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The Long Road to Legitimacy

It wasn't always like this. In the early days the then Boston Patriots were the sorriest franchise in the NFL. The last of the eight original American Football teams to join, they were homeless, playing alternately at Harvard, Boston College, Boston University and Fenway Park. There was talk of moving the team to Tampa... ironically... ...

By Bill Pucko on October 22, 2021

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The Big Drum and other things…

Honestly now. Before this week, did you know that Purdue claimed the world's biggest bass drum? Marching bands were and are still are a big deal in the Midwest. So, the drum became Purdue's thing. The drum was commissioned back in 1921. It was originally 7 feet 3 inches in diameter; 3 feet 9 inches wide. ...

By Bill Pucko on October 22, 2021

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Duffy’s Redemption Poster Reveal

ROC Sports NOW and Classy Wolf Media, in association with 96.5 WCMF, unveil the poster for the upcoming documentary, "Duffy's Redemption". The short film follows the training and preparation for Pat Duffy's return to the boxing ring, at the 89th Annual Aquinas Mission Bouts , held June 25, 2021. The premiere date and viewing location ...

By Joe Bradt on July 21, 2021

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Improving the Best of Seven

May 22, 2021 There's never a bad time to resurrect a good idea. No matter how far-fetched. The NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun. The Utah Jazz... Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets are the top three times in the stacked NBA West Conference. But no one is picking any of these teams to ...

By Bill Pucko on June 14, 2021