The Patriots are hurt, with key injuries. But that's not THE problem, says Bill Burt. He says while there is a solid group of players all over the team there are no stars. And stars win in the NFL. eagletribune.com/sports/no-high…

Another great team/story brewing out of Northern Essex Community College. This time is women's volleyball, now 16-0, nationally ranked, and loaded with Lawrence players. Great story here by our Evan Applebaum. eagletribune.com/sports/why-not…

North Andover High boys and girls cross country teams have a history of success, but this season might be extra special, as both are undefeated as season nearing its climax. Check out our story by Jamie Pote. eagletribune.com/sports/good-kn…

Just win -- every match -- baby! The Windham High golf team wrapped a perfect season and took the N.H. Div. 2 state title. Our Jamie Pote with the story on this great group. eagletribune.com/sports/windham…

With Bergeron and Krejci gone the Bruins lose a lot of experience and leadership. But they are missing something else ... two elite centers and 2,000-plus points. Our pro hockey writer Phil Stacey on B's preview and the two "replacements." eagletribune.com/sports/center-…

Whittier Tech is having its first Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony tonight at Haverhill Country Club. Here are the inductees for the school, which is also celebrating it's 50th year in existence tonight. eagletribune.com/news/whittier-…

A must read in sports on Amanda Ivanovitch, who entered Whittier Tech as a non-athlete and two decades later she is being honored as an all-time great as the school has its first Athletic Hall of Fame induction tonight. Story by @Burttalkssports. eagletribune.com/news/the-makin…

Merrimack College hockey has quietly put together a nice run the past two years and it appears the experts are taking notes as the program is ranked 15th in the country as it opens tonight. Mike McMahon previews the high expectations. eagletribune.com/sports/expecta…

It was a big night for Whittier Tech football, including four TDs and 201 yards from star running back, Nick Almanzar. Our Evan Applebaum was there and reports on the huge Thursday night for the Wildcats. eagletribune.com/sports/almanza…

Six days earlier, Salem High football suffered its first defeat of the season. But Thursday night it bounced back in a big way with a win over Manchester Central. Our David Willis was there. eagletribune.com/sports/waltons…

Windham High’s Kevin Brooks made program history earlier this week with his school record 36th goal. Our Jamie Pote has that story and much more in his boys soccer notebook, including the schedule next week. eagletribune.com/sports/kevin-b…

Jermaine Wiggins earned $10M in 7 years in NFL, parlaying it into lucrative career as sports radio personality. But ex-Pat has taken on side job coaching Brockton High. Hector Longo with great story on "Wiggies" passion helping inner city kids. eagletribune.com/sports/ex-patr…

Ray Bourque is coming off an incredible week of Bruins history, reminiscing with players before, during and after incredible two-decades run. But he was reminded of his only regret, the fact he never won a Cup with Bruins. @Burttalkssports with story eagletribune.com/sports/bourque…

Great story out of Nort Andover High in clinching its first-ever MVC boys cross country title and finally beat perennial power Lowell High. Knights got surprise winner, Dylan Cote, who was on JV team last year as a junior. Our Jamie Pote has story. eagletribune.com/sports/a-histo…

Merrimack College is making another jump in Div. 1, this time to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (The MAAC), a noted college basketball in the northeast. Our Bill Burt believes the success of men's basketball was key in the invite. eagletribune.com/beatburt/hoops…

Cool story out of Methuen High. Its swim team has 4 divers with something in common. All of them started in sport having never done it before. Now all 4 "rookies' are sectional and state tourney bound, a record number for Rangers. . Pote story. eagletribune.com/sports/the-roo…

Pinkerton Academy girls soccer coach Danielle Rappa just needed someone to step up with state tourney matchup with rival Salem High. And a few of her best players did. Check out Evan Applebaum story and great photos by Tim Jean. eagletribune.com/sports/pinkert…

Gustavo Varela isn't just good as a sophomore running back for the Greater Lawrence Tech Reggies. He might be the best around having a prolific year as our David Willis writes. Check out Willis' weekly 'Off-Tackle' column. eagletribune.com/sports/greater…

It’s been four years since Haverhill football has won back-to-back games, dating back to the end of 2019 season. Well our David Willis believes they could pull it off again on Friday night in his 'Grid Picks.' Check out all of his weekend selections. eagletribune.com/sports/grid-pi…

The Haverhill High volleyball team had been waiting for Wednesday night all season long says our Jamie Pote with mighty Andover coming to town. Well, the Hillies pulled off the big win in four exciting games. His story. eagletribune.com/sports/hillies…