The Celtics had another opportunity to make a statement yesterday. Once again a statement was made, but not the one that the Celtics and their followers were hoping for. The statement is that the Celtics are not a championship contender at this time, and until they start playing with a little bit of urgency, they're … Continue reading C’s Don’t Measure Up. Again.
Bruins Show Some Spark
The Bruins showed signs of life last night, going into Philadelphia and beating the Flyers 5-1. Marc Savard though, is likely done for the season with his grade 2 concussion. We'll go with 15 links this morning, as there's a lot going on: Sudden ending stirred this Cook - Chad Finn talks to Alice Cook about her … Continue reading Bruins Show Some Spark
Toxic Morning In The Sports Pages
This is one of the low points. Between the Celtics absolutely laying down against the Memphis Grizzlies and all the Nomar-bashing by various columnists, the Boston sports media scene isn't a pretty place this morning. Let's get to the good stuff: Sox, Nomar ended it right - Jon Couture acknowledges the flaws of both Nomar and … Continue reading Toxic Morning In The Sports Pages
Lost Night For Locals
The Celtics and Bruins both dropped tight road games last night, the Celtics falling 86-84 in Milwaukee, and the Bruins losing 4-3 in OT to the Maple Leafs. The Patriots agreed to terms with Leigh Bodden and Jets special teamer Marques Murrell yesterday. The big news this morning is that Nomar Garciaparra is going to announce … Continue reading Lost Night For Locals
Bodden Is Back With The Patriots – Or Is He?
Last night there was quite a ruckus on Twitter as two very respected football reporters Michael Lombardi and Adam Schefter both reported that Leigh Bodden would be re-signing with the Patriots. Both guys are right far more than they're wrong, especially Schefter, whose word I pretty much take as gospel these days. Meanwhile, Bodden's agent, Alvin … Continue reading Bodden Is Back With The Patriots – Or Is He?
Allen Lifts Celtics Over Wizards
Ray Allen nailed a three-pointer with 17 seconds left to give the Celtics a victory over the Washington Wizards at the Garden last night. The Celtics trailed by 13 points midway through the quarter, but managed to turn it on and steal a home victory. Celtics scuffle, but tough it out - Julian Benbow's game story … Continue reading Allen Lifts Celtics Over Wizards
Wilfork Signs, Brian MacPherson To Join ProJo
We'll lead off this Saturday with the news that Brian MacPherson, who has covered the Patriots and Red Sox for the New Hampshire Union Leader for the last 1 1/2 years, will be leaving to join the Providence Journal staff as a Red Sox reporter, replacing Joe McDonald, who left for ESPNBoston recently. While the Patriots … Continue reading Wilfork Signs, Brian MacPherson To Join ProJo
Bruins Get A Win, Patriots Quiet.
The Bruins picked up a home win against Toronto last night, with Tim Thomas in net. NFL Free Agency began at midnight, and things have been very quiet around Foxborough. The only mention I've seen of them is Jason La Canfora of NFL Network saying that the Patriots, along with the Eagles, had offers in … Continue reading Bruins Get A Win, Patriots Quiet.
That’s More Like It
The Celtics rolled to a blowout win at home last night, something that has become a rarity of late. They crushed the Charlotte Bobcats 104-80 at the Garden. The Bruins made a couple of small moves at the NHL trading deadline, but did not pick up the scoring help they need. The Patriots and the … Continue reading That’s More Like It
C’s Win, B’s Lose
I'm going to start out with sort of a mea culpa this morning. I received the following email a little while ago: Hey Bruce, I have been a pretty loyal viewer over the years, even occasionally contributing a few bucks. You are losing me and alot of people I know. Your site just doesn't work if the updates … Continue reading C’s Win, B’s Lose
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