We all know from his television comments with the American network NBC that Johnny Miller can speak what is talked about, but for a time, in the mid-1970s, he did too, probably better than anyone else who has stepped on a golf course. Everyone he competed against, including Nicklaus, Watson, Weiskopf and Trevino, knew that… Continue reading
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Playing bass for beginners
Learning to play bass means that you want to be part of the driving force of a band. Playing bass can be easy to learn, but it can be harder to master, it all depends on where you want to go. Getting started with the bass is pretty easy and most people can learn the… Continue reading
Executive staff – "What exactly does “salary and conditions” mean in employment?
A frequently asked question when it comes to personnel management is: “We always hear about following the law in terms of ‘pay and conditions’, but what exactly is ‘pay and conditions’ and where does the law fit in?” The following is a useful summary of the main payment areas and the conditions they cover, as… Continue reading
Big 12 Expansion: Impact on Softball Programs
If you follow college sports, you’ve probably heard that the Big 12 is looking to expand. At first they weren’t going to expand and everyone thought the expansion conversation was dead. Then, in the Big 12 Days for Media, Bob Bowlsby announced that he had been given approval to begin examining two or four potential… Continue reading
Ring Larnder and the Black Sox scandal of 1919
Chicago’s “Black Sox Scandal” of 1919 shook baseball to the core and nearly ruined the game. Sports journalist Ring Lardner was at the center of the story, regularly reporting on the subsequent trial and the ban on the eight players involved. The case shook Lardner’s belief in the game and robbed baseball of one of… Continue reading
Fantasy Baseball 2009 – Surprises to start the year
The first few weeks or even a couple of months of the MLB season bring unexpected surprises and stories. The good starts that the players do not reach, as well as the early season crashes in which the big names fall. Some of the biggest surprises of the ’09 season are examined here. Pittsburgh Pirates… Continue reading
The plate: colts are for the Dolts
Am I reading this right? Do bookmakers have the Indianapolis Colts at 10-1 to win the Super Bowl? And 4-1 to get to the Super Bowl? You mean there is still someone who will bet on Indy? That, my friends, is shocking. There is absolutely no way in the damn world that the Colts will… Continue reading
Can the Giants repeat a winning performance in the 2007 Super Bowl in 2009?
When it comes to exciting sports, few teams are capable of generating the level of excitement of the famous New York Giants football team. Fans of this team firmly believe in the strength of their NFL dynasty, and all home games are played before the crowded stands. The demand for tickets for the New York… Continue reading
Tyrann Mathieu will be one of the most intriguing picks in the 2013 NFL Draft
Tyrann Mathieu will be a hotly contested prospect for various NFL teams. His failed drug tests due to marijuana use ended his playing days at LSU in August 2012. Mathieu’s subsequent arrest in October 2012 for marijuana possession reveals the depth of his problem. The former LSU All-American’s off-field troubles will see his draft stocks… Continue reading
2008 Arizona Cardinals Outlook
The Arizona Cardinals will play their 89th season with the NFL this year, along with their 21st season in the state of Arizona. The Cardinals finished their 2007 season with a score of 8-8; far from transcendent, but actually a notable improvement over 2006, where they finished last in the NFC West with a 5-11… Continue reading