Why the World Series of Poker further bonded this Allegany father and son
The Buffalo News I watched the World Series of Poker on TV for nine hours with the disabled father of a finalist unable to watch live in Vegas. This is a story about poker, but more about a father and son.
Raiders beat writer goes toe-to-toe with NFL kicker
The Mercury News I spent a morning with Raiders kicker Giorgio Tavecchio, learning from him then challenging him to a field-goal contest, to find out truly how much detail goes into kicking field goals.
Oral history: Gerry McNamara leads SU to history in 2006 Big East tourney
The Daily Orange I pitched this eight months in advance and cited 28 people, from the mayor of McNamara's hometown of Scranton, PA in 2006 to the lead referee for Syracuse's first-round game.
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My night in the Black Hole: A raucous Raiders goodbye in Oakland, finale or not
The Mercury News I bought a ticket in the heart of the Black Hole (the Raiders' iconic fan section) for what might've been the team's last game ever in Oakland and wrote about the experience.
Fired Raiders OC Todd Downing finds calling in start-up church
The Mercury News I went to Sunday service at the start-up church run out of a middle school auditorium Downing volunteered for. This was his first interview since being fired as offensive coordinator.
The unlikely rise of Raiders safety
Erik Harris The Mercury News Between a car crash that left his future wife with a brain injury, working at a potato chip factory after going undrafted and other obstacles, this potential starter has overcome steep odds.
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Ian Seau pursues NFL dream, well aware of the risks five years after uncle's suicide
The Buffalo News Junior Seau's nephew knows all too well about football's dangers from seeing his uncle's dead body after his suicide. How it changed his outlook on head trauma, and why he still plays.
Inside Mike Hopkins' departure from the only school he ever knew
The Daily Orange I flew to Seattle on one day's notice when Hopkins left SU after 28 years, sat down with him after his intro presser at UW and wrote a 2,000-plus-word story on deadline.
Why Kolton Miller dedicated his NFL pursuit to his younger brother
The Mercury News I sat down with Miller, the Raiders' 2018 first-round pick, and his family in their living room shortly after the draft. This is a feature on Miller and his brother, who has special needs.
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