Kevin Scholla

They may not get as much press as football or hockey, but some of the toughest athletes in America today are rodeo professionals. After all, there is a giant bull to contend with each and every time out, so injuries

Sarah, get your gun!  In a brilliant move, Sportsman Channel has teamed up with former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to host a new series beginning in the spring (April). Amazing America with Sarah Palin will air weekly and focus on the outdoors, including

He is one of the greatest players of his generation and wherever he goes he’s sure to draw a crowd. Now, Albert Pujols is giving children a chance at some amazing opportunities by drawing a picture. It’s called the “E-Nee

The quarterback carousel in Cleveland continues. Due to more injuries, the Browns have signed Caleb Hanie. They’ve also brought in Alex Tanney. All this while Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell are both recovering from concussions. Earlier in the season, Cleveland

When the Chicago Bears first hired Marc Trestman as their head coach, I recall joking with a friend about the new guy with Canadian ties. I said I sure hope he remembers we play with four downs in the NFL,

There’s a fine line between gamesmanship and flat-out dirty play. Perhaps it depends on what lens you are looking through. Sometimes, trickery and chicanery pulled off in another era gets a free pass because today’s players, fans, and writers weren’t there

When a big time football coach leaves a program, rarely is the transition to the new regime seamless. In the pro game and in college, championship coaches are often followed by lesser leaders. For every Bill Walsh hand-off to George Seifert there

UPDATE: “The Bulls announced Saturday that All-Star guard Derrick Rose will need surgery to repair torn medial meniscus in his right knee. He will be listed as out indefinitely until after he undergoes the surgery.” It’s April 2012 all over

After a voicemail that embattled Miami Dolphins lineman Richie Incognito left teammate Jonathan Martin surfaced in which Incognito used the “N-word” and threatened to defecate in Martin’s mouth, female anchors on MSNBC–such as pseudo-Republican Abby Huntsman on The Cycle–were shocked,

Unlike the contiguous 48 states, Alaska is not exactly a bastion for professional sports. Yes, a couple of minor league hockey clubs play there but it’s not like people are flocking from out of state to see the Anchorage Aces or Fairbanks Icedogs skate.

He is quite simply one of the best racers in history. “The Greatest 33.” He is Parnelli Jones. Now 80-years old, Jones is retired, but he’s as engaging as ever, still on top of all things racing and the sport he

If you like high-energy, smothering, and relentless defense, you’re going to love UTEP basketball this season. The Miners play some major defense, and soon they will find out if that will translate into a lot of wins. Last season, UTEP finished third in

While providing color commentary for Monday Night Football last night, Jon Gruden called the performance of Bears quarterback Josh McCown “more than impressive.” That would be an understatement. You could probably go as far as calling McCown’s play weirdly good.

The Florida Gators enter the 2013-2014 season with plenty of SWAG. It’s not bravado, although there is certainly some of that too. Rather, it is an acronym the players came up with. SWAG stands for “Strengthened When Adversity Grows,” and Florida head coach

Malibu is known for its beautiful beaches and waves that surfers come from near and far to ride. At Pepperdine University, they are hoping for some beautiful basketball from Waves of a different kind. The Pepperdine Waves went just 12-18

Golf can be a wonderful and maddening game. Some can’t get enough of it. Others steer clear of the links. I always liked George Carlin’s idea. After you hit the ball, find it, then “Put it in you’re pocket and go home,

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Anaheim Ducks are one of just a handful of teams in the NHL to already have 20 or more points on the young season. When you see them in person, you realize why. This high-flying, talented group is

Death, taxes, and Duke contending for a title. Ever since Mike Krzyzewski took over the basketball program in Durham, the Cameron fans have truly had a lot to go crazy over. This season the expectations are high once again.  “Our goal

“Bigger, stronger, deeper.” That is how DePaul head basketball coach Oliver Purnell describes this season’s edition of his team. No, a starting line-up of Mikan, Aguirre, Cummings, Corzine, and Strickland will not be taking the court in the Windy City, but signs point to

Hunting, fishing and wildlife watching are important parts of America’s national heritage. Survey after survey shows a rise in Americans participating in outdoor activities and sports. In states like Alaska, the numbers are even higher. Fishing and hunting are ways

The Cardinals and Red Sox are meeting in the World Series, and it became clear that these are the best two teams in baseball. Both clubs won a Major League high 97 regular season games, both captured their respective divisions,

We all get lazy sometimes. We choose the elevator over the stairs. We drive a short distance when we could easily walk. If you need a little motivation to get moving, here’s some inspiration from a group called Operation Giveback.  Recently,

In the 1993 movie Rookie of the Year, a kid breaks his arm playing baseball and has to have it put in a cast. When the cast is removed, it is discovered the tendons healed tighter than expected and because