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A tennis text that could impact BG’s title hopes

Ever get bad news via text? Of course you have. Barry Ndinya was sitting at home, chilling,watching TV when his bad news arrived in late February. “My heart dropped,” Ndinya said. “I almost dropped my phone. It was a bit of a shock.” And that night, he didn't sleep a wink. What ...

Time to celebrate Derby Day with some tids and bits

After being consumed by all things NFL/Patriots draft a week ago, here's the return of some tids and bits on Derby Day while hoping Holman Stadium will dry out so we can get the Nashua North-South baseball game in today at 1 p.m. as this spring of our discontent continues: --- We love the ...

A few Bruins have mostly been disappointing

The most compelling, yet still simmering, story line in Boston pro sports today? It has to be the cornerstones of the Boston Bruins franchise for the last decade-plus – Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chara – disintegrating right before our very eyes in these NHL playoffs. The heat has ...

Looking for good refs? Don’t bother with NBA

Remember that worm-eaten chestnut attributed to a hypothetical judge: “If both sides are unhappy it means I must have gotten it right.” Well, please do not apply it to NBA referees. When those misfits leave both sides unhappy it has everything to do with incompetence, intimidation or a ...

All the key sports dates you need to plan your May

The horrendous month of April, with its awful rain and cold, is almost gone. Let's be optimistic in welcoming in May. To get you in the mood of May flowers, here are some key local, regional and national dates. We may miss a few, but at a any rate, feel free to clip and save: THURSDAY, MAY ...

Nashua Eagles need to strengthen wings to soar

On one hand, you have to give Jared Barbosa credit. The part-owner and team president of the Eagles of the International Soccer Club of Nashua won't sugarcoat things and let bite off more than he can chew. His local professional soccer franchise isn't going to dominate the area sports picture ...