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Sports Columns

Don’t argue and let the Browns’ rookies get a shot at QB

Growing up a Cleveland Browns fan after 1996, the NFL draft was always something to look forward to in April. The winter months as a teen were spent using football knowledge gained from a brief time on the gridiron and insight from draft “experts” to figure out who the Browns should take ...

The art of lure painting

From an art studio and workshop in a Cleveland Heights home are born many of the hottest lure colors ever to dangle from anglers’ fishing lines. Many of the beautiful hues that lure anglers to spend millions of dollars every year are created by angler and artist Frank Scalish. He creates ...

Words on Wheels: Racing season has finally arrived

Spring is here, how do I know? The roar of race cars and the smell of race fuel has already happened at Michaels Mercer Raceway, Tri City City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pa., and Lernerville Speedway near Butler Pa. We live in the best area of the country for race tracks. At least 10 tracks ...

The best time to fish is whenever you can get on the water

I am asked often about the best time to go fishing, with the inquirer typically wanting advice about mornings, evenings, rain or shine. The answer, of course, is obvious. You know what I tell them. The best time to go fishing is whenever you can. It’s not a quip. I’m not being a wise ...

Early signs of fishing life bring back memories of youthful summer dreams

My bicycle ride to my childhood fishing hole spanned only a few minutes, but that was plenty of time to awaken dreams of hooking a big bass and enjoying an epic battle. Looking back over 60 years, I recall I would visualize my dream. It came to life as I coasted down the street toward Yellow ...

With no Masters, Ohio still has its own spring traditions

The Masters golf championship every April reminds me about one of the great spring traditions. Certainly, the Masters is all about golf, as Augusta National blooms forth in full springtime glory. The azaleas and dogwoods pop on my TV screen in colorful contrast to the rich green of the ...