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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.

Between the Lines

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?

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.

Some hockey stars taking Euro vacations

These days, the NHL isn’t the only option for top pro hockey players.

With the increasing viability and popularity of leagues in Russia, Sweden, Finland and elsewhere, European players often choose to play at home rather than take a fringe roster spot on an American or Canadian team.

Weis under fire at ND

It’s not the best time to be Charlie Weis.

Photo: NICK LAHAM/GETTY IMAGESTime to erase fourth-and-2

The Patriots sound like they’re sick of talking about it.

Philly Sports

Wildcats gunning for national title

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

Philly Sports

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.

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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.

Boston Headlines

UMass heads the crowded HEA pack

UMass sits atop Hockey East going into the weekend. But not by much.

Philly Sports

Flyers’ defense packs Powe-erful punch

Aside from a pair of goals earlier this month, Mike Richards hasn’t lit the lamp since Oct. 10 against Anaheim. So where’s all the Flyers’ offense coming from?

New York Sports

Alex is Great in comeback

The NHL’s version of John Dillinger returned with guns blazing last night.

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Philly Sports

Bowl-eligible Temple getting respect in polls

Having already clinched a winning season, Al Golden’s team is bowl eligible for the first time since 1990. The last time Temple was in a bowl was in 1979 for the Garden State Bowl.

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Philly Sports

Westbrook to meet concussion doctors

Brian Westbrook is making a trip to Pittsburgh today. It’s not for pleasure, and it may result in the end of his business.