Rick Blaine
Rick is a media professional with over 30 years experience in the television industry. He s been an award-winning broadcaster and columnist, and reported on a wide range of topics - from sports to government.
A native of New England, Rick has two children in college and lives in Connecticut.
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Notre Dame Back on Top of College Football: A Fan’s TakeThe Notre Dame Fighting Irish completed an undefeated regular season, and advanced to the college football national championship for the first time in a generation. -
Red Sox Make Puzzling Offseason Moves: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox have holes all over their roster, but have made very few offseason moves, and even those are puzzling
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Red Sox Must Make Roster Decisions by Nov. 30: A Fan’s TakeIn a quiet offseason, the Boston Red Sox must make roster decisions on some players prior to the November 30 deadline for tendering contracts -
Notre Dame Rivalry with USC Runs Deep: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame and USC have the longest-running intersectional rivalry in college football, and face off again in a game with national championship implications -
Will Your Next Taxi Ride Be in an Electric Cab?Taxi companies are exploring the use of plug-in electric vehicles as a means of improving fuel efficiency and saving money. -
Red Sox Trade Targets for Offseason Rebuilding: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox are rebuilding their roster, and there are several players they could target in trades
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Red Sox in Danger of Losing David Ortiz: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox are in danger of losing the face of the franchise over the past decade, designated hitter David Ortiz, to free agency -
Curt Schilling’s Sad Post-career Struggles Don’t Tarnish Red Sox Legacy: A Fan’s TakeCurt Schilling has found that life after baseball can be hard, but his post-career struggles do not tarnish his Red Sox legacy -
Red Sox and Youkilis a Perfect Match: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox need a first baseman, and veteran Kevin Youkilis is available and a near-perfect fit -
Red Sox Searching for Starting Pitching: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox continue their offseason overhaul of the roster, and are searching for starting pitching
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Notre Dame Must Keep Focus Against Pitt: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame is undefeated and ranked third in the country, but the Fighting Irish’s hopes for a national championship will require focus when they take on Pitt -
Notre Dame Has Path to National Championship: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame is undefeated and ranked third in major college football, and has a chance to play for the national championship for the first time in a generation
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Will Hurricane Sandy Power Outages Hurt Electric Car Sales?Widespread power outages from Hurricane Sandy draw attention to one of the perceived drawbacks to electric cars, and could further short-circuit sales -
Red Sox Free Agent Targets: A Fan’s TakeFor the Boston Red Sox, the end of the World Series marks the beginning of the team’s search for possible roster additions in the free agent market
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Notre Dame LB Te’o in Historic Heisman Race: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o is in the running to be the first strictly defensive player ever to win the Heisman Trophy, awarded annually to the best player in college football
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Notre Dame’s Pair of Fives Deals Oklahoma a Losing Hand: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame upset Oklahoma in Norman on the strength of two players wearing uniform number five – Manti Te’o and Everett Golson
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Notre Dame QB Critical for Irish at Oklahoma: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame quarterback Everett Golson will be the key if the Fighting Irish are to defeat Oklahoma
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Red Sox Five Next Steps in Rebuilding Effort: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox have a new manager, so here are the five next steps in their rebuilding process -
Can Notre Dame Defense Survive Oklahoma? Fan’s TakeCan the Notre Dame defense survive against the powerful Oklahoma Sooners and preserve the Fighting Irish football team’s unbeaten record?
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Valentine Can’t Shut Up About Red Sox: A Fan’s TakeFormer Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine can’t break his habit of shooting his mouth off in the press, even after he has been fired -
Notre Dame QB Uncertain for BYU Game: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame football coach Brian Kelly will not decide until game time who he will start at quarterback against BYU
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Super Luxury Electric Sports Cars Are on the WayWhile Chevy and Nissan fight for the entry-level market in electric cars, a range of high-end car makers are preparing expensive plug-in sports cars. -
Red Sox Wasting Time in Manager Search: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox are dragging out their search for a new manager, and delaying their efforts to rebuild the team
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Red Sox Future Suddenly Brighter Than Yankees: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox suffered through their worst year in decades in 2012, while the New York Yankees won the division again. But the future looks brighter for the Red Sox than it does for the Yankees
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Will $5 Per Gallon Gas Finally Drive Consumers to Electric Cars?Gas prices have crossed the $5 per gallon barrier in California. Does that mean that more people will choose to buy plug-in electric cars to save money?
