All of those out there wishing for the Celtics to follow the lead of the Bruins and lose a 3-0 series lead were sorely disappointed last night, as the Celtics dispatched Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic 96-84 in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics are headed back to the NBA Finals … Continue reading Celtics Take Down Magic, Head to NBA Finals
Time For The Friday Not-So-Mega Links
Let's give you the Friday megalinks while I can. Not as many links as the usual Friday, but the Memorial Day weekend has a lot to do with that. Getting ready for the three day weekend and you can find the sports and the entertainment viewing for Saturday and Sunday right here. On to the … Continue reading Time For The Friday Not-So-Mega Links
Sox Streak Ended, Celtics To Try Again To Close Out Magic
As good as Daisuke Matsuzaka was in his last start against the Phillies, he was almost as bad last night against the Royals. He didn't even make it through the fifth inning last night, walking eight Royals in 4 2/3 innings in the Red Sox 4-3loss to Kansas City at Fenway. Get the full coverage … Continue reading Sox Streak Ended, Celtics To Try Again To Close Out Magic
Week Log: It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again
There was once a day when a 3-0 lead in a best-of-seven series was considered commanding. This season, the B's and C's have made it anything but. In a one-month stretch, can one city beget two of the five most colossal chokes in the history of professional sports? After the Celtics' Game 5 drubbing at … Continue reading Week Log: It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again
Celtics Beat Up In Orlando, Sox Sweep Rays
It's fair to say that last night's game was one of the ugliest in recent NBA memory. The Celtics had players ejected because of questionable technical fouls (Kendrick Perkins), have to leave the game with concussions (Glen Davis and Marquis Daniels), and foul out AND be injured (Rasheed Wallace). That isn't the reason the Celtics lost … Continue reading Celtics Beat Up In Orlando, Sox Sweep Rays
Lester, Sox Take Another From The Rays
Shhh...don't look now, but the Red Sox are getting their act together... Jon Lester and the Red Sox only allowed one hit to the Tampa Rays last night, defeating the first place squad for the second straight night, this time by the score of 2-0. David Ortiz drove in both Red Sox runs with a … Continue reading Lester, Sox Take Another From The Rays
Your Sports Media/Blog “Finds”
As suggested by "Guest" this morning, I thought it was a good idea to open things up to you to get your input on where you've been going to get information for the office water cooler, or new outlets, places, websites, podcasts or blogs that you've discovered recently - or have been going to for some … Continue reading Your Sports Media/Blog “Finds”
Celtics Can’t Close Out Magic, Sox Take Down Rays
The Celtics played their poorest game since game three of the Eastern Semi-Finals, but were still in position to close out the Orlando Magic last night. They fell short in overtime, 96-92, sending the series back to Orlando for game five tomorrow night. Get the complete picture at CelticsLinks.com. Fair or not, until the Celtics … Continue reading Celtics Can’t Close Out Magic, Sox Take Down Rays
BSMW Ratings Poll – Celtics Coverage
Interest in the Celtics is at a season-high right now, with the team on the cusp of returning to the NBA finals for the second time in three seasons. While no doubt you're getting your coverage from a variety of sources, perhaps relying on the links provided here at BSMW, is there one place that … Continue reading BSMW Ratings Poll – Celtics Coverage
Wakefield, Sox, Impressive Against NL Champs
Tim Wakefield pitched eight shutout innings yesterday, as the Red Sox beat Roy Halladay and the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 to take two out of three from the defending National League champions. Get the full links from RedSoxLinks.com. The Red Sox now begin a three-game series in Tampa against the first place Rays, who have jumped … Continue reading Wakefield, Sox, Impressive Against NL Champs