“All youth sports now operate on fast-forward. Just about any kid with some ability takes road trips with his or her team by the age of 12, flying on planes and staying in hotels. That used to happen, if at all, only after an athlete was skilled enough to play in college. Now it occurs [...]
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Something funny happened after screaming my way through the Steelers dramatic win last Thursday, in addition to watching the rest of NFL week 1. After the game, I signed onto Twitter, where real NFL players like Larry Fitzgerald and the ever-entertaining Chad Ochocinco were providing live commentary about the game–and in many cases discussing [...]
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I was reading Peter King’s informative weekly article Monday Morning Quarterback (which I highly recommend to all NFL fans) when I noticed mention that there’s a new movie by ex-NFL head coach and current mentor to Michael Vick, Tony Dungy.
The movie is called Tony Dungy’s Red Zone. With decades of experience in the [...]
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Though the ice has cleared and our beloved Pittsburgh Penguins are without a Stanley Cup, we’d like to send a warm thanks for an exhilarating season. Teens and librarians alike admired the Pens for showcasing skill, determination, and the power of youth.
In honor of the greatest show on ice, Connie put together a zamboni full [...]
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