John Coon
John Coon spent seven years covering sports for the Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune. He now works as a full-time as a freelance writer and editor for multiple publications and websites.
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New York Yankees' Top 10 Postseason MomentsA look back at the 10 greatest moments in Yankees' postseason history.Also published on:
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College Football 2012: Top 25 Non-Conference Games to WatchA guide to 25 non-conference games to watch during the 2012 college football season.Also published on:
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2012 Summer Olympics TV Schedule for July 25Comprehensive Olympics TV Schedule for July 25Also published on:
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Summer Olympics: A Profile of U.S. Shooter Matt EmmonsA profile of Olympic medal hopeful Matt Emmons.Also published on:
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Roger Federer Back on Top: A Fan's TakeFederer clinches his seventh Wimbledon crown and is back in a familiar spot as the no. 1 ranked player in the world.Also published on:
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Serena Williams Completes Her Comeback: A Fan's TakeSerena Williams shows she still has game, winning her fifth Wimbledon title on Saturday.Also published on:
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Agnieszka Radwanska Making History at Wimbledon: A Fan's TakeRadwanska is the 1st Polish tennis player to reach a grand slam final since 1939.Also published on:
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Djokovic and Federer Set for Epic Duel: A Fan's TakeNovak Djokovic and Roger Federer will clash for the first time at Wimbledon and it promises to be an epic semifinal.Also published on:
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Can Andy Murray Breakthrough at Wimbledon?: A Fan's PerspectiveMurray has been on the cusp of ending the title drought for Britain at Wimbledon in the past. It will take an amazing run to do it against Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in 2012.Also published on:
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Serena Williams Finding Ways to Win: A Fan's ReactionWilliams survives an upset bid by Zheng Jie to keep moving forward at Wimbledon.Also published on:
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Rafael Nadal Suffers Historic Upset Loss at Wimbledon: A Fan's Perspective100th ranked Lukas Rosol entered in tennis lore with unprecedented defeat of the former two-time Wimbledon champion.Also published on:
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Maria Sharapova Still Finding Her Serve at Wimbledon: A Fan's TakeAn erratic serve could send the 2012 French Open champion home early at Wimbledon if it isn't fixed.Also published on:
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Roger Federer Gunning for Another Pete Sampras Record: A Fan's PerspectiveRoger Federer previously broke the career grand slams record set by Pete Sampras at Wimbledon, Now he is looking to match Sampras in all-time Wimbledon men's singles titles.Also published on:
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Arizona Completes Resurrection as College Baseball Power: A Fan's TakeWith a convincing sweep of South Carolina in the College World Series final, the Wildcats showed they belong on college baseball's biggest stage once again.Also published on:
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Arizona Reliving Glorious Past in College World Series: A Fan's LookWildcats are back in the CWS final and have a shot at first baseball title since 1986.Also published on:
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South Carolina Conquering Opponents from the Mound in CWS: A Fan's TakeThe Gamecocks are dispatching opponents with strong pitching and it could prove the right formula for a third consecutive CWS title.Also published on:
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Five Reasons to Live in Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City is a jewel among cities in the United States. Here are five reasons why you should live there.
