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Jeff Brucculeri

Jeff Brucculeri is a freelance writer and broadcaster. You can contact him at [email protected], or follow him on Twitter @JeffBSports.

Major League Baseball battles sticky pitcher problems

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It took only seven days into the new crackdown on foreign substances for the first Major League Baseball pitcher to be ejected for having something sticky in his glove. Although the rule has been in the books for decades, MLB announced that beginning June 21, a strict enforcement of its rules against applying foreign substances…

Dads: spend time with your family

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As I sit here writing, I was reflecting on this past Sunday, Father’s Day, and the influence we father’s have on our children’s love of sports. Before we get into a debate over the importance of sports, let me say, the number one thing I hope to pass on to my kids is my faith…

Popcorn, gourmet cheese and Cruella

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Last week, I wrote about our trip to the Ark Encounter. This week our whirlwind vacation continues in Kentucky, Virginia and North Carolina. Next stop, the Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington, KY. The wife of President Abraham Lincoln was one of America’s most interesting first ladies. This House was her family’s home where she…

You should put the Ark Encounter on your bucket list

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My wife, daughter and I just returned from a 10-day whirlwind “vacation.” I use that term loosely, because it was not very relaxing, but it sure was a lot of fun. A few times each year, this sports column focuses on travel; my travels to be specific, and this is one of those times. First…

Alex Cejka surges to win the Senior PGA Championship

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Southern Hills Country Club sure looks great on television, as the local golf course was the host of the KitchenAide Senior PGA Championship last week. Guess who forgot to put it on his calendar, and instead was out of town on a family vacation. Yep, this sports columnist. Admitting this might be a bit embarrassing,…

Could Oakland move to Montreal?

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It’s been 53 years since the Oakland Athletics moved to California from Kansas City, and in all those years, they have been playing in the same ballpark; the Oakland Coliseum. After years of failed plans for a new stadium, the team is under pressure from Major League Baseball to either build a new ballpark, or…

It is a lot of fun to go to a Tulsa Oilers hockey game

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It’s not the NHL, but it’s still a lot of fun to go to a Tulsa Oilers hockey game, in the ECHL. Last weekend, my wife, daughter and I attended our first Oilers game in over a year, and we really enjoyed it. Attending one game in a season is highly unusual for me, but…

Sports and stocks are intermingled

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I’m no investment wizard, nor am I a financial guru, but I am intrigued by a couple of stories that hit the news this week that merge investing and sports. UFC announced plans to launch its own blockchain-based fan token with partner Chiliz. Have I lost you already? Hold on. Admittedly, I know very little…

Cardinals draft TU’s Collins No. 16 in the first round

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University of Tulsa All-America linebacker Zaven Collins became the first TU player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, since 1977. He was chosen by the Arizona Cardinals as the 16th overall selection, Thursday night in Cleveland, Ohio. Collins is only the third player in school history to be chosen in the first…

A lot has happened in 20 years writing for the Beacon

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It’s been 20 years; hard to believe. That’s how long the Tulsa Beacon has been publishing a weekly newspaper, and this column has appeared in just about every edition since issue No. 2. Considering the paper publishes 51 weeks per year, and there may be one or two weeks during the year I don’t write…