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Historic Leap Of Faith
When Joe Kittinger parachuted from space, he not only made history, he also paved the way to save the lives of future space travelers.
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Slammin' Back the Clock
These tennis players may all be over 90, but they say the tennis court is the one place the Grim Reaper wouldn't dare go.
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He Talks. They Listen.
20 years after a remarkable pitching career, Frank Viola has taken his skill and turned it into inspiration for young baseball players who wish to follow his footsteps.
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Fountain of Youth Shaken, Not Stirred
Apparently the secret to a long, healthy life involves knocking a fuzzy ball across a court and knockin' back a martini a day. Just ask these over-90 tennis players.
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Righting a Wrong
They had the skills to play in the big leagues but were denied the chance because of their skin color. In a symbolic gesture of goodwill, Major League Baseball "drafted" 30 former Negro League players.
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Fantasy Football
I love football. From the pros (I'm a Pats fans) to college ball (go 'Cuse), my world revolves around my favorite teams from late summer to early spring. I've had quite an education ... my dad took me to Patriots games when I was just a little girl -...
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ESPN's Stuart Scott Before He Hit the Big Time
Major league baseball players can wear jewelry, but not high schoolers. In the '90s, a top pitcher in Florida was thrown out of the state tournament for wearing a necklace. So Stu and Marc made a tongue-in-cheek PSA to explain the dangers.
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Making a Racquet, Having a Ball
The 100 best racquetball players from 23 states recently descended upon Orlando, Fla., for the Seniors/Masters National Racquetball Championship. The ladies came to whack a little ball, talk a little smack and smash a few stereotypes along the way.
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Political Talk at the MLB Draft
At Major League Baseball's Negro League draft, we asked players about civil rights in today's world. It was clear most people in the room saw Barack Obama's presumptive Democratic nomination for president as another major milestone for African-Americans.
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MLB Draft Bonus: Ralph Garr, Ken Griffey, Dave Winfield and Historians
These guys made it to the big leagues, but they know they couldn't have done it unless the Negro League players broke the sport's barriers. Hear what they say about the history of baseball, and the work of unknown stars.
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Bobby's in Big Trouble
News that as many as 25 FSU players -- nearly one-third of the roster -- have been implicated in an academic cheating scandal and will miss the Music City Bowl is big trouble for 78-year-old coaching legend Bobby Bowden.
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School Days in Avalon, Ca.
I was asked to write about my early years involving Baseball on Catalina Island and after. All I can say is, it was a great life for any one that grew up there. Once a year, during spring training, the Chicago Cubs would come to the Island for spring...
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Political Talk at the MLB Draft
At Major League Baseball's Negro League draft, we asked players about civil rights in today's world. It was clear most people in the room saw Barack Obama's presumptive Democratic nomination for president as another major milestone for African-Americans.
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Leroy "Satchel" Paige
Born: July 7, 1906 Died: June 8, 1982
A right-handed pitcher and legendary storyteller, Leroy "Satchel" Paige was one of the greatest baseball players of all-time. -
My Early Years
At the urging of my eldest daughter, I will try to write something that makes sense. Born in Long Beach, Calif., my parents, Al & Emma Pallas, moved to Catalina Island, Ca. in 1930. I was five at the time. It was at the tail end of the depression and...
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MLB Draft Bonus
When we met some of the surviving Negro League baseball players at the recent Major League Baseball draft at Walt Disney World, we were blown away by the stories these men -- and one woman -- shared about their climb to the the big leagues.
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Hot Holiday Toys
What your kids and grandkids will be begging for this season.
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We have landed in Lee County for The Games
The 16th Annual Florida Senior Games State Championships begin in Lee County and the City of Cape Coral on Saturday and will continue for eight more days through December 9. During that time, more than 1,600 of Florida's finest athletes age 50 and over...
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Bobby's in Big Trouble
This week's news that as many as 25 FSU players -- nearly one-third of the roster -- have been implicated in an academic cheating scandal and will miss the Music City Bowl is big trouble for 78-year-old coaching legend Bobby Bowden.
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These Girls Have Game
Debra Smith found a way to fulfill her dream and give every "girl" the chance to go to summer camp.
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Best Week Ever?
By leading the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl win, 52-year-old Tony Dungy became the first African American coach to win the championship. And he joined only two others to win the Super Bowl as both a player and a head coach.
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The Baseball Bet
It started when Marc and I grabbed a seat -- the first time we'd rested in hours. Marc, Jason and I were at the Major League Baseball draft, covering an amazing event. Former player Dave Winfield helped organize a symbolic draft for surviving...
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My Colonoscopy
While completing my annual fire department physical exam the doctor once again highly recommended I have a colonoscopy performed. They have been scaring me since I turned fifty. I kept putting it off because the idea of have something like a garden hose...




