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Has Toyota Solved the Electric Car Puzzle?The plug-in Toyota Prius is one of the fastest selling cars in America, including gasoline powered and electric cars
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Notre Dame Must Control Turnovers: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame is undefeated and ranked fifth in the country, but turnovers are a concern for the Fighting Irish as they look ahead to games against other top ten teams
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Red Sox Interview More Manager Candidates: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox continue their search for a new manager, interviewing a list of candidates
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Can Red Sox Afford Their New Shortstop? Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox gave young shortstop Jose Iglesias a lengthy look in September, now they must decide if his sparkling defense can carry his struggling offense
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Notre Dame Working Two QB System to Perfection: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame football coach Brian Kelly continues to mix two quarterbacks into Fighting Irish games as situations warrant and, so far, it is working out perfectly
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Notre Dame and Stanford Will Get Physical: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame is undefeated and ranked in the top ten as it plays host to Stanford in South Bend
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Red Sox Manager Candidates Emerging: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox have begun the search for a new manager, and the list of candidates is beginning to take shape
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Time for Red Sox to Trade Jacoby Ellsbury: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox should trade Jacoby Ellsbury as part of their offseason roster overhaul, or else he will leave for free agencyAlso published on:
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Notre Dame Improving Week by Week: A Fan’s TakeThe Notre Dame football team is improving week by week, and the Fighting Irish are currently undefeated and ranked seventh in the country
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Signing Ortiz Key Step in Red Sox Offseason: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox need to sign designated hitter David Ortiz to a multi-year contract in the offseason, as the centerpiece of their rebuilding effort
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Notre Dame Dominates with Defense: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame is undefeated and has risen into the college football top ten on the strength of a suffocating defense
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Red Sox Have Another Manager Option with Blue Jays: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox should ask the Toronto Blue Jays to interview first base coach Torey Lovullo as the team’s new manager
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Notre Dame QB Golson Takes Charge: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame quarterback Everett Golson came off the bench to lead the Fighting Irish to a big win over Miami
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Red Sox Should Look Beyond Farrell for Manager: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox are targeting John Farrell of the Blue Jays as their next manager, but should widen their search
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Red Sox Find New Ways to Lose: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox continue to stumble to the finish line in the 2012 season, losing again to the New York Yankees
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Notre Dame and Miami Renew Rivalry: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame and Miami developed a heated college football rivalry in the 1980s, and will meet again to renew that rivalry on October 6
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Notre Dame Wearing Hideous Uniforms for Miami Game: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame will unveil new uniforms for the October 6 game against Miami, and they are as far from traditional as the Fighting Irish could get
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Notre Dame Rejoins College Football Elite: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame is undefeated and once again on the rise in college football, heading into the sixth week of the season among the elite programs
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Red Sox Can Play Spoiler Vs Yankees: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox enter the final series of the 2012 season with nothing on the line except the chance to play spoilers against the New York Yankees
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Red Sox Make it Clear Valentine is Toast: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox have not officially announced the firing of manager Bobby Valentine, but the organization is acting like it is a done deal
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Red Sox Bring Back Varitek: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox have signed long-time catcher and team captain Jason Varitek to a deal that makes him assistant to the team’s general manager
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Red Sox Mercifully Finished at Fenway: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox played their final home game of the miserable 2012 season at Fenway Park and, of course, they lost
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Red Sox Need to Let 2004 Go: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox honored their 2004 World Series team in the next-to-last home game of the dismal 2012 season, but need to stop living off past glory
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Notre Dame Searching for Lost Home Field Advantage: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame used to be one of the toughest places for an opponent to play college football, but not any more
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Have Red Sox Cursed the Dodgers? Fan’s TakeHas their trade to acquire four Boston Red Sox players turned out to curse the Los Angeles Dodgers?
