There was a time when bowling was on television a lot. In addition to the “Pro Bowlers Tour” telecasts on ABC-TV, dozens of market areas carried “Bowling for Dollars,” typically hosted by a local sportscaster, and some carried versions of that program for kids. Some major markets had their own match-play television programs, featuring the […]

Chris Hardwick, Jon Hamm & ‘Mad Men’ Cast Team Up for Bowling Tourney
“Mad Men”-bowling fans rejoice! Today, Chris Hardwick, son of bowling great Billy Hardwick, joined forces with a few comedy friends (Weird Al Yankovic?) to take on Jon Hamm, Matthew Weiner (“Mad Men” creator) and other “Mad Men” castmates in a charity celebrity bowling tournament. Update: Here’s the full video of Team Mad Men vs. Team […]

Ravens’ Ray Lewis Bowling Center Dreams Sacked?
Baltimore Ravens and future Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis has had a prodigious affect on the city of Baltimore. In 2000, Lewis was named Super Bowl MVP, in the Ravens 34-7 victory over the New York Giants. In his 15 year career, he has contributed in the growth of the Baltimore area in various capacities. His company […]

Blake Griffin Edges Chris Paul on the Lanes
It’s said that you need three superstars to win an NBA championship these days, and it was true on the lanes as well, when L.A. Clippers dunking phenom Blake Griffin joined forces with Pete Weber and Jerry Ferrara (“Turtle” from Entourage) to win the Chris Paul PBA Celebrity Invitational presented by Sheets Brand from Lucky […]