Robert Alley
Born and grew up in Dayton Ohio. Went to high school in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Graduate of North Carolina State University and University of South Carolina. Twenty-five years in US Air Force active duty and reserves. Retired Lt Col. Living in Orange County North Carolina.
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What Does it Mean to Be "Out of Options" in BaseballAn examination of the Major League Baseball rules governing options. These rules determine how often and for how long players can be moved between the major and minor leagues.
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Five Recruiting Disappointments for North Carolina State Football: A Fan's TakeFive football recruits of North Carolina State University in the past twenty-five years who failed to meet expectations.Also published on:
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Was the Iraqi War Worth the Cost?This article presents an analysis of the costs and benefits of the Iraqi War to determine if the expenditure of lives and money was worth the investment.Also published on:
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Derek Jeter and the Pursuit of 3,000 Hits: My Favorite Sports Moment of 2011Derek Jeter made 2011 memorable by collecting his 3000th career hit and in the process moved from 37th to 20th on the list of all-time major league hit leaders.Also published on:
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Top Five Moments for the 2010-2011 Los Angeles Lakers: Fan's ViewA review of five important games during the 2010-2011 season for the Los Angeles Lakers that defined a good season that ended in disappointment.Also published on:
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A Preview of the 2012 Schedule for the New York YankeesThis article breaks down the 2012 Major League Baseball schedule for the New York Yankees on a month-by-month basis. Read to discover how the 162 games play out over the six months of the 2012 season.
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Is the Tea Party on the Way Out?A look at the current state of the Tea Party movement. Recent polling indicates its support is fading; is this a temporary setback or a sign of its future?
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Georgia Dome: Home of the 2011 Chick-fil-A BowlA visitor's guide to Atlanta's Georgia Dome which is the site for the 2011 Chick-fil-A bowl game. The date is December 31, 2011 and the opponents are the University of Virginia and Auburn University.
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Why the Re-Election of President Obama is the Only Viable ChoiceA personal examination of the 2012 Presidential Race; the only reasonable choice is the reelection of the President.
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Local Ice Hockey Rinks Near Raleigh-Durham, North CarolinaA guide to open ice hockey rinks in the Raleigh-Durham North Carolina area. This is ice hockey country; it is home to the Carolina Hurricanes and hockey is a year around sport even during the heat of summer.
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Stuck in the Middle (Between the Political Extremes)Observations about being a moderate in an extreme political world. Or how to let both sides know that being extreme is running the train off the track; no way to run a railroad, let alone a country.
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Great Gift Ideas for Fans of the Carolina HurricanesHere are 10 choices for the Carolina Hurricanes fan on your Christmas list. If you are a fan then select one for yourself or leave a big hint with someone special.Also published on:
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The Rule 5 Draft in BaseballAn overview of baseball's Rule 5 Draft held every December that includes the rules and process. It represents an opportunity to turn $50,000 into a major league star.
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Christmas Gift Ideas for North Carolina State Wolfpack Basketball FansTake a look at these five special gifts for the North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball fan. Each one will be a cherished reminder of their Raleigh North Carolina school's basketball tradition.Also published on:
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Christmas Gifts for the United Manchester FanDo you have a fan of Manchester United, the name recognized worldwide for soccer, on your Christmas shopping list? Check out these gifts ideas that will light up his or her holidayAlso published on:
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Baseball Hats for the Cincinnati Reds Fan on Your Christmas ListFive gift ideas for your favorite Cincinnati Reds fan. These ball caps will make your fan happy. Wear one of these hats and everyone knows your favorite team. Show your Reds pride.Also published on:
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The Best Game-winning Plays in Miami Dolphins History: Fan's TakeRelive five great moments in Miami Dolphin history when one play turned defeat into victory.
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The Causes and Cure for the World Series Rating SlumpWorld Series television ratings are down for a variety of reasons that have evolved over the years. Baseball must take proactive steps to reestablish the World Series as a premier sporting event regardless of the teams involved.
