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From Walter Payton to John Matusak, the great ones return in former Chicago sportswriter's new collection
Cultural criticSportswriting is one of those professions that looks easy – all you do is watch a game and sling an opinion, right? – but is actually quite difficult precisely because of that apparent ease. Opinions are a dime a dozen. Being able to...Tags: Paulina Gretzky, Periodicals, Julia Keller, College Sports, Larry Bird
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Mailbag: Mozambique parking situation not very fair
Recently, I stopped by Mozambique to check out the stage and sound system because our band, Close Enough, has been invited to play there from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 11 for the early bird session. Having been a past resident of Laguna Beach (living at...Tags: Joyce Kilmer, Baseball, Transportation, Joe DiMaggio, Road Transportation
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The Voters Speak: Comments On The UConn Play Of The Year
The Hartford CourantChris: All of these plays were amazing and were great choices, but I had to go with Kemba's shot during the Pitt game. I'm in the Pep Band, and seeing that shot courtside was unreal! Puneet: The Springer catch and Teggart's BCS clincher were great, but...Tags: History, University of California, College Sports, Elections, Maya Moore
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Etching Negro League names in stone
Armed with a yellow bucket filled with cleaning supplies, Jeremy Krock made his way toward the grave of John Donaldson, who was interred at Burr Oak Cemetery more than 40 years ago.
Krock, 53, an anesthesiologist from Peoria, spruces up Donaldson's grave...Tags: History, Elections, Athletes, Willie Dixon, Jerry Hairston Jr.
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Our Laguna: Village Laguna continues the height fight
Fear that Laguna Beach would become Miami West or a Waikiki wannabe drove a group of Laguna Beach residents to take on City Hall in 1971. The City Council had approved a new zone from Broadway to Bluebird Canyon Drive that would allow 100-foot-tall...Tags: Politics, Republican Party, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers
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Matt Kemp Signs $160 Mil Contract Extension with Dodgers
ReutersLOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed All-Star outfielder Matt Kemp to an eight year deal worth $160 million, the richest player contract the Dodgers have ever signed, the team said on Friday. Kemp, one of the favorites for the National...Tags: Kevin Brown, Frank McCourt, Los Angeles Times, MLB Most Valuable Player Award, George Sisler
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Athletes may be overpaid, but don't call them lazy
Milling about the club level of Ripken Stadium on Monday morning, awaiting the Aberdeen IronBirds' media day activities to begin, I was surrounded by members of this year's team who had been requested by myself and other attending journalists to sit and...Tags: Minor League Baseball, Career and Workplace, College Baseball, Athletes, New York Yankees
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Getting back in the game
Plaxico Burress took the first steps to resuming his NFL career last week simply by stepping out of prison for the first time in nearly two years. More than 30 months removed from his last reception, Burress is looking to pick up where he left off. In...Tags: Nick Anderson, Career and Workplace, National Basketball Association, Athletes, Health Treatments
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Bill Gross apologizes to Pimco fund owners for 'bad year'
Money & CompanyBond guru Bill Gross is offering a big mea culpa to disappointed shareholders of his Pimco Total Return Bond fund, which is suffering through a bout of terrible performance. In a “special edition” of his monthly investment outlook, Newport... -
A long overdue honor for Punkin Miller
Groller's CornerIf you know Punkin Miller, you know he doesn't like to be complimented. He'd rather have his team, his players be saluted, honored, recognized, etc. But if there's anyone who should be in the Blue Mountain League Baseball Hall of Fame, it's him. And... -
Did Topps turn down a deal on Maury Wills because he was such a bad prospect?
The Fabulous ForumBASEBALL URBAN LEGEND: Maury Wills was such a longshot to make it in the Major Leagues that Topps turned down the opportunity to sign him to a $5 baseball card contract. Maury Wills is a true Los Angeles Dodgers legend....... -
Scouting Notebook: Scout around and read this book on Alex Pompez
The Fabulous ForumA few weeks ago, I was sitting at Dodger Stadium doing research for another book, when Dodger coach Manny Mota came over to say hello to my interview subject. I told Mota I had just finished reading a new book......
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