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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 ...

Ranking NFL QB’s; guess who leads the list

Who do you blame? The Millenials, social media or the nuclear explosion that is fantasy football? Answer: Yes. How else can you explain the phenomena that is the quarterback commodities market? Might as well be soybeans, pork bellies or frozen orange concentrate the way player values ...

Here’s some multi-sport thoughts heading into October

We haven't done this in a while, but as we say good-bye to September and hello to October – the only month during which the NFL,NBA, NHL and MLB all play meaningful games at the same time – it's time for some early fall tids and bits: ---- First, if you weren't at the Nashua North-Exeter ...

Patriots are 4-0, but not exactly perfect

Having won their first four games, the Patriots are inspiring fear throughout New England. Could we have it any other way? Sunday’s 16-10 win over Buffalo upset folks because Tom Brady was less-than mediocre, their offensive line seems determined to see Brady (and the season) crushed, and ...

Greenwood: Dombrowski Era had its moments of pain, elation

The two sides to the Dave Dombrowski silver dollar: Side 1: He loves finding ways to make his club a championship contender regardless of the cost. Side 2: He is willing to shred long-term goals to get there. Since the Major League Baseball business induces headaches for at least one English ...