New Cal Poly Humboldt men’s basketball head coach DJ Broome has been busy this summer since taking over the Jacks in early June. The former Lumberjacks player and assistant coach has proven […]
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.
New Cal Poly Humboldt men’s basketball head coach DJ Broome has been busy this summer since taking over the Jacks in early June. The former Lumberjacks player and assistant coach has proven […]
By Ray Hamill — A remarkable run for Del Norte football is showing no signs of slowing down, and that has a lot to do with the culture of the program. Few […]
By Ray Hamill — After making some big strides on the football fields last year, the Eureka Loggers will be hoping to challenge for the Big 4 championship and end a long […]
By Ray Hamill — McKinleyville’s Davin Cain got to enjoy the experience of a lifetime this summer as he continues to make a name for himself in the world of motocross. Last […]
The biggest local annual junior dragsters race of the year took place at the Samoa Drag Strip on Saturday, with a big payout for both winning drivers. The Jr. Big Buck race […]
Next week’s Humboldt Wild Basketball camp has switched venues, camp organizers announced this week. The Humboldt Wild camps normally take place at St. Bernard’s Academy, but with some ongoing renovation at the […]
By Ray Hamill — The Spirit of Ferndale will honor Sacramento State head coach and Ferndale native Reggie Christiansen at their annual Joe Oeschger Day at Firemen’s Park on Saturday. The fourth […]
HealthSPORT will honor a fallen hero while promoting fitness and fundraising for a worthy cause with a special event later this month. The annual Kevin Ebbert Memorial Trail Run will be held […]
By Ray Hamill — The McKinleyville Panthers are looking for a fresh start on the football fields this fall after posting back-to-back winless campaigns. But with a new head coach, a new […]
By Ray Hamill — The future of girls soccer in the Eel River Valley is looking good. A group of young players representing the Eel River Rapids have been making plenty of […]
By Ray Hamill — Another memorable summer for the Humboldt Crabs concluded over the weekend with a two-game series split against Cal State Peloteros. The Crabs took the opening game 5-0 on […]
By Ray Hamill — It is now officially less than four weeks to go to the new high school football season, and this fall we will see some big changes in the […]
Kelly Wooden has been named the new assistant softball coach at Cal Poly Humboldt, the Jacks announced this week. Wooden brings more than 25 years of softball coaching experience, most recently serving […]
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Eagles 17Us saved their best for last and capped a big summer on the American Legion baseball fields with a big showing at last weekend’s Class […]
The Humboldt Crabs lost in Healdsburg for the second straight night on Friday to see their hopes of a Pacific Empire League championship end. The host Prune Packers and top seeds for […]
By Ray Hamill — After seeing their season canceled this year, the College of the Redwoods women appear more eager than ever to get back to playing the game they love. And […]
By Ray Hamill — After being named the 2025 Humboldt Sports Little 4 Boys Athlete of the Year last week, Hoopa’s Brandon Romero was quick to pay tribute to one of his […]
Close to 40 participants have already signed up for this weekend’s coaching clinic, which will be co-hosted by the Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods athletic departments. But spaces are […]
Not in our house. That was the message from the Healdsburg Prune Packers on Thursday night in the Pacific Empire League championship series. The Packers welcomed the Humboldt Crabs to Healdsburg for […]
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Eagles got a timely remember of why they love to play baseball this summer. Despite competing with a shorthanded roster for much of the season and […]