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About Ron Clements
Ron is a Wisconsin native, former Marine, Summa Cum Laude graduate of East Carolina University and a working sports journalist since 1999. He has covered the NFL since 2009, including Super Bowl XLV and three years as a St. Louis Rams beat reporter. He currently works for Perform Media, the parent company of Sporting News.
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![July 27 is a special day on the calendar. Not only did the Korean War come to an end on this date in 1953 and the date in 1889 “The […]](/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JordanSpieth-USOpen-July27-Getty-115x115.jpg "Multiple celebrity birthdays make July 27 a special day")
Multiple celebrity birthdays make July 27 a special day
Posted on July 27, 2015 | No CommentsJuly 27 is a special day on the calendar. Not only did the Korean War come to an end on this date in 1953 and the date in 1889 “The […] -
![DARLINGTON, S.C. – As one of the oldest tracks on the NASCAR circuit, Darlington Raceway is deeply entrenched in Southern traditions. One of those traditions is the Confederate flag displayed […]](/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/DarlingtonRaceway-062315_USNews-FTR-115x115.jpg "Darlington Raceway ‘history and heritage is really important’")
Darlington Raceway ‘history and heritage is really important’
Posted on June 23, 2015 | No CommentsDARLINGTON, S.C. – As one of the oldest tracks on the NASCAR circuit, Darlington Raceway is deeply entrenched in Southern traditions. One of those traditions is the Confederate flag displayed […] -
![ST. CHARLES, Mo. – There was no fist pump. There wasn’t even a wave to the applauding spectators. Shawn Rennegarbe When Shawn Rennegarbe sank her par putt on the 18th […]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Rennegarbe.jpg "Rennegarbe, Colanto earn wins at AJGA St. Louis")
Rennegarbe, Colanto earn wins at AJGA St. Louis
Posted on June 6, 2014 | No CommentsST. CHARLES, Mo. – There was no fist pump. There wasn’t even a wave to the applauding spectators. Shawn Rennegarbe When Shawn Rennegarbe sank her par putt on the 18th […] -
![The Washington Redskins name is a point of contention in sports. The name Redskins, rightfully deemed racially insensitive by many groups and people, has been a lightning rod for some […]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/im5xz2q9bjbg44xep08bf5czq.gif "The name Redskins is bad, but not all Native American team nicknames are foul")
The name Redskins is bad, but not all Native American team nicknames are foul
Posted on March 25, 2014 | 1 CommentThe Washington Redskins name is a point of contention in sports. The name Redskins, rightfully deemed racially insensitive by many groups and people, has been a lightning rod for some […] -
![As the Bosnia-Herzegovina national soccer team left Busch Stadium Sunday night following its final practice before facing Argentina on Monday, a small group of Bosnia fans were waiting in hopes […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131117_171247.jpg "Bosnia soccer match in St. Louis versus Argentina is ‘bigger than the Super Bowl’")
Bosnia soccer match in St. Louis versus Argentina is ‘bigger than the Super Bowl’
Posted on November 18, 2013 | No CommentsAs the Bosnia-Herzegovina national soccer team left Busch Stadium Sunday night following its final practice before facing Argentina on Monday, a small group of Bosnia fans were waiting in hopes […] -
![INDIANAPOLIS – Who knows where Sheldon Richardson would be today had it not been for the little bit of media attention he garnered while at Gateway Tech High School in […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Sheldon-Richardson-signing-day.jpg "Proud to say I knew Sheldon Richardson when…")
Proud to say I knew Sheldon Richardson when…
Posted on February 25, 2013 | No CommentsINDIANAPOLIS – Who knows where Sheldon Richardson would be today had it not been for the little bit of media attention he garnered while at Gateway Tech High School in […] -
![As a sports reporter who primarily covers the St. Louis Rams, people expect me to have some sort of insight into football. The expectation is that I will win my […]](/wp-content/themes/arras-theme-master/images/thumbnail.png "My 14-year-old son might know more about football than me")
My 14-year-old son might know more about football than me
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsAs a sports reporter who primarily covers the St. Louis Rams, people expect me to have some sort of insight into football. The expectation is that I will win my […] -
Support after layoff has been incredible
Posted on August 28, 2009 | 5 CommentsAs I’m sure many of you already know, I was laid off from the Suburban Journals Wednesday morning. The Journals, and the Post-Dispatch, have been downsizing for the better part […]