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NFL predictions — take two

So, my earlier predictions did not exactly pan out. After Cincinnati and Detroit’s first round losses there was still a flicker of hope that my Super Bowl picks would offer me redemption, but Green Bay’s horrendous performance against New York left me hanging out to dry with a plate of crow. Instead of dwelling on my misses let me point out that, as I predicted, Baltimore, New England and San Francisco will be ... Read More
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Posted: jan. 17, 2012 10:17 p.m.



I’m no Nostradamus, but I’ll give it a shot

The NFL’s regular season is over and it’s time for the playoffs, that special three-week stretch that ends with the grandest of events — The Super Bowl. For many fans, last Sunday bore witness to dashed dreams and disappointing finishes for their teams. For fans lucky enough to root for one of the 12 qualifying teams it marked the beginning of their team’s quest for greatness. Half of this year’s participants are returning ... Read More
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Posted: jan. 03, 2012 10:51 p.m.


Canine fishing partner

Every once in a while I see someone out on the water with a dog in their boat. I’ve always wished that I could one day have a dog that would keep me company while out on the water. Unfortunately, all of my attempts at making our family’s pet a fishing buddy have never quite worked out. Recently, I was given a lab pup that I’m hoping will be my next great fishing ... Read More
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Posted: dec. 23, 2011 5:52 p.m.


Don’t let your boat sit too long

It puzzles me sometimes how something can break without even being used. Read More
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Posted: nov. 25, 2011 10:26 p.m.


Back in the boat

I was finally able free up some time on Veterans Day to go fishing. It's been a while since I've been out. Actually, since football started back in June, I've been pretty busy until now. So, I was able to convince one of my mentors, Coach Dudley Kinlaw, to get on the boat with me and go out for a few hours. Read More
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Posted: nov. 18, 2011 6:27 p.m.


New chapter in Journal sports

Turlock has been my home practically my entire life. I’ve watched this town grow and expand as fields turned into shopping malls and housing developments. I grew up on Turlock sports, my childhood consisted of wrestling in the winter and football in the fall. I spent six with the Turlock Youth Wrestling Program and played five years with the Turlock 49ers. When I wasn’t on the mat or the field I was at home ... Read More
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Posted: nov. 15, 2011 10:44 p.m.


Goodbye, Turlock

Though I grew up in the Central Valley, I knew very little about Turlock. I knew it had a college, a couple high schools, good places to eat and shop … and that was about it. Call me naïve back then. After three years at the Journal, I will never look at Turlock the same again. I started as an education reporter in September 2008, but a few months later I segued ... Read More
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Posted: nov. 10, 2011 5:56 p.m.


A victory for Byrd, finally

After notching 10 top-five finishes this season veteran driver Dave Byrd, of Seaside, finally picked up his first victory of 2011 in last Saturday’s “Race and Ride for Autism 100” Western Late Model feature at Stockton 99 Speedway. Read More
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Posted: aug. 19, 2011 10:12 p.m.


Exciting race gives Gomes third victory of season

Manteca’s Jacob Gomes picked up his third victory of the season and reclaimed the SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour Series championship lead Saturday night in the “Century Boatland 115” in front of a capacity crowd at Rocky Mountain Raceways just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah.  Read More
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Posted: aug. 05, 2011 9:26 p.m.


Wendt brothers score big at Stockton

A nice crowd of nearly 2,000 was on hand at Stockton’s 99 Speedway for last Saturday’s NASCAR Whelen All American Racing Series program and tribute to Manteca racing legend Johnny Brazil. Read More
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Posted: jul. 22, 2011 8:59 p.m. | Updated: jul. 22, 2011 9:00 p.m.


The power of never giving up

It was a stunning realization to see the U.S. team finalize an epic comeback against Brazil to win its quarterfinal match in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany last weekend. The win told many stories, and not just about the fact that the Americans are now just one win from the championship game. Read More
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Posted: jul. 12, 2011 8:46 p.m.
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