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Looking for Great Father’s Day Tales for our Latest Writing Contest
Looking for Great Father’s Day Tales for our Latest Writing Contest
$25 prize for winning, first-place story
Mike Butler
Jun 8
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?
Read below for examples of stories I’m searching for
Mike Butler
Jun 11, 2023
BREAKING SPORTS STORIES
How Basketball Helped Me Bond With My New Stepfather
How Basketball Helped Me Bond With My New Stepfather
Sometimes a father’s love goes beyond his own blood
Henry Loe
Jun 14
My Dad Made Me into the Palace Fan I am Today
My Dad Made Me into the Palace Fan I am Today
My dad’s dedication and patience won me over, and now I can’t contain my excitment for our team
Brett Langridge
Jun 13
Guess Who’s Not Coming to Dinner?
Guess Who’s Not Coming to Dinner?
Excited to meet the university’s star basketball player, the whole thing went south…deep South
Mike Butler
May 9
Not Giving a Damn About Her Bad Reputation — When I Should’ve
Not Giving a Damn About Her Bad Reputation — When I Should’ve
Getting to share a stage with Joan Jett made it worthwhile
Mike Butler
Apr 1
My Smiling Mentor Fought Lou Gehrig’s Disease in Olympic Fashion
My Smiling Mentor Fought Lou Gehrig’s Disease in Olympic Fashion
Dave always made every day great and memorable for students, friends, and teachers alike
Mike Butler
Jan 1
Brother Bonding in Row Three at Intuit Dome
Brother Bonding in Row Three at Intuit Dome
Two brothers go full circle as Los Angeles Clipper fans in a beautiful experience
Scot Butwell
Nov 25, 2024
Mother Nature Kicked My Ass, Then My Son Saved My Ass
Mother Nature Kicked My Ass, Then My Son Saved My Ass
Canoeing was a nice time to reflect and learn the cruel ways of the water
Mike Butler
Jun 13
Grass-Stained Glory: Murray’s Field of Dreams Finally Blossoms
Grass-Stained Glory: Murray’s Field of Dreams Finally Blossoms
Lawn-mowing coach and small-town school make a Cinderella story at the College World Series
Mike Butler
Jun 13
Father Really Does Know Best
Father Really Does Know Best
My love of sports and a few extra lessons come from him
Jill Ebstein
Jun 12
Finding Common Ground Before the Ship Sailed
Finding Common Ground Before the Ship Sailed
A true fish tale about a dad and a daughter
Patricia Vicary
Jun 12
When Love is an Unspoken Word
When Love is an Unspoken Word
And rugby is the game of your father and your son
Catherine Oceano
Jun 12
The Two Words Used Most Often
The Two Words Used Most Often
Parents use these words multiple times during just one Pee Wee game
Brian Dickens Barrabee
Jun 11
Creating Our Own Legend
Creating Our Own Legend
Baseball lessons from a Bronx father
Angie Mangino
Jun 11
The Infield Fly Rule: More than Just a Pop-Up
The Infield Fly Rule: More than Just a Pop-Up
It’s a tricky, confusing rule and should be stressed by all coaches so their players know what to do when an umpire calls it
David Sepe
Jun 11
Loyalty in Last Place
Loyalty in Last Place
My dad taught me how to be a fan. The kind that stays.
Brian Rosta
Jun 10
Ten Beautiful and Rugged U.S. Hikes
Ten Beautiful and Rugged U.S. Hikes
Here is a list of some of the most popular and scenic U.S. hiking trails that you can do yourself
Curt Melzer @cwmelzer.bsky.social
Jun 10
From Jogo Bonito to Just a Game: Deconstructing the Downfall of Brazilian Football
From Jogo Bonito to Just a Game: Deconstructing the Downfall of Bra...
An in-depth look at the tactical shifts, cultural changes, and off-field issues that have seen the world’s most iconic footballing nation…
Favian Rafif
Jun 9
Trying to Rekindle My Childhood Love of Hockey
Trying to Rekindle My Childhood Love of Hockey
Sabres, stickers, and skating lore are all a far memory
Mike Butler
Jun 9
The Fall of Manchester United: A Fan’s Perspective
The Fall of Manchester United: A Fan’s Perspective
Manchester United’s fall from glory explained by a fan still recovering from the treble hangover of 1999
Pankaj Bisht
Jun 8
Appreciating the Value of Good Sports Commentary
Appreciating the Value of Good Sports Commentary
And the inevitable verbal gaffes that follow!
Stephen Hands
Jun 6
The OKC Thunder Doesn’t Deserve to Be Champions
The OKC Thunder Doesn’t Deserve to Be Champions
When you steal another city’s team, you should be banned from winning a title
Steve Uppendahl
Jun 5
Transgender Athlete Helps California Get it Right Despite Trump’s Threat
Transgender Athlete Helps California Get it Right Despite Trump’s T...
Hernandez leaps to two first places and a second place, but it could mean no federal funding from a non-compassionate president
Mike Butler
Jun 5
Sports Trophies I Wish Were Mine
Sports Trophies I Wish Were Mine
It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that bling
Patricia Vicary
Jun 5
Is Modern Football Losing Its Spark?
Is Modern Football Losing Its Spark?
A fan’s take on monotonous tactics and player burnout
Favian Rafif
Jun 5
The Joy and Wonder of Wiffle Ball
The Joy and Wonder of Wiffle Ball
Backyard glory, Big League Chew, and the sweet science of the taped-up bat
Brian Rosta
Jun 4
From Legacy Baseball Media and Hitting .300 to Mr. Beast and WAR
From Legacy Baseball Media and Hitting .300 to Mr. Beast and WAR
Different generations change, but the game still ultimately stays the same
David Sepe
Jun 3
Super Teams Are Overrated
Super Teams Are Overrated
Teams with multiple superstars aren’t producing championships anymore
Jason Reynoso
Jun 2
Champions keep playing until they get it right
Champions keep playing until they get it right
The Last Shot
Iyoob Abdullah
Jun 1
Oh, the Things You’ll See and Hear at the Golf Club Grille
Oh, the Things You’ll See and Hear at the Golf Club Grille
Crude patrons, playoff overload, an unbreakable tie, and meeting Mookie
Mike Butler
May 31
Now Batting at BTS: A Father’s Day Sports Writing Contest
Now Batting at BTS: A Father’s Day Sports Writing Contest
$25 prize to the first-place winner
Mike Butler
May 31
We Were 4-0 in Losses
We Were 4-0 in Losses
What ultimate frisbee taught us before anyone took it seriously
Michael M. Brownstein
May 30
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