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1961 Cincinnati Reds Win the National League Pennant at LastA review of the regular season for the 1961 Cincinnati Reds that culminated in their first pennant since 1940 and a date in the World Series with the New York Yankees
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How the 1954 Cleveland Indians Dethroned the New York YankeesA review of the 1954 American League baseball season when the Cleveland Indians beat the five time World Champion New York Yankees to win the American League pennant
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1962 World Series: Yankees Win Ninth Championship in Fourteen YearsA review of the 1962 World Series between the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants
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Spartacus Workout: Will it Make You a Chiseled Greek or Not?A review of the Spartacus Workout with the basics of the workout and the research as to whether or not it will deliver as promised
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1949 World Series: First of Five in a Row for the New York YankeesA look at the 1949 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers
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1950 World Series: New York Yankees Win Second Straight TitleA look at the 1950 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies
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1951 World Series: New York Yankees Make it Three in a RowA look at the 1951 World Series between the New York Yankees and the New York Giants
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Yogi Berra and the World Series: 10 Titles in 14 World SeriesA review of Yogi Berra's play in 14 World Series from 1947 to 1963.
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The Sounds of the Heart that Just Don't Sound Right: the Basics and More About Heart MurmursAn analysis and guide to heart murmurs or "lubb-dupp", the sounds of a normal heart which is not what you hear when there is a heart murmur.
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Where to Find Scenic Drives in the High Country of North CarolinaA description of two scenic drives in the North Carolina High Country surrounding Boone, North Carolina.
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Roy Oswalt Wants to Be Traded: Let the Feeding Frenzy BeginWhen the news was released that Roy Oswalt of the Houston Astros wanted to be traded the speculation began as to where he would go and the impact on the baseball pennant races
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Analyzing the Rising Temperature Between North and South KoreaA discussion of the rising tensions between North and South Korea over the March 26, 2010, sinking of a South Korean naval vessel.
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The British Open Returns to St. Andrews in 2010The 150th Open Championship, as it called in England, returns to the Old Course at St. Andrews for the 28th time on July 15-19, 2010. A look back at prior opens at St. Andrews and the history of the course.
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Guide To 2010 Memorial Golf TournamentA Guide to the 2010 Memorial Tournament to be played June 3 to June 6, 2010, at its home Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio
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A Slow Metabolism: Myth or Reality?An examination of the myth and reality of a slow metabolism. Is weight loss related to a person's metabolism rate? What about all those claims about speeding up a slow metabolism?
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Karzai Comes to Washington, Spends Day Two with the President ObamaA discussion and analysis of day two of Afghan President Hamid Karzai's visit to Washington D.C., which included a visit to the White House to meet with President Obama.
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The Interleague Baseball Schedule For 2010A discussion of the interleague baseball games scheduled for the weekend of May 21 to May 23, 2010 with the matchups and predictions of outcomes of each three game series
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Several Common and Natural Remedies for an Upset StomachA discussion of ways to calm an upset stomach using home remedies
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Termite Sniffing DogsA discussion of the use of dogs to sniff out termites
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Earth Day 2010 Marks 40 Years and CountingA discussion of Earth Day 49 years later
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Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee BrewersAn overview of the career of the first baseman of the Milwaukee Brewers
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Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia PhilliesA review of the career of the first baseman of the Philadelphia Phillies.
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What President Obama Envisions for the Future of the American Space ProgramPresident Obama has spelled out a new space program for the United States. A look at that new vision and what it means for the future.
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Binge Eating: Will Self-Help Work?Can self-help work with binge eating? A discussion of the evidence and what it shows.
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How to Deal with the Gassy Effects of Natural FoodsA discussion of some natural ways to prevent and control the resulting gas from natural foods
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Top Microbrews in North CarolinaA description of three top microbrews in the State of North Carolina
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Vitamin B6: A Guide to the Sources and BenefitsA Guide to the sources and benefits of vitamin B6
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Riboflavin: Vitamin B2 or Why You Need it Every DayA Guide to riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, outlining its sources in foods and the benefits to the body.
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Vitamin A: the Health and Nutrition Benefits and Its SourcesA guide to where to find Vitamin A, either in foods or in supplements, along with the benefits and any side effects and the daily amounts needed.
