The Red Sox agreed to terms with free agent pitcher Ryan Dempster yesterday, reaching agreement in principle on a 2-year $26.5 million deal with the 35-year-old former Cub and Ranger. Red Sox, Dempster agree to two-year deal - Sean McAdam says that Dempster gives the Red Sox a reliable innings-eater. You know, another Wakefield. What … Continue reading Sox Go Dempster Diving, 49ers Coming To Town
Q&A with NESN’s Dale Arnold
One of the most accomplished members of the Boston sports media is Dale Arnold. Arnold is currently working with NESN, hosting NESN Daily and pre/post game coverage of Bruins games. Previously he co-hosted The Dale & Holley Show show middays on WEEI, although he still hosts weekend shows, including NFL Sunday on Sunday mornings. Before coming … Continue reading Q&A with NESN’s Dale Arnold
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 29 vs. the Nets
Celtics (21-7) vs. Nets (11-17) December 12, 1979 Boston Garden A fully-rested Celtics team built off the win in Milwaukee and improved to 13-1 at the Garden with a 116-102 win over the New Jersey Nets. After splitting six games, the Celtics won their second in a row and looked to poised to kick off … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 29 vs. the Nets
Patriots Peak Too Soon, Blow Chance At Super Bowl Title
(I can't wait to see how many angry emails and tweets I get from people who only read the headline.) It's hard to find to find much fault with the Patriots performance last night, so those who wish to force doom and gloom on their audience the next few days will have to work a … Continue reading Patriots Peak Too Soon, Blow Chance At Super Bowl Title
Another No-Win Game on Tap For Patriots
No tomato cans this week. Or next. Make no mistake, tonight's game against the Houston Texans is a tough one, no matter how Dan Shaughnessy might try to reverse-jinx you into thinking it's going to be a Patriots cakewalk. Much of last week on the airwaves, well, at least on a couple of shows was … Continue reading Another No-Win Game on Tap For Patriots
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 28 vs. the Bucks
Celtics (20-7) vs. Bucks (19-10) December 9, 1979 MECCA Arena After a flat performance the prior night in Cleveland, the Celtics arrived at 400 West Kilbourn Avenue with a plan to re-insert themselves in first place in the Atlantic Division with a victory over an NBA stalwart in their final year in the Western Conference. … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 28 vs. the Bucks
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 27 vs. the Cavaliers
Celtics (20-6) vs. Cavaliers (13-17) December 8, 1979 Richfield Coliseum The Cavaliers were thrilled to find the Celtics on the second night of a back-to-back and shared no sympathy toward former coach Bill Fitch in a 116-100 victory over Boston. The win put the Cavs only three games under the .500 mark. An exquisite performance … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 27 vs. the Cavaliers
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 26 vs. the Suns
Celtics (19-6) vs. Suns (17-11) Friday, December 7, 1979 Boston Garden Today is a tragic day in the history of the United States as we remember those who lost their lives on Pearl Harbor, but today also marks the day of birth for Larry Bird. Bird and the Celtics began their next stretch of three-games-in-three-days … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 26 vs. the Suns
Tom Coughlin’s Encounter with Bill Belichick after Super Bowl XLVI
Another reason why I just can't dislike Tom Coughlin even though he's beaten the Patriots twice in the Super Bowl: Tom Coughlin On The Handshake With Bill Belichick After Super Bowl XLVI: “Very, very moving experience for me because I tried to put myself in his shoes and how difficult that was for him. We … Continue reading Tom Coughlin’s Encounter with Bill Belichick after Super Bowl XLVI
Kevin Winter Gets D&C Update Gig, Ted Johnson Looks Great, Gruden On Patriots/Texans
It's almost a weekend off for Patriots fans, with New England taking on the Houston Texans on Monday night, it's a weekend to score points with your significant other by offering to do something on Sunday afternoon. Unless you have the Red Zone channel, that is. On CSNNE's Quick Slants last night Tom E Curran … Continue reading Kevin Winter Gets D&C Update Gig, Ted Johnson Looks Great, Gruden On Patriots/Texans
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