Local black history photo book to publish during Black History Month

Photo book depicts blacks in 2 centuries

History Challenge answers: Aqueduct's Withers honors one of racing's early icons

1. For years in the 19th and early 20th centuries, racetrack operators battled with “pool rooms,” which offered patrons the opportunity to bet into auction pools on horse racing and to shoot billiards while waiting for the results.

Local Patriots fans still feel the sting from four years ago

NASHUA – Dan Dionne has been on a sports media blackout for two weeks. As soon as Dionne knew the New England Patriots’ opponent in Super Bowl XLVI, he knew turning the TV on would mean having to see it. It would mean having to relive “the catch.” “That was the worst day of my life,” Dionne said. “I’m still not over it.” That day was Feb. 3, 2008. And the catch was the one made by New York ...

Thorburn suffers rare snooker defeat. Oops . . .

Beating a world champion is easier than you might think. All you have to do is play on his team and be yourself.

Billiards expert brings a lot to the table

Patrick Sheehan's family history is a Portland pool hall of fame