Wimbledon—or just The Championships as it is known to much of the tennis world— has always been an international celebration. But it is also a fierce competition. With the world’s eyes now fixed on the prolific talents in this year’s […]
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LSU’s Maravich poured in 69 points, riled up Alabama fans in record-setting 1970 loss at Memorial Coliseum It was a chilly day on Feb. 7, 1970, when Louisiana State great “Pistol” Pete Maravich roasted the Alabama Crimson Tide
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No activity killed the time of my boyhood more than building sets of baseball cards. I bet half of my discretionary hours were spent splayed out on the shag carpet of my Alabama home, arranging sets of cards. Topps. Donruss.
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In the United States, a tradition of idolizing sports figures as heroes for their on-field accomplishments has been passed down through generations. However, it is often overlooked that many all-stars are heroes for much braver reasons. As we celebrate Independence
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Independence Day 1975 proved a pivotal point in the racing career of ‘Alabama Gang’ member Donnie Allison For NASCAR legend Donnie Allison, July 4, 1975, was a real firecracker of a day. It began with him starting
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And it’s goodbye to A&M. Texas Fight, Texas Fight, And we’ll put over one more win. Texas Fight, Texas Fight, For it’s Texas that we love best. Hail, Hail, The gang’s all here, And it’s good-bye to all the rest!
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Last night at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, Head Coach Pat Casey won his third College World Series for Oregon State by defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks. Casey’s current dynasty has transformed the university’s program into a powerhouse, however, Oregon State has
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In May 2006, the State of Minnesota authorized legislation to construct a $545 million ballpark in Minneapolis for use by the Minnesota Twins. The Twins, an American League franchise since 1961, had played at the old Metrodome since 1982. The
The ball slammed against the light tower in right field. Reggie Jackson, slugger for the Birmingham A’s, had connected with such force it was surprising that chips of wood were not falling off the bat and onto the ground. Jackson
Ben Tamburello, who lettered at Auburn from 1983-86, was the model of consistency. A four-year starter and two-time All-America selection at center, he was a finalist for both the Outland and Lombardi trophies. Tamburello has been even more successful in his post-football life.
