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Suddenly at a loss for words; PT sports editor moving on

Some people tell me that I tend to say too much in this space on a regular basis, but today that will not be the case. For those who have not heard, this will be my final column as the … more

Kurt Johnson, The Press Tribune | 7/21/10 06:39:AM | 772 views | 3 comments

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Observations from the Little League ballparks

I spend a lot of time on the road at this time of year, bouncing from park to park, checking out the Little League all-star action. It has been an eventful year so far, and there are a few … more

Kurt Johnson: Speaking Kurtly | 7/14/10 09:52:AM | 974 views | 1 comment

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Little League all-stars and the luck of the draw

As I watched the Little League District 54 all-star tournament unfold last week, I was struck by the role luck plays in sports. I am not talking about getting lucky on the field of play … more

Kurt Johnson: Speaking Kurtly | 7/8/10 02:56:PM | 1214 views

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Allowing your win to be stolen and owning your mistakes

In all the years I coached sports, I always understood that official’s mistakes, like player errors, are part of the game. It has always been my belief that a batter who takes two pitches … more

Kurt Johnson: Speaking Kurtly | 6/22/10 03:15:PM | 2175 views | 2 comments

Little League overload coming - it must be summer

During all of the years I coached Little League baseball, the middle of June was a time of great excitement for me. For my wife, it stirred a whole wave of different emotions. This is the … more

Kurt Johnson: Speaking Kurtly | 6/15/10 04:14:PM | 1385 views