At least every other year, events transpire in the college football world that plainly illustrate the desperate need for some kind of playoff system to determine the national champion.   Read More »

In the eyes of American casual tennis fans — even some serious ones — the season essentially ends on a Sunday in early September when the U.S. Open crowns its men's champion. Everything that happens in the fall is barely noticeable, as most of it takes place in Europe and none of the   Read More »

I'd like to start with a message to Mets fans: I've been there. I feel your pain. You probably walked around Friday in a fog, wondering what you ever did to deserve such an unfortunate turn of events.   Read More »

After five games this NFL season, the Chicago Bears have clearly been the most impressive team, obliterating one opponent after another. They've outscored opponents an absurd 156-36.   Read More »

A significant event happened in my life this past week that seems to have struck a chord with some of those close to me, but it's barely even registered with me, even though it was constantly brought   Read More »

Owens incident a real mess Since early Wednesday, I've read my share of accounts and opinions on the Terrell Owens suicide attempt/pill mixing   Read More »

Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz found himself in a defensive position last week after some fairly harmless quotes about the Yankees' Derek   Read More »

Roger Federer fought off some pretty good tennis from Fairfield's James Blake on Thursday night to reach the semifinals of the U.S.   Read More »

One rule by which I will always live is this: It's not really football season until the Red Sox have played their last meaningful game of the season.   Read More »

Last weekend's pivotal five-game series between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees taught us all a few lessons about the game of baseball.   Read More »