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Mark your calendars for sports writing lesson for August 17
Mike Butler
Aug 9
It’s Olympic Time! Here Are Some Gold Stories and Ideas
It’s Olympic Time! Here Are Some Gold Stories and Ideas
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Mike Butler
Aug 4
Want to Write Sports?
Want to Write Sports?
Here’s how you can tell your favorite athlete stories
Mike Butler
Jun 11, 2023
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
BREAKING SPORTS STORIES
Rune’s Collapse in Cincinnati was a Jarring Reality Check Long-overdue
Rune’s Collapse in Cincinnati was a Jarring Reality Check Long-overdue
In Cincinnati, Ohio, Holger Rune finally learned how quickly the trajectory of a professional career can change.
Ini-Iso Adiankpo
Aug 22
The Growing Trend of NFL Players Retiring Early
The Growing Trend of NFL Players Retiring Early
Elevated salaries, crushing injuries, and the evolution of the modern athlete is resulting in players stepping away from football
Omar Zahran
Aug 22
How Bowling Curbed My Teenage Boredom and Loneliness
How Bowling Curbed My Teenage Boredom and Loneliness
It was bowling or a common teenage activity
Scot Butwell
Jul 2
Reliving Lots of Memories During my Last Ballgame with Dad
Reliving Lots of Memories During my Last Ballgame with Dad
An epic playoff game — but more epic were the stories shared
Mike Butler
Jun 14
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
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