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John Wingspread Howell is originally from Buffalo, has lived in the Rockies, the Southwest and now the Midwest, in the Chicago suburbs. A novelist, poet, columnist, speaker, weblisher, theologian and business consultant.

John is Bleacher Report's Premier Underdog Correspondent, Chief Chicago Red Stars Correspondent, and among the top WPS correspondents. He also writes about Buffalo sports.

John has a spiritual attraction to underdogs in sports and life in general and sees sports as a great metaphor for the struggle of the little guy to beat the odds and win at life. Coming from Buffalo, this may not be surprising. Although he has now been a resident of Chicagoland longer than his native Western New York, John's first loyalty in any sport in any league in which Buffalo has a franchise, is to Buffalo. Chicago teams come next, except when a Cinderella team trumps the Chicago loyalty.

The underdog fascination may also explain why John is an avid soccer fan, since in the United States soccer is the stepsister of homegrown sports, and why he is especially enthusiastic about the Chicago Red Stars and the WPS, because they are the stepsisters of the stepsister. "Underdog issues aside, soccer is a beautiful game-- perhaps the most beautiful in the sheer choreography of play. But I do have some American red blood in me," Howell says. "There's nothing more beautiful than a Hail Mary or a shot from downtown to end a football or basketball game at the buzzer. Especially if the underdog is the one winning with such a play.

His creative company, Writers Block Productions is featured at the website: www.johnwingspreadhowell.com.

Howell publishes the following e-zines related to Buffalo or sports:
Buffalo ExPat www.BuffaloEx-pat.com
Underdog Sports www.underdog.sports.officelive.com

John's Recent Articles

Ashleigh Gunning Called up by WPS Champions Sky Blue FC

Published 7 days ago
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WPS Chicago Red Stars Sign Hometown Girl, Julianne Sitch, From Sky Blue FC

Published 16 days ago
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WPS Champs Sky Blue Sign Dutch National Team Captain Daphne Koster

Published 18 days ago
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Breaking News: Former Red Star Lloyd Signs With WPS Champs Sky Blue FC

Published 20 days ago
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Chris Trapasso responded to a comment on Seen and Herd: Week Six, Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets

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Favorite Athletes

Jim Kelly, Randy Smith, Bob McAdoo, Gar Heard, Kurt Warner
Favorite Sports Teams

Bills, Sabres, Chicago Red Stars, Chicago Sky, Chicago Fire, The Underdog of the Moment
Favorite Coaches

Marv Levy, Dr. Jack Ramsay, Turner Gill, Bob Bradley, Peter Novak, Emma Hayes
All Time Sports Moment

Jets over Colts
Most Memorable Game Attended

every game
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Lions 0-16, Dolphins unbeaten season
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Who cares?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Couldn't care less.
Schumacher or Senna?

Who?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big East

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by JW
about 10 hours ago

here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador
by Farooq
2 days ago

Will Arsenal's Defence Define Their Season?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285323-will-arsenals-defence-define-their-season
by Robert
5 days ago

Hello Buddy, take a look at this important article. It will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. Thank you very much and God Bless!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake
by Frances
17 days ago

just wanted to let you know that I have a new blog site> go to fanhuddle.com for Celtic News
by JW
25 days ago

you might like this Oiler great:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272178-crazy-canton-cuts-bob-talamini
by Dan
25 days ago

John: Thanks for becoming a fan on my work on The Bleacher Report. I signed up to be a fan of yours, because how could I not when you start out your favorite athletes list with: Jim Kelly, Randy Smith, Bob McAdoo, Gar Heard? You had me right then and there !! (ha). Best wishes John. Dan Van Wie
by Matthew
about 1 month ago

check this out if you have time! thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263547-buffalonians-deserve-more-credit
by JW
about 1 month ago

check this out : http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252657-crazy-canton-cuts-les-richter
by Farooq
2 months ago

Arsene Wenger's Message To Philippe Senderos, Time To Step Up.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/249864-arsene-wengers-message-to-philippe-senderos-time-to-step-up/show_full
by Jo-Ryan
2 months ago

Congrats on being the new No. 1 on the Women's Professional Soccer team. Keep on writing.
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello John, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
by Richard
2 months ago

Former Kentucky Coach Arrested for Drunken Driving

Please read and add comments on your thoughts about the ever-growing problem of alcohol on our roads.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243530-third-times-a-charm-billy-gillispie-arrested-for-dui

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by JW
2 months ago

read this awesome news!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243219-the-philadelphia-eagles-finally-find-respect
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello John, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would really love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Matt
2 months ago

Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles traded veteran first baseman Aubrey Huff to the Tigers for a prospect.. As the media gets on to the situation, what has not been talked about is a possible call up of top first base prospect,Brandon Snyder. Why this deal would lead to a September call up, or atleast give Snyder the spot in the beginning of 2010.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238274-aubrey-huffs-deal-to-the-tigers-could-lead-brandon-snyders-call-up

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