In a game that was tight until the final minutes, the big story was the fourth game in a row in which Lebron James shot poorly from the floor. But once again the Cleveland Cavaliers were able to overcome it with a 88-77 win over Boston in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at [...]
Entries from May 12th, 2008
Cavaliers Even Series At Two
May 12th, 2008 by Steve · Comments Off ·
Category: Boston Celtics · Cleveland Cavaliers · NBA · Playoffs
Twins Take 3 of 4 From Red Sox
May 12th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
Domes have not been friendly to the Boston Red Sox at all this season and that trend continued tonight as the Minnesota Twins beat them 7-3 in front of just 18,862 fans at the Metrodome. The loss was the 10th for the Red Sox in a domed stadium this year.
With the way Clay Buchholz started [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Minnesota Twins
Tony Dungy Talks Out Of The Other Side Of His Face
May 12th, 2008 by Steve · Comments Off ·
Seems Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy is being a bit of a dickhead when it comes to some reading between the lines of a statement he made at a book signing in Tampa for his new book, “Quiet Strength”.
Dungy and his co-author were taking random questions out of a football helmet when he brought [...]
Category: Blogosphere · Camera-gate · Indianapolis Colts · NFL · New England Patriots
Afternoon Red Sox Delight – 5/12
May 12th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
I got to thinking last night after watching Big Papi mock Terry Francona during last night’s Boston Red Sox versus Minnesota Twins game that I had heard Tito say he was going to kick Big Papi’s ass once before. So I did some research today and came across a post here on SOX & Dawgs [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Minnesota Twins
Garnett Named To All-Defensive Team
May 12th, 2008 by Steve · Comments Off ·
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, who was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, has been named to the All-Defensive team. Garnett had 24 first place votes out of 30. NBA MVP Kobe Bryant of Los Angeles also had 24 first place votes, as coaches were not able to vote for their own players.Â
Also named to [...]
Category: Awards · Boston Celtics · Denver Nuggets · Detroit Pistons · Houston Rockets · Los Angeles Lakers · NBA · New Orleans Hornets · Orlando Magic · Phoenix Suns · San Antonio Spurs
Youkilis Named AL Player of the Week
May 12th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
This should come to no surprise for those who have been watching the Boston Red Sox play this week as Kevin Youkilis has been named the American League Player of the Week for the week ending 5/11.
Last week, Youkilis hit .375 (12 for 32) with three doubles, five homers and 10 homers. He also led [...]
Category: American League · Awards · Boston Red Sox · MLB
Tavarez Designated For Assignment
May 12th, 2008 by Ian · 3 Comments ·
With Sean Casey coming off the disabled list today, the likely victim was thought to be Craig Hansen, who is the only member of the Boston Red Sox bullpen who has options left. It’s not a surprise that the speculation was wrong though as Julian Tavarez was designated for assignment.
With all the rumors of Tavarez [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB
In The Red Zone: Patriots Top Preseason Poll
May 12th, 2008 by Steve · Comments Off ·
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A group of NFL writers for ESPN.com have compiled their preseason NFL Power Rankings. Each week during the NFL season these writers rank the teams based on their performance up to that point during the season, it’s similar to College Football Poll System. They even issue a final poll after the end of the regular [...]
Category: Cleveland Browns · Dallas Cowboys · Draft · ESPN · Free Agents · Green Bay Packers · Indianapolis Colts · Jacksonville Jaguars · NFL · New England Patriots · New York Giants · New York Jets · Pittsburgh Steelers · San Diego Chargers · Seattle Seahawks
Destination Red Sox Nation – 5/12
May 12th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
Destination Red Sox Nation is our look at how the minor league teams of the Boston Red Sox fare each night. Game story links and links to team stats and league standings are after the jump.
Pawtucket Red Sox
Jeff Bailey led the PawSox to a 8-5 win over the Tides.
Charlie Zink has added some pitches to [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · Greenville Drive · Lancaster Jethawks · Lowell Spinners · Minor Leagues · Pawtucket Red Sox · Portland Sea Dogs
Boston Red Sox News & Notes – 5/12
May 12th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
While may we may whine and bitch about the Boston Red Sox getting blown out, one thing has remained constant this season. You can’t count out the Red Sox. They never give up and always give it their all no matter what’s happening. It’s the mark of great leadership from the manager and a mark [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Minnesota Twins
AL & NL East News – 5/12
May 12th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
With Alex Cora coming off the disabled list, the Red Sox sent Jed Lowrie back to Triple-A.
The rainout on Sunday has messed up the Braves rotation.
Alex Rios will bat 3rd for the Blue Jays while Vernon Wells is out.
The Marlins made good use of their pink bats on Sunday.
Orioles reliever Jaime Walker is staying positive [...]
Big Papi The Practical Joker
May 12th, 2008 by Ian · 2 Comments ·
We saw it happen earlier in the year when Bobby Kielty had some fun with Jacoby Ellsbury during an interview on ESPN. Now Big Papi is having some fun with Boston Red Sox skipper Terry Francona during last night’s game against the Twins.
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Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Videos
