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In a 19-paragraph story about his death on ESPN.com, there was no mention of Forrest Gregg having been the head coach...Read More

Brooks Koepka, along with his trainer, strength coach, sushi chef, vitamin supplier, organic cook, and accountant, are tied for the lead…

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In general, first-timers react to Augusta National and the Masters Tournament like children react to ice cream and snow days. They…

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I’m happy that Virginia won the NCAA championship Monday night. I like the Cavaliers’ style of play, their coach (Tony Bennett)…

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(To catch up on and enjoy more of Nico’s online book about the rich history of Shreveport baseball, go to nvanthyn.blogspot.com….

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Welcome to Masters Week. Here’s a look back at last year’s final round. And here are some odds for this week’s…

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We love a good Fun Fact and try to pass them along wherever we latch on to one, so here goes….

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(This column ran originally February 6, 2011, in The Times and The News-Star.) “Athletics provide one of the best preparations for…

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