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Fly Fishing: Deane leads the way at corporate event on mere

Rocklands Mere – The fishing last week has been as changeable as the recent weather we’ve had. Cold windy days have put the fish down slightly with longer leaders and weighted nymph or damsels working best. However, slightly warmer temperatures towards the end of the week and at the weekend meant that even in the wind and rain the fish were free rising and taking dry flies or buzzers just ...

Reid flies at Manfeild; snatches series lead

Jonny Reid in his Ford Falcon V8 soared to the top of the V8 SuperTourers series standings after two wins in the third round at Manfeild near Feilding.

Chicago Bears' Jay Cutler Saying Offensive Line is a 'Definite Concern' is No Big Deal: Fan's Take

Over the last few years, countless people --fans, players, commentators, analysts-- have expressed displeasure over the Chicago Bears' offensive line. Most of those "countless people" are like me --fans that watch the sport, love the sport, learn about the sport, and, by design, only think we understand the intricate workings of the sport. I will readily admit to not being the most insightful ...

Phillip Phillips is coming home!

You can welcome American Idol finalist Phillip Phillips home when he flies into Albany Friday night.

BTCC: Jordan claims second career series pole as he flies at Thruxton

Andrew Jordan has claimed only his second pole position of his career in his Pirtek Racing NGTC Honda Civic and will start round 7 of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship from the front around the UK’s fastest circuit, Thruxton. The 30 minute session took place in the dry after the two morning practice sessions took place in less favourable conditions. Both morning sessions were ...

Expert says East Texas no longer in extreme drought

What's surprising in early May is not that West Texas is so dry, but that the eastern half of the state is in relatively good condition, said Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon, state climatologist and regents professor at Texas A&M University.