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Memo From A Bitter Rangers Fan: The NHL Just Missed A Ratings Bonanza

The Stanley Cup Final, which begins Wednesday night in Tampa, should be a terrific series for hockey die-hards. The Tampa Bay Lightning play relentless hockey, skating well and shooting well, and led the NHL in goals per game during the regular season. Their opponents, the Chicago Blackhawks, are a fast team and led the league […]

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Is Messi vs. Ronaldo Bigger Than The Super Bowl?

As any die-hard soccer fan will tell you, the biggest “football” matchup of 2015 wasn’t that game in February between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. It was Sunday’s El Clasico, the game played at least a couple of times each year between FC Barcelona — featuring talented footballer Lionel Messi — and […]

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Is Messi vs. Ronaldo Bigger Than The Super Bowl?

As any die-hard soccer fan will tell you, the biggest “football” matchup of 2015 wasn’t that game in February between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. It was Sunday’s El Clasico, the game played at least a couple of times each year between FC Barcelona — featuring talented footballer Lionel Messi — and […]

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Dear Mona, Are There Any Other Men Who Don’t Watch Sports?

Dear Mona, I watch no sports year-round. None. Zero. I know I am not alone. A few of my friends also watch no sports. So, what percentage of men in the USA watch no sports? Fred, 45, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania Dear Fred, You’re right that you’re not alone. For me, watching sports is like watching […]

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Dear Mona, Are There Any Other Men Who Don’t Watch Sports?

Dear Mona, I watch no sports year-round. None. Zero. I know I am not alone. A few of my friends also watch no sports. So, what percentage of men in the USA watch no sports? Fred, 45, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania Dear Fred, You’re right that you’re not alone. For me, watching sports is like watching […]

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