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Harris: More majors for Tiger? We’ll see
By John HarrisJust like that, Tiger Woods has performed a startling about-face after his flameout at this year’s U.S. Open and his failure to win a major golf tournament in the past five years. Exactly five years to the day, Woods, who …
Harris: Serena’s impact extends beyond tennis
By John HarrisSerena Williams spoke French for only a few moments after dispatching Maria Sharapova in straight sets to win the women’s French Open final, but it …
Harris: Priorities out of whack at Rutgers
By John HarrisMike Rice. Tim Pernetti. Eddie Jordan. Now Julie Hermann. Hermann’s recent hiring is the fourth avoidable scandal occurring in Rutgers’ athletic department within the past …
Harris: Still time to appreciate Duncan
By John HarrisAll the talk in the NBA playoffs this year surrounds immensely popular LeBron James of the Miami Heat carrying the league on his shoulders while …
Harris: Pitt coach Jordano talks more than a good game
By John HarrisPlayers get tired of hearing the same voice. Day after day, year after year, it can wear on a program. It’s been 15 years, but …
Harris: Let’s talk about this rule change
By John HarrisWhen the NCAA last week suspended a rule passed in January allowing unlimited electronic communications — including text messaging — from college coaches to football …
Harris: Keep ego in check, ‘Broadway Geno’
By John HarrisGeno Smith Quarterback New York Jets Florham Park, NJ Broadway Geno Smith: I hope you don’t mind me referring to you by your new nickname. …
Harris: Coaches straddle discipline’s fine line
By John HarrisAre we raising a generation of wimps? No, just a kinder, gentler generation of athletes. Like it or not, tough-love coaching is being replaced by …
Harris: Lackluster drafts costing Steelers
By John HarrisRe-signing restricted free agent Emmanuel Sanders to a one-year, $2.5 million contract is out of character for the Steelers, and not just because fellow receiver …
Harris: Don’t rush to judgment on Shell
By John HarrisI never met former Pitt running back Rushel Shell. Never spoke with him and never interviewed him. To be fair, all I know about Shell …
Harris: Burnett’s value goes beyond wins
By Tribune-ReviewIf what A.J. Burnett said recently is true, this could be his last year with the Pirates. Think about that when contemplating Monday’s 3-1 Opening …
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