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How and Where to Getaway from it All (For a Weekend at Least)A look at three getaway packages from the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville, North Carolina to the Pinehurst Resort to the Blockade-Runner, all of which will make your weekend escape from the routine something special and memorable.
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The Life and Times of Ted WilliamsA look at the life and baseball career of Ted Williams from San Diego to Boston to Korea and back.
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How to Eat and Prevent the Storage of FatA guide to what to eat in order to stop or slow the storage of fat in the body and how certain foods can perform this amazing trick
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What Will President Obama's Offshore Drilling Proposal Mean?A discussion of President Obama's announcement concerning offshore drilling for oil and natural gas along with coast of the United States with an emphasis on the effects and impact along with the North Carolina cosst.
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The Process of Egg DonationAn overview of how the process of donating eggs works and what a prospective donor can expect.
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Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds: an Emerging SuperstarJoey Votto in 2009 put up some of the best numbers in the National League and is set to emerge as a superstar in 2010.
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Ten Healthy Choices in an Italian RestaurantAn offering of 10 healthy food choices when dining in Italian restaurants and making the decision of what to order.
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2010 ACC Tournament at the Greensboro ColiseumAn overview of the 2010 ACC Tournament with the opening matchups, predictions, discussion of quarterfinal, semifinal and final games along with a prediction of the 2010 ACC Tournament Champion
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Can Todd Lodwick Win America's First Medal in Nordic Combined?Profile of American Nordic Combined Todd Lodwick who has the opportunity at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics to win the first ever medal in nordic skiing by an American.
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National Signing Day at North Carolina State UniversityAn analysis of the national signing day results for the North Carolina State University Wolfpack football team.
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National Signing Day Frenzy is Upon UsAn overview of National Signing Day on February 3, 2010, for football players and college teams
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2010 NBA Slam Dunk Championship and Much MoreA Guide to the events surrounding the 2010 NBA All Star Game on February 14, 2010, including the Slam Dunk Championship.
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A Guide to Obtaining Tickets for the 2010 NBA All Star GameA Guide to obtaining tickets for the 2010 NBA All Star Game on February 14, 2010 at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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Sir Walter Wally Does Not See His Shadow in Raleigh, North Carolina on Groundhog DayA report on Groundhog Day in North Carolina featuring Sir Walter Raleigh and in Pennsylvania featuring Punxsutawney Phil
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Day Three at Vancouver 2010A preview of day three at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics with emphasis on alpine skiing and nordic combined
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Simon Ammann at Vancouver 2010A look at Simon Ammann of Switzerland, one of the favorities in the individual ski jumping events at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics
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Sivananda Yoga: A Basic GuideA basic guide to the principles and practices of Sivananda Yoga Vedanta.
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Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Day TwoA review of the events of the second day of Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, Saturday, February 13, 2010, with primary emphasis on the men's downhill, one of the premier events of the Olympics.
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Suggestions for Seniors to Keep the Memories IntactSome practical and simple suggestions for keeping the memories after all those years and keeping the memories after all those seconds. Tips for seniors on how to not lose track of your life.
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Anusara YogaA general discussion of anusara yoga, its principles and elements.
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Day One at Vancouver 2010A preview of the event's of day one of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics
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What Does Judaism Have to Do with Modern Christianity?A description of common misconceptions of Judaism that hide the true connection to Christianity.
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The Shape AheadA discussion of baby's head shapes and what is normal and what is not.
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Ski Jumping at the Vancouver Olympics 2010A look at the three ski jumping events at Vancouver 2010 and predictions for the medal winners
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Tiger Woods and the 2010 PGA TourA look at the 2010 PGA Tour and possible return opportunities for Tiger Woods.
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Tiger Woods' Legacy and the Indefinite Leave of AbsenceAn analysis of the effect of Tiger Woods' indefinite leave of absence on his legacy and his pursuit of Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major tournament victories.
