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Hey, Willie! Hats off to Dick Trickle
Just finished reading your column about Dick Trickle (May 18). It was exceptional and left me very moved, regarding Mr. Trickle. He was, obviously, one of the great racers. READ MORE
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Nine-hole promotion is golf's latest marketing stroke
Years ago, someone wrote a column in one of the golf magazines about his idea for the perfect golf course. It would have 12 holes. The premise was based on something many — maybe most — golfers READ MORE
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Commentary: Dick Trickle – We lose another link
Stay in this “business” long enough, and you collect stuff. Especially, if you hang out at automobile races. You'll collect enough free READ MORE
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Hey, Willie! Put a helmet on that dolphin
Have you seen the Miami Dolphins' new logo? Unlike the old logo, the new one shows a dolphin without a football helmet. Has the NFL learned nothing about the READ MORE
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TPC doesn't brew up a major feel
Granted, it's probably not fair to compare any golf event to that April get-together they have each year in Augusta, Ga. The Masters, after all, enjoys READ MORE
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It's an age-old story, and Matt Every is latest to suffer
Matt Every and his putter join the long list of "dogged victims of inexorable fate." READ MORE
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Daytona Beach Kennel Club, locals embrace 1st Saturday in May
DAYTONA BEACH –- The house always wins, you know. Take an event as huge as Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, and we’re talking a big READ MORE
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Often, it's about business, not 'fame'
The phrase “Hall of Famer” is a lot more common than it used to be, given how practically every pastime, niche sport or entertainment endeavor READ MORE
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Hey, Willie! Matt Kenseth penalty was overkill
They took everything except for Matt's first-born. READ MORE
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Venetian Bay taking aim on golf's headwinds
If there's one area course that truly captures golf's new reality, it's Venetian Bay, a quality track that, in business terms, has been nothing but an uphill, READ MORE
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New hire defines NASCAR's competitive strategy
His name is Gene Stefanyshyn. His new title with NASCAR: Vice President, Innovation and Racing Development. His plain-English responsibility: READ MORE
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Hey, Willie! Enough with Danica and her hair
HEY, WILLIE! Once again, The News-Journal pushes Danica Patrick (Page 1B, April 18). Fans would prefer the color picture on the front page be of a driver who represents the roots and values of the READ MORE
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Say what? Jamie, Greg aren't biting
It was nothing, really, but in its nothingness, it might just be my favorite moment of the race season. The Daytona portion, anyway. This past week, on the second day of a two-day Goodyear tire test READ MORE
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TV numbers, the Masters and, yes, Daytona
If you sorta pay attention to the business side of sports, and what really makes things hum, I assume you pay attention to TV ratings and those constantly ongoing network negotiations. That's where the real READ MORE
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Commentary: Danica (and team) are testing with a purpose
Those who dubbed economics the “dismal science” must've never spent time at Daytona during a tire test. READ MORE
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Hey Willie! You're wrong on Tiger
HEY WILLIE! Another two-bit Monday morning quarterback. Did you ever play sports above sandlot and little league? There are rules and you follow them. That is what Tiger did. You do not like it Too bad. READ MORE
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Another masterpiece, with Scott as headliner
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The argument over those extended putters will have to wait a day or two. For a little while, we can only marvel at, by my count, READ MORE
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Big crowd gunning for a green coat
AUGUSTA, Ga. – A day that began with a torrent of debate and controversy ended with a logjam. Interesting leaderboard. You have a handful of quality READ MORE
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Commentary: Time stands still again at Augusta
The seeming inevitability of Tiger Woods returned to the Masters for a while, right up until he hit a shot that was too good. READ MORE
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Commentary: Plenty of stories — but Sergio offers big drama
After his 6-under 66 on Thursday, Sergio Garcia still admitted that Augusta National is a special challenge for him. READ MORE
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Hey Willie! In SEC, it's win at all costs
HEY WILLIE! The report says that Auburn changed the grades of as many as nine football players in the 2010/2011 championship year to maintain their eligibility. This should not shock anyone. The READ MORE
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Masterpiece Theater: Tiger again tops the bill
Stop me if you've heard this before: It's Masters week, and it should be very interesting. Granted, nothing new there. Also nothing new with the focus of the majority of pre-tournament interest: Tiger Woods. But READ MORE
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More aces for old and (very) young alike
News about unique holes-in-one on the local golf scene seems to run in cycles. We're in one of those cycles. A few weeks ago, we learned about 92-year- READ MORE
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Girls football has room (and attitude) for growth
PORT ORANGE – In the world of athletics, women have advanced light years over the past generation. On the tracks and fields, the courts, the diamonds, etc., they're often performing at levels we couldn't READ MORE
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Hey, Willie! You call that a punch?
HEY, WILLIE! What's with all of the fighting in NASCAR? Most of these drivers couldn't punch their way out of a paper bag. They swing like girls and know the crews will break it up before anyone breaks READ MORE
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An off-week NASCAR didn't need
Oh, by the way, Junior is leading NASCAR's points standings. Under normal circumstances, that'd be a big deal. And on Easter weekend, it may even be an opportunity for some to invite indignation (righteous and READ MORE
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Hey, Willie! Take away two cylinders
HEY, WILLIE! I have a solution for all the issues surrounding restrictor-plate racing at Daytona and Talladega. Go to V6 engines for these two tracks. Initially there may be some reliability issues, READ MORE
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Cameron Beaubier wins the internal battle in Daytona 200
DAYTONA BEACH -- All things being equal, yes, you'd like to be the fastest guy on the track. Take the horsepower and let someone else attempt the role READ MORE
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At 92, Earl is still an ace
Like any newspaper, we get notices all the time about some local golfer scoring a hole-in-one at an area course. All are worthy of mention, but a few are READ MORE
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Hey, Willie! I'm on Hamlin's side
HEY, WILLIE! For a corporation that wraps itself in the American flag and claims to support our troops, NASCAR has forgotten that the troops have fought for our rights, one of which is FREEDOM OF READ MORE
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