Beckett Leads 5th Straight Win, Tim Wakefield Honored at Fenway

By ⋅ May 15, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

On a rainy Tuesday afternoon which featured the honoring of Tim Wakefield, the Red Sox swept away the Seattle Mariners in the short two-games series with a 5-0 win, led by a dominate rebound start from Josh Beckett. David Ortiz opened up the scoring in the third when he homered deep to right field off [...]

Wes Welker Signs $9.5M Franchise Tender

By ⋅ May 15, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Many movie moments could symbolize Wes Welker‘s decision to sign his $9.5 million franchise tender Tuesday and return to the Patriots for the 2012-13 season. Perhaps the Hulk destroying enemy ships in The Avengers. Or Dean Portman showing up at halftime of the JV-Varsity game at the end of Mighty Ducks 3. Really, any clip [...]

Josh Beckett Must Forgo Distractions (Like Golf), Pitch as Red Sox Ace

By ⋅ May 15, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

When it all comes down to it, Josh Beckett is a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. He’s not supposed to collect attention off the field, he’s not supposed to create headline quotes, and he’s certainly not supposed to be golfing. He was acquired in the winter of 2005 to become the Red Sox ace [...]

Celtics Miss Shots, Opportunity and Fall to Sixers in Game 2

By ⋅ May 14, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Evan Turner hit two go-ahead buckets and a pair of free throws late in the fourth quarter to lift the Philadelphia 76ers over the Boston Celtics, 82-81. Turner finished the game with 10 points and 6 rebounds and was aided by teammate, Jrue Holiday’s 18 points as the Sixers pulled even with the Celtics in [...]

Jon Lester Finishes Mariners in 6-1 Red Sox Win

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It was the type of outing it seemed like Jon Lester was due for. The Seattle Mariners brought their offensively challenged lineup to face the Sox ace, and he effectively shut them down in an impressive complete game win. Jason Vargas took the mound for Seattle to face the red-hot Red Sox, who were coming [...]

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

By ⋅ 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 [...]

Pink Bats Explode for Red Sox in Dominant Mother’s Day Blowout

By ⋅ May 13, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Mother’s Day has a good ring to it at Fenway Park. The most memorable game the Sox played was the “Mother’s Day miracle”, when they scored six runs in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in 2007 for a dramatic win. Sunday’s game between Boston and the Cleveland Indians might not [...]

Doubront Shines in 4-1 Victory, Pedroia Keeps Streaking

By ⋅ May 13, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox aren’t accustomed to winning games at Fenway Park this season. In fact, Boston won consecutive games at their home park for the first time all year on Friday night. The 4-1 win over Cleveland was highlighted by a terrific outing by southpaw Felix Doubront, who held the Indians lineup to just three [...]

Celtics-76ers Round 2 Preview: Can Ray Allen Contribute?

By ⋅ May 12, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are no strangers to each other. Along with sharing the same division and the rivalry that goes along with it, the Celtics and Sixers have had stretches in history where the two have had to battle each other in the playoffs for Eastern Conference supremacy year after year. Historical [...]

Buchholz, Red Sox End Losing Skid in Win Over Indians

By ⋅ May 12, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

On Friday night the Red Sox attempted to turn things around, as their most recent struggles have been highlighted by the controversy of Josh Beckett on and off the field. Boston sent Clay Buchholz to the mound, who had been a notable part of the question marks surrounding the 12-19 team. And while Buchholz wasn’t [...]

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

By ⋅ 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 [...]

Garnett Leads Celtics to Series-Clinching Win

By ⋅ May 10, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Celtics clinched their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks Thursday, winning a thriller Game 6 at TD Garden, 83-80. Kevin Garnett led the way for Boston, scoring 28 points and adding 14 rebounds.

Fenway Park PA Announcer Carl Beane Dies in Car Crash

By ⋅ May 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

One of the most iconic voices in the history of Fenway Park, and the only man since the 1910′s to ever call Red Sox games for two World Series Champions (2004, 2007) has died. Carl Beane suffered a heart attack while driving Wednesday. He was 59. “We are filled with sadness at this tragic news,” [...]

Horford, Hawks Survive Celtics to Force Game 6

By ⋅ May 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Al Horford recorded 19 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks, helping the previously lifeless Atlanta Hawks survive the Boston Celtics Tuesday night, 87-86, to force a Game 6. Rajon Rondo stole a Josh Smith inbounds pass with 10 seconds left in the game, giving the Celtics a chance to win the game. Horford and Smith [...]

Matt Light Made Patriots Offensive Line Much, Much Better

By ⋅ May 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

When the 2012 New England Patriots kick off their season in a few months, many of the faces will look familiar. Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and Wes Welker will still be there, picking apart defenses. Jerod Mayo will still blow up any receiver foolhardy enough to run across the middle of the field. Stephen Gostkowski [...]

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