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Travis Lazarczyk @tlazarczyk.bsky.social · 3h

Major junior players are now eligible for college hockey, and the University of Maine is an early adopter in this new recruiting world. My story:

www.pressherald.com/2025/10/08/a...

A new era begins for Maine and men’s college hockey

The Black Bears feature nine former major junior players, who are eligible for the first time to compete in NCAA hockey.

www.pressherald.com

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John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 4h

It's still kind of hard to believe that the #Patriots lost those Super Bowls to the #Giants in 2008

John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 1d

My ballot:

1 Penn State
2 Boston University
3 Connecticut
4 Western Michigan
5 Michigan State
6 Denver
7 Quinnipiac
8 Maine
9 Minnesota
10 Michigan
11 North Dakota
12 UMass
13 Boston College
14 St. Thomas
15 Wisconsin
16 Arizona State
17 Colorado College
18 Clarkson
19 Northeastern
20 Lowell

John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 2d

I have absolutely no idea who this woman "Bari Weiss" is. Who? Am I supposed to have heard of her? I’m sorry, but I haven’t

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Travis Lazarczyk @tlazarczyk.bsky.social · 3d

Valley High grad Cody Laweryson made his Major League debut in September with the Minnesota Twins. On Saturday, Laweryson's small home town celebrated him. My column:

www.pressherald.com/2025/10/04/v...

Valley High celebrates Cody Laweryson’s major league journey

Laweryson returns to his roots in the Moscow-Bingham area after making his major league debut, and the community embraces him.

www.pressherald.com

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Drew Bonifant @dbonifant.bsky.social · 4d

Addison DeRoche made her decision. Florida State it is for the Cheverus standout: www.pressherald.com/2025/10/03/a...

Addison DeRoche commits to play softball at Florida State

The Cheverus standout and two-time Gatorade Player of the Year announced she will play for the Seminoles, who have made three national finals in seven seasons.

www.pressherald.com

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John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 4d

A (mostly) respectful criticism of Dan Shaughnessy's column on the #RedSox playoff loss sportswritersinc.substack.com/p/fred-lynn-...

Fred Lynn would’ve caught it? Please

A respectful criticism of Dan Shaughnessy’s column on the Red Sox playoff loss

sportswritersinc.substack.com

John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 5d

Here's my podcast interview with @girinathan.bsky.social, who is also featured prominently in this Today Show piece! open.spotify.com/episode/6SGV...

97: Giri Nathan, author, "Changeover"

open.spotify.com

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John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 5d

Hey me + my triple chin were on the "Today" show this morning! For like three seconds. See if you can find me!

But seriously congrats to my friends @pjsauer.bsky.social @davidjroth.bsky.social — I love "Squawkin' Sports" events and hope they host many more! www.today.com/video/how-sq...

How This Sports Book Chat Series Helps People Find Community

Squawkin’ Sports is a book chat series created and hosted by Patrick Sauer and David J. Roth that is helping people find community. NBC’s Sam Brock sits down with Sauer and Roth to talk about their mi...

www.today.com

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Travis Lazarczyk @tlazarczyk.bsky.social · 5d

The University of Maine men's hockey team could schedule a game anywhere in the state and draw a sellout crowd. My column:

www.pressherald.com/2025/10/02/u...

UMaine men’s hockey is the state’s team once again

The Black Bears honors their statewide fan base with an exhibition game at Bowdoin College.

www.pressherald.com

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John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 6d

You nailed it with B. I also contend that American sports fans gravitate toward situational sports — everybody knows bottom of the ninth, bases loaded; 4th and goal from the 1, etc. Even hockey has power plays, basketball has the shot clock. Soccer doesn't have any of that

John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 6d

Ffs they've been saying this for 30 years. IT'S NOT GONNA HAPPEN

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 6d

From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: The actor Matthew McConaughey said he expects soccer to become the U.S.’s third most popular sport behind football and basketball. “I think this World Cup is going to do more for MLS soccer than anything has.” nyti.ms/3KSBxg0

Matthew McConaughey working the crowd before a soccer match. Quote reads: "So many casual fans are about to become rabid fans of this beautiful game after the World Cup." Attribution reads: Matthew McConaughey, the actor and Austin FC owner

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John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 6d

100% agree Pete and I always use plumbing as an example — oh hey thanks for getting the sh*t out my bathtub but I figure this is good exposure for you

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John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 6d

I got almost 100 episodes of my podcast, "Sports Writers Inc" under my belt — the latest features Giri Nathan of @Defector.com, author of "Changeover: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's #Tennis"

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6SGV...

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97: Giri Nathan, author,

Podcast Episode · Sports Writers Inc. with JD: Sports Writers Talk Sports Writing · 09/29/2025 · 35m

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John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 6d

I mean, if the #RedSox win, great. But this ain't 1978, folks. It's not even 1999

John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 6d

Sorry, just not all that excited for the #RedSox-#Yankees game tonight. Boston finished FIVE GAMES BEHIND New York. The only reason they're in this position is because MLB changed the rules

Not buying into the manufactured drama

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John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 7d

Egghead loves his booky book!

Willow @rockshrimp.bsky.social · 7d

what's the stupidest/randomest Simpsons quote that lives in your head rent free? Mine is the urge to say "you said go to bread" every time I am about to head to bed.

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Patrick Sauer @pjsauer.bsky.social · 7d

I’m going to sue the Cleveland Browns.

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John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 8d

Episode 97 of the @sportswritersinc.bsky.social podcast is up with @girinathan.bsky.social of @Defector.com, author of "Changeover: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's #Tennis"

Great talk! Do it up!

Apple podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6SGV...

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John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 8d

Man the passive voice rules. Why say "Giants fire Bob Melvin" when you can say "Bob Melvin has been fired by the Giants"?

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 8d

Manager Bob Melvin has been fired by the San Francisco Giants after the club missed the playoffs for a fourth straight season.

Giants fire veteran manager Bob Melvin after two years as Buster Posey seeks 'different voice'

Manager Bob Melvin has been fired by the San Francisco Giants after the club missed the playoffs for a fourth straight season.

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John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 9d

You cannot support the "each team gets the ball" rule and complain about ties #NFL

John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 9d

Nope. Nothing wrong with a tie

John Doyle @sportswritersinc.bsky.social · 9d

TIE!

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Scorigami @nflscorigami.bsky.social · 9d

🏈 GB 40 - 40 DAL
0:00 OT

This game has a 100.00% chance of ending in Scorigami.

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Jen McCaffrey @jcmccaffrey.bsky.social · 14d

It wasn’t pretty — not many of them have been lately — but through a gritty team effort, the Red Sox topped the Blue Jays for another win, keeping pace in a wild AL playoff picture.

“At this point, winning games is all that matters.”

www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Red Sox pull out gritty win, holding ground in tumultuous AL wild-card hunt

With the win, the Red Sox held onto the second wild-card spot, one game up on floundering Detroit.

www.nytimes.com

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