The conclusion of Reno’s home stand and the following eight road games will dictate if Arizona’s Triple-A affiliate will contend for a playoff spot or bow out. Eleven losses in 18 games paired with Fresno’s six game winning streak, not far removed from a 12-game winning streak, has melted the division lead to just two games – the smallest it’s been since June 4. And now … [Read more...]
Mulder first ever to three-peat at American Century Championship
Former A’s, Cardinals hurler pulls away from tennis star Mardy Fish on final day As the American Century Championship continues to evolve, some things stay the same. Like, the winner. Former Oakland A’s and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mark Mulder became the first to ever win the ACC three-straight years on Sunday at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, pulling away late in this, … [Read more...]
American Century Championship returns to Tahoe this week
Two-time defending champ Mark Mulder, Tony Romo listed as co-favorites For many, it’s one of the most anticipated weeks of the year. It’s a chance rub elbows, take pictures and laugh with several childhood, and even current, idols from the sports world, Hollywood and pretty much any other spectrum that produces celebrity. And it’s at one of the most scenic locations in … [Read more...]
What is wrong with Charles Barkley’s golf swing?
Almost everyone knows Charles Barkley has a golf swing that resembles a, well, really bad golf swing. Few know how it got to that point, however. Chris Detsch, the head professional at Genoa Lakes, is one of those people. Detsch has caddied for Barkley, a staple at the American Century Championship, for the last decade (last week included) at Edgewood’s event. He weighed … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Mulder is the man – again, Football season a month away, Aces can’t catch a break
Mark Mulder is turning Tahoe into a personal ATM. The former pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and Oakland A’s won his second straight American Century Championship on Sunday, using a dominant final afternoon at Edgewood to pull away from Mardy Fish, Jack Wagner and Jeremy Roenick. He’s now won a quarter million dollars the last two years, becoming the first repeat … [Read more...]
Mulder goes back-to-back at American Century Championship
Former St. Louis Cardinal and Oakland A’s pitcher Mark Mulder won the American Century Championship on Sunday at Edgewood off the shore of South Lake Tahoe. It was Mulder’s second straight title. He was the tournament’s first repeat winner since Rick Rhoden won it in 2008 and 2009. Mulder was one of 84 celebrities of varying backgrounds who teed off at the 27th … [Read more...]
Celebrities to tee off at Tahoe this week
The American Century Championship turns 27 this week as 86 celebrities of various origins hit Edgewood on the shore of South Lake Tahoe. Tickets for the first three days (Celebrity-Am on Tuesday, practice rounds on Wednesday and Thursday) are $20 at the gate. The price jumps to $30 for the three days of the tournament itself on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Here’s what you … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Time to see the celebs, Rodriguez to finish career at Northwest Nazarene, Pack’s 2017 opponents released
It’s one of the most anticipated events of the year. And it’s this week. Many of the names and faces you grew up watching are hitting Edgewood at Tahoe’s south shore for the 27th annual American Century Championship. The three-day, 54-hole tournament officially starts on Friday, but the three days leading up to the tournament are the most ideal for autograph/photo … [Read more...]