To Punkin’ & Stan – Behind the Mic – March 4th
I lost a couple of buddies within the last few weeks: Punkin’ Miller and Stan Sutphen. Both men were real sports enthusiasts and I really enjoyed talking and, many times, arguing with them. Punkin’ and I would chat at least once a week. He was not shy about telling me what he liked and didn’t…
Read MoreIs this the best time of sports year? – The SportsTalk Shop – March 4th
Is this the best time of sports year? Andy Williams (ask your parents about him if you don’t know who that is) may disagree, but if your sports-interests cross over many different areas, it’s hard to find a better several weeks of the calendar year than the time period we’re currently in – especially in…
Read MoreBehind the Mic – February 26th
“The Thrill of Victory; The Agony of Defeat” Ever since Jim McKay immortalized those words on the introduction to ABC’s Wide World of Sports, those eight words have perfectly described so many sporting events. They were the perfect words again on Friday night at around 9:10 PM. Let me explain: The Wilson Warriors were playing…
Read MoreBehind the Mic – February 19th
Another Day at the Office – Well, Not Quite Walking into the Kirby Sports Center this past Saturday to do a basketball game seemed no different than the other hundreds of times I have made a similar trip to the many venues around the Lehigh Valley. I was there to do a game, and like…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop – February 19th
BOYS & GIRLS DISTRICT PREVIEWS Last week we talked about the teams that made or just missed qualifying for the LVC and Colonial League HS Boys’ Basketball Playoffs (see our February 11th entry). Today we look at some of the Boys’ and Girls’ District XI pairing match-ups, and also “update” some of the team’s information…
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