Facing my disinterest in college basketball

By Jesse Severson @YSJesseSeverson

On Wednesday night, I did something I haven't done since last March.I watched a couple of college basketball games.My decision was rewarded because I saw a great game when No. 2 Syracuse beat No. 11 Georgetown 64-61 in overtime and witnessed an even ... Full story

ON DECK: Open golf challenge to my readers

By Jesse Severson @YSJesseSeverson

I haven’t played a round of golf in a long time. And I haven’t played a serious round of golf my entire life. That’s why I decided to issue an open, Andy Kaufman-style challenge. If there is a person over the age of 60 who enjoys ... Full story

ON DECK: Drivers from all over coming to the Cocopah Speedway

BY RANDY HOEFT - SUN PHOTO EDITOR

Just about the only other place you can find license plates from 10 or more states and Canada gathered in one place right now would be one of Yuma’s RV parks. But that’s not the case this weekend when race car drivers from, and I’m... Full story

ON DECK: Alternative name suggestions for the Yuma Panthers

BY EDWARD CARIFIO - SUN SPORTS EDITOR

When I told anybody about the new name for the Yuma baseball team, the most common reaction was “Really, the Panthers?” Obviously, a Scorpion makes sense in the desert. Why a Panther? Apparently, there was a team in 1950 out here that w... Full story

ON DECK: Don't be a dope

BY ERIN REDMOND

Will athletes ever learn that using performance enhancing drugs is not OK?For some reason I still get shocked when a new story emerges about another athlete testing positive — this time it was the cyclist Alberto Contador.It should be old hat f... Full story

ON DECK: Sunday Funday

BY ERIN REDMOND

Talk about a thriller.Sunday's Super Bowl almost made break out into a sweat. When the Giants handed the ball back to Tom Brady and the Patriots with almost a minute left, I figured I'd be sitting here writing an angry On Deck — instead I'm sit... Full story

ON DECK: Patriots playing for something bigger

BY JESSE SEVERSON @YSJesseSeverson

This will be the last you’ll hear from me before the Super Bowl. I haven’t hid my affection for Tom Brady. I want the Patriots to beat the Giants on Sunday — but not for Brady. And not to get revenge for the Patriots’ loss to... Full story

ON DECK: Off-road racing is anything but boring

BY RANDY HOEFT - SUN PHOTO EDITOR

Since my good friend John Blabe saw fit to tell everyone how my stories about off-road racing put him to sleep, I would be remiss if I didn’t follow up with a word or two about … off-road racing. The season gets into full swing this wee... Full story

ON DECK: Marathon envy

BY JESSE SEVERSON @YSJesseSeverson

I was an extremely jealous man on Saturday. Coming from Portland (with the Nike headquarters in the suburbs), I love long-distance running. I ran the Portland Marathon twice, including last year, and have ran in two half marathons. That’s why... Full story

ON DECK: Can't wait for spring training

BY ERIN REDMOND

As an avid baseball fan, I am eagerly awaiting spring training.I know that most of the games are snoozers and they have no importance on the rest of the season, but this year I actually get to go to one.Back in the Midwest I would stare out the windo... Full story

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