Travel tips on what to do and see in Boston

Boston is a wonderful city that attracts many visitors each year. The historical importance combined with a large metropolitan area located on the water makes it a very popular tourist destination. This article will offer travel tips on the best ways to get there via airlines and Boston airport transportation or Manchester airport transportation, where to stay, and what to […]

Great Racehorses of the Seventies

The 1970s represent one of the last decades in which high-risk Thoroughbred breeds dominated the public mind as they had during the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, when great horses like Man O’War, Seabiscuit and Citation went from being sport horses. Page celebrities to bonafide culture heroes, and Quote went from sports page celebrity to bonafide culture hero. Take a look […]

Daily Fantasy Hockey: A Whole New Game

While the NHL may take time to change, the world of fantasy hockey has been rapidly evolving. Just a few years ago, it seemed like their only option was a steakhouse-based league, which turned into head-to-heads, auction draws, etc. Recently, I started to get hooked on a new way to play fantasy hockey: Daily Leagues. While it’s not a replacement […]

The 10 Best Pen and Paper RPGs

Here’s a list of the ten best pen and paper RPGs of all time. Although there is no scientific way to test the ‘best role playing gamesHowever, this list takes into account the general popularity of pen and paper RPGs since the industry was created. 10-Gamma World – It’s a post-apocalyptic game, but not Mad Max style. This game is […]

Ness’s Notes (February 7)

In Monday’s NBA, the 76ers went more than 15 minutes without an FG (0-for-19) in the second half and lost to Houston, 87-81. The Rockets are now 13-6 with both Ming and McGrady in the lineup and could make the playoffs by the end of the season. New Jersey won its 11th straight home game (8-3 ATS) by beating the […]

the yips

Perhaps because there is no pressure in sports, being alone on a crucial putt can be a harrowing experience. Not only for professionals like Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus, who are 18th at a US Open or Augusta National, but also for club golfers from all over the world. And this pressure can often be compounded by a case of […]

Ness’s Notes (August 28)

It is often said that you only need to pick the SU winner in the NFL to also cash the ATS winner. I’m sure that’s been true this preseason. Last night, Sage Rosenfels led the Texans on an 11-play, 76-yard touchdown drive, scoring with 2:53 remaining. That score didn’t give the Texans the win (they lost 17-14) but it gave […]

10 reasons why I hate football

Fellow Americans, before you sign my death warrant, know that I’m talking about American football, also known as American football in the rest of the world. So relax, it’s ok, I’m just making fun of football! I’ve been watching Euro 2008 on TV, although I can’t tell which matches have already been played (did anyone record the delay?). Oh well, […]