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Notre Dame Football Vs UConn at Fenway Park? Fan’s TakeNotre Dame could play a college football game against Connecticut at Fenway Park in BostonAlso published on:
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Notre Dame QB Sees Model in Michigan’s Robinson: A Fan’s TakeEverett Golson, the young Notre Dame quarterback, sees a model for success this week in Michigan’s Denard RobinsonAlso published on:
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Red Sox Risk Losing Top Manager Choice: A Fan’s TakeWhile the Boston Red Sox inexplicably hang on to manager Bobby Valentine, top prospects to take over the team in 2013 have begun to interview elsewhere
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Notre Dame Move to ACC a Big Win for Irish: A Fan’s TakeThe move by Notre Dame to join the ACC in sports other than football will pay big dividends for the Fighting Irish, including in football
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Red Sox Must Build Around Pedroia: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox will rebuild their roster in the offseason, and they will do it around second baseman Dustin Pedroia
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Te’o and Notre Dame Defense Shock Michigan State: A Fans’ TakeLinebacker Manti Te’o and the Notre Dame defense shocked Michigan State with a near-shutout as the Fighting Irish upset the Spartans in East Lansing
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Red Sox Manager Shoves Foot in Mouth Again: A Fan’s TakeBoston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine once again stuck his foot in his mouth while making excuses for his team’s dismal season
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Notre Dame Wants Faster QB Play: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame football coach Brian Kelly wants his quarterbacks to speed up the pace of play
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Red Sox, Yankees Stagger into Fenway Park: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees both enter their September series reeling, though the Red Sox have it much worse
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Does Notre Dame Have a QB Controversy? Fan’s TakeNotre Dame turned to veteran quarterback Tommy Rees to lead a last-minute winning drive. So what happens to starter Everett Golson now?
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Red Sox Worse This September Than Last: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox are playing even worse than they did last September, when they infamously threw away their season
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Red Sox Face Jays and Possible Next Manager: A Fan’s TakeWhen the Boston Red Sox face the Toronto Blue Jays, they will also go up against manager John Farrell, who many believe should take over the Red Sox in 2013
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Red Sox Manager Melting Down: A Fan’s TakeBoston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine appears to be cracking under the pressure of a losing season, and media scrutiny largely brought on himselfAlso published on:
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Red Sox Manager Candidates for 2013: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox should be looking for a new manager next season, with some of these candidates on their list of possibilities
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Notre Dame Secondary is Primary Concern: A Fan’s TakeThe Notre Dame secondary is a major question mark, with the Fighting Irish especially thin at cornerback
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Red Sox Brass Gets First-hand View of Disaster: A Fan’s TakeThe owner and the general manager of the Boston Red Sox were on hand in Seattle as the team’s losing streak extended to seven games
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Notre Dame Simplifies Offense for Rookie QB: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame kept things simple for first-time quarterback Everett Golson, winning their season opener, 50-10
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Red Sox Youngsters in Fantasy Audition for 2013: A Fan’s TakeSeveral Boston Red Sox players are worth a look in September to evaluate their fantasy value for 2013
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Notre Dame Faces Possible Upset: A Fan’s TakeAll the elements are in place for an upset when Notre Dame travels to Dublin, Ireland for its season opener against Navy
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Notre Dame Game in Ireland a Bad Idea: A Fan's TakeThe Notre Dame game against Navy in Dublin, Ireland is nothing but a marketing gimmick
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Red Sox Future at First Base: A Fan's TakeThe Boston Red Sox must make new plans for who will play first base now that Adrian Gonzalez has been traded
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Notre Dame Names Golson Starting QB: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame will put untested quarterback Everett Golson in charge of the Fighting Irish offense in the 2012 season opener
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Red Sox Have Become Circus Side Show: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox have descended past mediocrity and into parody, as their dreadful 2012 season continues
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Red Sox Give Up on 2012: A Fan’s TakeWithout saying so, the Boston Red Sox gave up on the 2012 season, and can start to look at rebuilding instead of chasing an unlikely wild card playoff spot
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Time for Red Sox to Look Toward 2013: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox should be preparing for the 2013 now, instead of chasing an unlikely wild card playoff spot
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Bailey Could Provide Late Season Saves for Red Sox and Fantasy Teams: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox have activated reliever Andrew Bailey for the first time all season, and it is just a matter of time before he regains the closer role
