The Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Bobcats 108-100 at the TD BankNorth Garden Friday night.The Celtics improved to a NBA best 45-12, behind Ray Allen’s 23 points. Kendrick Perkins added 19 and Kevin Garnett had 17.
The Bobcats were paced by Jason Richardson who had a game high 30 points. Former UConn standout Emeka Okafor had [...]
Entries from February 29th, 2008
Celtics Pounce On ‘Cats
February 29th, 2008 by Steve · 3 Comments ·
Category: Boston Celtics · Charlotte Bobcats · NBA
Picking Up The Blitz Ver 3.15
February 29th, 2008 by Steve · Comments Off ·
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Normally in this spot I have some pearl of wisdom or smarmy comment for you but not tonight.
I just wanted to pass along that former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden fell at his condo last night and broke his left wrist and collarbone. Wooden is in the hospital and in good spirits and will be [...]
Category: College · Men's Basketball · UCLA Bruins
Breaking News: Patriots Release Brady
February 29th, 2008 by Steve · 6 Comments ·
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The New England Patriots released TE Kyle Brady today. The 13-year veteran was released after one season with the team and one year left on his contract. Brady’s release is likely tied to a shoulder injury that was likely to affect his availability for training camp.
Last season, he caught nine passes for 70 yards and [...]
Category: Free Agents · NFL · New England Patriots
Breaking News: Moss and Patriots Not Close
February 29th, 2008 by Steve · 7 Comments ·
This is not good, not good at all.
The New England Patriots and wide receiver Randy Moss are reportedly not even close to a deal and now other teams are reaching out to the Pro Bowl receiver to see what it will take to pry him loose.
To facilitate a trade for the Patriots last spring, Moss [...]
Category: Contracts · Free Agents · NFL · New England Patriots
In The Red Zone: Free Agency Day 1
February 29th, 2008 by Steve · 1 Comment ·
Free agent signings and other dealings:
Miami Dolphins sign G Justin Smiley to a 5 year, $25 million contract they also signed TE Sean Ryan to a one-year contract. The Dolphins also reportedly have traded for Dallas NT Jason Ferguson for two sixth round picks. They also signed QB Josh McCown to a 2-year $6.25 million [...]
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Breaking News: Samuel Signs With Philly
February 29th, 2008 by Steve · 6 Comments ·
New England Patriots free agent cornerback Asante Samuel has agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Eagles on a 5 year, $47.2 million contract with about $28 million guaranteed. Samuel was granted free agency through his one-year franchise deal he signed with the Patriots prior to the 2007 season.
Samuel in five years with New England had [...]
Category: Contracts · Free Agents · NFL · New England Patriots · Philadelphia Eagles
Afternoon Red Sox Delight – 2/29
February 29th, 2008 by Ian · 2 Comments ·
While we are enjoying the cold weather and some snow in the forecast, the Red Sox will be enjoying this extra day in February to play a little baseball against the Minnesota Twins tonight. Coverage of the game is on NESN at 7PM. And if you didn’t see this earlier today, I put up a [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Spring Training
Breaking News: Patriots Tender 4 Players
February 29th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
The New England Patriots have tendered contracts to four players who were exclusive rights free agents. Those players are OLB Pierre Woods, ILB Eric Alexander, S Ray Ventrone and OL Wesley Britt.
If you’re not sure what an exclusive rights free agent is, here is the definition:
0-2 years of NFL playing time: Not eligible for free [...]
Category: Contracts · Free Agents · New England Patriots
Breaking News: Paxton Re-Signs With New England
February 29th, 2008 by Steve · Comments Off ·
The New England Patriots have resigned long snapper Lonnie Paxton to a one year deal. Paxton who is a nine year veteran is probably best known for his snow angels in the end zone after Adam Vinatieri made the game winning kick against Oakland in the final game played in Foxboro Stadium in the [...]
