Category: Sports
Woody Hayes Biography (Biography) – Ohio State University (OSU) American Football Head Coach Buckeyes 1951-1978
The colorful character known as Woody Hayes was born Wayne Woodrow Hayes in February 1913 and had a lasting impact on the sport of college football and in particular at Ohio State University (OSU), where he was the head coach of football for 28 years of his 74 years of life. . Despite passing away…
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Ness Notes for August 25
You have to love the NFL, the regular season, or the preseason! The Dolphins surpassed the Panthers 323 yards to 145 last night, gaining 20 FD to Carolina’s nine (the Panthers were just 2 of 14 on third downs). However, the final score said Carolina 19-10, a win and a ‘cover’ for the Panthers! My…
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Plant seeds of greatness with the power of words
Babies start life with a blank page of endless opportunities. We should all be selective about the words we write in a child’s book of life. We will write words of encouragement, love and compassion; Or will we cover the pages of hate, limitation and resentment? Have you ever heard someone announce out loud that…
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Who knew there were so many satellite sports packages?
If you’re the ultimate fan and don’t have satellite TV, your true fan status just dropped a notch or two. With cable, you don’t get the same number of channels. Sure, you can watch the important games, especially those of the teams in the area. But what if you are a Washington Nationals fan who…
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Volkswagen dealers present the return of an icon
Volkswagen dealers must be feeling quite nostalgic this year with the return of their prodigal son, the Scirocco. There is something special about the return of an icon that touches the heartstrings of the human race. As a child, I remember watching my beloved Manchester United tear teams apart in an era when football had…
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The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to fight for their first NBA crown
LeBron James, a franchise player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, has become a certified NBA All-Star. In 2007, James led the Cavs to their first NBA Finals in franchise history. However, did you know that prior to that year, the Cavaliers had reached the Conference Finals for the previous two years (1976, 1992) and had been…
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Big deals within the division have always been a part of baseball
As the trade deadline approaches, most broadcasters are naturally discussing completed and possible transactions in Major League Baseball. During a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins, the announcers had just received the news of a great trade that had been completed. The Orioles had traded Zack Britton to the New York…
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Interesting facts and career highlights of Moses Malone, NBA biography
After Moses Malone made the unheard-of leap from high school to the NBA in 1974, many wondered how he could pass up the opportunity to get a free college education. Twenty years later, no one questioned the decision he made in ’74. Twelve times NBA All Star and 3 MVP, Moses Malone was a superstar…
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4 ways to save money on a Los Angeles Dodgers game, including free parking at Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium is definitely a great baseball experience that fans should enjoy whenever possible. When you think of Los Angeles, you probably think of an expensive place to be; And you would be right. However, when it comes to a trip to Dodger Stadium, you can really go cheap. Here are 4 simple ideas that…
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4 huge seasons for the giants of New York and the Big Apple
For more than 80 years, the New York Giants have represented the Big Apple in a big way. Since 1925, the team has played in five stadiums, won three Super Bowls, had 27 professional soccer Hall of Famers and retired 11 player jersey numbers. There have been several memorable moments in more than eight decades…
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