Thanks Deke. [Richard Justice, Chron.com] - Dikembe Mutombo had a great career, and an even better life so far.
Dave Maggard leaves big shoes to fill. [Jerome Solomon, Chron.com] - Solomon gives Maggard's retirement more serious treatment than his co-worker is capable of.
** These two examples show why Justice is so dissapointing as a newspaper columnist. On the one hand (the Mutombo story) he dishes out a fitting tribute with a well-written, well thought-out column, on the other hand (the UH story) he just runs around with his hair on fire trying to draw attention to himself. **
McGrady says injury took his passion for the game. [Brian McTaggart, Chron.com] - Then retire. Spare us all of this 'woe is me' drama for Chrissakes.
Aeros score overtime victory over Peoria Rivermen. [Andrew Farraro, Chron.com] - Thank you John Royal!
