Turns Out the Winners Do Write History: Late 'Chronicle' Comeback Stuns BookPeople, Clinches Series

"...slipped into something more comfortable late Thursday night, The Austin Chroniclers resisted its clumsy advances and demurred with the..."

Aug. 13, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Naked City

"..."As brothers in the fight for equality, our separate struggles are really one for freedom, dignity, and humanity." –..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature

'Chronicle' Modulates Frequency of KOOP's Bid for Unbeaten Season, Wins Instant Classic 7-5

"...and palm for the first time in weeks, The Austin Chroniclers emerged from an extended rain-soaked layoff Sunday night..."

July 23, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Once a Cardinal, Always a Cardinal

Josh Hancock, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, dead at 29

"...Josh Hancock, other than that he played for the St. Louis Cardinals, a Major League Baseball team close to..."

April 29, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Express Cruise, Astros Struggle, Clydesdales Clip-Clop Into Town

"...Houston Astros fans can sleep a little sounder this season..."

April 6, 2007 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

A Very National League Preview

Our own John Razook brings us his insights on the year ahead for MBL's National League

"...that? That funk drifting through the air, equal parts stale beer, peanuts, leather, and Beech Nut chewing tobacco? Yeah,..."

April 5, 2007 Sports Post by John Razook

NFL Analysis 101: 100 Years of Epicurean, Hedonistic Hound Dogs

Timothy Braun brings you, dear reader, up to date on the AFC North

"...AFC South, featuring my Super Bowl-winning Colts, my editor's Houston Texans, and former Longhorn Vince Young and his Tennessee..."

April 4, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

'NFL Analysis 101': Scary Times for Salty Powers

"...not done with trading. Shipping a backup QB to Houston for two second-round selections (one this year, one next)..."

March 28, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

'Possession Arrow': Badgley<-Razook

"...thoughts to the family and friends of the late Austin Toros coach and Boston Celtics legend (by way of..."

Feb. 24, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Recent Releases

Taking a look at recent releases, from Johan van der Keuken to the St. Louis Cardinals

"...it's such shorts as "On Animal Locomotion" – which illustrates the effect of music on our physicality – and..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Screens Review by Shawn Badgley

'Possession Arrow': Badgley->Razook

"...addition to being the Magnolia Capital of the great state, the headquarters of Halliburton. I don't know what this..."

Jan. 15, 2007 Sports Post by John Razook

'Possession Arrow': Badgley<-Razook

"...a worthwhile exchange between two of college basketball's most astute observers. John Razook is an Oklahoma State graduate; Shawn..."

Jan. 6, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Game 5 in What for the Most Part Are Pretty Crappy Pictures

"...Mets]. And we beat the team with the best story [Detroit Tigers]," he told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The..."

Oct. 29, 2006 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

The American League Is a Joke

"...game that could clinch the World Championship for the St. Louis Cardinals over the mighty Detroit Tigers. Will be..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Coming to You Live From the Drinking Town With a Baseball Problem

"...So, I'm in the great city of St. Louis, writing from my mom's toasted-ravioli plantation in a..."

Oct. 26, 2006 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Ice Bats Vs. Mudbugs Tonite

"...to win the World Series in six over the least-worthy world championship contender in years, the St. Louis Cardinals...."

Oct. 21, 2006 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

You Can't Script October (Cough-Cough)

"...St. Louis and Detroit – two honest-to-god sports towns, for..."

Oct. 21, 2006 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

'I'd Unravel Any Riddle for Any Individ'le'

"...visual proof of his ability to ward off avian pests) has allowed only four earned runs in 11.2 innings..."

Oct. 17, 2006 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Grandma to Tony La Russa: 'Shape Up or Ship Out'

"...Still drunk and stinking even more so after a 3-mile..."

Oct. 8, 2006 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

'And Now It's My Time (Now It's My Time) It's My Time to Dream (My Time to Dream)'

"...weeklong alcohol-induced coma, which I fell into after the St. Louis Cardinals clinched the National League Central. It was..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Cardinals Down the Drain: To Night the Impossible Mare?

"...between a family member – one of the many St. Louis Cardinals fans I happen to be friendly with,..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Astros Down the Stretch: To Dream the Impossible Dream?

"...the playoffs for the first time since 2003 are still pretty good, the Astros are playing meaningful games for..."

Sept. 28, 2006 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

The Real Crash Davis

Alan Zinter of the Round Rock Express still lives the big-league dream

"...he ever thinks about quitting, Alan Zinter looks you straight in the eye, barely blinking, not a hint of..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Sports Feature by Kevin Brass

TCB

'Almost Famous,' part two, starring What Made Milwaukee Famous, the Murdocks, the Good Looks, Gibby Haynes & His Problem, and Endochine

"...As Zykos found out in last week's "Almost Famous" (austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/2004-11-19/music_feature.html ), life on the road is often plagued with..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Heat Stroke

Austin's Amplified Heat turn both – their amps and the heavy metal heat

"...Take away the errant pair of fastballs Roger Clemens express-mailed to Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen,..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

TCB

Punk rock synchronized swimming and eating ribs with Snoop Dogg: What do people in other cities do for fun?

"...Lipstick Traces..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Naked City

Ron Gibson, R.I.P.

"...Journalists around Austin and the nation mourned the passing Sept...."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Strategic Air Command

In his seventh starring turn with noted alpha-male auteur Anthony Mann, Jimmy Stewart is aging third baseman "Dutch" Holland -- 152 RBI last season and a brand-new $70,000 contract, to boot -- whose country wants him back in the USAF.

"...STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND (1955)..."

July 19, 2002 Screens Review by Shawn Badgley

The Hightower Lowdown

Dubya will save us from pollution -- with gas masks; polluters get "greenwashing" awards; the Cardinals pitch St. Louis a screwball.

"...polluters as the oil, chemical, coal, nuclear, and auto industries, some critics have rudely accused them of selling out..."

April 12, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

Coach's Corner

Opening day for major league baseball. A fresh start for last year's losers. Enjoy it while you can -- by June, the big-market teams will be back in control.

"...with approval: All teams with 0-0 records. All teams still equal. No teams with 10-game losing streaks. The Yankees..."

April 6, 2001 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

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