Old Testament
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One Deceptive Family
Nebraska, ranked No. 2 in the nation, met Oklahoma’s final regular game in 1979. With Nebraska trailing 17-7 and facing fourth-and-long from Oklahoma’s 15-yard line, the Husker coaches call...
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Like Father, Like Son
Harry Carey was rarely home on summer evenings but never missed his son’s bedtime. As Skip listened to his father’s St. Louis Cardinal baseball broadcasts every night at 8:30,...
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The Wife For Isaac
One factor in drafting a player is his signability. Every pro team recognizes talent, but if a player won’t sign a contract because he wants too much money or...
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The Supreme Test
Golfers can choose between courses catering to players of all skill levels or those designed only for the elite. Eventually, even the less skilled golfer wants to attempt a...
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Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry exists in every sport. Perhaps the best-known in football was between Eli and Peyton Manning. Can you imagine the odds of raising two children who grow up...
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Compromised Outcomes
The standard contract for most professional athletes prohibits them from a long list of career-threatening activities. These include skiing, skydiving, spelunking, motorcycle riding, and other professional sports. Athletes pay...
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It’s God’s Team to Manage
Few players see the entire picture of most games. Still, managers must consider every detail before making decisions—conflict results when players make decisions that aren’t theirs. Writer Dave Boswell...
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A Vision and A Covenant
Words convey specific meanings. Old-time baseball writers often used colorful words to describe the game. Many of these words are no longer in use. Fans were once called “pluggers,”...
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Man Vs. God—Again
Sometimes, mankind repeats its errors, and things go from bad to worse. In 1932, a ball skipped through the legs of White Sox outfielder Smead Jolly, and he was...
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