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Update: Sick Jerry Remy to Miss Another Week in NESN Booth

By KC Downey ⋅ June 18, 2013 ⋅ One comment

According to Boston.com, NESN announced Tuesday that commentator Jerry Remy will miss all of the Red Sox games this week. He hasn’t broadcast a game since May 28. Remy later explained on Twitter that he was suffering from allergies and then came down with pneumonia. Feel free to leave get-well wishes in the comments below.

Video: Bruins F Daniel Paille’s Game-Winning Goal vs. Blackhawks in Game 2

By KC Downey ⋅ June 16, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Yippee Paille! Daniel Paille had the game-winner in overtime on a beautiful pass from Tyler Seguin, who corralled a turnover in the Blackhawks zone. The result? The Bruins win Game 2 to knot the series at one game apiece. Check out the winning goal:

Jerry Remy Sick Update: Allergies, then Pneumonia

By KC Downey ⋅ June 10, 2013 ⋅ 42 comments

As you may have noticed, Jerry Remy has missed the last several games from the NESN announcer booth. Originally, Remy was going to miss some time due to allergies. Well, Remy recently Tweeted that he is now suffering from pneumonia.

Design Your Own Fenway Frank; Winner Receives $1,000

By KC Downey ⋅ June 5, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Do you like hot dogs? How about Fenway Franks? Well, fans now have their chance to create Fenway’s next frank. Kayem Foods is launching the first-ever “Create The Next Fenway Frank” contest, which gives fans the opportunity to offer their own favorite combination of hot dog toppings for enjoying a game at Fenway Park. The [...]

Video: Marathon Bombing Victim Jeff Bauman Throws Out First Pitch at Fenway Park

By KC Downey ⋅ May 28, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

It was a great scene before the Red Sox-Phillies game at Fenway Park Tuesday night, as Jeff Bauman, who lost both legs in the first bombing at the Boston Marathon finish line, threw out the first pitch, along with his famous rescuer, Carlos Arredondo, or the man with the cowboy hat.

Toronto Stronger? Maple Leafs Fan Mocks Boston Strong with Stupid Sign

By KC Downey ⋅ May 6, 2013 ⋅ 3 comments

Before the Bruins beat the Maple Leafs 5-2 Monday night, a classy Maple Leafs fan made a fool of himself and his city, holding up a sign mocking Boston Strong, our city’s rallying cry after the Boston Marathon bombings: I think we have finally found the city to host the burial of Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Anyone [...]

Need Boston Strong Benefit Concert Tickets? Enter This Raffle!

By KC Downey ⋅ May 6, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Did you miss out on getting tickets to the hottest show this year, the Boston Strong Benefit Concert at TD Garden? You still have a chance to go to the concert, which is being held on May 30 to benefit those affected most by the Boston Marathon bombings. NetRaffle.org is holding a raffle for Bruins [...]

Help Boston Marathon Bombing Victims: Donate to The One Fund

By KC Downey ⋅ May 4, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

In the events between April 15 and April 19, four people were killed and more than 250 were injured, including 15 people who lost limbs. The survivors need our help. The One Fund, organized by Mayor Tom Menino and Gov. Deval Patrick, is designed to help those impacted most by the Boston Marathon bombings. The [...]

Photo: Knicks Wear All Black Before Celtics’ Game 5 ‘Funeral’

By KC Downey ⋅ May 1, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Kenyon Martin guaranteed a Celtics “funeral” in Game 5, indicating he felt the Knicks would close out their first round series in Madison Square Garden Wednesday night. Didn’t happen. The Celtics beat the Knicks 92-86 to force Game 6 Friday night in Boston. The Knicks played up the hype even more before the game, looking [...]

David Ortiz, Wife Tiffany Filing for Divorce After 9 Years

By KC Downey ⋅ April 29, 2013 ⋅ One comment

Boston definitely has a new most eligible bachelor. Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz revealed Sunday that despite his hot start to the season, he is going through a very personal issue. He and his wife, Tiffany, are filing for divorce after nine years of marriage. “There are some situations in life that work out [...]

Former Celtics Center Jason Collins is Gay

By KC Downey ⋅ April 29, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

“I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” Former Celtics center Jason Collins revealed he is gay, in an exclusive interview with Sports Illustrated. With the announcement Collins is now the first active openly gay male athlete from the four major pro sports in America. In other words, this is a pretty big [...]

Photo: Rays Reporter Kelly Nash Nearly Hit By Baseball at Fenway Park

By KC Downey ⋅ April 29, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Here’s a look at a photo of Rays reporter Kelly Nash. See that white thing next to her head? That’s a baseball zipping by it… …without the use of Photoshop.

Weighing in on David Ortiz’s Fantasy Baseball Value

By KC Downey ⋅ April 27, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Always the fan favorite, David Ortiz has been the heart and soul of the Red Sox during this emotional first month of the year. While his value goes beyond the white lines for Boston, the question for fantasy baseball players is, how much value does he have purely as a hitter? Coming off an injury [...]

Video: Boston Strong Video Played Before Bruins Game

By KC Downey ⋅ April 17, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Here’s another must-watch video played before Wednesday’s Bruins game. Boston Strong.

Video: National Anthem at First Bruins Game After Boston Marathon Bombings

By KC Downey ⋅ April 17, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Get ready to get emotional. In the first sporting event since the attacks at the Boston Marathon, the Bruins played host to the Sabres. The National Anthem before the game may take your breath away: Boston Strong.