Dave Kovaleski, Author at The Western Journal

Contributor, Sports

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Dave is a lifelong sports fan who has been writing for The Wildcard since 2017. He has been a writer for more than 20 years for a variety of publications.

Dave has been writing about sports for The Wildcard since 2017. He's been a reporter and editor for over 20 years, covering everything from sports to financial news. In addition to writing for The Wildcard, Dave has covered mutual funds for Pensions and Investments, meetings and conventions, money market funds, personal finance, associations, and he currently covers financial regulations and the energy sector for Macallan Communications. He has won awards for both news and sports reporting.

Location

Massachusetts

Languages Spoken

English

Topics of Expertise

Sports

Tiger Woods plays his shot from the 17th tee Friday during the second round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.

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Tiger Woods Holds Share of 36-Hole Lead for First Time in 3 Years

'This is not an easy golf course,' Woods said. 'This is a grinders' golf course. You've got to keep hanging in there and making a lot of pars, and I did that today.'

By Dave Kovaleski September 22, 2018

Richard Jefferson of the Denver Nuggets before a game against the Lakers on March 13 in Los Angeles.

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Ex-NBA Champion's Father Killed in Drive-By Shooting - Report

One person in a dark-colored car filled with several men reportedly opened fire and shot Richard Jefferson's father several times in the torso.

By Dave Kovaleski September 21, 2018

Green Bay's Clay Matthews was flagged for this hit on Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins.

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NFL Doubles Down on Worst Penalty Call of the Year with 'Training Video'

Not only is the NFL standing behind what many say is one of the worst calls ever, but the league is using it as an example in a training video.

By Dave Kovaleski September 18, 2018

UCLA coach Chip Kelly talks with quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson during the second quarter of their game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.

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UCLA QB's Dad Eviscerates 'Million Dollar Coach' Chip Kelly over Winless Start

The father of quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson blasts UCLA coach Chip Kelly.

By Dave Kovaleski September 18, 2018

Mugshot of Drake Davis, who has been kicked off the LSU football team after a second arrest on domestic abuse allegations.

East Baton Rouge Parish Prison

LSU Cuts Player After 2nd Domestic Violence Arrest In 1 Month

Davis allegedly struck the victim, who he was dating, four times in the past year and a half. He also allegedly choked her and broke her ribs.

By Dave Kovaleski September 18, 2018

Buffalo Bills' cornerback Vontae Davis warms up prior to Sunday's game between the Bills and Los Angeles Chargers in Buffalo. Davis shocked his teammates and coaches by retiring from football at halftime.

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NFL Player Abruptly Gives Up, Retires During Halftime

'I meant no disrespect to my teammates and coaches. But I hold myself to a standard. Mentally, I always expect myself to play at a high level. But physically, I know today that isn't possible.'

By Dave Kovaleski September 17, 2018

Serena Williams, right, argues with a match supervisor during the women's final of the 2018 U.S. Open tennis tournament.

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Serena Williams Breaks Silence After US Open Controversy, Refuses To Give an Inch

'We all know that all the coaches coach at every match, all year long.'

By Dave Kovaleski September 17, 2018

LeBron James, left, poses with Pat Riley during a 2014 awards banquet in Hollywood, Florida.

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NBA Legend Accuses LeBron James of Being a Coach-Killer in New Book

After the Heat got off to a 9-8 start in 2010, James had a conversation with Riley where he inquired about whether Riley ever considered returning to coaching.

By Dave Kovaleski September 16, 2018