Bill Belichick

Football in the 20-Teens: No Punting, No Tackling

Russ Wellen | Posted 01.05.2010 | Sports


Russ Wellen

A no-punt policy also bears a resemblance to the full-court press in basketball, which is also all about maximizing the opportunities afforded you.

Patriots Vs. Panthers: Pats Rally For 20-10 Win Over Carolina

AP | HOWARD ULMAN | Posted 12.13.2009 | Sports


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots showed up late and sent the Carolina Panthers home with another loss. Four days after coach Bill B...

The Myth of Complacency in Boston Sports

Steve Buckley | Posted 12.04.2009 | Sports


Steve Buckley

I have yet to make the acquaintance of a Boston sports fan who, having witnessed six championships in a little more than six years, is capable of sitting back and saying, "OK, I'm good."

Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman | Posted 11.24.2009 | New York


Len Berman

The L.A. Clippers TV announcers were suspended for one game after making fun of Memphis Center Hamed Haddadi. Among other things they said, "You're sure he's not Borat's older brother?"

Laughing My Way to 9-0!

Anetra Smith | Posted 11.19.2009 | Sports


Anetra Smith

Dumbest call ever? Best play by a backup safety ever? Worst call in New England history? I'm not sure what I'd call it, but we one thing we can definitely call it is ANOTHER Colts win!

The NYGMen Podcast: Week 10 - The Bye Week Special

Dan Weiner | Posted 11.18.2009 | New York


Dan Weiner

In this Week 10 Bye Week special, we rejoice in the Giants' good fortune during their week off.

Belichick: The Long and Short of It

Wayne Winston | Posted 11.18.2009 | Sports


Wayne Winston

My colleague has come up with an elegant simplification of whether or not Belichick should had gone for it on 4th down in Sunday night's Colts-Patriots game.

Belichick's Decision: Flip a Coin, or Trust the Team?

David Roher | Posted 11.17.2009 | Sports


David Roher

If the Patriots had converted on 4th down, they would have had roughly a 100% chance of winning the game. If they didn't, they probably had somewhere between a 15-50% chance of winning.

Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman | Posted 11.17.2009 | New York


Len Berman

Are the Knicks interested in 34-year old free agent Allen Iverson? His best days are behind him, so the answer is probably yes.

Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman | Posted 11.16.2009 | New York


Len Berman

On the undercard Yuri Foreman won the WBA Super welterweight championship. He's studying to become a rabbi. A boxing rabbi. Is that kosher?

Bill Belichick's 4th-And-2 Call Against Colts Debated, Derided (VIDEO)

Posted 11.17.2009 | Sports


Bill Belichick's decision to try for a first down on 4th-and-2 late in Sunday night's game against the Colts is drawing lots of criticism. With a six-...

Belichick Made the Right Call

Wayne Winston | Posted 11.16.2009 | Sports


Wayne Winston

The announcers were unanimous in saying the Patriots were crazy to go for it on 4th down. I hate to say it, but I think Belichick's move might have made sense.

Belichick Was Right

Jeff Ma | Posted 11.16.2009 | Sports


Jeff Ma

The advanced stats back up Belichick. 38 yards in field position is not worth giving up a 60% opportunity to keep Peyton Manning on the sidelines.

Colts Vs. Patriots: Indianapolis Shocks New England In Final Minutes, 35-34

AP | MICHAEL MAROT | Posted 11.16.2009 | Sports


INDIANAPOLIS — Bill Belichick risked everything on one play Sunday night. It cost him a victory, and it may wind up costing him a trip back to I...

We Could All Use a Bye Week

Roger I. Abrams | Posted 11.02.2009 | Entertainment


Roger I. Abrams

What then might amuse those football fans whose team has already fallen into the dumper? You can adopt another club just for the 2009 season. Toss them overboard and pick a winner.

Broncos, Patriots: Overtime Field Goal Caps Comeback Victory For Denver

AP | EDDIE PELLS | Posted 10.11.2009 | Denver


DENVER — Kyle Orton is no John Elway, Josh McDaniels is no Bill Belichick and those mustard-yellow uniforms certainly don't have anyone thinking...

The 2009 Broncos: 2001 Patriots Redux?

Sam Dudley | Posted 11.25.2009 | Denver


Sam Dudley

Like the 2001 Patriots, the success of the 2009 Broncos starts with an anonymous yet voracious defense. Denver also lost its franchise quarterback.

Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman | Posted 09.19.2009 | New York


Len Berman

Happy Wednesday everyone, here's my Top 5 for August 19, 2009 from www.LenBermanSports.com

Why Character in Sport Matters

Tom Matlack | Posted 09.03.2009 | Media


Tom Matlack

Talk about a sports fanatic's wet dream. There I was in the Celts' locker room, free to talk to whomever I wanted.

Phil Jackson Prepares to Coach 2009-2010 Season from Home Office

The Sportsman's Daily | Posted 07.25.2009 | Living


The Sportsman's Daily

The guys don't need me to be there to hold their hands -- and frankly there are stretches during games when there are about a million more productive things I can be doing with my time.

"Spygate" Victims Defense Fund

Dave Hollander | Posted 05.27.2008 | Entertainment


Dave Hollander

Full-blown congressional hearings looking into football teams spying on one another is not exactly the best use of taxpayer money. But hear me loud and clear: Spygate is not a victimless crime.

Specter: Patriots' Spying Wider Than Admitted

New York Times | GREG BISHOP | Posted 05.22.2008 | Home


After meeting with a former New England Patriots employee who helped the team spy on opponents, Senator Arlen Specter on Wednesday described the team'...

NFL, Walsh Eye Deal for Spygate Material

AP | DAVE GOLDBERG | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


NEW YORK — Matt Walsh, the former New England Patriots employee said to have tapes of illegal spying by the team, is close to an agreement to tu...

New Claim Of Taping Emerges Against Patriots

New York Times | JOHN BRANCH and GREG BISHOP | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


The Patriots' pattern of illicitly videotaping the signals of opposing N.F.L. coaches began in Coach Bill Belichick's first preseason with the team in...

Specter: Belichick Was Taping Since 2000

AP | LAURIE KELLMAN | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


WASHINGTON — Bill Belichick has been illegally taping opponents' defensive signals since he became the New England Patriots' coach in 2000, acco...