S. Barry Cadigan; covered sports for Globe readers; at 80
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Before the New Hampshire International Speedway put New England on the map in the world of auto racing in 1990, NASCAR supporters looked to sportswriter S. Barry Cadigan for the twists and turns of their emerging sport.
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There's plenty of activity in the historical section of the sports world these days. During Wednesday night's postgame coverage, NESN studio host Tom Caron advised, &quot;It's time for the Red Sox to retire another number.&quot; The number in question: 1918.
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By Craig Hill, The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash.  Feb. 22--We asked 14 local adventurers and outdoor professionals what they watch, read, surf and listen to in the world of adventure sports media. Of course, we ruled out our Adventure section and Web site to get a broader range of answers.
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At the end of every month, staff columnist Rick Carpiniello gives his unique perspective on the world of sports for the previous four weeks.
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Ted Stepien, the former owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers whose propensity for trading away draft picks resulted in an NBA rule change, died yesterday at his home in Willoughby Hills. He was 82.
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Television: ESPN2. Dave O&#39;Brien (play-by-play), Len Elmore (color analysis) and Stacey Dales-Schuman (sidelines) call the action.
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John Huggan, who lives in Dunbar, Scotland, covers golf for the Scotland on Sunday newspaper and Golf Digest. He has provided the European view in the Free Press each day during the Ryder Cup matches.
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Bloomfield Hills, MI (Sports Network) - As I write this column about my first day at the 35th Ryder Cup Matches, there is something very interesting on my television at the moment.
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Bob Knight has made many memorable statements during his coaching career.
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Wayne Gretzky, perhaps the greatest player to lace on skates, sat in front of a large gathering of reporters from many of the world&#39;s hockey-playing nations yesterday at the World Cup
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"Bear: The Hard Life &amp; Good Times of Alabama's Head Coach" (Triumph Books, $24.95, 2007), by Paul "Bear" Bryant and John Underwood.
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COOPERSTOWN, NY (CP) - Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Tom Cheek was among 10 finalists for the 2005 Ford C. Frick Award announced Monday by the Hall of Fame.
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By D'Vera Cohn, Washington Post Staff Writer
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A year or so ago I was walking along Lansdowne Street behind Fenway Park with my teenage son, Jordan, when we bumped into Peter Kadzis, the longtime editor of the Boston Phoenix. We chatted a few minutes then moved on. When we were out of earshot, Jordan turned to me and said: &quot;That old guy -- that old guy! -- ...
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ESPN announced yesterday the signing of Rick Reilly, whose contract with Sports Illustrated expires at the end of November. He will write the back-page column in ESPN the Magazine and deliver essays on âSportsCenterâ during its golf coverage.Reilly said he succumbed to ESPN after rejecting offers 5 and 10 years ago. âThe money was ridiculous,â he said in a news media conference call. âThis is an itch Iâve always wanted to scratch, to take my voice to a different place.â Despite being on TV regularly with one-minute commentaries, he said ESPN wanted him for his column. âBelieve me, with this nose, I know whatâs best for me,â he said.
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The Great One hit town yesterday and he sure was welcome. He made it feel a bit more like winter. Wayne Gretzky was a pretty fair player in his day, and his time as an executive have been equally well spent.
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Quotes from Associated Press entertainment coverage: