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Sports Blog
About The NTSB
The North Texas Sports Blog looks at baseball (and other sports) through the eyes of a fan and collector. Here you'll find my commentary on today's game, thoughtful breakdowns of Hall of Fame candidates, and my baseball cards and sports memorabilia sprinkled site wide. Whether you're looking for a specific baseball card, debating Cooperstown, or following the latest topics in baseball, this blog brings the hobby and the sport together under one roof.
Recent Posts
On a cool, October night in Chicago, the Bears honored NFL Hall of Famer and their former head coach, Mike Ditka, and proceeded to establish themselves as a serious NFC Super Bowl contender by virtue of their 30-24 win over the New England Patriots.
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October 23, 2026
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The Bills’ stars delivered when it mattered most, powering Buffalo to a dramatic 37-34 overtime victory in Los Angeles. The Rams’ defensive collapse raises real concerns in a division where every slip is magnified.
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October 17, 2026
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Mike Ditka’s passing leaves a void not just in Chicago, but in the soul of football itself. His legacy as a fierce competitor, revolutionary tight end, and iconic Bears head coach will echo through Soldier Field forever.
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October 9, 2026
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The Rams stormed back late to stun the Eagles, 24-20, and the shakeup didn’t stop there—this week’s NFC Power Rankings saw major movement as contenders separated from pretenders. The NTSB breaks down the game, the surging powers at the top, and the teams already slipping into early-season trouble.
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October 7, 2026
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In Game 1 of the ALDS between the White Sox and Guardians, One swing put the Chisox ahead, and one pitcher made sure the lead never wavered. The Guardians’ offense was neutralized from start to finish in a clinical postseason performance.
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October 5, 2026
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Michael King’s seven‑inning gem in Game 1 suffocated the Cubs offense and broke the series open. The Padres followed his lead, overwhelming the Cubs with power, depth, and postseason poise in their two game sweep in San Diego.
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October 2, 2026
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Three weeks into the NFL season, the league feels less like a neatly tiered hierarchy and more like a centrifuge—spinning violently, separating contenders, pretenders, and the downright confusing. The numbers tell a story of extremes: explosive offenses, defensive collapses, special teams volatility, and a handful of teams already showing their true identities.
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September 30, 2026
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On a crisp Monday night at Soldier Field, the Chicago Bears didn’t just beat the Philadelphia Eagles — they owned them. For four quarters, the Monsters of the Midway played the cleaner, sharper, more disciplined brand of football, walking off the field with a 27–7 victory that felt even more lopsided than the score suggests.
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September 29, 2026
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The 2026 season produced unforgettable performances, and the NTSB has officially recognized the best of the best. The Managers of the Year, Cy Young Award, and Most Valuable Player Award winners in each league didn’t just rise above their peers — they changed the trajectory of their franchises.
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September 28, 2026
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A dominant 9–1 win over the Royals sealed Chicago’s early ticket to October, capping one of the AL Central’s most dramatic midseason turnarounds. With three games left, the White Sox look less like a fringe contender and more like a team built to make noise.
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September 24, 2926
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The Chiefs’ 33–30 overtime win over Indianapolis wasn’t just another Mahomes escape act — it was a game where both teams emptied the tank, traded haymakers, and forced each other into uncomfortable football for nearly 75 minutes. And when the dust settled, Kansas City’s stars — Mahomes, Kelce, Walker, and a suddenly electric Tyquan Thornton — made just enough plays to keep the AFC West’s gold standard upright.
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September 21, 2026
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The Bills opened Highmark Stadium in unforgettable fashion on Thursday night, powering past the Lions, 41-31, behind a dominant ground game and a poised, efficient Josh Allen. Detroit kept swinging behind Jared Goff’s four touchdowns, but Buffalo’s physicality and control of the trenches defined a victorious debut in their new home.
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September 19, 2026
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Pete Crow‑Armstrong isn’t just having a breakout season — he’s rewriting the entire National League MVP conversation with a level of two‑way dominance the Cubs haven’t seen in decades. Every night he delivers another signature moment. Rob Olds explains why baseball’s newest superstar is rapidly becoming the most complete player in the sport.
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September 18, 2026
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For more than a century, baseball’s greatest legends have been measured, debated, and immortalized.The North Texas Sports Blog now unveils its most comprehensive, era‑balanced ranking ever assembled. Take a look at the NTSB's Top 50 players in MLB history.
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September 17, 2026
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A Century of Construction, Chemistry, and Consequence - The NTSB Takes A Deep Dive Into How the Official Major League Baseball Has Shaped the Sport from the Dead Ball Era to the Modern Humidor Age.
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September 4, 2026
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Muhammad Ali
Sports Illustrated: June 10, 1963
Memorabilia
Baseball autographed by Mike Schmidt
Topps 1970 Tom Seaver Card #300
Topps 1958 Hank Aaron
Card #30
Topps 1952 Bob Feller
Card #88
Topps 1970 Johnny Bench
Card #660
Topps Giant 1964 Bob Gibson
Card #41