Mike Thomas

UC fighting history, Bengaldom

I’ve never understood the concept of Loyal Fan. “If you’re a fan, be a fan,” Bengals coach Marvin Lewis decreed earlier this fall, when the Bengals were 0-for-the-season. The UC football coach allowed after his team’s win in...

Computer glitch causing problems for Tri-State Racetrack, some patrons

Nov 18, 2008 (The Charleston Gazette - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A computer glitch is creating headaches for managers and some patrons at Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center....

Wise Takes Thrill Ride to Victory Over Eleanor Roosevelt in Maryland 4A South Semifinal

Wise Takes Thrill Ride to Victory Over E. Roosevelt Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, November 16, 2008; Page D09 There were plenty of times when things looked bleak for Wise yesterday in its playoff debut. The Pumas failed...

Only half right

Fourth-and-three. He noticed tailback Keola Antolin wide open in the flat, no defender around him for yards. In a game that featured 1,031 yards of total offense, the Wildcats lost because they couldn't get three. Even if...

Wildcats Football '08

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.15.2008 RUNAWaY TRAIN Oregon's runners give defenses fits Just about every football team in the country runs a zone-read rushing play. The Arizona Wildcats will try to stop all three when they...

Premier Pac-10 Games ff Week 12

The Rose Bowl is still a possibility for Oregon State, but they must get by Cal. And for the Bears, the race for the Holiday Bowl might go all the way to the last week of the season. The most intriguing game this week besides...

Sea Dogs Earn Hard-Fought 5-3 Win in Val-D'Or

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) Saint John Sea Dogs VAL-D'OR, QC --- The Saint John Sea Dogs completed a season sweep of the Val-d'Or Foreurs on Friday night, handing the City of Gold's major junior squad a 5-3 loss...

Nearly forgotten killing brings 25-year sentence

A felon who pleaded guilty earlier this year to killing a man in Des Moines in 1980 was sentenced Thursday to about 25 years in prison. COURTNEY BLETHEN / THE SEATTLE TIMES Ray Parker Finney said that after more than 25 years...

Freshman making the most of his opportunities

Despite little playing time, Wade tied for Pac-10 lead in INTs Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.13.2008 Saturday's game will mark a showdown between the Pac-10 Conference's two interceptions leaders, the Arizona Wildcats' Trevin...

Wolf Creek Early Season Powder Day

A crowded Wolf Creek parking lot. Words / Photos: Mike Thomas As it always seems to happen, winter came in quickly and unexpectedly in Southern Colorado as overnight warm fall days led to the dead of winter. The second storm to...

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