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Where's the Beef? At a Wiffleball Tournament, That's Where

There are few events that get me excited to the point of celebrating. Road trips comes to mind. So do tailgates or even Deadliest Catch marathons...

Written by Pete McKeown about 4 months ago 186 reads 25 comments
The 2007 New England Patriots: 35 Seconds From Perfection

I'm the youngest of three boys. Known as the "baby Jesus," a term coined by my brothers, they always assumed I was the favorite due to the unusually large portions of presents found underneath the Christmas tree every year...

Written by Pete McKeown about 6 months ago 237 reads 49 comments
Manny Being...Womanly?

Manny? Really? I’m not going to sit here and lie to any of you, I ABSOLUTELY used to love Manny Ramirez. He won two championships for the Red Sox, and, let’s be honest, his antics ...

Written by Pete McKeown about 6 months ago 171 reads 53 comments
A Kentucky Derby To Remember

Last year for the Kentucky Derby, I made the road trip from Boston to Louisville to partake in the Derby madness at Churchill Downs. To be honest, it felt more like a bachelor party than a sporting event...

Written by Pete McKeown about 6 months ago 240 reads 38 comments
Fans Today Deserve a Better Class of Athlete—Accept No "Substitutes"

With the recent news of Jay Cutler being unsatisfied in Denver and Manny just being himself, it made me think back to some of the jobs that I’ve had in the past—you know, the ones that weren’t necessarily your typical “dream jobs..

Written by Pete McKeown about 8 months ago 447 reads 96 comments
Spring Training: A Cure for My MLB Blues

Baseball has had a rough couple of months. Heck, it’s been a rough couple of years. For the first time in a long while, I found myself going into a season with little or no excitement...

Written by Pete McKeown about 8 months ago 237 reads 93 comments
To an Athlete Dying Young

In high school, I never played football. It is still one of my biggest regrets to this day. I was always small growing up, so soccer seemed like the natural choice for my skill set...

Written by Pete McKeown about 9 months ago 938 reads 128 comments
The 25 Best Sports Movies of All Time

Here's part II of my list, Top 50 Greatest Sports Movies. I am a huge fan of movies, sports and lists, so this slideshow seemed to be a natural one for me to undertake...

Written by Pete McKeown about 9 months ago 1,165 reads 55 comments
The 50 Best Sports Movies of All Time: Part 1

Who doesn't love a good sports movie? Seriously, I can't think of anyone. Even my friend who thinks movies are a waste of time would become violent if you made a snide comment about "Brian’s Song...

Written by Pete McKeown about 10 months ago 632 reads 30 comments
Your Super Bowl XLIII Matchup: Arizona Cardinals Vs. Baltimore Ravens

It is a good thing I don't have enough money to gamble, because I would have gotten cleaned out this weekend. The only game I picked correctly was the Baltimore win (I even nailed the exact score...

Written by Pete McKeown about 10 months ago 1,127 reads 3 comments
Ten Steps to an All-Pro NFL Tailgate

There are three things that will always make me happy: inhaling barbecued food, drinking large quantities of beer and watching football. Each of these activities by themselves will put a smile on most any guy's face...

Written by Pete McKeown about 10 months ago 330 reads 9 comments
New England Patriots' NFL Draft Needs in 2009

When it comes to drafts, the Patriots have historically been know for having an efficient and educated war room. Decision-makers Scott Pioli and Bill Belichick understand the importance of draft day and never waste a pick...

Written by Pete McKeown about 10 months ago 1,993 reads 6 comments
NFL Divisional Playoff Preview

This NFL season has been full of upsets and surprises. Miami and Atlanta rising from the ashes of deplorable seasons; Detroit going 0-16; the Patriots winning 11 games and missing the playoffs...

Written by Pete McKeown about 10 months ago 233 reads 4 comments

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Pete McKeown Article Archive

Where's the Beef? At a Wiffleball Tournament, That's Where

The 2007 New England Patriots: 35 Seconds From Perfection

Manny Being...Womanly?

A Kentucky Derby To Remember

Fans Today Deserve a Better Class of Athlete—Accept No "Substitutes"

Spring Training: A Cure for My MLB Blues

To an Athlete Dying Young

The 25 Best Sports Movies of All Time

The 50 Best Sports Movies of All Time: Part 1

Your Super Bowl XLIII Matchup: Arizona Cardinals Vs. Baltimore Ravens

Ten Steps to an All-Pro NFL Tailgate

New England Patriots' NFL Draft Needs in 2009

NFL Divisional Playoff Preview

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