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Connelly’s Top Ten: Red Sox Crowned Championship Contenders

By Michael ⋅ May 25, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments

1. Celtics: * Hate to say it but Doug Collins is out-coaching Doc Rivers * Would you trade Rajon Rondo and Michael Pietrus for Steve Nash, Marcin Gortat and Jared Dudley? * You need Moore or Dooling to get knocked out and tell them they are Gary Payton when they wake up * Take away [...]

Curt Schilling’s Video Game Company 38 Studios Lays Off All Employees

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

Forgive the cliche, but it’s nearly game over for Curt Schilling’s video game company, 38 Studios. The company laid off all of the employees on Thursday, one week after it was unable to make payroll. The company had nearly 400 workers. 38 Studios was founded six years ago in Maynard, Massachusetts, but later moved its [...]

Gisele Bundchen Pregnant? Tom Brady’s Wife May Be Expecting

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

That’s right football fans! Everyone’s favorite quarterback, Tom Brady, may be expecting a second baby with wife Gisele Bundchen, at least according to the Agora Sao Paulo newspaper in Brazil (follow the link if you understand Portuguese). Sources told the paper that Gisele’s dress size has changed, leading many to expect that a baby bump is on [...]

Connelly’s Top Ten: Beckett For Mayor (Kidding – Trade Him!)

By Michael ⋅ May 21, 2012 ⋅ 4 comments

1. Red Sox: * Josh Beckett should be an option to pinch hit * See the sign held by a fan behind the Red Sox dugout that read “Fried Chicken”? * Phillies pitcher Qualls should be fined for walking Nick Punto, who is hitting .135 * Alfredo Aceves is an insane specimen – waste like [...]

Connelly’s Top Ten: What Can’t Larry Bird Do?

By Michael ⋅ May 18, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments

1. Celtics: * The Celts need Brandon Bass to give them a percentage of what James Posey did * KG’s best four-game stretch in Celtic career * Paul Pierce was yelling like Maria Sharapova * Trade Rondo after the season * Have a funny feeling that Ryan Hollins was tough in class as a kid [...]

2012 NHL Playoffs Expert Picks: 3rd Round

By John ⋅ May 15, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Only four teams remain in the NHL playoffs. The Devils try to continue their run against another powerful divisional rival while the Kings and Coyotes each try to cap off a Cinderella run to the Stanley Cup Finals. And here at SoB, it’s looking like it’ll be the Rangers and Kings meeting for the Cup. [...]

2012 NBA Playoffs Expert Picks: 2nd Round

By John ⋅ May 15, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

After a rough first round, the second round is now underway. The 76ers are trying to continue their run in a dogfight against Boston, while the injuries continue to hit key players with Chris Bosh straining an abdominal muscle. Unfortunately for the Pacers, two of the Big Three are as healthy as ever. As far [...]

2012 NHL Playoffs Expert Picks: Second Round Results

By John ⋅ May 14, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The NHL is down to its final four teams, including an improbable #8 seed. There’s also a #1 seed on the other coast bringing elite goaltending (among other things) to the table, so the next round should be full of surprises. But for now, the second round wasn’t too kind to our experts. The Coyotes [...]

2012 NBA Playoffs Expert Picks: First Round Results

By John ⋅ May 14, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

That was a thrilling first round. We saw a #8 seed upset a #1 for the second year in a row, New York briefly stopped their historic playoff losing streak and a pair of Game 7s matching up with two sweeps out West. That will be sure to make a big difference in the next [...]

Connelly’s Top Ten: Sox Streak, Celtics Close, Weather Great

By Michael ⋅ May 14, 2012 ⋅ 5 comments

1. Celtics: * Never seen the Celtics block so many shots * Avery Bradley is the best Celtic shot blocker from the guard position since Dennis Johnson, who used to get it from behind * When is the NBA going to force cameramen off the baseline? – players are rolling the ankles and in danger [...]

376,000 Fans Pack Fenway Park for Sunday’s Red Sox Game (Wait, What???)

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

There’s doubts about the legitimacy of the current MLB-record sellout streak at Fenway Park, but according to the ESPN box score for Sunday’s game, attendance is as high as ever. So high, in fact, that Fenway Park was filled to a whopping 1,019.4% capacity. Yeah, OK. According to the box score, more than 376,000 packed Fenway on [...]

Connelly’s Top Ten: Beckett Shanks Start, Celtics Back In

By Michael ⋅ May 11, 2012 ⋅ 5 comments

1. Celtics: * One of the worst played series since the Miami – Knicks scrums * Ray Allen pulling the string on the clutch free throw * Can’t Danny Ainge get a front row seat? * The Sixers are athletic * Celtics scored 36 points in the second half * When I watch Pierce throw [...]

Video: Brandon Lloyd Beats Bryant McKinnie in 77-Year Tennis Match

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

Confused yet? Yep, so were we. But, we wouldn’t share something unless we actually thought it was worth it. (It’s kind of funny and it’s relevant, of course…I mean, Brandon Lloyd is now a Patriot). And while I know I kind of spoiled the video with the headline, it’s still worth your time:

Hey, I Just Met You, And This Is Krejci…?

By KC Downey ⋅ May 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

This is tremendous. Thank you Carly Rae Jepsen for the catchy song, and of course and extra thanks to @NHLMemes on Twitter. Enjoy:

Tom Brady’s New Haircut: The Faux Hawk