DURHAM - About a third of the way through this season, Dick Umile has seen his University of New Hampshire hockey team play 11 games. Including his Wildcats, he's seen nine different teams. And he's seen 168 skaters on the ice.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - He may be 32, but Ricky Williams is far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the once written-off Miami Dolphins are back in the playoff picture.
Chris Phillips scored twice in his 800th regular-season game and Pascal Leclaire made 25 saves, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins last night.
TILTON - Invincible through the first six games of the season, the Winnisquam football team steamrolled the first half of its schedule. The Bears beat teams by 20, 30 and 40 points. They even knocked off defending Division V finalist St. Thomas.
No matter what "night people" like my son Justin will tell you, human beings aren't nocturnal. Compared to truly nocturnal critters, we are poorly equipped: our eyes are small and not designed for optimum low-light viewing. We are designed to sleep at night and be active during the day.
LAWRENCE, Kan. - University of Kansas officials are willing to talk with former players about allegations of abusive behavior by football Coach Mark Mangino - and two former players had plenty to say yesterday.
Coe-Brown's Peter Stivali and Gilford's Dave Pinkham were named coach of the year in their respective class for the recently completed boys' soccer season. The all-state teams, plus varsity and junior varsity coaches of the year, for all four classes were released this week.
Monitor reporter Tim O'Sullivan previews the University of New Hampshire football team's regular season finale against inter-state rival Maine tomorrow at Cowell Stadium in Durham. The 'Cats likely will wrap up a Football Championship Subdivision postseason spot with a victory.