As Damar Hamlin took the field at Buffalo Bills training camp on Monday morning, you could see the emotion on his face. What seemed months ago like an impossible goal has become reality. He is back doing what he loves most: playing football. Hamlin completed another milestone in his recovery …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (July 31st)
The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend of golf, rain and life, and not in that order. Sometimes, all three are just frustrating. 10. It certainly has been a weird time to be a college football fan as you find yourself waking up and running to your computer …
Read More »Dalvin Cook Visits Jets Practice, Leaves Without Deal
As the NFL season approaches, almost all the pieces are in place for the 32 NFL franchises that await kickoff. However, one star remains on the open market: Dalvin Cook. The four-time pro bowl running back is still unsigned, but Cook visited the New York Jets’ practice on Sunday. Despite …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five (July 28th)
I have this playlist on my phone that is called “Almost There” which I am not allowed to play until we get within two weeks of the first game of the season. We are almost there to “Almost There.” And today, the High Five will take a look at the …
Read More »The Magical Inter Miami Debut of Lionel Messi
94th minute. Game tied at 1-1. A packed DRV PNK stadium in Fort Lauderdale is focused on one man as he steps up to the ball 25 yards from the goal. Their new #10 and captain, Lionel Messi. The record seven-time Ballon d’or winner was unveiled as an Inter Miami …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (July 24th)
The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend in St. Augustine, which means the gym is calling. Man, I consumed too much. 10. Maybe one reason I ate too much and have to get back on my diet is that I knew this was the last fun weekend …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five (July 21st)
Now that SEC Media Days are over, it’s only five+ more weeks until the start of the season. Yay!?!? Naw, all that happens at the SEC Media days is we start talking season. The start of the regular season – Week Zero for those who like that moniker – is …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (July 17th)
The Back Nine comes at you with a sore back after spending too much time in the recliner. 10. I must admit that one reason I retired from the newspaper was because travel had become tedious. But this is the one week where I miss being on the road. So …
Read More »Blazers in no Hurry to Trade Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard may already have one foot out the door of Portland, but Joe Cronin is in no rush. In a press conference Monday afternoon, the Trail Blazers General Manager made his intentions very clear. Dame Time Running Out in Portland Damian Lillard is the @trailblazers all-time leading scorer! Congrats, …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (July 10th)
The Back Nine comes at you after a lazy weekend that included counting the days until football season starts. 10. Certainly, the big story of the weekend around here was the Major League Baseball Draft which I actually watched more of than the NFL Draft. I do think it’s …
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