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Kelly Close to Choosing Notre Dame Starting QB: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame football coach Brian Kelly is close to naming a starting quarterback for the Fighting Irish season opener
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Valentine Casts Blame for Red Sox Mess: A Fan’s TakeBoston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, at the center of yet another controversy, blames the media
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Valentine Remains Center of Red Sox Storm: A Fan’s TakeBoston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine remains where he has been all season, in the middle of a storm of controversy that is sinking his team
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Pesky was the Heart of Red Sox Nation: A Fan’s TakeJohnny Pesky, who died August 13 at the age of 92, spent over 60 years in the Red Sox organization and was beloved by fans
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Stalled Red Sox Get Good News and Bad News: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox got a dominant start from Jon Lester, but lost rookie Will Middlebrooks to a broken wrist
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Red Sox Rotation Has New Problem: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox have a new problem in their starting rotation, as Felix Doubront is showing the signs of overwork from pitching too many innings
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Notre Dame QB Race Remains Tight: A Fan’s TakeThree quarterbacks are competing to be the starter when Notre Dame opens its season on September 1
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Rees a Factor in Notre Dame QB Competition: A Fan’s TakeTommy Rees remains a factor in the competition to determine the starting quarterback for Notre Dame, despite his suspension
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Valentine Manages Another Red Sox Loss: A Fan’s TakeBobby Valentine mismanaged the Boston Red Sox into another loss, all while blindly maintaining that they are bound for the playoffs
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Red Sox Slim Playoff Hopes Hinge on Ortiz: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox have only a slim chance of making the playoffs, but their hopes rest almost entirely on the healthy return of designated hitter David Ortiz
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Notre Dame Chasing Penn State Players: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame is stepping up its efforts to recruit Penn State players in the wake of the NCAA sanctions against the Nittany Lions
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Kelly Hopes to Pick Notre Dame QB in a Week: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame coach Brian Kelly hopes to pick a starting quarterback after just a week of fall practice for the fighting Irish football team
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Time for Red Sox to Fire Bobby V: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox, coming off an embarrassing home series against the lowly Minnesota Twins, need to fire manager Bobby Valentine
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Good and Bad News for Notre Dame as Fall Practice Opens: A Fan’s TakeOnce again, Notre Dame faces uncertainty as it opens fall practice for the 2012 season
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Is Bobby V Trying to Get Fired by Red Sox? Fan’s TakeBoston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine continues to talk and act like a man who would like to get fired to escape the circus atmosphere that surrounds his team
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Red Sox Trade Targets Remain After Deadline: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox could still make trades after the MLB trade deadline, as long as the player clears waivers. Here’s who could still be on the block
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Arrest and Suspension Tilt Notre Dame QB Competition: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees has been suspended for a game following his arrest and guilty plea, making it less likely he will emerge as the starter for the Fighting Irish this fall
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Red Sox Stand Pat at Trade Deadline: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox made no significant moves at the trade deadline, and that is good news for fans
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Adrian Gonzalez is Killing the Red Sox: A Fan’s TakeBoston Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is struggling at the plate, and his uncharacteristic lack of offense is hurting the team.Also published on:
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Red Sox Trade Rumors Starting to Rise: A Fan’s TakeTrade rumors are already swirling around the Boston Red Sox, nearly two months before the Major League Baseball trade deadline.Also published on:
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Red Sox May Have to Dump Bard from Rotation: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox may have reached the end of their experiment of using Daniel Bard as a starting pitcher rather than the dominant set up reliever he had beenAlso published on:
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Red Sox Hopes Ride on Lester and Beckett: A Fan’s TakeThe pennant hopes of the Boston Red Sox ride on the performance of their two best starters, Jon Lester and Josh Beckett.Also published on:
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Red Sox Trade Targets for Youkilis: A Fan’s TakeBoston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis is apparently on the trading block. Here’s where he might end up.Also published on:
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Red Sox Cannot Afford to Lose Pedroia: A Fan’s TakeBoston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is critical to the team's chances, and his thumb injury could be a serious blow.Also published on:
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Notre Dame Starting Quarterback Arrested: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees was arrested on a series of alcohol-related charges after police raided a student party.
