Chad Finn
@chadfinn.bsky.social
Columns: The Boston Globe, Boston.com. Editor: The Boston Globe Story of Celtics. https://shorturl.at/j7ozz
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Boston stands with the people of Minneapolis.
January 8, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Boston stands with the people of Minneapolis.
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Emily Heller, an eyewitness, is speaking out to set the record straight. Officers were screaming at Renee Nicole Good, “Move, move, move.”
So she moved, and they shot her multiple times? Then Noem and Trump branded her a domestic terrorist. Does everyone see how absolutely insane that sounds?
So she moved, and they shot her multiple times? Then Noem and Trump branded her a domestic terrorist. Does everyone see how absolutely insane that sounds?
January 8, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Emily Heller, an eyewitness, is speaking out to set the record straight. Officers were screaming at Renee Nicole Good, “Move, move, move.”
So she moved, and they shot her multiple times? Then Noem and Trump branded her a domestic terrorist. Does everyone see how absolutely insane that sounds?
So she moved, and they shot her multiple times? Then Noem and Trump branded her a domestic terrorist. Does everyone see how absolutely insane that sounds?
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Second, and probably most importantly, it's tactically wrong. "No point discussing political opposition to fascism, there won't be elections anyway" cedes victory to your enemies. It's defeatism and nihilism.
January 8, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Second, and probably most importantly, it's tactically wrong. "No point discussing political opposition to fascism, there won't be elections anyway" cedes victory to your enemies. It's defeatism and nihilism.
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I've been a-blockin' and a-mutin' all afternoon but I want everyone to know that I never block for this reply, though the universe gives me multiple opportunities every day. Many would block, but I have the patience of a saint. Go in peace, little one.
Sorry but you must phrase that in the form of a question.
January 7, 2026 at 11:01 PM
I've been a-blockin' and a-mutin' all afternoon but I want everyone to know that I never block for this reply, though the universe gives me multiple opportunities every day. Many would block, but I have the patience of a saint. Go in peace, little one.
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Basic media literacy: there are multiple clips out there showing this shooting, mostly up close and unobstructed (except by the car itself). Trump’s social media post includes a clip from far away, through trees, and slowed to super slow motion.
Those are *choices*
Those are *choices*
January 7, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Basic media literacy: there are multiple clips out there showing this shooting, mostly up close and unobstructed (except by the car itself). Trump’s social media post includes a clip from far away, through trees, and slowed to super slow motion.
Those are *choices*
Those are *choices*
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Here’s how the Globe’s 6 Hall of Fame voters approached this year’s ballot. My 5-year streak of voting for the most candidates from our group remains intact - this year with new appreciation for a modern Dwight Evans analog, and a continued push for starters: apps.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/spor...
How Globe writers voted on the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot
There is no right way or wrong way to vote. The six Globe writers who cast ballots this year offered proof of that.
apps.bostonglobe.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Here’s how the Globe’s 6 Hall of Fame voters approached this year’s ballot. My 5-year streak of voting for the most candidates from our group remains intact - this year with new appreciation for a modern Dwight Evans analog, and a continued push for starters: apps.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/spor...
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When you do anything as frequently as these people lie, it’s astounding that they never get any better at it. That Malcolm Gladwell was full of shit.
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 PM
When you do anything as frequently as these people lie, it’s astounding that they never get any better at it. That Malcolm Gladwell was full of shit.
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The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
January 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
January 7, 2026 at 8:17 PM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
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Great day to have functioning eyes and a working brain
January 7, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Great day to have functioning eyes and a working brain
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Absolutely horrific details about an ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
A witness says a woman was trying to drive away from an ICE operation and the ICE agent "reached across the hood of the car and shot her in the face like three, four times."
Bovino was there.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
A witness says a woman was trying to drive away from an ICE operation and the ICE agent "reached across the hood of the car and shot her in the face like three, four times."
Bovino was there.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
January 7, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Absolutely horrific details about an ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
A witness says a woman was trying to drive away from an ICE operation and the ICE agent "reached across the hood of the car and shot her in the face like three, four times."
Bovino was there.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
A witness says a woman was trying to drive away from an ICE operation and the ICE agent "reached across the hood of the car and shot her in the face like three, four times."
Bovino was there.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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So few pitchers from the 2000s and after are going to get in based on older voters' current standards that it's going to completely skew HoF representation.
Johan Santana was one of the 3-5 best pitchers in MLB for eight straight seasons, won two Cys, and fell off the HoF ballot after one year!
Johan Santana was one of the 3-5 best pitchers in MLB for eight straight seasons, won two Cys, and fell off the HoF ballot after one year!
January 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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I thought this was going to end with the old Billy Martin line about Steinbrenner.
Lol how can you tell this administration is lying to you? Because oil hasn't been shipped in actual barrels in over a century
www.cnn.com/2026/01/06/b...
www.cnn.com/2026/01/06/b...
January 7, 2026 at 5:19 PM
I thought this was going to end with the old Billy Martin line about Steinbrenner.
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"only when it comes to the players of *their* youth" This is an underrated problem not just with fandom, but across most cultural/political spectrums. People over value everything from their youth.
January 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM
"only when it comes to the players of *their* youth" This is an underrated problem not just with fandom, but across most cultural/political spectrums. People over value everything from their youth.
Wonder if Tom Brady will be as impatient with young players as
Raiders boss (or whatever he is) as he was as the Patriots quarterback.
Raiders boss (or whatever he is) as he was as the Patriots quarterback.
January 7, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Wonder if Tom Brady will be as impatient with young players as
Raiders boss (or whatever he is) as he was as the Patriots quarterback.
Raiders boss (or whatever he is) as he was as the Patriots quarterback.
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Dominique Wilkins dreamed of having a son. That Jake Wilkins dunks like him is a bonus. My story @theathletic.com
about fathers and sons, love, expectations and creating a unique path: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
about fathers and sons, love, expectations and creating a unique path: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
January 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Dominique Wilkins dreamed of having a son. That Jake Wilkins dunks like him is a bonus. My story @theathletic.com
about fathers and sons, love, expectations and creating a unique path: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
about fathers and sons, love, expectations and creating a unique path: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
He seems to have the commenters on his side. Point for me.
January 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
He seems to have the commenters on his side. Point for me.
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This is good and spicy. variety.com/2026/tv/colu...
Tony Dokoupil’s ‘CBS Evening News’ Debut Is an Inauspicious Sign of Where CBS News Is Headed
Tony Dokoupil tripped up over transitions and bulldozed a health expert over vaccines
variety.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM
This is good and spicy. variety.com/2026/tv/colu...
So I see this somewhat differently than Shaughnessy. 😂 apps.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/spor...
How Globe writers voted on the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot
There is no right way or wrong way to vote. The six Globe writers who cast ballots this year offered proof of that.
apps.bostonglobe.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:50 PM
So I see this somewhat differently than Shaughnessy. 😂 apps.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/spor...
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One thing I've seen a lot of after Willson Contreras got traded was "he's very good with 2 outs and RISP," & he indeed was last year:
.344/.408/.563
But the year before it was
.100/.270/.200
In 23?
.327./476/.551
In 22?
.189/.362/.351
This is why it's not really seen as a repeatable skill.
.344/.408/.563
But the year before it was
.100/.270/.200
In 23?
.327./476/.551
In 22?
.189/.362/.351
This is why it's not really seen as a repeatable skill.
January 5, 2026 at 2:36 PM
One thing I've seen a lot of after Willson Contreras got traded was "he's very good with 2 outs and RISP," & he indeed was last year:
.344/.408/.563
But the year before it was
.100/.270/.200
In 23?
.327./476/.551
In 22?
.189/.362/.351
This is why it's not really seen as a repeatable skill.
.344/.408/.563
But the year before it was
.100/.270/.200
In 23?
.327./476/.551
In 22?
.189/.362/.351
This is why it's not really seen as a repeatable skill.
Three reasons (among several) that the Celtics are one of the best teams in the East.
— Jaylen has leveled up to an MVP candidate in Year 10.
— White and Pritchard are much better players than they get credit for nationally.
— The Celtics’ player development is exceptional.
— Jaylen has leveled up to an MVP candidate in Year 10.
— White and Pritchard are much better players than they get credit for nationally.
— The Celtics’ player development is exceptional.
January 7, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Three reasons (among several) that the Celtics are one of the best teams in the East.
— Jaylen has leveled up to an MVP candidate in Year 10.
— White and Pritchard are much better players than they get credit for nationally.
— The Celtics’ player development is exceptional.
— Jaylen has leveled up to an MVP candidate in Year 10.
— White and Pritchard are much better players than they get credit for nationally.
— The Celtics’ player development is exceptional.
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Hogan and I are both picking the Patriots over the Chargers. And after calling a flea flicker and a direct snap in the regular-season finale, Hogan believes Josh McDaniels has more trickery up his sleeve heading into the postseason.
Full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
January 6, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Hogan and I are both picking the Patriots over the Chargers. And after calling a flea flicker and a direct snap in the regular-season finale, Hogan believes Josh McDaniels has more trickery up his sleeve heading into the postseason.
Full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Ballot #143 is from second-year voter Chad Finn. Dustin Pedroia climbs into a tie for tenth place. Seven holdovers earn Finn’s vote once again and are joined by King Félix (+29) and Andy Pettitte (+20)
Via The Boston Globe: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/07/s...
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January 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Ballot #143 is from second-year voter Chad Finn. Dustin Pedroia climbs into a tie for tenth place. Seven holdovers earn Finn’s vote once again and are joined by King Félix (+29) and Andy Pettitte (+20)
Via The Boston Globe: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/07/s...
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