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Darrelle Revis, Randy Moss Adding Fuel to Jets-Patriots Fire

Thank you, Darrelle Revis.

By about noon on Tuesday, I was bracing for a week full of fourth-and-2 talk everywhere I went. I mean, you know a story has taken on a life of it’s own when you flip on NPR, only to find it sounds a little like sports talk radio.

But then Revis stepped in, sparing us all.

November 20, 2009 | John Chandler | Read More »

Fantasy

Kathryn Tappen Comes Out on Top in Titanic Fantasy Clash

As New Englanders no doubt remember, Week 10 on the NFL gridiron was highlighted by two of the league's best teams putting up their dukes and fighting it out to the bitter -- and I mean bitter, Patriots fans -- end. The same scenario could be found in the equally competitive NESN.com Fantasy Football League, where the two divisional leaders faced off in a massive showdown this weekend.

November 17, 2009 | Adam Hirshfield | Read More »

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Tables Now Turned for Bill Belichick and Peyton Manning

Worst. Decision. Ever.

Every last couch potato/NFL expert in the country is second-guessing Bill Belichick’s decision to go for it on fourth-and-two from the Indianapolis 29-yard line, clinging to a 34-28 lead with just over 2:00 to play.

November 16, 2009 | John Chandler | Read More »

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Patriots-Colts About More Than the Quarterbacks

Two first-place teams. Two brilliant quarterbacks.

And one riveting rivalry.

November 13, 2009 | John Chandler | Read More »

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Should the Red Sox Shop High End or Bargain Basement?

On opening night of the NBA season, Doc Rivers kept his Celtics players late in the locker room following a win over the Cavaliers so that they would have to watch the Lakers receive their championship rings. You know, just to remind them.

Along similar lines, I'm guessing the Red Sox didn't need to catch the highlights of the Yankees' parade last Friday. Just the thought of once again looking up at their rivals in baseball's hierarchy should serve as motivation enough.

November 11, 2009 | John Chandler | Read More »

Fantasy

Cream Rising to Top of NESN Fantasy Football League

Much like the Patriots have rolled out to a two-game lead in the AFC East thanks to their current three-game winning streak, several teams have gotten out to commanding leads in the NESN.com Fantasy Football League.

November 10, 2009 | Adam Hirshfield | Read More »

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Patriots Can't Let Dolphins Run Wild in Foxborough

I’ll admit, I just don’t get the Wildcat.

Maybe it’s because I’m from the Montana-to-Rice and Brady-to-Moss school of football. Hey, I like a good post route. And really, who doesn’t?