Red Sox slugger is tied to baseball lore, but his inclusion would require voters to think differently, Drew Bonifant writes.
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Sidelines: Championship Saturday brings COVID-affected football season to the finish line
Cancellations and cases had sport on thin ice, but football’s return went the distance, Drew Bonifant writes.
Sidelines: Arrival of Fuller Field a breakthrough for both Cony and the Augusta area
New turf field helps central Maine area catch up on the sports map, Drew Bonifant writes.
Sidelines: For first time in 20 years, World Wrestling Entertainment has real competition
With a growing roster, All Elite Wrestling is ready to give pro wrestling’s biggest company a run for its money.
Sidelines: In releasing Cam Newton, Bill Belichick makes the most surprising move of his New England Patriots tenure
Longtime coach has shown a penchant for unpredictability, but he outdoes himself this time, Drew Bonifant writes.
Sidelines: Patriots should be better, but contending is another question
Status of quarterback position puts a damper on the hype going into the season, Drew Bonifant writes.
Sidelines: In year of recovery, COVID’s mark on Olympics feels like a flashback
Pandemic’s effect on Tokyo Olympics mimics what American team sports went through in 2020, Drew Bonifant writes.
Sidelines: For the Gardiner softball team, it was a perfect day
Things returned to normal for Tigers in a one-sided win over Leavitt, Travis Barrett writes.
Sidelines: Even while following the script, Bill Belichick pulls a draft stunner
Patriots have a habit of going against the grain, which made the Mac Jones selection surprising, Drew Bonifant writes.
Sidelines: ‘Super League’ a disgraceful power grab
Sports fans from every walk of life, soccer fans or not, should be insulted, Travis Barrett writes.