Lifestyle and Recreation

March 1st, 2012

Back on Track

Jay Blake survived a bad accident and discovered a new purpose

By Tim Ghianni

Jay Blake had a typical life working as a truck mechanic. Then a forklift wheel repair went awry and “basically blew my face off.” “It was a bad day at the office,” he says of May 22, 1997, when the accident occurred.

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December 30th, 2011

4 1/2 Tons of Fun

Monster Jam rivals get ready to clash at the 2012 World Finals

By M.B. Roberts

Sports are defined by their great rivalries. Yankees vs. Red Sox. Packers against Bears. And when it comes to monster truck competition, there is nothing to compare with Grave Digger vs. Maximum Destruction.

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November 10th, 2011

Audiobooks: The California Trail and More

Reviews of The California Trail, The Cut and more.

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November 4th, 2011

The Other Guy

A look at the great unknowns in sports history

By M.B. Roberts

Some moments in sports history are unforgettable. The Immaculate Reception. The Miracle On Ice. Home run number 715. Fans remember every detail — the what, the where and the who. Or do they?

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September 2nd, 2011

Audiobooks: Inside the World of ESPN and More

Reviews of Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN, 10th Anniversary and Carte Blanche.

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