Craig Broadman pitched 5.2 scoreless innings on Friday night as the Humboldt B52s overcame an injury to starter Luis Pimentel on the way to an 8-2 win over the Redding Ringtails at […]
B52s get back to winning ways against Ringtails
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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 no match for the Blues in series opener
It’s been a tough start to the season for the Humboldt Crabs and things don’t appear as if they’re going to get any easier for them this weekend. On Friday night, the […]
Hard work paying off as Miller prepares for the big time
By Ray Hamill — Eureka’s Tyson Miller will make his final appearance as an amateur on Saturday night, before becoming the latest local MMA fighter to turn pro. Miller, 21, will follow […]
Stellar pitching leads NH Giants past Brookings
Asher Meadows dominated on the mound for the Northern Humboldt Giants on Friday, in a 2-0 win over Brookings in American Legion baseball. Meadows pitched a one-hitter in the shutout win, while […]
Local players continue to impress as Crabs prepare for the Blues
By Ray Hamill — After splitting a two-game midweek series with Seals Baseball, the Humboldt Crabs will welcome the San Luis Obispo Blues to the Arcata Ball Park for a three-game series […]
Eagles take flight, prepare for big test
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Eagles 19U have plenty of quality depth on their roster this season and they’re going to need it next week. The local all-county American Legion team […]
Arcata’s Reynolds highlights new Crabs hall of fame class
By Ray Hamill — As one of the highlights of the team’s 75th anniversary season, the Humboldt Crabs will induct 10 new members to their Hall of Fame on alumni weekend. The […]
Pitchers set the early tone for B52s
By Ray Hamill — Pitching has been an early strength for the Humboldt B52s this season, and if the Eureka-based club can get match that with some offensive consistency they’ll be in for […]
Eagles 17U continue to roll against 76ers
Hayden Bode finished 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs as the Humboldt Eagles 17U continued to roll in American Legion baseball on Wednesday, defeating the Southern Humboldt 76ers 12-2 in […]
Wolfe prepares for life as a Pioneer
By Ray Hamill — Like the team he helped lead to a Big 5 championship this spring, Regan Wolfe isn’t one to back down from a challenge. And that’s something that will […]
Murphy’s top Trinity Diesel for TOC championship
It was a fitting end to a memorable season for the top seeds in the District 26 Tournament of Champions, as Murphy’s defeated Trinity Diesel 14-3 in the championship game on Tuesday […]
Gallery — Murphy’s, Trinity Diesel in action at TOC
Murphy’s defeated Trinity Diesel in the District 26 Tournament of Champions at Hiller Park in McKinleyville on Tuesday evening. For more on the game and Murphy’s big season, see Murphy’s top Trinity Diesel […]
Giants rally to beat the 76ers in Legion action
The Northern Humboldt Giants scored two runs in each of the fourth and fifth innings to rally from an early deficit in a 4-2 win over the Southern Humboldt 76ers in Arcata […]
Crabs’ home woes continue in loss to Seals Baseball
Seals Baseball scored four runs in the top of the fifth inning on the way to a 6-2 win over the Humboldt Crabs at the Arcata Ball Park on Tuesday night. With […]
As AD search stalls, what does it mean for HSU sports?
By Ray Hamill — Humboldt State has suspended the search for a new Athletics Director, although it might not be all bad news for Jacks fans. In a press release on Monday, the […]
Golf Briefs — Lodes, Brum, Molina and Jones lead the field at Fortuna
Zach Lodes, Dave Brum, Mike Molina and Matt Jones shot a 129 to lead the field at the recent Men’s Breakfast tournament at Redwood Empire Golf Course in Fortuna. The foursome was […]
Eagles edge the Giants with late run
Parker Rodgers drove in Ben Tehan for the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning to lead the Humboldt Eagles past the Northern Humboldt Giants by a score of 1-0 […]
Crabs, B52s raise their game
It took them a little longer than anticipated, but the Humboldt Crabs finally got their first home win on the 10th day of the season on Sunday, defeating the Seattle Studs 4-1 […]
Saturday night disappointment for Crabs, B52s
Both the Humboldt Crabs and Humboldt B52s lost their respective games on Saturday night, the second straight loss for each. The Crabs fell 2-1 to the Seattle Studs, dropping to 2-5 on […]
Vagle, Harper step up for B52s in Friday’s thriller
A number of local players stood out for both teams in Friday night’s marathon at Bomber Field, as the Humboldt Eagles 19U knocked off the Humboldt B52s 10-9 in 12 innings. Cody […]
