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NFL seeking normalcy with virtual draft Depending on where you may live, you've probably been in your home going on the better half of two weeks now. by Earl Gill Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 1:43am

Harvey was my favorite toy animal Linus had his blanket. I had a rabbit. His name was Harvey. by John Moore | Columnist Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 2:57am

Powerful, safe and comfortable | The 2020 Suburu Legacy is the best car that nobody wants From the curb, it looks like just one more stodgy sedan, Just another drab, four-door wedge without an interesting style line in sight. Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 11:15pm

Funny sports moments make the pros seem more like us Sports are full of humorous moments. by Brian Tyl Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 3:42am

Johnny Rodriguez No. 7 hit just 'happened' This week in 1978: Footprints believed to belong to a human ancestor who lived 3.5 million years ago were discovered at the bottom of an African watering hole; Japan and China signed a $20 billion trade pact — the most important move since the 1972 resumption of diplomatic ties; a highly radioactive piece of Soviet satellite was discovered in Canada; and a singer from Sabinal, Texas, had his 18th hit record. Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 9:28pm

Astros among eight MLB teams that might not mind a canceled season We are not going to know for a long time when the baseball season is going to start — if ever. Amid some predictions the country could still be in the grips of the coronavirus into midsummer, we cannot rule out the possibility there may be no baseball season at all this year. by Bill Madden/New York Daily News Published Mar. 23 2020 @ 1:34am

In this crazy world, we're going to make it You know you people who wanted to wear the Roaring '20s attire to ring in the New Year are responsible for the situation we find ourselves in? They did this to us. by Josh Richert Published Mar. 23 2020 @ 1:27am

From mundane to righteous | Toyota adds looks, driveability to Corolla's good qualities "Othmigosh!" the woman shouted from halfway across the grocery store parking lot. "What is that? I've never seen anything so cute," she yelped as she drew near, then flitted like a mama bird around a hatchling as she eyed the blue-flame 2020 Corolla Hatchback sporting a black roof and spoiler package. Published Mar. 21 2020 @ 10:54pm

Margo Smith's '77 hit result of babysitter's tip This week in 1977: The U.S. Army announced that it had conducted 239 open-air tests of germ warfare; California Teamsters and United Farm Workers signed a pact ending a decade of conflict over organizing migrant farm workers; government studies announced that birth control pills are riskier for smokers over 30 years of age; and a singer from Dayton, Ohio had her 9th hit record! Published Mar. 20 2020 @ 1:29am

With MLB on hold, remember not only players are affected Major League Baseball has been pulled out of the game and is now sitting on the bench waiting to get back. by Brian Tyl Published Mar. 19 2020 @ 3:17am

Anger over decision to halt athletics misplaced I was never a standout athlete when I was in high school. I knew the last time I ran in a track meet, swam for a district championship, and heard that final whistle it would be my last. by Josh Richert Published Mar. 18 2020 @ 6:11am

For old time's sake When I still lived at home with my parents, I went to see my grandparents often. After I moved away from my hometown, I made it a point to call my grandparents at least weekly. by John Moore | Columnist Published Mar. 18 2020 @ 3:15am