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A conversation with St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lance Berkman

posted by Chad Bonham

Click “Like” to share with friends! It might still seem strange for diehard baseball fans to see Lance Berkman in a St. Louis Cardinals uniform. After all, he spent the previous 11 and a half seasons (Berkman played the second [...]

A conversation with former All-Star and World Series champion pitcher Andy Pettitte

posted by Chad Bonham

Hit “Like” to share with your friends! There’s something missing in New York–at least every five days or so. It’s the recognizable gait of retired Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte as he trots from the warmup bullpen to the mound for [...]

Rangers, Astros draft paralyzed players

posted by Chad Bonham

In two separate goodwill gestures, the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros drafted college athletes whose careers were ended by accidents that left them paralyzed. Texas drafted University of Georgia outfielder Johnathan Taylor with its 33rd round pick while Houston [...]

Hot Topic Tuesday: Character does matter

posted by Chad Bonham

Last week I posed the question, “Does character matter?” In general, I think most people would probably agree that character or integrity is important in today’s society. Most people would also likely agree that the lack of character (especially at [...]

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A conversation with NASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett
In NASCAR’s rough and tumble era of the 1950s and 1960s, Hall of Fame inductee Ned Jarrett stood out due to his understated personality and polite dem

posted 8:00:42am May. 15, 2013 | read full post »

A conversation with NASCAR driver Sam Hornish Jr.
The Nationwide Series isn't the exact place Sam Hornish Jr., wanted to be for the 2013 season, but you won't ever hear the Defiance, Ohio, native complain. As a

posted 8:00:09am May. 10, 2013 | read full post »

A conversation with Minnesota Wild center Matt Cullen
With the NHL Playoffs in full swing, Minnesota Wild center Matt Cullen is feeling right at home. In 16 seasons, Cullen has enjoyed several postseaso

posted 8:00:41am May. 06, 2013 | read full post »

A conversation with five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher
Derek Fisher has never been named to an NBA All-Star team or won any major individual awards. But he has still been one of the most valuable

posted 9:00:26am May. 02, 2013 | read full post »

A conversation with NASCAR broadcaster Andy Petree
Andy Petree has experienced NASCAR at just about every level—as a driver, crewmember, crew chief, car owner and most recently as an analyst for ESPN. Some might find it s

posted 8:00:20am Apr. 15, 2013 | read full post »


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