In the wake of the bombings that left three dead on Patriots’ Day, a day inextricably linked with Boston sports since the first running of the Marathon in 1897, tributes poured in from leagues, teams and athletes around the nation and worldwide.
Monday was also Jackie Robinson Day, when Major League Baseball celebrates the legacy of the man who broke the color barrier and all players wear his number 42. This year, the tributes to Robinson took a backseat to the terrible events in Boston, and all evening games were preceded by a minute of silence, as were all games at NBA and NHL arenas.
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Introduction from 26 Miles to Boston:
The Boston Marathon is life itself. For a hundred years the Mecca of all running events has been a metaphor for the world around it. As the world has evolved, the Boston Marathon has evolved with it.
Each April, people from every corner of the world travel thousands of miles to run twenty-six. Nowhere on the face of the earth do more people from more diverse backgrounds gather for a one-day event. The Boston Marathon is a celebration of tradition, a celebration of health and fitness, a celebration of life.
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How can an event of such happiness and innocence morph into such a state of sadness? Continue reading Connelly’s Top Ten: Is There Hope? »
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In a horrifying turn of events, two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon killed two and injured at least 100 others, according to reports. Among the dead is an 8-year-old boy.
The explosions went off just seconds apart at approximately 2:45 p.m., around the 4:09 mark of the Boston Marathon as runners were attempting to finish the race. Police set off another controlled explosion in the area around 4:00 p.m. after finding a secondary device. At least one other explosive device was located and dismantled. Continue reading At Least 3 Dead, At Least 100 Injured in Explosions by Boston Marathon Finish Line »
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1. Red Sox:
* Buchholz fear of Farrell means focus
* Stephen Drew hittng .077
* Sox on pace to win 103 games
* Season 7% over
* Opponents hitting .228
* Jonny Gomes on pace for only 275 at bats Continue reading Connelly’s Top Ten: Buchholz Gem, Tail Wind Dreams for Marathoners »
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1. Red Sox:
* So far, giving up the option year on Jackie Bradley was a mistake
* Daniel Nava is hitting .421 – I guarantee he will lose 200 points off his average if he gets 100 more at bats
* Buchholz and Lester and pray for Uncle Fester or at least the town Jester
* 3:15 (that’s almost 7 Seinfelds)
* Any truth to the rumor that Tom Werner is trying to sign Fabio and only provide size 32 pants? Continue reading Connelly Top Ten: Marathon Weekend, Pedro’s Brilliance, Lincoln Town Car »
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Red Sox voice Jon Rish has decided to quit WEEI, according to the Boston Globe.
Entercom apparently asked Rish to take a 30-percent pay-cut to stay, and Rish refused, instead opting to put in his two weeks notice during the season. His last day will be on April 24. Continue reading Red Sox Voice Jon Rish Quits WEEI »
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1. Red Sox:
* Ellsbury 3-6 and 4th stolen base – trade him now
* Iglesias hitting .529 – trade him now
* Andrew Bailey two appearances, no runs – trade him now
* Middlebrooks goes off – don’t trade him
* 132,293 attended games this weekend in Toronto
* The property of Osmosis – from being in contact with it so often – Lackey’s arm has turned into a Popeye chicken wing
* Melky Cabrera coming off juice is a bad signing – hitting .167 Continue reading Connelly’s Top Ten: Middlebrooks Goes Off, The Woody Allen is Expensive »
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