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The Myth of Harry Carey

Because the Chicago Cubs were broadcast on the Super station WGN in the 1980s and 90s people around the country believe that Harry Carey was an announcer for the Cubs for decades. The truth is that Carey spent only sixteen years with the Cubs. Before that he spent eleven years with the Chicago White Sox, one season with the Oakland Athletics, twenty five seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals.…

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Brian Barnhart's Twentieth Year as the Voice of the Illini

Brian Barnhart’s Twentieth Year as the Voice of the Illini

Brian Barnhart Brian Barnhart is about to complete his twentieth season as the play by play voice of the University of Illinois football and mens basketball radio broadcasts. Barnhart grew up in a farming community not far from the university and he was an Illini fan, going to several of the games. When he graduated from Liberty University, he became a minor league baseball announcer. For the…

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New Trailer for The Batman

New Trailer for The Batman

A new trailer for The Batman was released today. Have a look.

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The Trailer for The Batman

The Trailer for The Batman

The trailer for The Batman movie was released today. Have a look for yourself.

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Doctor Who:Flux Trailer

The trailer for the Doctor Who story Flux was released yesterday. It’s one story of six episodes for the whole series. I have to say that I’m happy about that. It goes back to the days of Classic Doctor Who and cliffhanger episodes. It’s going to be interesting to see how it’s done. The trailer is below:

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The Cast of Star Trek :Strange New Worlds

The Cast of Star Trek :Strange New Worlds

There is yet another Star Trek Series coming. The cast is announced below. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

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Lea Kyle Quite a Change

Lea Kyle Quite a Change

Lea Kyle the quick change magician made her first appearance on American television a little over a year ago on Penn and Teller Fool Us. The performance is below: This year she’s appearing on America’s Got Talent, where Heidi Klum used her Golden Buzzer to push Kyle through to the live shows. That performance is below: There is no doubt that Kyle is a rare talent with a great act. The question…

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Star Trek:Picard Season Two Trailer

Star Trek:Picard Season Two Trailer

A new trailer for Star Trek :Picard season two was released a week ago. Check it out.

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A New Leverage is Coming!

A New Leverage is Coming!

Leverage Redemption is coming in July. Check it out. Giving People Leverage

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Radio Interview.

Next Monday, April 26, I will be appearing on the radio program, A Penny For Your Thought, hosted by Brian Barnhart, on station WDWS. We will be discussing my latest book, Terror in the Lake. The interview will be at 10:35 Central Time. It will stream at wdws.com, and will be available on the site in podcast later in the day. I hope many of you listen and call in.

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I'll be making an important announcement on Monday.

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2021 Men’s And Women’s Big Ten Basketball Tournament Coverage On The Big Ten Network — Big Ten Network

2021 Men’s And Women’s Big Ten Basketball Tournament Coverage On The Big Ten Network — Big Ten Network

The Big Ten Network’s week-long coverage of the 2021 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament presented by SoFi and the 2021 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament begins Tuesday and features 21 games, an abundance of studio coverage and a roster of talented broadcasters and analysts in Indianapolis for the conclusion of the Big Ten basketball season.…2021 Men’s And Women’s Big Ten Basketball…

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My new book

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Henry Aaron; the Greatest Hitter of All-Time

Henry Aaron; the Greatest Hitter of All-Time

Henry Aaron: The Greatest Hitter It is a sad day for Major League Baseball that Henry Aaron has died today. He was (is) the greatest hitter of all-time. He had 3,771 hits in his career, the third most in history. That mark is the most for any right handed hitter in history. He is the all time leader in extra-base hits with 1477. He broke Babe Ruth’s home run mark of 714 in 1974, and ended his…

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Illinois' Search For a New Football Coach; Don't Be Surprised if it's a Surprise

Illinois’ Search For a New Football Coach; Don’t Be Surprised if it’s a Surprise

Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman Since the firing last Sunday of Illinois football coach Lovie Smith, there has been a great deal of speculation about who the new Illinois football coach will be. Many people in the media and fans have their own ideas of who the school should hire. But the decision is up to the one man comittie known as athletic director Josh Whitman. It will be Whitman’s…

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My new book.

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My tenth book