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Gnarly May Month Makes a Splash with 16 Boosts — Nailing Your Story Endings
Gnarly May Month Makes a Splash with 16 Boosts — Nailing Your Story Endings
Always important to end with a bang
Mike Butler
Jun 1
What is ‘Beyond the Scoreboard?’ and Who is Mike Butler?
What is ‘Beyond the Scoreboard?’ and Who is Mike Butler?
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Mike Butler
Jun 11, 2023
Want to Write Sports?
Want to Write Sports?
Here’s how you can tell your favorite athlete stories
Mike Butler
Jun 11, 2023
BREAKING SPORTS STORIES
From Champion Player to Champion Coach In One Year
From Champion Player to Champion Coach In One Year
Erin Matson led UNC Field Hockey as a player; now she leads as their coach
Steve Uppendahl
Jul 5
Bond of Brothers Built on Sports and Writing
Bond of Brothers Built on Sports and Writing
A strong relationship rekindled by Mom’s surgery and Medium
Mike Butler
Jul 5
My Dark Secret Is I Was Hooked On Watching Bowling On TV
My Dark Secret Is I Was Hooked On Watching Bowling On TV
It was bowling or …
Scot Butwell
Jul 2
Stranded on a School Roof with Pete Rose
Stranded on a School Roof with Pete Rose
Fearing death and the paddle — only God could save us
Mike Butler
Jun 2
Life Lessons and Laughing in an Elevator with Tony Gwynn
Life Lessons and Laughing in an Elevator with Tony Gwynn
Sharing secrets and learning from a Hall of Famer
Mike Butler
Apr 1
Hoping My Daughter Can Break on Through to the Other Side
Hoping My Daughter Can Break on Through to the Other Side
Where will this interesting running journey take her?
Mike Butler
Mar 21
Overcoming Odds, Inspiring Me and Many Others, LeBron is the GOAT
Overcoming Odds, Inspiring Me and Many Others, LeBron is the GOAT
Now joined by his son, King James’ journey is a testimony to his dedication, and is a great model for anyone to emulate
Paul Marsh
Jul 4
Consider the World’s 26th Best Male Tennis Player
Consider the World’s 26th Best Male Tennis Player
Spare a thought for the quarterfinalists
Brian S. Hook
Jul 3
At Mid-Season, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Are Acing It
At Mid-Season, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Are Acing It
Their future is bright — and so is the league’s
Steve Uppendahl
Jul 1
Learning Tennis and Teaching Tennis: My Three Basic Rules
Learning Tennis and Teaching Tennis: My Three Basic Rules
Shortly, I will start to acquire the German tennis trainer’s license. Here’s my principles for instructing my favorite sport
Jaclyn Ha
Jul 1
Biden, Trump Whack Their Balls at the Golf Course
Biden, Trump Whack Their Balls at the Golf Course
What would happen if, instead of debating, they hit the links?
Mike Butler
Jun 30
Bronny to the Lakers — Slam Dunk or Unfair Airball?
Bronny to the Lakers — Slam Dunk or Unfair Airball?
History was made with this pick, but has it created more of a circus in Los Angeles
Mike Butler
Jun 28
The Day I Meet Muhammad Ali
The Day I Meet Muhammad Ali
I cherished the memory, book, and autograph until it was gone
Gordon Fisher: The Tartan Pen
Jun 27
5 biggest life lessons I have learnt from playing football (soccer).
5 biggest life lessons I have learnt from playing football (soccer).
I have always enjoyed playing football. However, as I grow up I realize that subconsciously it has positively impacted my life. Read…
Mannav
Jun 27
Why I’m Loving This 2024 Tennis Grass Season
Why I’m Loving This 2024 Tennis Grass Season
This year, the original surface hits differently for me
Dora Jay
Jun 27
Turning 90, Book Writing, and Extra Innings, Er, Memories
Turning 90, Book Writing, and Extra Innings, Er, Memories
Much to accomplish, and much to remember in the late innings
Mike Butler
Jun 25
English Soccer Fan’s Psyche Flawed — It Should Be Well Versed in Failure
English Soccer Fan’s Psyche Flawed — It Should Be Well Versed in Fa...
Another poor performance at international level brings out the worst in England’s football fans
Stuart Thomas. Writer, author, father and gardener
Jun 25
Rune's Complicated Relationship with Tiebreaks — It's a Curse that must Be Broken
Rune's Complicated Relationship with Tiebreaks — It's a Curse tha...
Six wins in 45 matches, Holger Rune is stuck in a vicious cycle of defeat after losing a tiebreak.
Ini-Iso Adiankpo
Jun 25
The Tide Rolls On
The Tide Rolls On
From Saban’s Dynasty to DeBoer’s Dawn
S A Holmes
Jun 24
Pain in My Knees, Joy in My Heart
Pain in My Knees, Joy in My Heart
My slow but steady return to playing basketball
Steve Crane
Jun 22
Relearning the Language of Basketball in Mexico City
Relearning the Language of Basketball in Mexico City
A short essay about sports and dreams
Nate Lost
Jun 21
Craziness at People’s Court Makes Semifinals Seems Sane
Craziness at People’s Court Makes Semifinals Seems Sane
Jury Duty — Comparing and contrasting events on a basketball court to our judicial court
Mike Butler
Jun 21
How Euro 2024 Is Restoring My Faith In Soccer
How Euro 2024 Is Restoring My Faith In Soccer
Exciting goals and passionate fans have made the game great again.
Prateek Dasgupta
Jun 21
Bringing Jersey Hoops to the Courts of Mexico City
Bringing Jersey Hoops to the Courts of Mexico City
A short essay on culture and basketball
Nate Lost
Jun 19
The Year the Boston Celtics Did Not Disappoint Fans
The Year the Boston Celtics Did Not Disappoint Fans
And why was this year different?
Jill Ebstein
Jun 19
Angel Reese Is Not A Thug
Angel Reese Is Not A Thug
Cut the shit people-it’s basketball and Clark is no Angel either
Steve Uppendahl
Jun 18
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