TORONTO (Mar. 15) — This website is blatantly hockey–centric, which belies the fervor with which I followed the National Football League during my teenage years in the 1970’s. What an era that was — with the Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers,… Read More
TORONTO (Aug. 31) — I remember saying to myself: “Howard, just watch Dave Perkins. Observe the way he comports himself around athletes and you will learn immeasurably.” So, that’s what I did.
It was Aug. 17, 1987. At Pearson International… Read More
TORONTO (Jan. 11) — We can stack on another reason, for now, why the Toronto Maple Leafs — after a 1–7–2 October — have no chance of making the playoffs. As evidenced in recent losses to the New York Islanders,… Read More
By HOWARD BERGERTORONTO (Nov. 10) — After a glorious weekend in which the Maple Leafs and Raptors combined for four victories, you can bet there are plenty of smiles at 60 Bay St. today. Profits aside, Maple Leaf Sports … Read More