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What Makes a Great Outfielder?A discussion of the five greatest outfielders in baseball history
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Want to Sell Your Baseball Cards?A guide to selling baseball cards with 7 tips for any sellerAlso published on:
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How to Know What a Baseball Card is WorthA overview of the process of determining the value of baseball cards.
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Best Hitters of All Time: The Five BestA discussion of the five greatest hitters in major league baseball history
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A Guide to Buying Baseball Cards OnlineA discussion of the online options for buying baseball cards
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Top 5 Perfect Games Throughout Baseball HistoryA look at top five perfect games in the history of baseball with a description of each game and the pitcher who made history.
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TIGER WOODS: 70 PGA CAREER TOURNAMENT WINS and COUNTINGA discussion of Tiger's current winning streak of two and his career PGA tournament wins
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Round 3 at the 2009 Bridgestone: Tiger on the MoveA review of day three at the 2009 Bridgestone Invitational World Golf Championship and the play of Tiger Woods
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Round 2 at the 2009 Bridgestone Invitional: Tiger WoodsA description of day two for Tiger Woods at the 2009 Bridgestone Invitational World Golf Championship at the Firestone Country Club
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Tiger Woods at the 2009 Bridgestone Invitational: Day OneA look at Tiger Woods' first round at the Bridgestone Invitational World Golf Championship at the Firestone Country Club
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Bridgestone Invitational World Golf Championship for 2009Brief description of 2009 Bridgestone Invitational, the third of four world golf championship events for 2009 on the PGA tour
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Tiger Woods: 69 PGA Career Tournament Wins and CountingA brief review of Tiger Woods' career number 69 PGA win plus a discussion of his chances of extending the total for the remainder of 2009
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Best 5 Swimmers of All TimeA discussion of the five greatest swimmers of all time.
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Best Golfers of All Time: Five for the AgesA review of the greatest golfers of all time with a brief review of the top five with their accomplishments.
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AFC South 2009 Outlook: Colts Should Regain DivisionLast year, the Colts were second in the division by one game. Their offense was strong but the 298 points allowed could have been better.
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AFC East Outlook for 2009: Patriots on TopThe AFC East produced three teams with winning records in 2008 and a fourth just one victory shy of breaking even.
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Review of Dan'l Boone Inn in Boone, North CarolinaA description of the experience of dining family style at the Dan'l Boone Inn in Boone, North Carolina.
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Michael Vick's Conditional ReinstatementThe big sports topic for July 28 is the conditional reinstatement of Michael Vick by the commissioner of the NFL.
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Fred's General Mercantile in Beech Mountain, North CarolinaA review of Fred's General Mercantile, elevation 5028 feet, in Eastern America's Highest Town, Beech Mountain, North Carolina, elevation 5506 feet.
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The PGA Championship at HazeltineAn overview and tour of the back nine holes at Hazeltine National Golf Club, site of the 2009 PGA Championship Tournament August 10-16, 2009
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2009 PGA Championship at HazeltineA brief overview and descriptive tour of the front nine holes at the Hazeltine National Golf Club, site of the 91st PGA Championship Tournament August 10-16, 2009
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The Buyer's Side of a Closing Statement for the Purchase of Real EstateThis article contains a discussion of the entries on the borrower's side of the HUD-1 Settlement Statement.
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HUD-1 Settlement Statement Part IThe HUD-1 Settlement Statement is required to be used in all real estate closings. This article will look at the sellers' side of the statement and explain some of the entries.
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All Time PGA Tour Wins ChampionDiscussion of all time PGA tour wins and the possibility of Tiger Woods becoming the new all time champion.
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Albert Pujols at All-Star GamesHere is an analysis of Albert Pujols at eight all-star games from 2001 to 2000 with his statistics.
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2009 PGA Championship Tournament Returns to HazeltineHere is an overall view of the 91st PGA Championship Tournament to be held August 10-16 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota.
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Who Will Hire Michael Vick?A discussion of the options for Michael Vick now that he has been released from prison and home confinement.
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Interleague Baseball Results for 2009An analysis of the results from interleague baseball play for 2009 with the winners and losers along with a discussion of the inequities of interleague play.