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VIDEO: David Ortiz Pre-Game Speech after Boston Bombings, FCC Approves

By Chris ⋅ April 21, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Before the beginning of the Red Sox game on April 20th, 2013, the day following the capture of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, David Ortiz gave an emotional speech (caution one expletive): In an excellent showing of understanding, Julius Genachowski, the chairman of the FCC, tweeted his approval of Big Papi’s words:

Rob Gronkowski out for Playoffs – Another Surgery Needed

By Chris ⋅ January 13, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Rob Gronkowski went down in the first quarter of the game, trying to catch a pass out of bounds. He landed on his left wrist and was in visible pain on the sidelines. After being surrounded by several trainers, he headed to the locker room, presumably for X-rays.

Aaron Rome Suspended for Rest of Stanley Cup

By Chris ⋅ June 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Aaron Rome has been suspended for four games by the NHL for his hit on Nathan Horton in Game 3. Since, at most, only four games remain in the Stanley Cup, we won’t be seeing Rome until next year. The Bruins have already announced that Horton will miss the rest of the Stanley Cup due to [...]

Laurence Maroney Arrested

By Chris ⋅ January 19, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Ex-Patriots running back Laurence Maroney has been arrested on weapons possession charges. Maroney’s publicist, Jane Higgins, had this to say about the arrest: “He holds a permit to carry a concealed weapon,” Higgins said in a statement. “He was not arrested for any drugs nor was he involved in a high-speed chase. He was released [...]

Throw Out First Pitch at Fenway – May 4, 2011

By Chris ⋅ January 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV), a Cambridge-based non-profit that provides free tutoring and mentoring services to Cambridge students, is holding an auction that will let you throw out the first pitch in a game against the LA Angels on May 4, 2011, along with some other goodies (Roof Deck seats for four). All proceeds from the [...]

Celtics Banner Moments Contest

By Chris ⋅ January 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Fans can now submit their favorite Celtics moments and be entered to win a monthly prize for a pair of lower level tickets and “a special Celtics experience”. The contest runs through March 2011 so get your entries in before it’s too late. The winner of the whole contest will be invited to bring 17 [...]

Ray Allen Teams Up with SlamDiabetes

By Chris ⋅ January 12, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

Ray Allen has teamed up with SlamDiabetes to help children and adults diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Ray has helped start a program, $3 for 3′s, allowing supporters to donate $3 for every three-pointer Ray Allen makes this NBA season. As you may recall, Ray’s son, Walker, has Type 1 diabetes.

Krejci has Broken Wrist; Out for Season

By Chris ⋅ May 6, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

Update 10AM: The injury is confirmed. Krejci is out for the rest of the year. We have an update on the David Krejci injury and it’s not a good one. According to the Comcast SportsNet in Philadelphia’s twitter: David Krejci with a broken wrist. Will have surgery in Baltimore. Out for series and likely season. [...]

David Krejci Injured – In Hospital

By Chris ⋅ May 5, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Update 10AM: David Krejci has a broken wrist. Krejci is out for the rest of the year. Bruins head coach Claude Julian announced during the post-game press conference that David Krejci was sent to the hospital. Krejci was drilled near center ice by Fliers captain Mike Richards. Krejci’s pass, just before he was hit by [...]

Day Twelve: Twelve Days of Boston Sports Contest

By Chris ⋅ December 18, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

This is it: the final day! Good luck to everyone who has participated! Which National League team did Boston defeat in the first modern World Series in 1903? Send your answer to uppcontest at sportsofboston.com. If you missed a day, you can still catch up! Go back to the previous days’ questions here: Twelve Days [...]

Day Eleven: Twelve Days of Boston Sports Contest

By Chris ⋅ December 17, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Only one more day left! In which town was the start of the first Boston Marathon in 1897? Send your answer to uppcontest at sportsofboston.com. If you missed a day, you can still catch up! Go back to the previous days’ questions here: Twelve Days of Boston Sports. Please make it clear which day’s question [...]

Day Ten: Twelve Days of Boston Sports Contest

By Chris ⋅ December 16, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Which Founding Father used to swim in the waters of colonial Boston as a youngster and is a member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame? Send your answer to uppcontest at sportsofboston.com. If you missed a day, you can still catch up! Go back to the previous days’ questions here: Twelve Days of Boston [...]

Day Nine: Twelve Days of Boston Sports Contest

By Chris ⋅ December 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

During the baseball season, what does a flashing red light atop the Old John Hancock Building signal? Send your answer to uppcontest at sportsofboston.com. If you missed a day, you can still catch up! Go back to the previous days’ questions here: Twelve Days of Boston Sports. Please make it clear which day’s question you [...]

Day Eight: Twelve Days of Boston Sports Contest

By Chris ⋅ December 14, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Which boxer was nicknamed “The Boston Strongboy”? Send your answer to uppcontest at sportsofboston.com. If you missed a day, you can still catch up! Go back to the previous days’ questions here: Twelve Days of Boston Sports. Please make it clear which day’s question you are answering in your email (i.e. add Day One, Day [...]

Day Seven: Twelve Days of Boston Sports Contest

By Chris ⋅ December 13, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The Beatles played at which Boston sports venue in 1966? Send your answer to uppcontest at sportsofboston.com. If you missed a day, you can still catch up! Go back to the previous days’ questions here: Twelve Days of Boston Sports. Please make it clear which day’s question you are answering in your email (i.e. add [...]

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