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• Q-Tip (and Josie Wood's) Returns This Week

  This Tuesday night, the Special Category will be the return of "Q-Tip Trivia." For the uninitiated, that is when I ask seven multiple choice, general knowledge... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Smart Move

  The Red Sox and new GM Ben Cherington began their Hot Stove moves with a real no-brainer: they exercised the $6 million option they hold on Marco Scutaro for... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Sometimes It's Better To Be Lucky Than Good

  As I was watching the Carolina Panthers come down the field in the final minutes of their game with the Vikings today (on NFL RedZone), I thought for sure they... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• ND Sinks Navy

  

  Notre Dame's longtime rival Navy had been giving the Fighting Irish some real headaches over the past few years, as Navy had won 3 of the last 4 meetings. Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2011 SPORTS

• 11

  

  Congratulations to the St. Louis Cardinals on winning their 11th World Series championship, 6-2. It was a terrific Series. I feel badly for the Texas Rangers... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• At 11:40 PM, The World Changed. For The Better.

  Seven years ago today.A stupid, idiotic, media-created "curse" came to a thankful end. I witnessed it at the Riviera Bar and Cafe in the West Village along... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• As Ben Cherington Takes Over The Reins

  

  I waited until it became official that Ben Cherington became Red Sox general manager to write this post. I was impressed by his news conference yesterday, as... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• PT's Trivia Q&A;: October 25

  We had 17 teams in on Tuesday night, on a night when Professor Thom's had their "Crabtoberfest."We had some strong scores on World Series Trivia, but they were... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Fall Classic Q&A; This Week

  

  The Special Category for Tuesday Night Trivia at Professor Thom's this week will be "World Series Trivia", in honor of the Fall Classic currently going on. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• A New Gunslinger In Town

  

  In what has become a lost season in Minnesota, the Vikings may have just discovered they have a franchise quarterback on their hands in Christian Ponder. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Yankee Fans Like To Kill People

  

  And here's proof (another classic from the New York Post from Friday):And that last line. Ol' Slappy's really taking it on the chin these days, eh?Anyway, I'm... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Theo Resigns

  

  It's now official: Theo Epstein has resigned as Red Sox GM to take over as president of baseball operations for the Cubs.The teams agreed on compensation for... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Papi. Pudge. Theo.

  Congratulations to David Ortiz on having been awarded the 2011 Roberto Clemente Award for his charitable service. He becomes the second Red Sox player in as man... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• PT's Trivia Q&A;: October 18

  It was a bit of a mellower night at Professor Thom's on Tuesday night, with 16 teams in.The scores were a bit lower than I would have thought for October 18th... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Papi's Heroics Part 2

  It was seven years ago today that David Ortiz drove in Johnny Damon in the bottom of the 14th inning to give Tim Wakefield and the Red Sox a 5-4 win over the... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Bobby D Has Played Many a Storied Character

  

  Trivia Night at Professor Thom's tomorrow night will feature "October 18th Trivia," seven questions about that date in history, as the Special Category. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• How Long Until Pitchers & Catchers Again?

  A truly dreadful night for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. A thoroughly awful 39-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. They are now 1-5 and on the road to nowhere. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Let's Hope He Doesn't Win This Award Again

  Finally something about the Sox that doesn't involve character assassinations or fried chicken.Jacoby Ellsbury was named the 2011 AL Comeback Player of the Year. Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Cherington Waits In The Wings

  As the entire baseball world knows by now, Theo Epstein is leaving the Red Sox, as he has reached a deal with the Chicago Cubs on a five-year deal to basically... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• PT's Trivia Q&A;: October 11

  We had another splendid turnout on a nice night in New York, with 21 teams coming into Professor Thom's for Trivia.There were some tough rounds, like Current... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS