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Jeff Howe is an award-winning sportswriter who is in his second season as the lead writer on the Celtics beat for the Boston Metro.

Big East roundup: Luck of the Huskies

Five burning questions in the conference

Iverson hits the open market

Now paging Ed Stefanski. There are sure to be a few calls from area fans to the Sixers general manager, as Allen Iverson officially becomes a free agent.

Wildcats gunning for national title

It’s an abundance of riches at Villanova right now.

Trot always ready to fill in for Birds

As Donovan McNabb wondered aloud about where the veteran leadership was going to come from, a battle-tested linebacker stood up in the back of the locker room. Jeremiah Trotter’s role is not yet defined on this Eagles’ team, but his voice is ever present.

New York Sports

Adding insult to their injuries

For the first time perhaps all season, the Giants are the healthier of the two teams going into a game.

Iverson could be the short-term Answer

Off to their worst start in franchise history, the Knicks are looking for anyone with answers, including The Answer himself.

Allen: What does ego have to do with it?

Can someone please explain to me what in the world ego had to do with Bill Belichick's decision to go for it on fourth and two Sunday night?

New York Sports

Belicheat sets back innovative thinking

Rooting for Bill Belichick is like pulling for Tim Donaghy, or hoping that the reign of the phrase, “It is what is,” continues. There’s something extremely distasteful about it.

Boston Sports

Times, and ’Tek, a-changin’ in Boston

The year Jason Varitek first played for the Red Sox, Bill Clinton was sworn in for his second term.

Between the Lines

Allen: What "creative" moves can the Red Sox make?

The disappointing ending to the 2009 season for the Red Sox signaled that this is a club in transition. While still very talented, they are fragile and thin in some crucial areas, and some changes are going to need to be made. Here are some possible "big splash" moves that the Red Sox will likely explore this offseason.

Boston Sports

Third is 1st priority for Red Sox

One clear way for the Red Sox to improve this winter would be to upgrade at third base, where Mike Lowell has visibly lost a step since his hip surgery. Though Lowell was praised during the 2009 ALDS for snaring every ball hit to him, that’s actually the problem — at this point, he can only defend balls that are hit right at him.

Boston Columns

Allen: Domination isn't dull

Allen: Sports coverage? Think local.

It’s always sunny in Boston

Celtics reloaded in offseason

trade ‘pap’ while his price is high

Re-signing Bay not the best option

IN THIS SERIES, PAPELBON TRUMPS HALOS

POTENTIAL ALCS WOULD GO TO SOX

Allen: The media loves a 'regular dude'

TOUGH TO SEE ANGELS BEATING SOX

Boston Headlines

Time to erase fourth-and-2

UMass heads the crowded HEA pack

Another tough break for Boston’s Karalexis

Belichick stuck in spotlight after loss

Celtics’ Allen no 1-trick pony in backcourt

Colts still class of conference

Pro locker rooms no swine flu haven

Celtics’ Daniels impressed by team’s tough ‘D’

Is there any catching the Pats?

Theo, Sox already weighing options