Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli is a sports journalist and author. In addition to his work at InsideTheStar.com, he has a Substack -- Dispatches From A SciFi Scribe – where he discusses numerous topics, including sports in general. He started his newspaper career in 1991 with the Gallup (NM) Independent before going to the Modesto (CA) Bee, Gustine (CA) Press-Standard, and Turlock (CA) Journal -- where he won the 2001 Best Sports Story, in the annual California Newspaper Publishers Association’s Better Newspapers Contest. He then moved to the Merced (CA) Sun-Star, Tracy (CA) Press, Patch and finished his career in 2011 with the San Francisco (CA) Examiner. He has written two Non-Fiction sports books, 11 novels, and has over 30 published short stories.

Eagles taking command of the NFC East

Last year, through 11 weeks of the NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles looked poised to cruise to the NFC East title. They were 9-1 and would win in Week 12 to go to 10-1. In short, the Eagles looked unstoppable.

Written by: Richard Paolinelli

Published on: 11/20/2024

There are 2 two-team races underway in the NFC East

The NFC East has devolved into a pair of two-team races after 10 weeks of the NFL season. The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders are poised for an eight-week sprint

Written by: Richard Paolinelli

Published on: 11/12/2024

Cowboys fading away in the NFC East

The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles continue to slug it out for the NFC East. The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants keep falling further behind the pace. The chances

Written by: Richard Paolinelli

Published on: 11/05/2024

NFC East begins season with a split decision 1

Commanders, Eagles pulling away in NFC East

As the chase for the NFC East division title nears the halfway mark, two teams are starting to separate themselves. Sadly, neither of them are the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas is

Written by: Richard Paolinelli

Published on: 10/29/2024

Eagles win Saquon Bowl I, keep heat on Commanders in division chase

Consider it an unwritten rule: Never trade one of your players to a division rival. Section (b) reads: And do whatever it takes to keep him from signing with them

Written by: Richard Paolinelli

Published on: 10/22/2024

Does anyone actually want to win the NFC East?

The biggest question after Sunday’s games? Do any of the four NFC East teams actually want to win the division? Because none of them are playing like it. The Washington

Written by: Richard Paolinelli

Published on: 10/15/2024

Cowboys keep pace with Commanders, move into second in NFC East

For a few minutes on Monday morning, it looked like the Washington Commanders would expand their lead in the NFC East to 1.5 games. But an amazing final drive by

Written by: Richard Paolinelli

Published on: 10/08/2024

Dan Quinn having early success in NFC East race 4

Washington takes command in the NFC East

Prior to the start of this season, if you had the Washington Commanders in sole possession of first place in the NFC East after four weeks, there would have been

Written by: Richard Paolinelli

Published on: 10/01/2024

Dan Quinn is enjoying some early success in the NFC East

Somewhere in the general area of Washington D.C., Dan Quinn is probably still smiling. Somehow, with a rebuilt offense and defense, a new coaching staff, and a rookie starting quarterback

Written by: Richard Paolinelli

Published on: 09/24/2024

Eagles were the cream of the NFC East crop in the draft 1

As the season kicks off, the Eagles are still tops in the NFC East

The NFC East’s season kicks off tonight when the Eagles host the Packers at 7:15 p.m. Fortunately for me, since I don’t have a Peacock subscription, I don’t have to

Written by: Richard Paolinelli

Published on: 09/02/2024