Author: Bruce Allen

Coming off back-to-back losses, and playing on the second night of a back-to-back against a team that swept them in the regular season last year, and has given them fits for the last three years, you might think that the Boston Celtics were in for a tough night down in Atlanta. Instead, the Celtics were … Continue reading Angry Celtics Pound Hawks

The difference between the 2009 Patriots and 2010 Patriots was again clearly on display yesterday. While last year's club simply could not close out games, this year's version has shown the ability to make that one big play and hold on for the win. Yesterday, it seemed like a complete repeat of last season's Patriots/Colts … Continue reading Patriots Hold Off Manning, Colts This Time

From his Game Plan column today: I've always heard, reliably, that the Colts never trusted that they were totally alone in the Colts' locker room in Foxboro, and that when Manning had something of strategic significance to say to offensive coordinator Tom Moore, they both stepped outside into the concourse outside the locker room. So … Continue reading And Peter King Wonders Why Bill Belichick Won’t Talk To Him…

Milan Lucic had a had trick, and Tuukka Rask pitched a shutout as the Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 at TD Garden last night. Rask, Lucic share the spotlight - Mick Colageo says that Lucic may have stole the final act, but this was Tuukka's show last night. Hats off to Lucic after three-goal performance - … Continue reading Lucic, Rask Lead Bruins Over Panthers

April 9th, 2010 might have been the low point of the Celtics season. On that night, the Washington Wizards came into the TD Garden and waxed the Celtics 106-96. In that game, Wizards forward Andray Blatche scored 31 points while embarrassing Kevin Garnett and making him look very bad. That night might've been on the … Continue reading Celtics Wipe Out Wizards

After taking care of business in Pittsburgh and enjoying a couple of days off, the Patriots return to work today, preparing for another big challege to their defense. Peyton Manning and the Colts may be banged up and not the team they've been in previous seasons in November, but a wounded tiger (Colt?) is a dangerous … Continue reading Patriots Get Back To Work, Prepare For Peyton and the Colts

As you might imagine, the report cards for the New England Patriots this week are a whole lot better than they were last week. On the heels of a failing effort in Cleveland, the Patriots aced their test in Pittsburgh Sunday night. Making The Grades – Patriots At Steelers - Chris Warner steps in for Jeremy Gottlieb this … Continue reading Patriots Score High Among Media Graders

This is a story that is sure to get bigger in the days to come, and has a strong Boston angle to it. Colin Campbell, who serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations for the NHL - and chief disciplinarian - seems to have had a grudge against Bruins center Marc Savard, … Continue reading Colin Campbell Called Marc Savard a “little fake artist”

I can't get on anyone in the media for doubting the Patriots going into last night's game, because I did the same. In my mind, I imagined the Steelers bringing great energy at home, and relentlessly pushing the Patriots over the field. It didn't happen. In fact, the exact opposite happened. The Patriots played with … Continue reading Patriots Stun Steelers (and everyone else)