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Buchholz Barely Clinging to Red Sox Rotation: A Fan’s TakeBoston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz missed most of the 2011 season with an injury, and has not yet returned to form in 2012. It could cost him his spot in the starting rotation.
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Red Sox Outslug Bad Pitching Again: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox overcame more bad pitching by once again hammering the other team’s pitchers, but how long can it last?
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Red Sox Won’t Get Crawford Back Any Time Soon: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox got more bad news when outfielder Carl Crawford, who hasn’t played yet this season, went for a second medical opinion on his elbow
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Bard Could Rescue Red Sox Bullpen: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox desperately need bullpen help, but are reluctant to move former setup man Daniel Bard out of the starting rotation
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Notre Dame Has First-round Prospects in NFL Draft: A Fan’s TakeA pair of Notre Dame football players are poised to be chosen in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft
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Fenway Park 100: My Top 10 MemoriesThe Top 10 memories of Fenway Park from a fan who has been visiting for almost half a century
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Fenway Park 100: Top 10 Home RunsThe Top 10 home runs in the 100-year history of Fenway Park in Boston, home of the Red Sox
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Assessing Jacoby Ellsbury’s Fantasy Value: A Fan's TakeBoston Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury suffered a dislocated shoulder that put him on the disabled list. What can fantasy baseball owners expect from him now?
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Red Sox Bullpen in Shambles: A Fan’s TakeInjuries and ineffectiveness have left the Boston Red Sox with a bullpen in shambles
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Red Sox Players Vs. Bobby V Already: A Fan’s TakeBoston Red Sox players and manager Bobby Valentine are at odds already, less than 10 games into the season
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Red Sox Face Critical Series Already: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox haven’t even played a home game yet this season, and already they face a critical series against their division rivals that could set the tone for the whole year
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Former Notre Dame QB Kiel Dead at 50: A Personal TakeFormer Notre Dame quarterback Blair Kiel has died at age 50
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Red Sox Starter Beckett is a Bad Fantasy Option: A Fan’s TakeBoston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett, while a big name star, is not a good fantasy baseball option this year
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Red Sox Need a Healthy Youkilis: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox need third baseman Kevin Youkilis to produce if they are to break out of the slide that began last September
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Red Sox Closer Crisis: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox have had three bullpen meltdowns in the first three games of the season, and face an early crisis at closer
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Positives in Red Sox Opening Loss: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox lost their 2012 season opener, but there were positive signs that bode well for the upcoming season
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Red Sox Open with Hope and Questions: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox open the 2012 season with high hopes and lingering questions
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Red Sox Must Rework Bullpen: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox will have to reconfigure their bullpen now that closer Andrew Bailey will miss several months following thumb surgery
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Thumbs Down for Red Sox: A Fan’s TakeTwo of the Boston Red Sox key pitchers are facing thumb injuries that could sideline them before the season even starts
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Red Sox Starting Rotation is Temporary: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox have decided on their starting rotation, but it may not stay that way for long
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Red Sox Have Options at Closer: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox will need a closer if the injury to Andrew Bailey requires a trip to the disabled list, but they have options available
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Red Sox Will Have to Wait for Crawford: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox could be without outfielder Carl Crawford for the first month of the season as he recovers from wrist surgery
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Cook May Be Red Sox Secret Weapon: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox may have found a secret weapon in Aaron Cook, the former Colorado Rockies ace
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Notre Dame QB Competition Heats Up: A Fan’s TakeThe top issue at Notre Dame spring college football practices revolves around who will win the starting quarterback job for the Fighting Irish
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Red Sox Camp Awash in Apologies: A Fan’s TakeA quiet spring training for the Boston Red Sox has suddenly turned to controversy
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Iglesisas is the Future at Shortstop for Red Sox: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox sent shortstop Jose Iglesias back to the minor leagues, but he has a very bright future
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Red Sox Regulars Hot and Cold This Spring: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox star players are turning in hot and cold performances this spring. Does any of it matter until the real games begin on Opening Day?
