From Sports Business Journal: The Boston Bruins were named Team of the Year at the 2012 Sports Business Awards being held tonight in New York City. Almost 750 are at the event, which is being held at the Marriott Marquis at Times Square. Mark Hollis of Michigan State University was named the Athletic Director of … Continue reading Boston Bruins Named Team Of The Year By Sports Business Journal
The Celtics have a chance tonight to close out the Philadelphia 76ers and get themselves at least a couple days of sorely-needed rest. Recent history though, says that when the Celtics have a chance to close out a series early, especially on the road, they don't always take advantage of it. In all reality, we … Continue reading Celtics Look to Finish Off Sixers
The discussions of David Ortiz and his comments last night about not being recognized as a team leader have brought out some very different perspectives on the longtime Red Sox DH. If you missed it, Gordon Edes (David Ortiz blasts naysayers) had a column running down Ortiz's comments, where he calls out the media for … Continue reading Different Approaches on Ortiz
Former NESN.com Patriots beat reporter Jeff Howe will begin his new job today as Patriots beat reporter for the Boston Herald. Howe replaces Ian Rapoport who took a position with NFL.com a few months ago. The famous "Rap Sheet" blog that Rapoport was most known for has now been named "The Blitz" where Howe and … Continue reading Q&A with Jeff Howe, Boston Herald Patriots beat reporter
The Celtics look to keep things going in Philadelphia tonight as they take on the 76ers in game four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Tonight's game is on ESPN at 8:00 p.m. The Red Sox are also in Philly tonight as they get ready to take on former teammate Jonathan Papelbon for the first time. … Continue reading Celtics Prep For Game Four In Philly, Sox Also In Philly
Now that New England’s rookie mini-camp has wrapped up, it’s high time we put together the roster for 2012. (Is it really high time? No, not at all. But with all these players in Foxboro, the temptation proved too much.) OFFENSE Quarterback: Tom Brady, Brian Hoyer, Ryan Mallett. Notable Omission: None. Yes, it takes a … Continue reading A Far-Too-Early Patriots Roster Preview (Bias Included)
After two one-point games to begin their Eastern Conference semifinal series, the Celtics blew out the 76ers 107-91 Wednesday night in Philadelphia to take a 2-1 series lead. The Celtics used a 22-6 run in the second quarter to run away from the young Sixers team. Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo combined to … Continue reading Celtics rout 76ers, Red Sox fall to Rays
They are both among the longest-tenured head coaches in their respective leagues. They have both won conference and league championships. They both seemingly manage to get more out of their teams than the roster talent would indicate. But when it comes to dealing with the media, Bill Belichick and Doc Rivers could not be more … Continue reading Examining How Bill Belchick and Doc Rivers Talk With The Media About Injuries
Did anyone else laugh out loud at these lines from Nick Cafardo on the Kevin Youkilis/Will Middlebrooks situation: Sunday: It should be Valentine’s decision as to whether Youkilis gets his job back, and nobody else’s. Today: The Drew Bledsoe-Tom Brady analogy is somewhat pertinent in this case. Bill Belichick had just about reached the end … Continue reading Just Curious…
In yet another one-point game between the Celtics and 76ers, this time it was the 76ers coming out on top, defeating the Celtics 82-81, evening the series at one Monday night at TD Garden. In what was an ugly game most of the way, the offense picked up during the last five minutes. An offensive foul … Continue reading Celtics fall in Game 2, Red Sox win fourth straight
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