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Spent 47 years as a sportswriter. Now, writing occasionally on Substack while I figure out what's next.
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I also loved going to Indian Wells to cover tennis. The closeness of the crowds to the practice courts gave the tournament a homey feel. I'd leave after 10 days and still hear the "thwack" of tennis balls...This piece is a nice summation of the state of Indian Wells, and of tennis overall...

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All the President’s Men is on TCM. How many people were inspired to pursue a career in journalism because of this movie?!

Forty-five years ago today, the U.S. hockey team pulled off the "Miracle on Ice." Yes, I kept my charts and notes: open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...

Forty-five years ago today, the U.S. hockey team pulled off the "Miracle on Ice." Yes, I kept my charts and notes: open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...

The 4 Nations Face-Off showcased hockey at its best. open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...

The 4 Nations Face-Off showcased hockey at its best. open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...

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Girl Scout cookies! The toast-yay! cookies are underrated. They’re great.

Listening to Dodgers broadcaster Tim Neverett filling in on Ducks' radio broadcasts is an absolute pleasure. He joked the other day that his hockey skates were rusty, but he sure sounds sharp. Jumping in to do hockey play-by-play isn't easy but he's acing it!

Newsflash: the Kings can't score. Ok, that's not really news, but it should concern them: open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...

Went to Las Vegas to see the Eagles at the Sphere. Venue is amazing, though the special effects are sometimes overwhelming. Twilight Zone-like special effects.

She’s 98 today and still going strong: Elliott: Maybelle Blair is 94 and still in a league of her own

In honor of Learner Tien's upset of Medvedev, this from the archives: www.latimes.com/sports/story...

Tristan Boyer, now on RLA vs de Minaur, is playing the best tennis of his life while his hometown of Altadena, Calif. smolders. Here’s a message his father sent him after the worst destruction, urging him to carry on at #AusOpen. Read more at Bounces: www.benrothenberg.com/p/tristan-bo...

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New at Bounces: I spoke with the Boyer family about finding peace and purpose at the #AusOpen as wildfire rages back in their hometown of Altadena, California. www.benrothenberg.com/p/tristan-bo...

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More LA sports postponements. Some of the fires have not been contained, and more winds are due. Air quality throughout the region is bad. Postponements make sense.

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Rams game moved due to LA fires.

Right decision. The devastation is incredible and horrifying.

Good move by the Ducks.

Trevor Lewis hits a rare milestone with his usual gritty performance: open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...

Trevor Lewis hits a rare milestone with his usual gritty performance: open.substack.com/pub/heleneel...

Another solid win for the LA Kings, 3-0 over New Jersey. They've won eight straight at home. Now, back to the Twilight Zone marathon on Syfy. It's a cookbook!

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Surfers don’t take the holiday off…Happy merry to all!