Penguins’ revival top story in NHL
Someone told me long ago to never use the word ‘‘boring’’ in reference to a story you’re writing.
The fact this column is about hockey probably equates to boring for many readers. Most of you undoubtedly have never tuned into ‘‘Versus,’’ the cable channel that covers the NHL, unless your thing is watching cowboys being tossed off the backs of mad bulls.
If you’re still reading this column beyond the first two paragraphs, you must be among the minority of fans that love this time of the year because of the NHL playoffs. Include me among the rare species in this part of the country that thinks the hockey playoffs are more exciting than the NBA playoffs and regular-season Major League Baseball.
One reason the NHL playoffs are special this year is the emergence of the Pittsburgh Penguins as a contender for the Stanley Cup.
LeBron still missing a lot
RANDOM thoughts while wondering how the the Cavaliers’ shooting and the Indians’ bats both managed to show up in downtown Cleveland on Saturday night, and if that will continue:
• Well, not all of the Cavaliers shot well against the Bosto
McNeil influences Westminster athletes
Tim McNeil is at it again. For Westminster College, its track and field and cross country programs will be the true benefactor.
McNeil, a state champion with John F.
State legislators need to fix Ohio’s parks
As I came in from Mosquito Lake on Wednesday, I was listening to a local radio talk show and the big topic was gasoline at $3.70 a gallon. I did not change stations just to see what comments would be made by callers.
» Full StoryLots of memories in Tribe-Yankees matchup
Watching the Cleveland Indians play their final regular series ever this past week at Yankee Stadium sure stoked some emotional memories from this lifelong baseball fan.
» Full StoryPlenty of key matchups in softball tourney
In my attempt to be organized, I decided I was going to gather all the area softball tournament schedules and plan out my very busy next few weeks. I know ... me, organized? I’m a comic in my off time.
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yard work feature
TAC-8 track and field meet
YMCA Olympics
National Nursing Home Week
p valley/newton falls baseball
Howland Boys Tennis
