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Red Sox Hire John Farrell as Manager, Trade Mike Aviles to Blue Jays

By KC Downey ⋅ October 21, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

According to several reports, the Red Sox have hired John Farrell to be their next manager. As compensation, the Red Sox traded infielder Mike Aviles to the Blue Jays, who now have to look for a new manager. Farrell was the Red Sox pitching coach from 2007-2010 before taking the manager job in Toronto. While [...]

Patriots Injury Report: Aaron Hernandez, 13 Others Questionable vs. Seahawks

By KC Downey ⋅ October 13, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who is still recovering from a right ankle sprain, did not practice with the team on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday. Coach Bill Belichick said Friday that Hernandez may be a game-time decision for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. Hernandez hasn’t played since injuring his right ankle of [...]

Anyone Want Claude Julien to Coach Their Youth Hockey Team? Win This Raffle!

By KC Downey ⋅ October 10, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Let’s face it. With the NHL lockout in full effect, Bruins coach Claude Julien has nothing going on. He appears to realize that, so he will be offering up his services to a lucky youth hockey team, and it’s all for a good cause. Proceeds will benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation and Massachusetts Hockey. Winners [...]

Terry Francona to be Named Cleveland Indians Manager

By KC Downey ⋅ October 7, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Former Red Sox manager Terry Francona has already made his way back to baseball after a year working for ESPN. Francona will be named manager of the Cleveland Indians on Monday. Francona was selected over Indians bench coach Sandy Alomar Jr., who has been a managerial candidate the last couple years in Toronto (2010) and [...]

Hey Photogenic Guy, Meet Brandon Lloyd!

By KC Downey ⋅ October 1, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s safe to say: the new No. 85 is wayyyyy better than the old one. Brandon Lloyd also has done something that Chad Johnson Ochocinco never did all last season: he smiles! How do I know? Well…

Patriots Video: Tom Brady Swears at Bills Fans

By KC Downey ⋅ September 30, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Tom Brady is a golden boy, for sure, but if you dare tell him he didn’t score a rushing touchdown to tie the game, he’s going to let you hear it. After officials confirmed Brady’s touchdown in Sunday’s win over the Bills, CBS cameras caught Brady mouthing, “F*ck you, bitches” to Bills fans in Buffalo. [...]

Oops: Boston.com Announces that U.S. Clinched Tie at Ryder Cup

By KC Downey ⋅ September 30, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

I don’t know thaaat much about golf, but I do know this: the Europeans won the 2012 Ryder Cup. The Americans did not. I guess I know more than Boston.com, who as of 7:30 p.m. on Sunday is still reporting via Facebook that the U.S. actually clinched at least a tie at the Ryder Cup:

Patriots Video: Vince Wilfork’s Hit on Bills’ Donald Jones

By KC Downey ⋅ September 30, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork really hasn’t lost a step yet, and he proved as much during one play in Sunday’s 52-28 win over the Bills. In the fourth quarter, Wilfork dropped back into coverage and absolutely laid out Buffalo’s Donald Jones, who was trying to make a catch out of the backfield. Watch the [...]

Video: Did Ravens Kicker Justin Tucker Miss the Field Goal vs. Patriots?

By KC Downey ⋅ September 24, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Say what you want about the horrendous officiating in the Patriots’ 31-30 loss to the Ravens on Sunday Night Football, but if kicker Justin Tucker misses that game-winning field goal, all is well. Unfortunately for New England fans, he did not… Wait, you say he actually DID miss that field goal? You be the judge:

Ravens WR Torrey Smith’s Brother Killed in Motorcycle Accident

By KC Downey ⋅ September 23, 2012 ⋅ 4 comments

Tevin Smith, the brother of Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Virginia early Sunday morning. According to ESPN, Torrey Smith left the Ravens team hotel at around 2 a.m. to be with his family. Torrey Smith reportedly told coach John Harbaugh that he still wants to play in [...]

6th Annual Blanket Fund Dinner to be held Oct. 9 at DoubleTree Suites Hotel

By KC Downey ⋅ September 23, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Jeff Idelson, the president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, will be the guest speaker at the sixth annual Blanket Fund dinner on Oct. 9, 2012 at 6 p.m. The dinner will be held at the DoubleTree Suites Hotel by Hilton Boston on 400 Soldiers Field Road in Boston, Mass., 02134. Tickets [...]

Celtics Sign Darko Milicic; Keyon Dooling Retires

By KC Downey ⋅ September 22, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments

The Celtics just got a lot taller and lost some knowledge of the English language, all in one day! Boston elected to sign free agent big man Darko Milicic. Yes, the same Darko Milicic that the Pistons decided to draft INSTEAD of Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade or Chris Bosh. Despite the pathetic early part of [...]

New Gronk Flakes Cereal Available at Stop & Shop

By KC Downey ⋅ September 21, 2012 ⋅ One comment

You’ve all heard of Corn Flakes. Then there was Frosted Flakes. Then, they made Flutie Flakes. Now…there’s Gronk Flakes. Seriously.

How Will Brandon Lloyd Fare in 2012?

By KC Downey ⋅ September 12, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Any fantasy football owners worried about New England’s Brandon Lloyd in 2012 should feel much better after Week 1 of the NFL season. Tom Brady has a variety of receiving options at his disposal, but the big four targets of Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez and Lloyd should be able to help each other [...]

Video: John Clayton’s ESPN Sportscenter Commercial

By KC Downey ⋅ September 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

File this under “in case you missed this.” John Clayton, otherwise known as the pencil-neck geek that analyzes the NFL for ESPN, is featured in the latest Sportscenter ad: (video after the jump):

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