/29: Sports Roundup
January 29, 2013
By John Sparks If winter comes, can spring be far behind? Although it’s the eve of the Super Bowl, for those whose passion is baseball it’s a matter of days until pitchers and catchers report. The Marist Poll’s John Sparks chats with sports journalist and Marist Poll Contributor Len Berman about this year’s prospects for […]
3/14: A Look Ahead to Opening Day
March 14, 2012
By John Sparks With Major League Baseball’s opening day less than a month away, the countdown to the regular season has begun. What can baseball fans make of the change in the playoff system? And, who has the best chances of winning this year? Sports journalist and Marist Poll Contributor Len Berman offered his insight […]
3/6: Taking the Pulse of the Economy
March 6, 2012
By John Sparks Is the U.S. economy really in a recovery? What about gas prices, and what role could the economy play in this election year? Associate Editor of Barron’s, Michael Santoli, spoke with The Marist Poll’s John Sparks about this and more. Listen to the interview below. John Sparks Michael, some folks are saying […]
2/23: The Latest on the GOP Race
February 23, 2012
By John Sparks Where does the race for the Republican nomination stand? What are the chances of a brokered convention? And, who has the best odds against President Barack Obama? The Marist Poll’s John Sparks visits with Marist Poll Analyst and syndicated political columnist Carl Leubsdorf who writes a weekly column for The Dallas […]