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Case: Dear readers, fishing may sink your wallet and mental health

All right, you guys win. I am going to give in to the wishes of my loyal readers.

By Larry Case July 28, 2024

Contributed photo / Fishing guide Logan Hicks holds up a trout, one variety of the aquatic creatures that keep anglers coming back to the water — even if "Guns & Cornbread" columnist Larry Case doesn't think fishing is always the relaxing hobby it's sometimes billed as to the uninitiated.

5-at-10: Friday mailbag with more Braves laments, best Westerns, Olympic excitement and strangeness

Let's handle our business, and we're going to go a little different today.

By Jay Greeson July 26, 2024

FILE - The Olympic rings are set up at Trocadero plaza that overlooks the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Sept. 14, 2017. Russia says that 10 of its wrestlers who were offered spots at the Paris Olympics as neutrals will refuse to compete. The Russian wrestling federation says that its officials, coaches and athletes held a meeting and “came to an unanimous decision — to refuse to participate in the Olympic Games.” (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)

5-at-10: Braves deadline decisions, NBA’s hard stance with TNT, even more Olympics drama

The conversations in the inner offices at Truist Park have to be heated.

By Jay Greeson July 25, 2024

Atlanta Braves pitcher Allan Winans throws in the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

5-at-10: Pre-Olympic drama features Snoop, Clark’s monster TV impact, So long Jethro Gibbs

So the Olympics opening ceremony is later this week. And yes, the opening ceremony occurs after the games begin, since soccer among other sports start before the big shebang.

By Jay Greeson July 24, 2024

FILE - The Olympic rings are seen on the Eiffel Tower, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Paris. Five players on Australia's women's water polo team for the Paris Olympics have tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, File)

5-at-10: True or false Tuesday has thoughts on a crazy NFL QB deal, the Braves bad state, LeBron’s great day

So we're here. The presidential race is upended. The Braves stink. College football is still more than a month away.

By Jay Greeson July 23, 2024

United States' forward LeBron James, left, and Germany's guard Dennis Schroeder challenge for the ball during an exhibition basketball game between the United States and Germany at the O2 Arena in London, Monday, July 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

5-at-10: Weekend winners (Xander) and losers (You know) as we speed through a short Monday

Is Shohei the best singular sports star in his sport on the planet?

By Jay Greeson July 22, 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after a swinging strike during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Case: Ticked off about these terrible little blood-sucking pests

With all of the other fun stuff that comes with summer and hot weather, such as sweating, snakes and heatstroke, we get to deal with ticks.

By Larry Case July 21, 2024

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Multiple shades of green adorn a wood lot at the south end of McDonald's Field in Chickamauga National Military Park in April 2020 as four hikers and their dog make their way back to the parking lot. Humans and dogs alike are at risk for tick-borne diseases.

5-at-10: Friday mailbag with current kitchen goals, NFL stars and schedule, EA Sports CFB ‘25

Happy Friday, friends. We are going to get to the mailbag shortly, but we have more business to handle than normal.

By Jay Greeson July 19, 2024

Tiger Woods of the United States chips onto the 6th green during a practice round for the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Monday, July 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

5-at-10: British Open’s first-round stars, Alabama’s next chapter, Caitlin Clark’s record-setting night

OK, in the most meaningful WNBA season ever, Caitlin Clark continues to improve.

By Jay Greeson July 18, 2024

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark (22) smiles as she talks with an official standing nearby in the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

5-at-10: MLB All-Star fail, Kirby’s SEC media day stretch, Alabama’s next chapter, Open picks

Pull up a chair, kiddos, and let me tell you about a time when All-Star Games were arguably the non-postseason highlight of the season.

By Jay Greeson July 17, 2024

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