Smith: Remembering '59

It has become customary in recent years for the leading football schools to open the season against a team perceived to have little or no chance of winning — the so-called “cupcake” games.However, you may recall that on Sept. 1, 2007, Appalachian State upset Michigan at Ann Arbor, 34-32.

Smith: Labor Day goings on

For the first two weeks of September in Athens, Georgia, we can expect a transition to early fall weather, with an average daytime high of 84 degrees and nighttime lows dropping to a comfortable 60 to 65 degrees — all of which will be accompanied by sunshine, high humidity, and a chance of passing...

Smith: Satchel Paige

Earlier this month, a friend forwarded an internet recap of the day the Atlanta Braves signed Satchel Paige to a contract that enabled him to receive a Major League pension.At the time, Paige needed 158 days to qualify for his pension.

Smith: On red-and-black — and silver

Fall football practice has begun, and the natives are restless — not with criticism, but with anticipation and expectations.

Smith: Dawgs’ days of summer

It is difficult to carry on a conversation this time of year without the topic turning to football.

Smith: Open Final

When a new face rises to prominence in the sports world, fans and media alike become fascinated with the "inside" story, searching for the hidden details that reveal who the person really is.Ryan Fox, now New Zealand's newest sporting hero, is about as unassuming as they come.

Smith: No country boys no more

Todd Groce, president of the Georgia Historical Society in Savannah, recently sent along a note saying that kids today have no connection to a farm anymore.As Todd pointed out, following World War II, there was a gradual migration from farm to town.

Smith: Summers past

Todd Groce, president of the Georgia Historical Society in Savannah, recently sent along a note saying that kids today have no connection to a farm anymore.As Todd pointed out, following World War II, there was a gradual migration from farm to town.

Smith: The British Open

The British Open will be played this week at Royal Birkdale in Southport on the west coast of Great Britain, and I will enjoy golf’s oldest championship through coverage on the Peacock network.For 37 years, I made the trip across the Atlantic for this wonderful event, appreciating the uniqueness of...

Smith: Jim Minter

Then he sprang to his feet and said, “Come, let me show you my mule.”They walked outside, where a limp-looking mule stood as though he might collapse at any minute.“I’d like to sell you my mule,” the governor said.“How much do you want for him?” the man asked.“Five hundred dollars.”The man stared...