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Friday Football Feast: Nashua North a solid pick over Bishop Guertin

They call them 50/50 balls for a reason, right? As great as it felt up in Milford to be patted on the back for my brilliant call of Souhegan’s upset over the unbeaten Spartans, it took less than minutes to come tumbling back to earth as Nashua North rendered my prediction of a South shocker ...

Longo: Lack of ‘fight’ in NFL could be a problem

Stray thoughts while wondering how the pathetic, coach-less, quarterback-less Washington Redskins are a 5-point favorite to anyone this week. If Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens knew his team was down 28-3 to San Francisco in the third quarter Monday night, why was Baker Mayfield ...

Some Battle of the Bridge moments you may have missed

It remains the highlight of the local high school fall sports season. The Battle of the Bridge between Nashua North and South brings out the best in local athletes and coaches, and with many of the events in one week, it's usually a week to remember. Here's a look back: ---- Our favorite ...

Rule No. 1 for NFL football: Settle on your quarterback

Who's your quarterback? If you don't know, then you're in big trouble at any level, but even more so in the National Football League. So pity the horrendous Washington Redskins this weekend. Earlier this week, they seemed to have absolutely no clue as to who their quarterback should be for ...

NBA refs will call traveling now … or so they say

An Associated Press story in today’s sports section (for the record, B-7) is certain to bring a smile to the face of any NBA fan – or any NBA critic. The subject is traveling violations. Specifically, it is a vow from the league that officials will be diligent this season in actually ...

Gostkowski’s out; now who do we pick on?

Generally speaking, kickers are seldom noticed and generate zero conversation – until they miss four of 15 extra points in four games. That’s more misses than great NFL kickers endure in a season. Phones light up and groans turn to angry barks. There is little worse than being the ...