From the 1919 Black Sox World Series fix to Pete Rose’s gambling downfall in 1989 and NBA referee Tim Donaghy’s betting scandal in 2007, each generation has been convinced it had seen the gambling controversy that would permanently clean up sports. Yet a century later, the money is ...
I would like to thank John Hartsock of the Altoona Mirror sports department for the spot-on masterpiece (“Trio celebrates enduring bond of friendship” Altoona Mirror, June 20-21 edition) that he wrote about the 50-year friendship that I’ve had with Dr. Zane Gates and Carl Fochler, that began when I was their Little League Baseball coach. As a counselor, coach and volunteer, I have been blessed to work with many wonderful boys and girls, and in turn, I would like to thank my family, friends and mentors that I’ve had over the years. I would also like to thank everybody from my ...
Any frustration associated with the failure of the United States Men’s National Soccer Team to advance past the round of 16 in the World Cup should not be laid at the feet of the players. The win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 was just the second-ever for the U.S. men in the ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New Virginia Tech coach James Franklin knows the Hokies’ proud history going back to the Frank Beamer era. Annual bowl bids. A trip to the national championship game. Special teams play so reliably good that it spawned the name “Beamer Ball,” and the beaten-up metal ...
When I began teaching a class one afternoon, I raised the projector screen so I could post some quick notes. To my surprise, a clever Penn State student wrote “Nike Lions” and “Pepsi State” boldly on the board, leaving it hidden behind the pulled down screen. A few students ...
INDIANAPOLIS — Conversations about whether Caitlin Clark is getting officiated fairly in the WNBA can be polarizing as fans, players, coaches, pundits and even lawmakers have opinions about whether the league needs to take some action about the physical play. Congress is looking for ...
