In any era when one team dominates its sport, there is a tendency among the broader population to acknowledge the champions’ greatness while also hoping that their dominance will soon be at an end. It’s nothing personal. No one likes to see monopolies in any walk of life, but especially in the sporting realm where ideally there will always be a decent array of live contenders for the premium prizes. No significant competition should be predictable, much less a procession. In American football, the New England…

Source: The Times April 02, 2018 23:02 UTC