As a New Yorker who visited Boston for the first time, I was surprised by the city's rich history, laid-back charm, and European architecture.

It will be the first pro league for women since the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League — immortalized in "A League of Their Own" — dissolved in 1954.

Today in Boston Celtics history, Shelden Williams was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1983. An alum of the Duke Blue Devils, he won NABC Defensive Player of the Year honors two times and made First Team All-American among several other honors.

October is National Pizza Month. In my house, with two ravenous boys, every month is actually national pizza month, and I am not alone: According to Pizza.com, 94 percent of Americans eat pizza at least once a month. Not exactly a Gallup poll, but I believe it.

“He’s been himself and vocal and incredibly positive,” head coach Paul Maurice said of Marchand’s major impact on the Panthers. “Even when things aren’t going right, he’s the guy trying to fix it and he’s the guy talking about it. He’s been a great leader for us.”

The Eagles and Fighting Irish will have to wait a few more days to get their kickoff time and network for Week 10.

Boston Scientific's presence in Minnesota continues to grow, as the biotechnology company opened a new facility in Maple Grove Monday morning.