I noted in the NY Times while flying to LA bright this am that noted thyroid researcher Jacob Robbins passed away recently. I think all of us thyroid cancer survivor's -- or anyone out there with a thyroid issue, for that matter -- are likely greatly indebted to Dr. Robbins.
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On the topic of thyroids gone wild, what about Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Doug Davis quickly bouncing back from thyroid surgery (lucky or him it appears as if he eluded radiation treatment) and pitching well in his first start? I thought that was incredibly inspiring.
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Big congrats to defending Tour de France champion Alberto Contador for coming on strong and winning the Giro d'Italia, despite the fact that his new team, Astana, was only allowed entry to the Giro one week before the race. The fact that he didn't train for this race but won nonetheless demonstrates that without question, he is the heir apparent to Lance. In fact, he's now won two of the Big Three, and I suspect he'll likely race - and win -- the Vuelta as well. If he takes the triple crown, he elevates himself to Eddie Merckx territory, and the thing is this kid is only 25 years old. This was a very, very difficult Giro both course and competitor-wise and it was good fun watching this race unveil, particularly over the course of the last week or so.
Bet you all missed my little cycling diatribes, eh?
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