The Cleveland Cavaliers came out of the gate smokin' last night, hitting six of their first seven shots, and running out to a 13-2 lead. A few minutes later, the Cavs led by 14 at 19-5 and 21-7, but the Celtics rebuilt bench led a comeback, and the Celtics took the lead in the second quarter and never looked back in a 95-89 … Continue reading Celtics Opener a Success
Was Jonny Miller a bigger “Curse” Pusher than Shaughnessy?
If you didn't read Bob Hohler's column this morning - Really big news - I highly recommend that you do so. The article looks at some of the media pressure that the Red Sox had to overcome en route to winning the 2004 World Series. It seems that much of that "media pressure" came from an … Continue reading Was Jonny Miller a bigger “Curse” Pusher than Shaughnessy?
Baby Tantrum Could Cost Celtics
The Celtics tip off the NBA regular season tonight with a game in Cleveland against the Cavaliers. The Celtics will be without reserve forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis, who broke his thumb following an "altercation" with a former teammate who was up visiting him. Steve Bulpett was on the story yesterday, and he says it appears … Continue reading Baby Tantrum Could Cost Celtics
Celtics Prepping for Opener in Cleveland
The Celtics start their regular season with a nationally televised game in Cleveland tomorrow night against LeBron James, Shaq, and the rest of the Cavaliers. Paul Flannery wonders if this is the end of the line for the big three. Bill Doyle says that this might be the last hurrah for the 30-something Celtics. Dan Duggan has one … Continue reading Celtics Prepping for Opener in Cleveland
Patriots Have A Jolly Old Time
The Patriots took care of business in Wembley Stadium yesterday, routing the toothless Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-7. Chris Warner has a few observations from New England's second straight stress-free victory. Christopher L. Gasper has the Patriots finding the end zone just as easy to get to on that side of the Atlantic. Ian R. Rapoport has the Patriots … Continue reading Patriots Have A Jolly Old Time
Tom Curran Says Farewell to PFT, Hello to CSNNE.com (Updated)
In a blog post this afternoon on ProFootballTalk.com, Tom Curran said good-bye to that site, and announced officially that he is heading over to Comcast SportsNet New England where he will be covering the NFL and the Patriots for the new CSNNE.com, which I'm hearing is set for an official launch on Monday, November 2nd. I … Continue reading Tom Curran Says Farewell to PFT, Hello to CSNNE.com (Updated)
Your Friday Megalinks
Here we go with the Friday megalinks. Of course, there's the Weekend Viewing Picks which contain the sports viewing for the weekend. Let's do the links. National USA Today's Michael Hiestand and Mike McCarthy debate on whether to move up the start of the World Series considering National League Champions Philadelphia Phillies have to wait … Continue reading Your Friday Megalinks
Patriots Head Out On Business Trip Overseas
The Patriots left on their "business trip" to London yesterday, as they get ready for Sunday's game in Wembley Stadium against Tampa Bay. Chris Warner, the Patriots Daily Worry Wart has a few concerns for Sunday. Greg Doyle gives us some First Impressions on the Bucs. Monique Walker has a look at what went into the preparations for … Continue reading Patriots Head Out On Business Trip Overseas
Charity Notices
Here are a couple of sports-related charity items involving the Patriots and Celtics: The 2nd Annual New England Celebrities Tackle Cancer Gala To benefit the Joe Andruzzi Foundation November 2, 2009 MANSFIELD, Massachusetts – The Joe Andruzzi Foundation will host the 2nd Annual New England Celebrities Tackle Cancer event, to be held on Monday, November 2, … Continue reading Charity Notices
Patriots Set To Take Off To The Old Country
The Patriots will head out to London later today as they get ready for Sunday's game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Over on Patriots Daily we're Trading Places with not one, but two Bucs bloggers. Jeremy Gottlieb goes around the league and isn't impressed with Rex Ryan or the Washington Redskins. Ron Borges wonders how Adalius Thomas will respond … Continue reading Patriots Set To Take Off To The Old Country
