Category Archives: Sports

Goodbye Champ- Remembering Muhammad Ali

Posted on June 4, 2016 by billmanzi

Muhammad Ali has passed. As a boxer his achievements were staggering, but his force of personality and personal charisma brought him status that far exceeded boxing, making him a worldwide icon. Although Ali today is beloved it was not always … Continue reading →

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Remembering Foreman-Lyle

Posted on December 1, 2012 by billmanzi

Many know that I have been a boxing fan for my entire life. So the political blog takes a look back at one of the greatest heavyweight fights that I have ever seen, the non-title bout between George Foreman and … Continue reading →

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Rocky Marciano Honored

Posted on September 23, 2012 by billmanzi

Rocky Marciano was honored today with a 22 foot statue unveiled in the City of Champions, Brockton, Massachusetts. A big crowd, with many boxing luminaries, celebrated the statue and the achievements of the only heavyweight champion to retire undefeated. A … Continue reading →

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They Caught Em, We Didn't

Posted on February 6, 2012 by billmanzi

Super Bowl match-ups between two evenly matched teams come down to execution at critical times. The Patriots actually played a pretty good defensive game, and I do not believe you can fault the Belichek game plan. The Giants simply made … Continue reading →

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Central Catholic State Champions

Posted on March 14, 2010 by billmanzi

Congratulations to the Central boys, who won the Division 1 State Championship last night, defeating St Johns 56-55 behind senior Carson Desrosiers, who hit the winner with five seconds left on the clock. It truly was a great game, with … Continue reading →

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Central Catholic, the Beast of the East

Posted on March 9, 2010 by billmanzi

Central Catholic became the Eastern Massachusetts Division 1 Boys Basketball Champion last night, defeating Madison Park 59-50 at the TD Garden last night. Central was led by senior Carson Desrosiers, who turned in a huge performance on both ends of … Continue reading →

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Methuen Resident Jeff Paolino Groundskeeper of Year

Posted on March 9, 2010 by billmanzi

Methuen resident Jeff Paolino, the head groundskeeper for the Lowell Spinners, has been honored as the groundskeeper of the year. Jeff recently attended a Methuen City Council meeting, where we recognized his excellence with a mayoral citation. Congratulations Jeff! The … Continue reading →

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Central Catholic Into Eastern Mass Finals

Posted on March 6, 2010 by billmanzi

The Central Catholic Boys basketball team rode the twin towers of Jimmy Zenevitch and Carson Desrosiers to a big win over a tough St Johns Prep team to capture the Division 1 North title. They will play Madison Park on … Continue reading →

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Spring Lacrosse Registration

Posted on January 8, 2010 by billmanzi

Format: Methuen will once again enter teams in the Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League. Games are held on Sundays. Who Is Eligible: This will be a co-ed program for Methuen residents in grades 3 -8. Teams: U11, U13 and U … Continue reading →

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Calvin Kattar Recognized

Posted on November 13, 2009 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council had Methuen martial arts champion Calvin Kattar in to receive a citation and a proclamation recognizing his outstanding achievements in his field. Calvin is a Methuen High School graduate, and the City of Methuen is proud … Continue reading →

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