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Vince Johnson: The talk is Tiger Woods
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Heading into today's 76th Masters Tournament, the smorgasbord of storylines leaves me drooling the sweet tea that I've been downing like an IV drip since I arrived at Augusta National on Tuesday. Frankly, it's a sportswriter's dream - sweet tea and storylines, that is.
Welch is the state’s standard
Marie Oshida, the executive director of the CIF, told a group of people at Monday's luncheon for the CIF State Championship Bowl Games that Harry Welch is doing something that will likely never be done again in this state, according to someone who was at the event.
Cary Osborne: The Canyon blame game stops here
When Canyon High head football coach/athletic director Rich Gutierrez was asked Tuesday who was to blame for the mess that caused Canyon High to lose its share of the Foothill League title, he said there were "a multitude of people."
Cary Osborne: A baseball coach now on the disabled list
He says he's little more than a doorstop now. The muscles in his hands so atrophied that there's just skin between his thumb and forefinger. Obie's on the disabled list. But some of the kids he had the most influence on during his days as Hart High's first-base coach are trying to mend his broken body. Tim O'Brien started coaching in the Hart High baseball program in 1991, and he ended his term with his ...
SCV hoops fly high
I didn't even see it. I heard it though. Standing in the foyer of Golden Valley High's gymnasium on Saturday night, I saw the crowd erupt. Everyone got out of their seats - standing, jumping and even screaming. Golden Valley star Trevor Wiseman walked to his bench, a huge grin on his face. In a moment, a new star was born and the play became the dunk heard 'round the Santa Clarita Valley. During the ...
The Age of Excellence: Welcome back
Sure, Santa Clarita sports saw a rough 2002, but it proved to be more of a short valley than anything else.
The Age of Excellence: SCV Sports come of age
The Age of Excellence. It's sort of a grand name, maybe a little over the top, but we'll explain.
Abbott event was inspiring
It's too bad you missed it. There were empty seats at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons Thursday night for LETMESAIL's "An Evening of Inspiration." It's your loss. You missed an amazing man and some incredible people. The central figure of the night, former Major League pitcher Jim Abbott, was funny, humble and engaging. He said at one point that despite being born without a right hand, he wasn't inspirational. ...
Hell’s kettle bells
We entered an upstairs dance studio at the College of the Canyons gymnasium with AC/DC's "Hells Bells" rattling the walls.
Johnsons get 15 back
Don Johnson won his first auto racing championship in 1961. He won four in a row at Saugus Speedway from 1969-72. Back then he raced a blue and yellow 1957 Chevy convertible with the No. 15 on it.
Herta goes from behind a wheel to behind a team
When Bryan Herta is asked why he decided to start his own auto racing team, he readily admits that it's one of the craziest moves he has ever made.
Golden Valley’s start
Humility truly is a rare thing. It's so rare that when you come across it, sometimes your first inclination is to think there is something self-serving behind it.
A racer with his hands full; Herta gets a sponsor
Rich DeLong III of Santa Clarita is going to be a busy driver at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale this year.
Local man’s opportunity of a lifetime
For the Santa Clarita Valley, the lasting impression of what may be the final Champions Tour tournament at Valencia Country Club isn't necessarily Dan Forsman kissing an orbed crystal trophy. It's not necessarily that this was the third consecutive playoff at the event.
Diary of a caddy: Mark Long
Behind a dominating performance from pitcher Destiny Rodino and a home run from catcher Jessica Shults, Hart High School shut out Agoura High School 3-0 Saturday in the championship game of the Hart Classic Softball Tournament.
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Vince Johnson: Masters full of memories
Goodbye, Augusta National.
Vince Johnson: Brandt Snedeker, the anti-Tiger, makes his case
AUGUSTA, Ga. - If you're tiring of Tiger Woods and The Masters controversy that seems to swirl around him like the winds of Amen Corner, try some Brandt Snedeker.
Vince Johnson: Checking in on Dustin Johnson
If Thursday was a birdie-fest, Friday struck Augusta National like an angry cat.
Vince Johnson: Familiar Freddie Near Lead in Augusta
When you come to Augusta National for the week of The Masters, there are virtual certainties.
Vince Johnson: Trying to master this predictions thing
It's time to confess. I love predictions. For whatever reason, reading opinions on why a future outcome will happen based on convoluted thoughts fascinates me.
Vince Johnson: Paying respect to Amen Corner
I write you from Amen Corner.
Vince Johnson: The tension is eased at Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. - It's like Augusta National got a shoulder rub.
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