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Red Sox Rotation May Consist of Survivors: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox starting pitching rotation may end up consisting of the five healthiest pitchers on Opening Day
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Red Sox Staff Overloaded with Lefties: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox have so many left-handed pitchers in the rotation and the bullpen that somebody has got to go
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Doubront Bids for Red Sox Starting Role: A Fan’s TakeLefthander Felix Doubront looks poised to win a job as the fifth starter in the Boston Red Sox rotation to start the 2012 season
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Predicting Carl Crawford’s Fantasy Value: A Fan’s TakeBoston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford was one of the biggest fantasy baseball disappointments of the 2011 season. Now he’s injured. So, where should you draft him?
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Red Sox May End Up Bit Players in the Bobby V Show: A Fan’s TakeNew Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine loves the spotlight. Will his players end up in the shadows or the glare?
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Even in Spring, Red Sox Vs Yankees Matters: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees kick off another season in their historic rivalry when they meet in a spring training game in Tampa
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Bard Grabbing Spot in Red Sox Rotation: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox seem to be solving one of their rotation questions, with former reliever Daniel Bard pitching well in his bid for a starting role
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Red Sox Think Aviles Will Surprise at Shortstop: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox will turn to Mike Aviles as the starter after trading both of their shortstops in the offseason
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Red Sox Deal with Spring Pitching Injuries: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox pitching staff is dealing with injuries in the early part of spring training for the 2012 season
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Is the Chevy Volt Doomed?Can General Motors spark sales of the once-vaunted Chevy Volt plug-in electric car, or is the entire electric vehicle industry in trouble?
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Red Sox Moving on Without Varitek: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox enter a new era in 2012 , without their longtime captain, catcher Jason Varitek
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Red Sox Need to Forget About September Collapse: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox may have suffered an epic collapse at the end of last year, but it is time to put the past to rest and focus on a new season
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Wakefield Loyal to Red Sox to the End: A Fan’s TakeBoston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield retired after 17 seasons with the team, going out the way he played – by putting the team first
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Martin Must Solve Notre Dame QB Puzzle: A Fan’s TakeAs Chuck Martin takes over as offensive coordinator for the Notre Dame football team, he needs to figure out who will be the starting quarterbackAlso published on:
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Red Sox and Ortiz Bury the Hatchet: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox settled on contract terms with David Ortiz and avoided a salary arbitration hearingAlso published on:
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Red Sox Fans Ready to Celebrate Truck Day: A Fan’s TakeBoston Red Sox fans eager for the baseball season to start hold their annual celebration of Truck Day, when baseball equipment leaves Fenway Park for the journey to spring trainingAlso published on:
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States Consider New Fees for Driving Electric CarsState governments are considering fees for drivers of electric cars as a way to replace gasoline taxes to fund road construction and repair
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Red Sox and Ortiz Need to Work Out 2-year Deal: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox are headed to possible salary arbitration with David Ortiz, but should find a way to strike a two-year deal for the designated hitterAlso published on:
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Red Sox Back in the Hunt for Oswalt: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox continue their stare down with free agent pitcher Roy Oswalt, holding out for a deal on their terms while the viable options dwindleAlso published on:
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Bobby V Says Red Sox Don’t Need More Pitching: A Fan’s TakeBoston Red Sox manager bobby Valentine says his team doesn’t need more pitching as it heads to spring training, and it is unlikely that the Red Sox will acquire another pitcherAlso published on:
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Red Sox Face Decisions at Shortstop: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox traded their two shortstops from last season, and now must figure out who will play the position in 2012
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Wakefield Forgotten Man for Red Sox: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox continue to search for pitching, but don’t seem interested in bringing back veteran Tim WakefieldAlso published on:
