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David Scott has 890 ESPN GM Jessamy Tang in some hot water after it was revealed that the station used two tickets for the Patriots/Giants game in December for a station promotion, rather than for the charity to which they had been intended. ------- After taking his case for a salary more in line with … Continue reading Pap Shown The Money By Sox

In a possible Eastern Conference Finals preview, the Celtics jumped on the Pistons early, and although Detroit made several runs in the game, tying the game at one point in the second half, Boston had enough to hold them off and emerge with a 90-78 victory. Kevin Garnett led the way with 31 points for the Celtics, while … Continue reading Celtics Edge Pistons, Clinch Playoff Spot

After falling 10-2 on Monday night, the Bruins played better last night, but still couldn't get their offense on track as they fell to the Panthers 1-0 in OT at the TD Banknorth Garden. Kevin Paul Dupont says that the Bruins did a lot of things better last night, but in the end they were … Continue reading Paps Wants To Be Shown the Money

After much consternation and hand wringing on the part of fans and talk radio hosts when a new deal wasn't announced last Friday, the New England Patriots and record-setting wide receiver Randy Moss agreed to a new three-year contract last night that will keep Tom Brady's top weapon in Foxboro. Karen Guregian has Moss turning … Continue reading Welcome Back Randy, Hello, Sam…

So let's get this straight...last April, when Bill Belichick traded for Randy Moss, he was ripped for taking the chance of potentially destroying the Patriots team chemistry by bringing in the malcontent Moss. Fast forward eleven months, and Bill Belichick is being ripped for potentially destroying team chemistry and risking making Tom Brady unhappy by … Continue reading What a Difference a Year Makes

The Celtics picked up their fifth win in a row last night, holding off the Atlanta Hawks by the score of 98-88 at T.D. Banknorth Garden. Mark Murphy has Ray Allen and Paul Pierce combining for 37 second-half points last night, and Kevin Garnett and Kendrick Perkins controlling the boards (16 and 12 respectively) in … Continue reading Celtics Continue To Roll, Await Pistons on Wednesday

David Scott says that the latest round of cutbacks at the Boston Globe is bound to impact the sports section. Bruins The Bruins are suddenly red-hot, having won five games in a row, including last night's 5-1 rout of the revamped Pittsburgh Penguins at the Garden. Fluto Shinzawa has the Bruins doing all the little … Continue reading Bruins Win Again, Bruschi Sticking Around

The Celtics returned home last night, and returned to their dominating style of play, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers by the score of 92-87. The game wasn't as close as the score would seem to indicate, as Boston was in charge throughout. Marc J. Spears has the Celtics coming out with the needed energy despite just … Continue reading Celtics Don’t Bow To King James

The Bruins failed to make a trade prior to yesterday NHL trading deadline, choosing to stand pat with the roster that they currently have. Last night, Tim Thomas and the B's scored a 4-0 shutout over the Ottawa Senators - a team they seem to own. Fluto Shinzawa says that Boston "dominated a thoroughly disinterested Ottawa … Continue reading Bruins Stand Pat, Pats Brewin’ Changes

The Celtics ended their five game Western road trip on a high note, as they routed a totally uninspired Clippers team, 104-76 in Los Angeles. The win made the Celtics 2-3 on the trip and now they head home to take on the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers tomorrow night at the Garden. Steve Bulpett says that … Continue reading Celtics Head Home – Cassell to Follow?