No gift is too expensive. No gift is too extravagant. No, the Sun's sports staff means business when we hand out Christmas gifts. Here's a few we would like to deliver:
Arthur Ramalho -- A Hollywood agent. The owner of the West End Gym in Lowell is on a bit of a hot streak. First he received screen time in the critically-acclaimed "The Fighter." Then he was featured in ads for Elizabeth Warren, who won her senate campaign.
Alison Walshe -- A new suitcase. The LPGA golfer from Westford played all over the country -- and world -- in 2012. Her travels took her to Australia, Hawaii, France, Canada, Scotland, Malaysia, Taiwan and Japan.
Dave Fusco -- A healthy recovery -- and then a speedy return to his duties as Nashoba Tech's athletic director. Fusco underwent emergency surgery in November and he may be able to return to his post at the Westford school after the holidays.
Marty Meehan -- A fourth Super Bowl championship for his beloved New England Patriots. And good tailgating weather in Foxboro for UMass Lowell's chancellor.
Or, a Get-Out-Of-NCAA-Jail-Free card, just in case UMass Lowell becomes the Division 1 athletic powerhouse of his dreams, with all the NCAA nuisance infractions that usually entails.
Brian Gagnon -- Plenty of motivation. The Lowell High graduate is determined to represent the United States and run in the 2016 Summer Olympics. Many miles -- and obstacles -- stand in his way.
Keith Aucoin -- An end to the NHL
John Florence -- Another record-setting Lowell High quarterback. His first season as LHS head coach, Florence had R.J. Noel. Then this past fall he had Cam Latta, who threw 25 TD passes to break Noel's single-season record. Two seasons. Two record-breakers. Merry Christmas, and who's next?
Kara Haas -- Continued health as the 2013 running season is about to commence. The Chelmsford resident -- known for her always-present smile and her blinding speed -- seems to be getting faster with age.
Ed Scollan -- A happy retirement for the forever-young former Westford Academy boys basketball coach -- and we'll throw in tickets to a Bob Dylan concert the next time the Never Ending Tour swings back around here.
Peter Flynn -- For the recently retired Billerica High football coach and old-school motivator, a bucket of happiness that cannot be emptied.
Micky Ward -- A giant supply of sunscreen. The fair-skinned Irishman from Lowell will need it while he trains boxers in Florida for the next 11 months or so. As a bonus, we'll toss in plans to make a sequel to "The Fighter."
Gene Manley -- A free round of golf. Manley is the historian of the Lowell City Golf Tournament. He's the longtime pro at Long Meadow Golf Club, where he works from dusk to dawn. But he rarely plays anymore. We need to change that.
Patricia Gonzales -- A speedy recovery. Austin Prep's athletic director recently had knee surgery and is on the mend.
Drew Weber -- A New York-Penn League championship. The owner of the Lowell Spinners deserves one after 16 loyal seasons. The Spinners have only made the NY-PL playoffs twice and a championship trophy would look nice at LeLacheur Park.
Nick LaSpada -- The good fortune he has earned. The irrepressible former Billerica High star has overcome a torn-up knee and a serious medical issue to put himself in position for a bright football (and baseball) future at Bates College. Look out NESCAC!
Norm Bazin -- A 20-goal, 50-point scorer. The UMass Lowell hockey coach has plenty of hard-working, grinding forwards. But a blue chip superstar skating on the River Hawks' top line would be a game-changer.
Alex Oriakhi -- The thrill of hearing his name called in June's NBA Draft. The Lowell native and University of Missouri starting center is having a great senior season. How about a second national title for the big man, too?
The MIAA -- An abacus and a Ouija board to figure out power ratings and who plays where in the new expanded statewide football playoff.
Phil Smith -- A larger mantel to display all his golfing hardware. Smith, from Vesper Country Club ,has won seven straight Lowell City Tournament titles -- and eight overall.
Greg Herenda -- Dance lessons. So the foot-stomping UMass Lowell men's basketball coach can do a little soft-shoe on the sideline while screaming "Defense!" Maybe toss in a throat lozenge as well.
Certain Sports Parents -- A pine-tar rag to assist them in keeping a firm grip on reality. Little Johnny might not wind up playing point guard at Duke. Better have a fallback.