The Myth of Ray Barone and Sports Writing Pay
A reader rebuts claims from ESPN The Magazine that sports writers earn $75,000 yearly. The piece argues most writers do not reach that figure, notes exceptions among famous authors and TV figures, and defends the profession's reality, passion, and sacrifices.
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Garden City eyes playoff bid with Goddard clash
Garden City enters with a 4-3 mark and 1-0 in district play after beating Dodge City 29-20. Goddard sits 5-2 and 0-1 in district action after a loss to Hutchinson. A Garden City win and Hutchinson victory could lock a postseason berth. the Lions face a tough challenge from Goddard at Memorial Stadium Friday night.
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Wilson earns shot at Chiefs fullback role vs stingy defense
Kris Wilson, moved from tight end to starting fullback after Ronnie Cruz injury, faces San Diego’s hard-hitting linebacker Shawne Merriman. He will primarily block for Larry Johnson or be a short yardage option, while Chiefs consider other candidates if needed.
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Terror threats deemed bogus
Federal security officials found a posted threat of dirty bomb attacks on NFL stadiums not credible. Seven teams named saw no security differences, while authorities traced the message to an online forum and urged the public to continue attending events.
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South Gray Rebels Look to Rebound at Deerfield
South Gray Rebels 6 1 travel to Deerfield Spartans 5 2 for a Friday 7 p.m. 8 man District 8 showdown with state playoff implications. South Gray must win both remaining games and hope Jetmore loses to Grinnell to secure a spot. Deerfield has struggled recently after a 4-0 start with losses to Grinnell and Jetmore.
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Giles Faces Child Support Hearing In KU Player News
Lawrence AP reports Jayhawks junior center C J Giles is set to appear in Douglas County District Court on Monday for alleged failure to pay child support. He owes 4097 dollars and was ordered to pay 241 monthly plus 2892 for past expenses to Laura Bender, mother of Jaiden Giles.
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