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A Talk with Darrell Waltrip

by Richard McVey

Darrell Waltrip first mashed the accelerator in a NASCAR Winston Cup series race in 1972, and has since left an indelible mark on the sport.

first appeared: 9/5/2004

Bound for Glory

by Dianna Troyer

Barb Lindquist swims, bikes and runs for triathlon gold

first appeared: 8/1/2004

Rodeo Cowgirls

by Noble Sprayberry

A rare breed of women bent on continuing an Old West tradition

first appeared: 5/16/2004

High School's Winningest Team

by Robert Bittner

Centralia's Orphans have a one-of-a-kind name and a unique role in keeping their stuggling town strong.

first appeared: 2/15/2004

Racing's Referees

by Stuart Englert

Before their morning job is finished, Hedger, Snipes and four dozen other NASCAR officials will examine, test, weigh, and measure 46 cars in the garage at North Carolina Speedway in Rockingham (pop. 9,672).

first appeared: 2/1/2004

A Proud Football Town

by Vivian Wagner

When Super Bowl Sunday rolls around next week, residents of Ada, Ohio, (pop. 5,582) will have their eyes on the football—and hometown pride in their hearts.

first appeared: 1/25/2004

One Cowboy's Challenge

by Noble Sprayberry

Pro rodeo's Kory Koontz lassoes diabetes

first appeared: 11/2/2003

Reliving America's Pastime

by Alan Ross

A look at baseball's heritage on the 100th anniversary of the World Series.

first appeared: 9/21/2003

Not Just Clowning Around

by Marti Attoun

Although Ben and Andy share in the shenanigans, their job as bullfighters is serious—to protect the bull rider.

first appeared: 7/6/2003

Favorite Moments of the World Series

by Alan Ross

Five baseball legends recount their favorite moments

first appeared: 10/20/2002

Pure Game

by Steve Lange

Baseball the way it was meant to be played

first appeared: 6/23/2002

A Gift For Speed

by David M. Frey

Runners Laura and Jackie Zeigle are hard to tell apart in the Bingham High School hallways, but they look quite different running shoulder to shoulder, each with her individual style, ponytails bobbing in unison.

first appeared: 5/26/2002

A Hometown Olympic Dream

by Amy Rosewater

Ruth Eldredge knew her young son had skating talent, but she also realized that she and her husband, John, couldn’t keep up with the sport’s expenses.

first appeared: 2/10/2002

He's Got Spirit, Yes He Does

by Paul Higbee

Former athlete Whitey Smith's greatest triumphs have been off the field.

first appeared: 12/2/2001

Cowboy Up!

by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers

For an 8 second ride and a cloud of dust west of Pecos

first appeared: 6/17/2001

The Big Heart of Big Oak Ranch

by Michael Nolan

A safe haven for 1,400 children

first appeared: 6/10/2001

Rulon Rules

by Karen Karvonen

The youngest of nine kids growing up on a dairy farm in Wyoming, Rulon Gardner seemed an unlikely candidate for a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics.

first appeared: 6/3/2001

Behind the Wheel

by Alan Ross

Jeff Leka powerslides to victory in the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series

first appeared: 5/13/2001

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