http://www.ktonline.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:36:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_202003544.html http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_202003544.html Indiana’s bald eagle reintroduction efforts are one of our state’s greatest wildlife success stories. However two birds have made statewide news of late and it all hasn’t been good. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:41:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_201233953.html http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_201233953.html Old-school Kokomo, that is those of us born and raised here, have a pretty good read on our community. We know tourists may snicker at our hot spots that they can view in a two-minute stopover at Highland Park — the bull, stump and now the cannon. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:30:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_197223139.html http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_197223139.html Kayla Drake helped the Kokomo girls basketball team compile a four-year record of 74-24 that included two North Central Conference championships and two Class 4A final four trips.She hopes to carry that winning touch to Eastern Kentucky University. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:01:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_196235611.html http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_196235611.html Special. Very special.That is the only description that fits what took place Sunday night at the Kokomo Speedway in the sixth running of the Bob Darland Memorial. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:15:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_191231706.html http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_191231706.html When I got into work Tuesday afternoon, I had an e-mail from sports editor Dave Kitchell raving about Dara Torres’ stellar performance at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. He wrote “I know you aren’t 40, but getting close … perhaps a column considering her age?” Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:02:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_180225758.html http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_180225758.html The best description of Dave Granson’s involvement with the Haynes-Apperson Sports Festival is that what began as a flirtation resulted in a 25-year marriage. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:16:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_173171749.html http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_173171749.html When days grow long and hot, some Indiana anglers begin morphing into something completely different. They evolve into what many call “Skamaniacs!” Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:02:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_166210414.html http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_166210414.html Hoosiers have played a huge part in this story“John, pullover!” said my friend Tom Edwards as he craned his neck out the truck’s passenger side window. “Is that what I think it is?” he questioned. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:55:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_163205642.html http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_163205642.html One-hundred years isn’t forever, but the two carry the same street address. Think length of the NBA playoffs and that’s the closest most of us will ever get to sampling a full century.Chicago Cubs, 1908 World Series champions.Chicago Cubs, 2008 World Series champions.Has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Make that a diamond-studded ring. Sat, 31 May 2008 23:45:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_152234535.html http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_152234535.html Memorial Day — the official start of summer. Like many, I enjoyed the day with family and friends sipping cool drinks, grilling out and watching a passel of kids frolic in the yard enjoying the beautiful weather. Tue, 27 May 2008 23:39:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_148234021.html http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_148234021.html Thanks to unification, Sunday’s 500 was best one in over a decade Tue, 27 May 2008 23:32:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_148233919.html http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_148233919.html The busiest week of the season thus far for area open-wheel drivers came to an end over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend when Cole Whitt took the checkered flag at the Kokomo Speedway as reported in Tuesday’s sports section. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:16:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_128001622.html http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_128001622.html Pole qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 will take place this weekend and for the first time since the split in open-wheel racing there is an air of excitement surrounding the race. Fri, 02 May 2008 20:19:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_123202546.html http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_123202546.html With reports of morel mushrooms now being found, don’t forget WWKI’s Mother of All Morels contest. If you are lucky enough to find what you think may be the “Mother of all Morels,” take your fantastic fungi to the radio station office, located at 519 N. Main St. any weekday during regular business hours. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:48:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_120224958.html http://www.ktonline.com/sportscolumns/local_story_120224958.html To err is human, to forgive divine is a famous quote from Alexander Pope but it’s doubtful many NASCAR drivers will be willing to forgive Kevin Lepage.