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Writing has been a life long passion. I got my start in the newspaper biz before manning the mike as a radio journalist, before finally landing in television as a news assignment editor. I earned my Bachelor's degree in English from Northern Michigan University.

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Sports & Recreation > NBA All-time best NBA scorers: 2 of 13
Jordan, Jabbar, Chamberlain are names often heard when debating the greatest scorers in NBA history. The likes of these legends will be difficult to surpass. Beyond the obvious offensive weapons, however, are players that transcended the game with the type of play that inspired a generation to come. Before the invention, nay... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) Ways for baseball to recover from steroids and doping scandals: 2 of 11
They say time heals all wounds. Try to explain that to Pete Rose. What's sad, or ironic, is that he will be shut out of the hall of fame while dopers will be glorified in Cooperstown someday. Rose is only one man who was the face of the gambling debacle that has forced him into the shadows of indignity. There could be hundre... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Basketball The greatest college basketball players ever: 3 of 11
Before there was video tape, instant replay or ESPN, some of the greatest college basketball players were captured by print journalists. Legends emerged from the darkness of the black and white era with national coverage, as articles brimmed with superlatives about budding superstars who went on to NBA greatness.Arguably the ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Coaching & Skills How to improve your basketball jump shots: 4 of 14
Practice, practice, practice. Every great basketball player talks about the many hours a day spent in the gym perfecting that jump shot. But there is a great deal more to it than that.To become an artist with a basketball, the first thing you need is a routine. Every day, I make my trip to the YMCA. I make sure to get the 'go... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Coaching & Skills Basketball: Dribbling tips: 3 of 10
They call it taking care of the ball. You want to feel confident handling a basketball and knowing you can dribble helps the focus on other aspects of your game. Here are some trips to becoming a better dribbler.Fundamentals of basketball include teaching kids to dribble at an early age. Basic stationary and ball handling dri... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Coaching & Skills Kobe Bryant's workout plan: 2 of 5
Once a gangly teen phenom entering the NBA, Kobe Bryant has developed an exercise regimen to make him an indomitable presence in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers guard has developed a formula for success that is not a well kept secret.Kobe had admitted he wanted to be like Mike, who also made use of the gym to sculp one of ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Players The best hitters of the 1970s: 3 of 7
Ah, the 70s. Everything was big. Big Hair, big cars, and baseball players toted big bats. Some of my favorite memories are of players like Johnny Bench waving that long piece of lumber across the plate before raking a home run. Bench was a part of the the 'Big Red Machine' in Cincinnati that produced some of the greatest hit... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Basketball Best ways to follow college basketball on TV: 2 of 4
Following college hoops on the tube provides a fan with so many options these days. Sporting events like men's college basketball make a great argument for owning satellite over cable, with the great selection of games at your finger tips. But the cable industry is catching up and making pay-per-view or sports packages a poss... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball (Other) Dealing with players who argue every call on the court.: 1 of 1
Whether you're a referee or make your own calls in pick-up basketball, you always find that one hothead who wants every call his way. My advice: 'You can't stop them. You can only hope to contain them.' During those noon-hour pick-up games at places like the YMCA, you'll find a mixed bag. Some play for fun and some are compe... More..
Sports & Recreation > NBA Memorable NBA trade rumors: 1 of 1
The summer before the 2007-08 NBA season produced some of the biggest trade rumors ever. And trade talks continued to heat up during the season before it turned into a wild west shootout with teams like the Los Angeles Lakes, Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks producing some of the biggest deals in recent memory.But the bigges... More..