A Once Proud Franchise is now a laughingstock
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With the turn to the twentieth century the Pittsburgh Pirates rattled off 14 straight winning seasons, winning one World Series and losing another. From 1918 to 1938 the Pirates only had two losing seasons and won another World Series and lost one…
This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - July 12, 2025
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The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has announced its 2025 television and streaming plans with official broadcast partner SPEED SPORT, bringing the adrenaline-pumping excitement of IHRA drag racing to fan through a dynamic blend of live…
Excellent Sports Programming No more
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If ESPN is, indeed, the Worldwide Leader in Sports, I fear the world may be coming to an end.
September 7, 1979, an all sports network was launched. As a soon to be 13 year old who was quickly becoming a sports fanatic, I was in heaven. Sports.…
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…
