Ron White
Ron White is a 37-year-old work-at-home dad and a full-time freelance writer. Ron lives in Florida and spends much of his spare time coaching youth and watching more than his share of TV. His favorite shows include Breaking Bad, Friday Night Lights and Rubicon.
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Egypt's Political Turmoil ExplainedEgypt is a country in crisis, and its future hinges on current political activity. -
A Christmas Story: Catching Up with the ParkersA Christmas Story has remained one of the most beloved Christmas movies for nearly three decades. This article provides the scoop on what happened to the actors who played the main characters in A Christmas Story.
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"American Idol" Judge Steven Tyler a Potential Train WreckNew American Idol judge Steven Tyler is putting his rocker persona on display for the world as he takes on a troubling role as a judge for the popular FOX program.
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Infante Could Spoil Triple CrownOmar Infante could win the National League batting title if he can get enough at-bats. If he does, it might keep Albert Pujols from achieving the first triple crown in more than 40 years.
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More Down Time for CatchersA few decades ago, some catchers caught nearly all of their team's games. Today, though, most teams utilize their reserves more willingly at catcher than at any other position.
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Mets' Hard Times Defy LogicThe New York Mets pay lots of money for star players, but the team seems to fall short of the desired post-season berth every year these days.
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10 Best Jewish Baseball PlayersFew Jewish baseball players have reached the big leagues over the years, but some who did have proven themselves at the highest level.Also published on:
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The Five Best Defensive ShortstopsFor 15 years, St. Louis shortstop Ozzie Smith was considered the game's best defensive shortstop. With Smith retired, several players have stepped into prominence at the position.
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San Diego SurpriseAfter disappointing in 2009, most fans predicted that the 2010 season would be a long one for the light-hitting San Diego Padres. Instead, the team has played well through the spring schedule.
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Heyward Chasing Rookie RecordsAtlanta right fielder Jason Heyward is on pace to challenge a pair of key rookie records, and that's just the start of the story on this epic slugger.
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Ethier's Triple Crown Quest ResumesLos Angeles outfielder Andre Ethier is chasing history this summer, but his stride took a hit when he suffered a fractured pinkie finger in early May. Healthy again, he's ready to resume his flight. Buckle up. It could be a wild ride.
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Ethier Chasing HistoryAndre Ethier started the 2010 season with one of the hottest batting streaks in the game's history. But can he keep it going? Certainly, he'll have to overcome the injury that has him sidelined for at least two weeks.
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Baseball's 2010 Comeback Player of Year CandidatesIn 2010, several players are primed to resurrect their once stellar careers. Here is a list of 10 players with a chance to be crowned the Comeback Player of the Year during the 2010 Major League Baseball season.
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N.L. Rookie of Year Candidates: 10 Rookies to Watch in 2010Ten National League players are preparing to make a splash this April as they approach their entrance into the Major League game. Who will be the best when October arrives and the Rookie of the Year Award winner is announced? -
MLB Players Approaching Historic Marks with 2010 SeasonSeveral top baseball players look to move into elite company during the 2010 season and beyond.
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Moyer Not Ready for RetirementAfter 24 seasons, left-handed hurler Jamie Moyer is still excited about taking the mound.
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Athletes with Double Names: Magnus Magnusson Tops the ListSeveral athletes have risen to fame as much for their strange double names as for their talent.
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Alcorn State Still WinlessThe Alcorn State men's basketball team might be the eighth Division I team to finish a season without a win.
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Tar Heels' Season UncharacteristicNorth Carolina's basketball team is struggling through a difficult 2009-10 season.
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Daddy Daycare: A Day in the Life of a Stay-at-Home DadBeing a stay-at-home dad has its quirks. This article describes a few.
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Cardinals Season Hinges on PitchingThe 2010 baseball season begins in St. Louis with lots of questions to answer for Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan.
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Obama Banking on Budget Deficit ReductionPresident Barack Obama has proposed a budget that might help to tackle the federal budget deficit. But it remains to be seen it works out.
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College Basketball Perfect Season RareIn college basketball's long history, many teams have sought the ultimate, the perfect undefeated season. Only seven teams have achieved it, but the issue comes up every winter and sticks around until every team has endured its first loss.
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Speed Camps Give Prep Athletes EdgeToday's athletes use special camps to improve their speed, quickness, balance and agility. Usually called speed camps, these programs provide specialized training for a price.
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Gruden Brothers Look to Future After Rough 2009Jon and Jay Gruden, a pair of pro football coach brothers, endured a difficult year in 2009. Both football coaches fell from grace a bit as their respective head coaching jobs went by the wayside.
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Where to Find Baseball Card Values OnlineThis article explains where to find online pricing for sportscards.
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How to Make Great Mexican FoodMexican cuisine is popular today, and this article provides cooks with some of the basics needed to make great Mexican meals at home. -
How to Make Corn Tortillas Using MasaThis articles teaches cooks how to use masa to make great Mexican meals. -
Florida National Trail is Great for HikingFlorida hiking has never been better than under the tutelage of the Florida Trail Association, which manages and maintains the Florida National Trail, a 1,400-mile hiking trail that begins in the Florida Panhandle and ends in Big Cypress National Reserve. -
History's Five Best SwimmersFor more than 100 years, men and women have taken their need for speed to the water. In all that time, five have done enough to be the clear-cut best swimmers in history.
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The Living Legends of BaseballBaseball's golden era is no more, but some of the men who played from the 1930s through the 1970s are still with us. Here are 10 of baseball's living legends. -
Worst Fall 2009 Reality ShowsFall 2009 TV shows promise to unleash a lot clunkers on the viewing public, but no fall TV shows are quite as terrible as these five reality TV shows.
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Baseball's Second Half of the 2009 SeasonBaseball's second half is under way. The hitters are swinging, and the pitchers are tossing. But several questions remain unanswered. Who'll be around come October? What player will make the most noise in 2009? -
Famous Folks Who Could Join Michael Jackson: 10 Icons Who Might Leave Us SoonEvery week, the world loses another famous person. There's really not much one can do to stop time, but there are opportunities to say one last goodbye before some of our living legends check out. -
Will Smith's Top FilmsWill Smith started in comedy, but his dramatic work has shown that there's a very serious side to the guy so many remember as The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
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Top Five NFL Defensive LinesSure, safeties and linebackers make the big hits, but it's the men up front who break down offensive lines. Here's a list of the five top defenses in the NFL for the 2009 season.
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A Little Knuckleball HistoryMost pitchers prefer the fastball, curve and change-up. But a select few hurlers have been finding success with a strange pitch called the knuckleball for more than 100 years.
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Pujols Sparks Triple Crown WatchSixty-two years since Joe Medwick earned the National League's last Triple Crown, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols is closing in on the feat.
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The Curse of the Babe in St. Louis?The Cardinals were swept in the 2004 World Series by the Boston Red Sox and may have inherited their curse.