J. Mark Bryant
Sports Columnist at Lagniappe
Sports columnist for @LagniappeMobile who loves his wife, the beach, Mardi Gras and college football.
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1 week ago |
lagniappemobile.com | J. Mark Bryant
Many science-fiction movies imagine the world of robotics being integrated into society as something in the future. Well, a glimpse of what may be coming has been on display at the University of South Alabama (USA) since 2021. Scott Yoffe, a former public relations representative with the San Diego Chargers, reached out to Lagniappe to discuss Turf Tank. It is the world’s first-ever autonomous, GPS-guided, line-marking robot built specifically to paint athletic fields.
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2 weeks ago |
lagniappemobile.com | J. Mark Bryant
The Dauphin Island Race was once considered among the largest one-day, point-to-point sailboat regattas in the United States. It was not uncommon to have almost 300 vessels plying the waters of Mobile Bay. However, few will be as memorable as the 65th annual regatta. Jennifer Stanley, the fleet captain for Fairhope Yacht Club, has shared the story of the winning captain and his incredible gesture. kA 5:ClQ=ECQm“vC68 $>:E9 C2465 9:D ~=D@? c_[ (9:E6 %C2D9[ :? 96C 7:?2= C246 @?
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3 weeks ago |
lagniappemobile.com | J. Mark Bryant
The 14th annual Children’s Cup Regatta sets sail on Saturday to benefit patients from the Alabama Gulf Coast treated at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham. Sailing enthusiasts and friends in Mobile and Baldwin counties are invited to enjoy a day of sailboat racing at the Fairhope Yacht Club (101 Volanta Ave., Fairhope). The regatta is a free, family-friendly event.
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1 month ago |
lagniappemobile.com | J. Mark Bryant
Approximately 15,585 individual student archers from 32 states gathered for the National Archery in the Schools Program’s (NASP) Eastern Nationals to compete in bull’s-eye and 3D archery competitions, resulting in one of the largest archery tournaments in history. Several students from Mobile County made the trip to Louisville, Kentucky, for the three-day competition. kA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?mvC2?5 q2J’D vF??2C r@F49 E:65 7@C E96 :?5:G:5F2= >:55=6 D49@@= 492>A:@?D9:A H:E9 #6>:?8E@?
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1 month ago |
lagniappemobile.com | J. Mark Bryant
The League for Clubs (The League) is a new American men’s soccer league. Formed in 2024, it is a partnership between the Women’s Premier Soccer League and existing men’s clubs, and is affiliated with the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA).
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My latest column looks at Greg Smith, who has donated his sailboat that won the Dauphin Island Race to an organization for veterans that provides adventure therapy. I hope you enjoy. https://t.co/mxHHJwDQJy @Lagniappe_Daily
My latest column looks at the National Archery in the Schools Program’s Eastern Nationals. Grand Bay’s Gunnar Couch tied for the individual middle school championship. I hope you enjoy. https://t.co/judZxwTZKe @Lagniappe_Daily
My latest column discusses the League for Clubs which is a new American men’s soccer league that will include AFC Mobile and Union 10. I hope you enjoy. https://t.co/56cr2ZmJYX @lagniappe @AFCMobile @Union10FC