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Honda Fit Plug-in Electric Car Hits the StreetsThe new Honda Fit plug-in electric vehicle has hit the market, just as big questions about the sustainability of eco-friendly electric car sales are being asked
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Red Sox Widen Their Pitching Search: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox continue to search for a solution to their starting pitching shortage, as Opening Day for the 2012 season approachesAlso published on:
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Joe Paterno’s Most Memorable Games Against Notre Dame: A Fan’s TakeThe most memorable games in the college football rivalry between Notre Dame and the Penn State Nittany Lions under coach Joe PaternoAlso published on:
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How the Prince Fielder Deal Affects the Red Sox: A Fan’s TakePrince Fielder’s massive contract with the Detroit Tigers has an effect on other teams as well, including the Boston Red Sox
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Red Sox Hope Ross Rescues Outfield: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox signed free agent Cody Ross to strengthen an outfield weakened by trades and injuriesAlso published on:
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Notre Dame Players on Both Sides of Super Bowl XLVI: A Fan’s TakeFormer Notre Dame players will suit up for both the New England Patriots and the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVIAlso published on:
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Red Sox Trade Clears Budget to Add Oswalt: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox traded shortstop Marco Scutaro and his $6 million salary, clearing room in the team’s budget to add a starting pitcher like free agent Roy OswaltAlso published on:
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Red Sox and Ortiz Remain Apart on Contract: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox and designated hitter David Ortiz remain nearly $4 million apart in their arbitration case over Ortiz’s salary for the 2012 seasonAlso published on:
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Notre Dame Should Want No Part of Big East Football: A Fan’s TakeCollege football conference realignment is putting pressure on Notre Dame to give up its independent status, but under no circumstances should the Fighting Irish join the Big EastAlso published on:
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Red Sox and Cubs Ask Selig to Judge Epstein Compensation: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs, unable to decide on compensation for Theo Epstein’s move from one front office to the other, have asked MLB commissioner Bud Selig to decideAlso published on:
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Crawford Injury Exposes Red Sox Outfield Weakness: A Fan’s TakeAn injury to outfield Carl Crawford leaves the Boston Red Sox scrambling to shore up an already-thin outfield as the team heads into the 2012 seasonAlso published on:
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Notre Dame Lands Top QB Recruit in the Country: A Fan’s TakeIn a surprise last minute move, Notre Dame landed the nation’s top high school quarterback recruit, Gunner Kiel, who will join the Fighting Irish in time for spring practiceAlso published on:
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Red Sox Catchers Facing a Numbers Crunch: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox face tough decisions on who will be behind the plate in 2012, from a promising rookie to its long-time team captainAlso published on:
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Pitching Moves by Yankees Pressure Red Sox to Act: A Fan’s TakeThe acquisition of two front-line starters by the New York Yankees puts pressure on the Boston Red Sox to improve its own starting staffAlso published on:
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Red Sox Stars Have Big Fantasy Upside: A Fan's TakeThe Boston Red Sox acquired Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez last season, but neither lived up to their fantasy baseball potential. The 2012 season should change that.Also published on:
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Notre Dame Players Snub NFL to Stay with Irish: A Fan’s TakeVeteran Notre Dame football stars like Manti Te’o and Tyler Eifert have decided to forego the NFL draft to return and play for the Fighting Irish in 2012Also published on:
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Which Pitchers Might Red Sox Still Grab from Bargain Bin? Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox continue to bargain shop for starting pitching in the offseason, and could stockpile arms before spring training opensAlso published on:
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Can Red Sox Count on Dice-K in 2012? Fan’s TakeWill pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka come back from surgery in time to bolster the pitching staff of the Boston Red Sox in 2012?Also published on:
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Notre Dame Sticking with Kelly: A Fan’s TakeNotre Dame has given football coach a contract extension, despite a lackluster record in his first two seasons leading the Fighting IrishAlso published on:
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Can Electric Cars Be Saved in 2012?A year that started with much hype and promise ended with disappointing sales and a massive recall. Have plug-in electric vehicles already failed?
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Will Total Recall Short-Circuit the Chevy Volt?Every Chevrolet Volt plug-in electric vehicle is being recalled to fix potential fire hazards. Will the move have an effect on the struggling electric car industry?
