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Should MLB be listening? 39 year old veteran, Luke Scott, is hungry for more
Through the ups and the downs. The triumphs and the setbacks. The trials and tribulations. What makes a person keep going? What’s it worth to keep trying? Talent is a factor but does will and an internal drive to succeed outweigh talent on any given day? And what is a comeback made of? As humans,…
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An Evening WithMerci: Making Plays Happen On and Off the Field
Some people are born with a name that just sounds like greatness. Whitney Mercilus is one of those. With the last name of Mercilus, how could he not play a professional sport? Considering in football, the defensive line should never show an ounce of “Merci,” I think the NFL has been calling his name
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JJ Watt Snapchat Workout Parody
#jjwatt #nfl #snapchat #workout #fitness #parody #femaleblogger #sports #espn #houstontexans
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MMA: An Appreciation of a Sport Imitating Life
Blood, sweat and tears (none applied in a good way!). That’s about all I ever thought about the world of MMA up until this last April. I have always been a self-proclaimed Tomboy but the thoug ht of watching people get punched in the face and swollen shut eyes have never appealed to me….until I…
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Legendary #24
Legendary. That is an adjective that any athlete would be honored to have associated with their name.As a kid, I listened to my father talk about his legendary sports heroes that were saying goodbye to their careers on the court and field and starting a new chapter. Now that I am in my 30s, I…
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Houston’s 3rd Inning of Hope
Yesterday the Houston Astros had their home opener. This year’s opener had a slightly different feel since they started the season on the road…..and it has not been the prettiest start. The opening road trip was filled with random moments filled with bright lights and visions of hope (ie: the emerge
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Life Goals: Spectator or Player?
Jackie Robinson said, “Life is not a spectator sport.” This has been a quote has always lingered in the back of my mind. How many people sit idly by and watch others truly live and embrace all the change ups and curve balls that life has to offer? Why would they not want to be…