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Real Talk: Group of Five Teams and the Illusion of Fairness

By William Armstead Every College Football Playoff (CFP) selection cycle brings about the same arguments every year for the teams that fall just short of being selected. With teams like Tulane and James Madison earning spots for 2025, people argue whether Group of Five programs can actually be competitive in the CFP or if the … Continue reading Real Talk: Group of Five Teams and the Illusion of Fairness

McGraw Breaks 100, McDermott Finds Csenctsis in Season Finale

By William Armstead - WORCESTER -- WPI football finished its 2025 season Saturday afternoon with a 45-9 defeat to Salve Regina in NEWMAC football action at Alumni Stadium. The Engineers end the season with a 2-8 overall record, going 1-6 in conference play. Meanwhile, the Seahawks finish 6-4 and 3-4. WPI honored its 17 seniors … Continue reading McGraw Breaks 100, McDermott Finds Csenctsis in Season Finale

Virginia Loses Number One Spot in ACC After Upset Loss to Wake Forest

By William Armstead Charlottesville, VA – The Wake Forest Demon Deacons upset the No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers by a score of 16-9 on November 8th. As a result, Virginia is no longer atop the ACC standings which now belongs to Georgia Tech. Both teams struggled in this game. Virginia starting quarterback Chandler Morris sustained a … Continue reading Virginia Loses Number One Spot in ACC After Upset Loss to Wake Forest

Patriots Move Up to First in the AFC East with Dominant Win over Titans

By William Armstead - Nashville, TN – The New England Patriots defeated the Tennessee Titans by a score of 31-13 on Sunday, October 19th, 2025. The Patriots committed zero turnovers and also went 100% on fourth down conversions to keep their drives alive.  For the Patriots, Drake Maye was on fire, going 21-23 with 222 … Continue reading Patriots Move Up to First in the AFC East with Dominant Win over Titans

Georgia Tops Ole Miss in 78-Point Shootout, Hands Ole Miss Their First Loss

By William Armstead - Athens, GA – The No. 9 Georgia Bulldogs defeated the No. 5 Ole Miss Rebels by a score of 43-35. This marks yet another second-half comeback for the Bulldogs, with their first two coming against Tennessee and Auburn. Georgia moved up to 3rd in the SEC after the win, with Ole … Continue reading Georgia Tops Ole Miss in 78-Point Shootout, Hands Ole Miss Their First Loss

Louisville Stuns the Canes in Miami, Beck Struggles

By William Armstead - Miami Gardens, FL – The Louisville Cardinals defeated the Miami Hurricanes by a score of 24-21 on October 17, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami was undefeated and the No. 2 team in the country entering the matchup. Their 10-game home winning streak was also snapped by the Cardinals.  Quarterback for … Continue reading Louisville Stuns the Canes in Miami, Beck Struggles

OBJ Takes Suspension for PEDs

By William Armstead Free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. accepted a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy in his stint with the Miami Dolphins last season. Beckham was told that his testosterone levels were ‘too high.’ Beckham denies that consuming any banned substances was intentional. Beckham hoped to sign with a … Continue reading OBJ Takes Suspension for PEDs

Cincinnati Finds Quarterback Solution, Land Flacco in Deal with Cleveland

By William Armstead CINCINNATI, OH – On October 7th, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired quarterback Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns in a crucial intra-divisional trade. After Bengals starting QB Joe Burrow suffered a toe injury that required surgery, Cincinnati had been searching for a suitable replacement to lead its team. After Burrow’s injury, Bengals … Continue reading Cincinnati Finds Quarterback Solution, Land Flacco in Deal with Cleveland

Commanders Earn Big Week 1 Win Over Giants

By William Armstead LANDOVER, MD – The Washington Commanders dominated the New York Giants, defeating them by a score of 21–6 in their season opener on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Northwest Stadium. Washington starts the new NFL season 1–0, while the Giants dropped to 0–1. Washington’s offense got off to a strong start, with … Continue reading Commanders Earn Big Week 1 Win Over Giants

