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Baseball World Loses A Dodger Legend, RIP Fernando Valenzuela

Posted on October 23, 2024 by The Baseball Storyteller

Upon hearing of the passing of Los Angeles Dodgers great Fernando Valenzuela, I leafed through my collection of baseball cards to see if I had Continue Reading

You Really Need to Get a Job, Tijjani
June 12, 2026
At 19 years old, Tijjani Reijnders was working at his local Aldi supermarket. The Manchester City midfielder on his surreal path to the Premier League.
A Letter to the Children of Bosnia
June 11, 2026
Edin Džeko pens a letter to the children of Bosnia: “I grew up with war. Suddenly, I was living a fairy tale. Nothing is ever impossible. Not even taking Bosnia to the World Cup.”
Pismo djeci Bosne i Hercegovine
June 11, 2026
“Odrastao sam u ratu. Odjednom sam živio u bajci. Nikada ništa nije nemoguće. Čak ni odvesti Bosnu i Hercegovinu na Svjetsko prvenstvo.”
Hi Daddy
June 11, 2026
New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado’s daughters leave him a voicemail for the NBA Finals
Thank You, God. Thank You, Football.
June 8, 2026
Divock Origi announces his retirement: “When you can look back and savour all the sweet moments with only gratitude and zero regret, that’s when you know it’s time to say goodbye.”