By Ray Hamill — If there’s one thing we’ve learned from watching the Cosce brothers fight recently, it’s that you don’t want to arrive late. Their past two pro fights have lasted […]
Another quick finish for busy Orion Cosce
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At the age of 10, having failed in his lifelong ambition to become a vigilante vampire werewolf – otherwise known as a vamp-wolf – Ray Hamill finally admitted defeat and turned his attention full-time to daydreaming instead.
A mere few decades later, the world of crime fighting’s loss is now the literary world’s gain.
Born in Dublin, Ireland, Ray moved to the United States after graduating college, spending time in Boston and San Francisco before settling among the redwoods in Northern California, where he has worked as a journalist for the past 20 years.
In that time he has published three books, including his most recent, Help, My Horse is Drowning!, a humorous look at the world of sports and the life of the enthusiastically delusional athlete in us all.
He previously published the outrageously satirical Free the Leprechauns! as well as the semi-autobiographical Help Me, Im Irish! - a book about the non-meaning of life.
Ray is also the host of a weekly sports talk radio show broadcast locally in Northern California on Blue Ox Community Radio, and a sports blog at barstoolfanatics.com.
Crabs hold on to beat the B52s in Eureka
The Humboldt Crabs made a rare visit to Eureka on Tuesday night, playing the Humboldt B52s in front of a packed house at Bomber Field and coming away with a 6-4 win. […]
Steelheads place second at USSSA World Series
The Northern Humboldt Steelheads 13U won their semifinal game at the USSSA World Series in San Diego on Sunday morning, before falling 3-2 to Akadema in the championship game. The Steelheads closed […]
MIST 18U ‘leave everything on the field’
The Mad River MIST turned in what long-time coach Bob Brown described as one of the most impressive collective efforts he has ever seen in a quarter century of coaching, at the […]
Eagles go down fighting in Yountville
The Humboldt Eagles 19U saw their season come to an end at the American Legion state tournament in Yountville on Sunday morning, but they didn’t go down without a fight. The Eagles […]
Sunday Baseball — Humboldt B52s, Crabs both win
The Humboldt B52s and Humboldt Crabs each won on Sunday to close out their respective weekend series. The B52s defeated the Fairfield Indians 12-3 at Bomber Field in Eureka, completing a weekend […]
B52s come out swinging against the Indians
Home runs by Braeden Holliday and Karter Koch helped the Humboldt B52s to an 8-2 win over the Fairfield Indians at Bomber Field on Saturday night. Holliday led the way at the […]
Eagles fall to Merced at state tournament
The Humboldt Eagles dropped their second game at the American Legion state tournament on Saturday afternoon, falling 4-2 to Merced in 100-degree weather at Yountville. For the second straight day the Eagles […]
Steelheads continue their winning ways in San Diego
The Northern Humboldt Steelheads 13U baseball team completed an unbeaten run through pool play at the USSSA World Series in San Diego on Thursday with two more wins. The 4-0 Steelheads defeated […]
Exciting finish for B52s; Crabs remain red hot
It took 11 innings but it was worth the wait for the Humboldt B52s, who won an exciting clash with the Fairfield Indians 1-0 at Bomber Field on Friday night. Spencer Duggan […]
Winning start for Eagles in Yountville
The Humboldt Eagles 19U comfortably took care of business on opening day at the American Legion state tournament in Yountville early Friday afternoon, defeating West Hills out of San Diego 6-2. Merek […]
McKinleyville all-stars battle to the end
A memorable campaign for the McKinleyville 9 and 10 All-Stars came to an end on Thursday night when they lost 7-1 to Cambrian Park at the Little League state tournament in Rocklin. […]
Hitting the focus as Eagles 19U prepare for state tournament
The Humboldt Eagles 19U will open play at the American Legion state tournament on Friday afternoon, taking on West Hills out of San Diego. And if they are to have any shot […]
What a week for Humboldt County baseball
It might be a stretch to suggest this could be the greatest week ever for Humboldt County baseball, but then again it might not be. At the very least, it will be […]
Mack all-stars remain hot, inch closer to state title
The McKinleyville bats came ready to play on Wednesday night, racking up 17 hits in a 14-1 rout of Land Park at the 9 and 10-year-old Little League All-Star state tournament in […]
Steelheads 13U head to San Diego for USSSA World Series
The Northern Humboldt Steelheads 13U got the USSSA World Series off to a flying start in San Diego on Wednesday, winning their opening two games at the big travel team tournament. The […]
Mack all-stars hold on for another dramatic win
The McKinleyville 9 and 10 All-Stars don’t know how to quit, and every game they play in at the Little League state tournament seems to be a thriller. On Tuesday night, they […]
Home runs lift red-hot Crabs past B52s
The Humboldt Crabs got the better of the Humboldt B52s for the third time in three matchups this season at the Arcata ball Park on Tuesday night, coming from behind for a […]
Eagles 19U to open against San Diego team in Yountville
By Ray Hamill — Fresh off a big showing at the Area One Tournament in Woodland over the weekend, the Humboldt Eagles 19U found out who their opening opponent will be at […]
STATE CHAMPS! — A title three years in the making
By Ray Hamill — The Eureka Eagles 17U looked like they were a team on a mission over the final two weeks of the season, on their way to an American Legion […]
