Category: Morning Links

It's a two-for-Thursday over at Patriots Daily, where Dan Snapp is getting that old familiar feeling about this Patriots team. Scott Benson goes over Five Questions that seem pertinent this week. In the Metro, I'm hoping for steady improvement from this Patriots team as the season wears on. Michael Felger has this week's Patriots mailbag, there is also … Continue reading Colts Coming Into Focus

After an emotional pregame ceremony that included the Celtics getting their Championship rings, and with Banner 17 being raised to the rafters, the Celtics were a little spent in the first half of the actual game against the Cavs. They refocused at halftime, and Paul Pierce led the way with 27 points as the Celtics … Continue reading Pierce Tears Up, Then Tears Down Cavs

The Celtics will raise banner # 17 to the Garden rafters tonight as they tap off the new season against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mark Murphy looks at the challenges that a title defense will provide for the Celtics.  Frank Dell'Apa has the Celtics ready to take on the challenge of defending their championship, starting … Continue reading Banner Night On Tap For C’s

The Patriots improved to 5-2 and moved into a first place tie in the AFC East yesterday with a 23-16 win over a surprisingly plucky St. Louis Rams team, who have shown great improvement since Jim Haslett took over as interim head coach three weeks ago. On Patriots Daily, Chris Warner has a look back … Continue reading Pats Ram St Louis

Tom Brady's knee is the story that the media has attached themselves to this week, with reporters getting opinions from every single source they can find, relishing the doomsday predictions, and wildly speculating about the future of the reigning NFL MVP. A lot of reporters and outlets are going for the sensational here. WEEI.com gave … Continue reading Brady’s Knee in Focus

On every sportsflash on WEEI today and on many other outlets nationwide, a report from ESPN was parroted regularly that said the Patriots were displeased with Tom Brady's choice of a Los Angeles surgeon "because they wanted Brady's surgery done under the direction of doctors of their choosing in Boston." The Patriots released a statement … Continue reading Patriots Statement on Media Speculation

The Patriots officially placed Rodney Harrison on injured reserve yesterday, officially ending his 2008 season. To replace his spot on the roster, the team activated safety Antwain Spann from the practice squad. No move to bring a veteran such as John Lynch or Ty Law appears to be in the works. On Patriots Daily, Tyler … Continue reading Pats To Carry On Without Harrison

For the second night in a row, the Bruins battled hard, only to fall in the shootout portion of overtime, this time 3-2 to the Buffalo Sabres. Fluto Shinzawa has head coach Claude Julien happy with his club's effort, but feeling as if he's living the movie Groundhog Day.  Stephen Harris says that the Bruins shouldn't feel … Continue reading Bruins Fall in 2nd Straight Shootout

Note: To those who expressed dismay or concern over the lack of a post yesterday, I had some family matters to take care of. Yes, it was the day after the Red Sox were eliminated, and some of you commented that you hold the site to a high standard, but I hope you can also understand that … Continue reading Pats Rout Broncos on MNF

Josh Beckett gutted his way through five innings, giving up a pair of solo home runs, and the bullpen shut down the Rays the rest of the way last night, as the Red Sox beat Tampa 4-2 in game six of the ALCS, forcing a deciding game seven tonight. Get all the stories and coverage … Continue reading All Tied Up, Game 7 Tonight