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Red Sox Look for Someone to Play Right Field: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox have a hole in their lineup in right field as the 2012 season approaches
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Notre Dame Still Faces Football Conference Pressure: A Fan’s TakeCollege football conference realignment continues to put pressure on the historic independence of Notre Dame
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Red Sox Already Looking to 2013: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox seem to already be holding their options open to add players for the 2013 season.Also published on:
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Red Sox Still Need Starting Pitching: A Fan’s TakeThe Boston Red Sox have not yet addressed the team’s most pressing offseason need, starting pitching.Also published on:
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What Now for Notre Dame: A Fan’s TakeAnother disappointing season of Notre Dame football once again leaves the Fighting Irish program at a crossroads as it looks to 2012Also published on:
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New Era Begins for Red Sox: A Fan’s ReactionThe Boston Red Sox begin a new era under general manager Ben Cherington and a new manager in the dugout
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Red Sox, Yankees will compete again in offseason: A fan’s takeThe Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees will compete head-to-head in the offseason, as both try to recover from disappointing ends to the 2011 season
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Issues surround GM Epstein’s potential move from Red Sox to Cubs: A fan’s takeThere are complex issues that surround the possible move by general manager Theo Epstein from the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago Cubs
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Best college football stadiums: A fan's viewWhere are the most memorable places to see a college football game as a visiting fan?
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Defense key to Notre Dame's turnaround: A fan’s takeAn improved defense is a key reason the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have turned around their season.
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Notre Dame is the big prize in conference realignment: A fan’s takeNotre Dame is the top prize of conference realignment, as college football conferences continue to expand
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Red Sox manager candidates emerging: A fan’s takeThe Boston Red Sox are looking for a new manager for the first time since before they won the 2004 and 2007 World Series, and some interesting names are being rumored
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Red Sox in turmoil after collapse: A fan’s takeThe Boston Red Sox are in turmoil after their historic September collapse, letting manage Terry Francona go and facing the possible departure of GM Theo EpsteinAlso published on:
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Notre Dame faces unexpectedly tough test at Purdue: A fan’s takeNotre Dame faces Purdue on the road and looks to crawl above .500 for the season
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Red Sox have offseason decisions to make: A fan’s takeThe Boston Red Sox suffered an epic collapse in September, and speculation has already begun about who will be held responsible
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Red Sox break hearts again: A fan’s takeThe Boston Red Sox lost the American League wild-card race on the last day of the season, blowing a big lead and bringing fans’ old pain back to the surface
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Notre Dame struggling under quarterback Rees: A fan’s takeNotre Dame turned to Tommy Rees as their second starting quarterback of the young season, but the Fighting Irish continue to struggle with turnovers and swift decision-making by their young starter
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Red Sox fans in full panic: A fan’s takeThe Boston Red Sox have blown a seemingly-insurmountable lead in the American League wild-card race, and fans are in a panic.
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When Did GOP Stop Supporting Our Troops?Republicans, including GOP presidential candidates, have abandoned the support for U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan that not long ago was a fundamental pillar of their party politics
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Red Sox control their destiny: A fan’s takeThe Boston Red Sox can win the American League wild card if they sweep the Baltimore Orioles, regardless of what the Tampa Bay Rays do in their remaining games
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Notre Dame must solve turnover problem: A fan’s takeThe Notre Dame Fighting Irish evened their record at 2-2 on the season but continue to be plagued by turnover problems
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CODA Hopes to Change Car Buying with Chinese Electric VehiclesCODA, a California carmaker, hopes its Chinese-made electric cars will change the way Americans shop for and buy eco-friendly plug-in vehicles
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A visitor's guide to Notre Dame StadiumNotre Dame Stadium, built in the era of Knute Rockne, is one of the most tradition-rich locations in all of college football
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Pedroia breaks slump and Red Sox losing streak: A fan’s reactionDustin Pedroia burst out of hitting slump to break a Boston Red Sox losing streak and build the team’s lead in the American League wild card race
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Notre Dame defensive back Gary Gray feels the heat: A fan's viewNotre Dame defensive back Gary Gray found himself in an uncomfortable spotlight as Michigan targeted him on several key plays in a stunning win
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Notre Dame finds a QB in Rees: A fan's perspectiveTommy Rees solidified his hold on the Notre Dame starting quarterback job, despite his team's stunning loss to Michigan.
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Red Sox look to Beckett for wild card rescue: A fan's takeThe Boston Red Sox are hoping Josh Beckett can return from an ankle injury to help the team hold on to its dwindling lead in the American League wild card race
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Top Notre Dame players in the NFL: A fan's takeThese are the top Notre Dame players currently playing in the NFL.
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Republican BloodlustRepublican voters at early GOP presidential debates are unabashedly venting their anger, with unseemly cheers in favor of death