/tags/boston Boston en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:56:55 GMT /arts-life/2015-11-20/the-drama-of-spotlight-is-that-everyone-has-a-hand-in-the-conspiracy The director of Spotlight, Tom McCarthy, has made just five films, but he’s already one of the fine directors in this country. He’s precise and deliberate… Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:56:55 GMT /arts-life/2015-11-20/the-drama-of-spotlight-is-that-everyone-has-a-hand-in-the-conspiracy Howie Movshovitz /2015-11-04/bill-belichick-love-him-hate-him-but-dont-deny-hes-an-original The time has come to recognize that Bill Belichick is the best pro-sports coach of this century, says commentator Frank Deford. Wed, 04 Nov 2015 09:18:00 GMT /2015-11-04/bill-belichick-love-him-hate-him-but-dont-deny-hes-an-original Frank Deford /2015-09-09/deford-when-it-comes-to-the-courtroom-bet-on-the-players History shows why we shouldn't be surprised that a judge recently overturned New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's suspension. Wed, 09 Sep 2015 08:42:00 GMT /2015-09-09/deford-when-it-comes-to-the-courtroom-bet-on-the-players Frank Deford /2015-08-12/deford-when-deflategate-dust-settles-put-goodell-out-to-pasture As NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and star quarterback Tom Brady head to court over "deflategate," commentator Frank Deford says it's time for Goodell to be replaced in the league's front office. Wed, 12 Aug 2015 09:01:00 GMT /2015-08-12/deford-when-deflategate-dust-settles-put-goodell-out-to-pasture Frank Deford /npr-news/2015-05-20/the-other-sacred-thing-tom-brady-squashed-sportsmanship Tom Brady could be guilty of one of the worst transgressions in sport — purposely defiling the part of the game that makes it fair and square. Wed, 20 May 2015 07:29:00 GMT /npr-news/2015-05-20/the-other-sacred-thing-tom-brady-squashed-sportsmanship Frank Deford /2015-05-13/was-deflategate-about-tom-bradys-legacy-or-his-ego The Patriots quarterback was recently suspended for his apparent role in underinflating game balls. For commentator Frank Deford, "Deflategate" is as much about Brady's vanity as it is about victory. Wed, 13 May 2015 07:23:00 GMT /2015-05-13/was-deflategate-about-tom-bradys-legacy-or-his-ego Frank Deford /2014-08-27/setting-your-movie-in-boston-bettah-get-the-accent-right A new film about mobster Whitey Bulger is in the works, and its success may ride on one crucial detail: whether or not the actors can deliver a convincing "hihowahya?" Wed, 27 Aug 2014 07:26:00 GMT /2014-08-27/setting-your-movie-in-boston-bettah-get-the-accent-right Anne Mostue /2014-04-20/a-witness-to-the-bombing-a-nurse-returns-to-boston-as-a-runner Amelia Nelson was a volunteer nurse at the finish line of last year's Boston Marathon when the bombs went off. This year, she's back, and running for those who no longer can. Sun, 20 Apr 2014 15:47:00 GMT /2014-04-20/a-witness-to-the-bombing-a-nurse-returns-to-boston-as-a-runner NPR Staff /npr-news/2014-04-16/after-losing-a-leg-woman-walks-on-her-own-in-4-inch-heels A year after the Boston Marathon bombing, Heather Abbott has adapted to life with her prostheses, including a blade for running and one that allows her to wear her favorite shoes. Wed, 16 Apr 2014 07:37:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-04-16/after-losing-a-leg-woman-walks-on-her-own-in-4-inch-heels Tovia Smith /npr-news/2014-04-10/a-year-after-bombings-some-say-boston-strong-has-gone-overboard The slogan is plastered on cars, cut into the grass at Fenway, tattooed on arms, bedazzled on sweatshirts and printed on T-shirts (and everything else). But some wonder whether it's time to retire it. Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:08:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-04-10/a-year-after-bombings-some-say-boston-strong-has-gone-overboard Tovia Smith