http://www.kokomotribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 07 May 2008 00:16:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_128001622.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_128001622.html Pole qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 will take place this weekend and for the first time since the split in open-wheel racing there is an air of excitement surrounding the race. Fri, 02 May 2008 20:19:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_123202546.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_123202546.html With reports of morel mushrooms now being found, don’t forget WWKI’s Mother of All Morels contest. If you are lucky enough to find what you think may be the “Mother of all Morels,” take your fantastic fungi to the radio station office, located at 519 N. Main St. any weekday during regular business hours. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:48:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_120224958.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_120224958.html To err is human, to forgive divine is a famous quote from Alexander Pope but it’s doubtful many NASCAR drivers will be willing to forgive Kevin Lepage. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:32:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_113233543.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_113233543.html The starts must be in alignment for Indy Racing League founder Tony George. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:24:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_107001939.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_107001939.html For the final time in history, the Champ Car World Series will be in competition this weekend on the street course in Long Beach. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:22:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_105232233.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_105232233.html Shane Cottle took home another feature win in the Contos Racing No. 4 entry in the season-opener Friday night at the Gas City I-69 Speedway. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:54:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_102174856.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_102174856.html In years past you could usually find Jim Baker swinging a hammer, a well-worn nail pouch hanging from his hip. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:22:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_099232458.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_099232458.html During the remainder of the month of April, weather permitting, fans of late model and stock car racing will have the opportunity to watch five national touring series at four different Hoosier race tracks. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:50:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_091235202.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_091235202.html The long wait is all but over now.Saturday night, weather permitting, the USAC Lucas Oils National Sprint Car series will kick off the new season when it opens up things up here in the Midwest at the Eldora Speedway. Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:17:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_090162057.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_090162057.html It can happen to anyone — an auto accident, a work-related mishap, one wrong step in a tree stand. In less time than it takes to read this sentence, you could become someone with a disability, your life dramatically changed forever. Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:36:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_076004404.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_076004404.html Erica Johnson placed the aluminum arrow on the string and in one fluid motion drew back her Hoyt compound bow — eyes focused intently on the paper target’s multi-colored bull’s-eye. Relaxing her fingers the arrow flew downrange in a blur. A confident smile crossed her face. Her shot was perfect. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:14:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_072231623.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_072231623.html Tuesday night, as I put a headline on the Oral Roberts-IUPUI story, I wondered, is there anything more deflating in sports than to say such-and-such team “hopes to get an NIT bid?” Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:21:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_071232239.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_071232239.html Over the past few years there have been several constants when it comes to NASCAR racing, one seems to be yearly complaints by drivers and teams about the tires offered by Goodyear. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_068165810.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_068165810.html You can slip on the ice while duck hunting, cracking your head and the stock (did it). Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:07:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_066231013.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportscolumns/local_story_066231013.html FLORA — The shock is still reverberating, but the hysteria and satisfaction are even more overwhelming and satisfying.Carroll basketball diehards will never forget Saturday, March 1, 2008.