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Best Apps for Following Wimbledon 2012Five apps you can download to your mobile phone to follow all of the Wimbledon action.Also published on: -
Wimbledon 2012: Top 10 Historic Wimbledon MomentsTen iconic moments in Wimbledon history.Also published on:
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Wimbledon 2012: Fun Facts About WimbledonA look at some fun facts about the Wimbledon tournament.Also published on:
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Wimbledon 2012: All About the All England ClubThings you should know about the All England Club, home of Wimbledon.Also published on:
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Wimbledon 2012: Top 10 Records and FeatsA look at the amazing records set at the world's longest running Grand Slam tournament.Also published on:
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Top Seeds Flopping at College World Series: A Fan's TakeNeither Florida nor UCLA lived up to the hype of their lofty national seeds.Also published on:
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Wimbledon 2012: Famous Wimbledon TraditionsA look at five notable annual traditions at Wimbledon.Also published on:
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Wimbledon 2012: All-time Men's Singles ChampionsA List of men's singles champions through the years at Wimbledon.Also published on:
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Wimbledon 2012: A Guide to Grass Tennis CourtsEverything you need to know about playing tennis on a grass court.Also published on:
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Wimbledon 2012: All-Time Women's Singles ChampionsA List of Women's Singles Champions through the years at Wimbledon.Also published on:
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Wimbledon 2012: 10 Must-See London DestinationsTen places to visit in London when you're not watching tennis.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics Gymnastics: Top 10 Female U.S. GymnastsA look at the 10 best all-time female USA gymnasts at the Olympics.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics Gymnastics: Top 10 U.S. Male GymnastsA look back at the top 10 U.S. male gymnasts of all time.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics Gymnastics: Top 10 Moments in U.S. Gymnastics HistoryA look back at the top 10 moments for USA gymnastics at the Olympics.Also published on:
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Kent State Defined by Toughness in College World Series: A Fan's TakeAn ability to survive all types of games will serve Kent State well in its first College World Series.Also published on:
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2012 US Open: Graveyard of Champions Elevates SimpsonThe Olympic Club boosts another underdog winner, Webb Simpson, at the expense of past U.S. Open champions.Also published on:
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2012 US Open: Tiger Woods in a Familiar SpotWoods leads the U.S. Open field heading into the weekend and shows his game might have finally turned the corner.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics: Artistic Gymnastics 101What you need to know about the competition format for artistic gymnastics.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics: Rules Governing Artistic GymnasticsA guide to the rules governing gymnastics.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics: Key Terms for Artistic GymnasticsA guide to basic terminology viewers will encounter in artistic gymnastics.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics: A Brief History of Artistic GymnasticsA look at artistic gymnastics and its development in the Olympic Games.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics: Events for Artistic GymnasticsA guide to the events contested in Artistic Gymnastics at the Olympics.Also published on:
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2012 US Open: Michael Thompson Starts Off StrongUnheralded Michael Thompson offered impressive first-day showing at the Olympic Club, holding off a rejuvenated Tiger Woods.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics: Rhythmic Gymnastics 101Everything you need to know about rhythmic gymnastics.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics: Rules Governing Rhythmic GymnasticsImportant rules that govern Rhythmic Gymnastics competitions.Also published on:
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Fan's Take: Is Stony Brook the Next Fresno State in College World Series?No. 4 seeded Seawolves seem to be on a similar path of destiny to the no. 4 seeded Bulldogs team that won the College World Series in 2008.Also published on:
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Bush Getting Blame for Economic Woes Instead of ObamaA new poll shows many Americans believe former president George W. Bush is responsible for economic problems since 2008.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics: Terms for Rhythmic GymnasticsKey Terms used in the sport of rhythmic gymnastics.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics: A Short History of Rhythmic GymnasticsA guide on the origins of rhythmic gymnastics and how it has evolved into an Olympic sport.Also published on:
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Andy Zhang Makes U.S. Open History14 year-old Zhang will be the youngest competitor in U.S. Open History.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics: Ranking the Top U.S. Olympic IconsA look at the top 10 U.S. Summer Olympic athletes of all time.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics Swimming: Top Foods in the Michael Phelps DietWant to eat like Michael Phelps? This guide to his diet will give you a head start.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics Swimming: New Nicknames for Michael PhelpsA fun look at possible nicknames for Michael Phelps as he competes in the 2012 Summer Olympics.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics Swimming: 10 Greatest Michael Phelps MomentsA look at the 10 most memorable Olympic moments involving Michael Phelps.Also published on:
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Can Tiger Woods Win the 2012 U.S. Open? Fan PerspectiveA victory at the Memorial didn't just help Woods reach an important career milestone. It also showed he is ready to start winning majors again.Also published on:
