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Nine ‘Batting’ Tips to Get Your Story Lighting Up the July Sky — and Boosted
Nine ‘Batting’ Tips to Get Your Story Lighting Up the July Sky — and Boosted
Six months into the program, here are some things I’ve learned
Mike Butler
Jul 7
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
Fathers, Daughters, and the Bonds of Fandom
Fathers, Daughters, and the Bonds of Fandom
When ‘Did you see what Stevie Y. did?’ really means ‘I love you’
Patricia Vicary
Aug 2
Mary Lou’s Magical Moment Made Me Regret My ’84 Olympic Blunder
Mary Lou’s Magical Moment Made Me Regret My ’84 Olympic Blunder
Retton, ‘Pommel Horse Guy’ made me kick myself
Mike Butler
Aug 1
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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