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It’s time for some perspective in youth sports
August 30, 2010 Sometimes these things just fall into my lap. Such is the case with this column. Readers know I am bent on making sure adults really understand their place in youth sport. more »»
Dustin Johnson showed to be a man of character
August 23, 2010 I spent 17 years in the golf business, the final 14 as a PGA professional, working as an assistant and then the head professional at two golf courses. more »»
Certain things are required of being a teammate
August 16, 2010 Being a member of a team means certain things are required. The most important of which is to be a good teammte. more »»
Attitude of gratitude: Something for all of us
July 27, 2010 “Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful. more »»
It finally happened: I am dad and no longer me
July 19, 2010 It is finally official and it happened last week. I am sure it happened way before last week, but I am really too dense to notice. I am no longer me. more »»
Still some fun golf to be played at the Old Course
July 14, 2010 I took at trip to play golf across the pond almost 11 years ago with a dear friend who died recently. Seven rounds in eight day. more »»
A lot to be learned from Sunday at Oakmont
July 12, 2010 I know not everyone is a golf fan, but it was sure fun watching the final round of the United States Women’s Open Sunday at Oakmont Country Clu. more »»
Some choices mean the unemployment line
July 6, 2010 We make many choices daily. Where to go, what to eat, what to wear. We choose our attitudes. We choose to be nice, be respectful or be a pain. more »»
There is zero talent involved in being humble
July 5, 2010 Remember the old Mac Davis song, “It’s Hard to be Humble?” “Oh Lord it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way. more »»
A doubleheader, then a tripleheader at Harding
June 28, 2010 Harding Stadium will see a lot of action starting in August. In addition to the opening doubleheader on Aug. 26, there is a tripleheader slated on the turf Sept. 25. more »»
It was more than the historic tennis played
June 25, 2010 I used to spend a lot of time on the tennis court back in my teenager days, although you sure couldn’t tell that now. It’s a great spor. more »»
Yes, I really do mean what is in this column
June 21, 2010 I was stopped the other day and asked about last week’s column. A mom wanted to know if I really meant what I said. “I always mean what I say,” I answered. more »»
Summer is here — are you getting better?
June 14, 2010 So, what are you doing this summer? Are you getting better or relying on the status quo? If you are not working to get better in athletics, then you are the status quo and... more »»
Wooden was humble, a man of grace
June 7, 2010 “I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion. more »»
Thank you for your selfless service
May 31, 2010 Happy Memorial Day. Thank you to all who have served, are serving and will serve this great country. You are why this is the place people come to for hope and a new lift. more »»
It’s more about the competition in the long run
May 24, 2010 Congratulations to all the local high school athletes who spent Friday and Saturday at the University of Charleston’s Laidley Field in the West Virginia State Track and Field Championships. more »»
Friendship bracelet: Sportsmanship or not?
May 17, 2010 I have been a track and field fan since age 9 when I ran for the Boys Club team in El Cajon, Calif. more »»
Praise them or taser them? Here are my ideas
May 10, 2010 Courage takes a lot of forms. It goes from the men and women who fight to keep our country safe to some 16-year-old asking a girl out on a date. more »»
Thursday night doubleheader on tap at Harding
May 3, 2010 aMr. Cub, Ernie Banks is known for the phrase, “It’s a beautiful day for a ballgame — let’s play two.” That will happen on Aug. 26 at Harding Stadium, although in a different sport. more »»
Green moved forward, can Ben do the same?
April 26, 2010 Ken Green holed his third shot out of the front right bunker for birdie to close his first round at the 1986 Masters. He never saw the shot, just heard the roar of the crowd. more »»
Big Ben is a punk of monumental proportions
April 22, 2010 Big Ben is a punk. Plain and simple. He obviously forgot somewhere along the line that he has a mother and a sister — not to mention a father he is no longer afraid of. more »» Rotary Club of Weirton Heights September 7, 2010 The Rotary Club of Weirton Heights meets each Tuesday at 8 a.m. at the Eat 'n Park restaurant, located on Three Springs Drive in Weirton. more » Community Calendar |
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Preparing for rainOctober 13, 2008 King football is winding down in Ohio and has four weeks left in West Virginia. Madonna hosts Toronto Saturday night. Give the 22 Toronto kids credit for sticking it out this season. more » Latest BlogsAP Video |
