This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - May 17, 2025

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

Memorial Day Weekend: it’s the unofficial kickoff to summer and the restart of the 2025 Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco.After completing six events in February and March, the series took a scheduled April pause.…

Steelers did the right thing

 Baseball Column Tim's Two Cents Football Pittsburgh Sports

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded wide receiver George Pickens, and his baggage, to Dallas for a third round draft pick next year.Many Black and Gold fans became apoplectic.Why?George Pickens is an ultra talented wide receiver. He is also immature,…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - May 10, 2025

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

This only happens once a year so save the dates and plan to take in the 18th Annual AMSOIL USAC Eastern Storm presented by Levan Machine & Truck Equipment opening on Tuesday night, June 17 at the Grandview Speedway and ending the action-packed Series…

I’m not hiring this construction company

 Baseball Column Tim's Two Cents Pittsburgh Sports

Finally.The fans in Pittsburgh are starting to understand. PNC Park, a true treasure amongst baseball parks in America, is filled hugely with empty seats this year. When it is filled it is because of a Paul Skenes bobblehead giveaway or, in many…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - May 3, 2025

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

A North Carolina Superior Court judge denied a preliminary injunction Wednesday that Legacy Motor Club sought to keep Rick Ware Racing from possibly selling the charter that Legacy MC states it purchased.Among details revealed in court:Judge Smith noted…

Another smart Omar Khan Draft for Steelers

 Penn State Football Column Tim's Two Cents Football

Omar Khan is three for three in drafts as Steelers GM. Like any smart GM, he realizes building the trenches should always be the first priority. The question coming from impatient Steelers fans is when will these quality drafts pay dividends? That may be…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - April 26, 2025

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

Could the Cup Series compete at Rockingham Speedway?[Bob] Sargent is the president and CEO of Track Enterprises, one of the leading race promoter companies in the country. Sargent was approached by NASCAR last year to help ready the racetrack for…

C’mon Bob, where are the cameras?

 College Sports Column Tim's Two Cents Pittsburgh Sports

The only explanation for what Pirates fans are seeing in year six of the current management team’s rebuild is that owner Bob Nutting and his band of merry men are trolling them. A sort of Candid Camera type situation.I mean, what else could explain the…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - April 19, 2025

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

Rich Tobias & Doug Rose are all set to begin their 13th season of heart thumping, adrenaline pumping excitement at Foley Action Track USA on the Kutztown Fairgrounds. The 2025 season opener takes place on Sunday, May 4, kicking off another clay-…

It was a bumpy Sunday for Rory but still masterful

 Column Tim's Two Cents Football Golf

Most that watched the Masters on Sunday were probably in need of some Tums from the wild ride we all witnessed. So how did it feel to Rory McIlroy?In a single round of golf Sunday, Rory McIlroy played some of the best shots you will ever see a…