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U.S. Open 2012: 10 Memorable Moments from Past U.S. Open TournamentsA look back at some of the greatest moments in U.S. Open history.Also published on:
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U.S. Open 2012: A Guide to the Olympic ClubFor the 5th time, the Olympic Club in San Francisco will host the US Open. These 10 facts will help you become more familiar with the course.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics Sailing: An Event GuideAn overview of all essential information related to sailing at the 2012 London Olympics.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics Sailing: 10 Essential RulesA guide to the rules you need to know for sailing in the 2012 London Olympics.Also published on:
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New York Yankees Stadium GuideA guide offering information on everything you need to know about the new Yankee Stadium.Also published on:
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Obama Raises $53 Million in MarchPresident Obama has already raised $53 million as he gears up to battle Mitt Romney in the November presidential election.Also published on:
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Mormon Obsession About to Increase for Mitt RomneyRomney will see his Mormon beliefs brought into the spotlight in an even greater degree as the 2012 Presidential Election approaches.Also published on:
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Oakland Shooting a Result of BullyingGunman in shooting spree at Oikos University had extreme reaction to teasing over his poor English.Also published on:
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First Person: My Retirement Savings Is Falling ShortOutside a nest egg of a few savings bonds, my retirement funds are sorely lacking.Also published on:
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Lawyer Says Casualty Pushed U.S. Soldier Over the EdgeUS Soldier accused in Afghan massacre snapped after seeing a member of his unit get injured. His presence in Afghanistan should not have happened in the first place.Also published on:
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North Korea Curtails Nuclear Program in Exchange for FoodNorth Korea strikes a deal with the United States to to suspend uranium enrichment and nuclear and long-range missile tests in exchange for receiving food aid.Also published on: -
Iran Halts Oil Sales to British and French CompaniesIran is trading blows with the United States and its western allies over its nuclear program.Also published on:
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First Person: A W-9 Error Cost Me at Tax TimeI marked off the wrong box on my W-9 form and literally paid for it when I filed my tax return.Also published on:
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Mitt Romney Going Backward, Not ForwardA second-place finish in the South Carolina shows that Mitt Romney is no longer the favorite to land the Republican Party nomination.Also published on: -
Spring Training 2012: Getting New York Yankees TicketsA guide to getting tickets for Yankees games in the Grapefruit League.Also published on:
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Contenders to Win the 2012 Men's Australian Open: A Fan's TakeAn overview at which men's tennis players will hoist the championship trophy in Australia in 2012.Also published on:
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Can Tiger Woods Turn it Around in 2012?Steps Tiger Woods needs to take to reclaim his no. 1 world ranking in golf.Also published on: -
Fan Trash Talk: Five Reasons Utah Will Win the 2011 Sun BowlA look at why the Utah Utes will start a new bowl game winning streak.Also published on:
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Top 5 Chicago Bulls Moments from the 2010-11 NBA SeasonA look back on Chicago Bulls highlights from the most recent NBA season.Also published on: -
Picking the Best Pumpkin Patch in Salt Lake CityA guide to the five best pumpkin patches in the Salt Lake City metro area.
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Historic home of Wimbledon: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet ClubAn overview of Wimbledon, home of the most famous Grand Slam tournament in professional tennis.Also published on:
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Federer, Nadal lead list of favorites to win Wimbledon 2011: A fan's takeA glance at the top men's tennis contenders at the 2011 edition of Wimbledon.Also published on:
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Best female Wimbledon players of all time: A fan's viewAn overview of who has ruled the grass courts at Wimbledon through the years.Also published on:
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Observations on Netanyahu's Speech to CongressWhat ramifications does the speech given by the Israeli prime minister have here in the United States?Also published on: -
'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' By the NumbersA look back at Oprah's iconic talk show.Also published on: -
Cinco De Mayo, By the NumbersA look at the origins of Cinco De Mayo and how it is celebrated today.Also published on: -
3 Lessons FEMA Officials Can Learn from Katrina DebacleDestructive weather has brought FEMA to Alabama to engage in another cleanup effort.Also published on: -
Factbox: Looking Back at Space Shuttle EndeavourA look at the history of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it embarks on its final space mission.Also published on: -
Chernobyl Aftermath, By the NumbersA look at the Chernobyl disaster and its aftermath 25 years later.Also published on: -
Numbers Show Prescription Drug Abuse a Growing ProblemNumbers don't lie: Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in the United States.Also published on: -
Pundit Quotes Stay Partisan on Obama's Budget SpeechPolitical commentators are reacting about the way you would expect to President Obama's budget proposals. The liberals love it and the conservatives hate it.Also published on: -
Numbers Indicate Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruption Could Cause DevastationThe massive volcano fueling Yellowstone's hot springs and geysers could wreak devastation if it unleashes a major eruption.Also published on: -
New Haitian President Must Face Poverty, Intrigue, CorruptionMichel Martelly needs to compose a new tune to get a handle on Haiti's troubles.Also published on: