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The Massachusetts Pirates are starting to get people’s attention

July 18, 2021
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When it comes to football, New England is all about the Patriots. However, there is another professional football team in town that is winning games these days. The Massachusetts Pirates. The Pirates have flown under the radar when it comes to the Boston sports scene but if you don’t follow the team, you really are missing out. Massachusetts is 6-3 on the season after last week’s 43-38 home win over…

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Boston Renegades cruise to national title game with a 63-3 win

July 11, 2021
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By Kevin J. Stone/@kstone06 REVERE – One local professional football dynasty may be crumbling but another seems to be just getting started. In front of a huge crowd at Harry Della Russo Stadium in Revere on Saturday night, the Renegades got a ridiculous eight touchdown performance from quarterback Allison Cahill – including three in the first quarter – en route to a 63-3 blowout in the Women’s Football Alliance Division…

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NFL: Former Eagle AJ Dillon ready for a breakout year in Green Bay

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June 2, 2021
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AJ Dillon’s quads have always been on the map, but the running back officially arrived last year with a big performance against the Titans last season. On Wednesday, Dillon met with the Green Bay media during OTA’s to talk about year two. The big back should have an expanded role this year and if Aaron Rodgers was to leave the Packers, pair that with the loss of back up running…

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Quarterback Corner: If Frank Reich can fix Carson Wentz, the Colts got a steal

February 18, 2021
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The Philadelphia Eagles have traded quarterback Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts for a 2021 third round pick and a conditional 2022 second round pick. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The conditional second round pick would turn into a first round pick in 2022 if Wentz plays in either 75% of the Colts snaps next season or 70% of the team’s snaps and they make the playoffs. By making the…

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High School: NEFJ Featured Team of the Week – West Springfield

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February 5, 2021
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The West Springfield football program has climbed the mountain several times the last few years, but have just missed out on reaching the summit. After a loss in the Division 2 Western Mass championship game in 2016, the Terriers captured a sectional title a year later but fell to Dennis Yarmouth at Gillette Stadium in the Division 5 Super Bowl. 2018 was a down year with no postseason appearance, but…

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Quarterback Corner: Thoughts on the Rams, Lions blockbuster trade

January 31, 2021
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The Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions made a blockbuster trade on Saturday night. Detroit sent quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Rams for Jared Goff, two first round picks (2022, 2023) and a third round pick. The Rams were desperate to unload Goff’s contract and the only way they could do it is to give up more first round picks. The Rams have not made a first round selection since…

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NEFJ 25 DAYS OF THANKSGIVING RIVALRIES: Beverly vs. Salem

November 25, 2020
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Series Record: Beverly leads the series 62-52-7. Look at a Rivalry: Beverly and Salem have been playing on Thanksgiving for 121 years. It is one of the oldest rivalries in the state. The Game as it is known was a back and forth affair through the years. However, Beverly has dominated the series in recent years. The Panthers have won 8 of the last 9 meetings and 14 of the…

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UMass Preview: UMass Minutemen (0-0) at Georgia Southern Eagles (2-1)

October 17, 2020
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Line: Georgia Southern -31 Opening kickoff: UMass and Georgia Southern have met four previous times. UMass beat Georgia Southern at home, 55-20, on Oct. 21, 2017. The Eagles returned the favor in 2018 with a 34-13 win. The history of the two programs goes back aways. UMass beat Georgia Southern 55-43 in 1998 for the FCS (I-AA) National Championship. Here are three offensive and defensive keys for the Minutemen. 3…

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