This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - July 4, 2025
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Motorsports journalist Matt Weaver tell us that Cup teams fear 'catastrophic' outcome of giving NASCAR financial data image
As part of fact discovery in its federal antitrust lawsuit and countersuit with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports,…
Gone but never forgotten
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Dave Parker finally lost his battle with Parkinson’s Disease this past Saturday.
The Cobra may be gone, but thanks to a better late than never vote by baseball’s veterans committee last December he will never be forgotten. On July 27 Parker will…
This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - June 28, 2025
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This from Holly Cain of NASCAR Wire Service. Chase Elliott’s body language as he leaned against his car on pit road following Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway was unmistakable.
He was understandably spent after a physical…
Baseball is halfway home
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Every team will play its 81st game some time this week. What is the old adage? Time flies when you are having fun…or watching the Pirates Well, something to that effect.
That means it is time for my annual midseason review. Let’s discuss…
This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - June 21, 2025
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One of the most popular events of the year returns to the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, July 1 with the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. Alpine Building Supply presents the Pennsylvania 410…
My Dad: A Local Legend
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Back in the “good ol’ days” there seemed to be local sports legends oozing out of every small town nook and cranny in America. Mexico, PA, was no exception. The latest census recorded 398 people residing in this tiny hamlet. It is one of many small…
This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - June 14, 2025
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The always popular NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series spectacular Sprint Car and 358 Modified Double Header is all set for Tuesday night, June 17 at the Grandview Speedway, and event sponsor Alpine Building Supply…
Why?
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Aaron Rodgers officially signed a one year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. Inquiring minds want to know one thing.
Why?
From Rodgers perspective I guess I get it. He is yet another in a long line of great players that…
This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - June 7, 2025
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A spectacular NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Double Header featuring the USAC National Non Wing Sprint Tour and the Grandview 358 Modifieds will highlight the Tuesday night, June 17 racing event brought to you…
Will college sports succumb to greed?
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Once a year —okay, maybe more than that— I use this space to remind you that greed is going to ruin sports.
Players closing in on billion dollar contracts, with even mediocre players far exceeding the 10-20 million dollar range. Or in…