Popular South Shore Seafood Restaurant Damaged by Fire

By William Armstead MARSHFIELD, MA- Firefighters from a plethora of communities rushed to a fire that broke out Friday morning at a well-known South Shore seafood restaurant in Massachusetts. The blaze was located at 291 Ocean Street in Marshfield just after 6 a.m.  The restaurant features two stories and is a total of 13,000 square … Continue reading Popular South Shore Seafood Restaurant Damaged by Fire

Sykes Misses Game Winner as Mystics Fall Short Against Valkyries

By William Armstead WASHINGTON D.C.- The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Washington Mystics by a score of 68-67 at CareFirst Arena. The Mystics have now dropped four of their last six games, while the Valkyries improve their win streak to two straight games. The Valkyries' leading scorer was guard Kate Martin, who came off the … Continue reading Sykes Misses Game Winner as Mystics Fall Short Against Valkyries

Crochet Pitches Shutout as the Red Sox Extend Winning Streak to 9 Games

By William Armstead BOSTON, MA- The Boston Red Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of one run to zero in their July 12th contest at Fenway Park. The Red Sox have now won nine straight games and are closing in on second place in the AL East. The Rays have lost three … Continue reading Crochet Pitches Shutout as the Red Sox Extend Winning Streak to 9 Games

Mets Handle Yanks 12-6, Need One More Win for Subway Series Sweep

By William Armstead July 5th, 2025 Queens, NY- The New York Mets defeated the New York Yankees by a score of 12 runs to 6. The Mets are now one win away from sweeping the Yankees and also one win away from being tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the NL East. … Continue reading Mets Handle Yanks 12-6, Need One More Win for Subway Series Sweep

Maine’s Cooper Flagg Tops Draft as Celtics and Nets Make Their Moves

June 26th, 2025 By William Armstead BROOKLYN, NY- The 2025 NBA Draft took place on June 25th at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Round 1 aired at 8 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN, with Round 2 following the next day on ESPN. New England’s own Cooper Flagg, the 6-foot-9 star from Newport, Maine, was selected No. 1 overall by the … Continue reading Maine’s Cooper Flagg Tops Draft as Celtics and Nets Make Their Moves

The Phillies Take Back First Place in NL with 7-1 Victory over the Mets

June 22nd, 2025 PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Philadelphia Phillies blew out the New York Mets by a score of seven runs to one in their game on June 22nd, 2025. The Phillies improve to 47-31 while the Mets have now lost eight of their last nine ballgames. For the Phillies, both Kyle Schwarber and Edmundo … Continue reading The Phillies Take Back First Place in NL with 7-1 Victory over the Mets

Red Sox Add to Bullpen After Landing RHP Jorge Alcala from Minnesota Twins

By William Armstead BOSTON, MA—On Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Jorge Alcala from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league infielder/outfielder Andy Lugo. To make room on the 40-man roster, Boston removed right-handed pitcher Brian Van Belle. Alcala, 29, has pitched in 22 games for the Twins this season, recording an … Continue reading Red Sox Add to Bullpen After Landing RHP Jorge Alcala from Minnesota Twins

Governor Ayotte to Expand Education and Define Parental Rights

By William Armstead CONCORD, NH – The bills HB 10 (House Bill 10) and SB 295 (Senate Bill 295) were signed on June 10th, 2025, by Governor Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire. These bills define a Parental Bill of Rights and broaden education opportunities across the state of New Hampshire.  After signing both bills into … Continue reading Governor Ayotte to Expand Education and Define Parental Rights

Sykes Scores 28, Mystics Dominate Sun

By William Armstead - WASHINGTON D.C.- The Washington Mystics defeated the Connecticut Sun by a score of 104 to 67 in their June 8th meeting. The Mystics are back in the win column after three straight losses. The Sun fall to 2-7 on the season. The Mystics were led by guard Brittany Sykes, who dropped … Continue reading Sykes Scores 28, Mystics Dominate Sun