Sports
NASCAR’s Homestead Finale: The Title Can Be Decided Before the Finish
Kyle Larson leads the Cup standings by 67 points. The November 8 finale rewards watching stage points as closely as the checkered flag.
Sports & Outdoors
Brad Nelson
Based in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, Brad Nelson covers sports and the outdoors for Knuxy. A Celtics fan and outdoor enthusiast, his interests connect Boston basketball with the pleasures and practicalities of getting outside. His writing favors clear explanations, lively perspective, and a sense of what makes sports worth following.
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NFL Week 9 Injuries: Who Is Out, and What Recovery Timelines Really Say
Jackson, Darnold, Huntley and Howell illustrate why confirmed absences, practice reports and recovery forecasts need separate columns.
Sports
Celtics Fall in Houston: Start With the Fast-Break Gap
Boston’s winning streak ended in Houston. The box score offers useful questions about transition defense—and a warning about adding up overlapping statistics.