Category: Contracts · Free Agents · NFL · New England Patriots
RemDawg Revisted
February 29th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
With the return of Don Orsillo and the RemDawg to the NESN airwaves tonight (Red Sox vs Minnesota, 7PM), I thought we’d take a look back at the RemDawg’s air guitar incident.
A classic RemDawg moment!!!
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB
Murcer May Have Brain Cancer Again
February 29th, 2008 by Steve · 1 Comment ·
Former New York Yankees center fielder and current broadcaster Bobby Murcer will undergo a biopsy on Monday to see if his brain cancer has returned.Murcer battled a brain tumor in December 2006 and had it removed.
Murcer recently underwent a magnetic resonance imaging test that revealed “an area that doctors are concerned about,” said his wife, [...]
Category: Chicago Cubs · MLB · New York Yankees · San Francisco Giants
Red Sox News & Notes – 2/29
February 29th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
Let the games begin! The Red Sox kicked off their exhibition season yesterday with two games against college teams from here in the Northeast as Boston College and Northeastern took on the hometown team. Long story short, both teams got knocked around by the Sox as the combined scores of both games was 39-0 with [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Spring Training
AL & NL West News From Spring Training – 2/29
February 29th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson faced hitters for the first time in his rehab from back surgery.
Torii Hunter had two hits in his first game with the Angels yesterday.
Dodgers 3B coach Larry Bowa is not happy about wearing a helmet while coaching the bases.The A’s have signed all of their players on the 40-man roster.
Noah Lowry [...]
Category: AL West · MLB · NL West · Spring Training
The National Lampoons Sports Minute – 2/29
February 29th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
Written by Steve Hofstetter, Keith Alberstadt, Adam Hofstetter, Cody Marley, Ryan Murphy, Elliot Steingart, and Chris Strait
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Hall of Fame horse trainer Sidney Watters Jr. has died at the age of 90. After a long illness, Watters was mercifully taken behind the barn and shot.
Gary Sheffield has lashed out at [...]
Category: Sports Minute
Breaking News: Washington Still A Patriot
February 29th, 2008 by Steve · Comments Off ·
New England Patriots wide receiver Kelly Washington is returning to Foxboro. A NFL source told the Boston Herald the special teams standout and the Patriots agreed on a deal. Terms are unknown at this time, but Washington didn’t have his $4 million option picked up so we can assume the deal is considerably lower than [...]
Category: Contracts · Free Agents · NFL · New England Patriots
Let The Games Begin
February 29th, 2008 by Steve · Comments Off ·
It’s 12:01 a.m. do you know where your NFL free agents are?
Category: Free Agents · NFL
In The Red Zone: Some Re-Up Before Market Opens
February 28th, 2008 by Steve · 2 Comments ·
Some RFA’s Have Tenders Placed On Them
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Before we get to the signing just some notes. If a team tenders a player he is still a restricted free agent (RFA) but the team has the right to match the offer or be given the draft pick value of the tender from the team signing the player. [...]
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Breaking News: Bruschi Signs New Deal, Seau Had Surgery
February 28th, 2008 by Steve · 1 Comment ·
New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi has decided to return for his 13th NFL season and beyond. Bruschi informed the team today of his decision and he has agreed to a multi-year deal to stay in Foxboro.
Terms of the contract are unknown at this time. Bruschi led the team in tackles with 99 this past [...]
Category: Contracts · Free Agents · NFL · New England Patriots
Afternoon Red Sox Delight – 2/28
February 28th, 2008 by Ian · 5 Comments ·
Since you’re just getting home from work or up from the dinner table, let’s recap you of the day’s Red Sox news.
As you noticed in the last post, Tito and Big Papi went for rides in a motorcycle sidecar from the police escort they had yesterday. What was not known at the time was that [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Spring Training
In The Red Zone – 2/28
February 28th, 2008 by Steve · 1 Comment ·
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We’re going to give you a bonus In The Red Zone this week with free agency looming at 12:01 a.m. My grand plan is to give you any Patriots free agent signings and/or loses as soon as we can with Breaking News Alerts where appropriate. I’m imagining as in past years some signings are going to [...]
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