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Turkey Trot Mania
One of the highlights of Thanksgiving Day each year is the running of the Turkey Trot in various cities around the country. They are very popular as people anticipating eating the large Thanksgiving feast run the race, usually a 5K, to burn off calories in advance of eating all that food. In researching this post, … Read More
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Rayonsports.com would like to wish everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
The Bob Kalsu Story
Yesterday was Veterans’ Day, a day when all the brave men and women who have served our great country are honored with a day of remembrance. Over the years there have been lots of stories of professional athletes who served bravely in combat during their youth, including legendary football coach Tom Landry, baseball star Ted … Read More
Reviewing Posts From Last Week
Sometimes it’s fun to look back at some of the comments I’ve posted here and see how accurate some of the things I said turned out to be. Here are a few from last week: On the Yankees/Twins MLB divisional series: “the Yanks will win this series, although it won’t be a sweep like last … Read More
Happy Labor Day!
Rayonsports.com Wishes Everyone a Happy Labor Day! Here’s To The Working Class Heroes Of Professional Sports!
NASCAR’s Roots
The recent opening of the new NASCAR Hall of Fame in North Carolina got me to thinking about the history of auto racing. NASCAR today is a mega-business, with the new Hall, sponsor-owned racing teams that are ultra-competitive and superstar drivers who are marketed like rock stars. Who hasn’t seen a commercial with Jeff Gordon, … Read More
Buffalo Bills Memorabilia
Last season the National Football League celebrated the 50th anniversary of the league that was once a fierce rival, the American Football League. The eight original AFL teams were allowed to wear “throwback” uniforms in selected games,honoring the early years of those franchises. Our local team, the Buffalo Bills, had one of the sweetest retro … Read More
FIFA World Cup Finale
The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament finally winds up on Sunday with a championship game between Spain and The Netherlands. I know soccer is the most popular sport on the planet but I’ve never had the slightest interest in it. I’ll admit I’ve been impressed with the athleticism of some of the players they’ve shown … Read More
Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day! Rayonsports.com is hoping everyone has a safe, enjoyable 4th Of July!