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NBA Canceled Through December 15: Is Damage Irreversible?

By ⋅ November 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The NBA officially canceled games through December 15 on Tuesday, killing 26 percent of the season. The cancellation came on the same day that the NBPA decertified, with 15 players joining class-action antitrust lawsuits against the league. With players seeking over $6 billion in damages, it would take a very player-favorable deal to get everyone [...]

Which Team is Better Operated: Red Sox or Patriots?

By ⋅ October 24, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

As the Red Sox continue their plunge into chaos and ruin on the likes of which a team can never recover (emphasis on never), the Patriots appear to be cruising along to another playoff run. I can’t help but compare them. Two months ago, if you asked the experts to name some of the model [...]

How Vince Wilfork Can Respond To A ‘Slap In The Face’

By ⋅ January 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Man, Vince Wilfork is pisssssssssssssssed. The big man called into WEEI’s Dale and Holley show Wednesday morning to share with the radio listening public his thoughts on his current contract status with the Patriots, and let’s just say he wasn’t exactly teeming with kind words for the Pats management (You can listen to the interview [...]

The Aughts: The Greatest Sports Decade That Almost Never Happened

By ⋅ December 31, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

On the warm Sunday afternoon of October 11, just before 4 p.m., shortstop Erick Aybar settled under Dustin Pedroia’s pop up, ending the 2009 ALDS in front of a deflated crowd at Fenway Park. The inning was officially scored: 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Angels 7, Red Sox 6. Just like that, [...]

London Patriots Game Update: Setting the Scene

By ⋅ October 25, 2009 ⋅ One comment

SoB’s Jeff is live in London for the Patriots-Buccaneers game all weekend. Be sure to check back for more updates. London is abuzz with Boston accents, Budweiser, and flying Elvis’. From the moment I arrived at Boston’s Logan Airport for our Virgin Atlantic flight to Heathrow, Patriots fans have been in my sight. Hundreds of [...]

Michael Vick to be a Patriot?

By ⋅ May 21, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

Fresh off the heels (athankyou) of his release from federal prison for dog fighting, Michael Vick has returned to his home in Virginia to serve out the remaining two months of his 23 month sentence. Vick will work construction during that time but then will be able to petition the NFL for reinstatement. This has [...]

Troy Brown to Retire

By ⋅ September 24, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Update 9/25: Troy Brown has in fact announced his retirement after 15 seasons with the New England Patriots. Brown retires as the all-time leading receiver for the Patriots with 557 career catches. Known for making smart decisions on the football field, Brown is most recently known for his heads-up play against the Chargers in the [...]

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