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UConn Men’s Basketball links

Does Calhoun’s Shadow Obscure UConn Win? [UConn Huskies Basketball]

Another UConn title opens up more debates [CT Post]

Yes, UConn! Replaying A Magical Season [Hartford Courant]

UConn’s George Blaney Not Just Along For The Ride [Hartford Courant]

Huskies Were Fortified By Special K [Hartford Courant]

UConn Women’s Basketball links

Video: Stefanie Dolson Drops It Like It’s Hot [SOX & Dawgs]

Maya Moore Was One Of A Kind At UConn [Hartford Courant]

UConn Football links

Mailbag April 8: Who Will Replace Anthony Sherman [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]

Second Suspect In Jasper Howard Killing Pleads Guilty [Hartford Courant]

Other UConn related links

Baseball. Huskies Win Sixth Straight with 3-1 Victory Over Notre Dame [UConnHuskies.com]

Women’s Lacrosse: UConn Falls At No. 13 Syracuse, 17-9 [UConnHuskies.com]

The UConn Huskies men’s basketball team’s Sports Ilustrated Commemorative Championship magazine is now available at newsstands. And if you’re wondering what the cover looks like, look below.

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Thanks to Jimmy Traina of Hot Clicks fame for passing it along.

After losing their first six games on the road, the Boston Red Sox return home to the friendly confines of Fenway Park for a three-game set with the New York Yankees. And if you’re looking for a positive about the home opener, the Red Sox have won their last five straight home openers.

First pitch is scheduled for 2:05 p.m. and the game will be televised on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Yankees television market, you can catch the game on YES. And if you don’t live in either market, you’re in luck as the MLB Network will also be televising the game. If you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2011 Red Sox Radio Network.

John Lackey looks to get the Red Sox their first win in his second start of the season. He took the loss against the Rangers after allowing nine runs in 3.2 innings of work. Lackey was 1-1 with a 3.20 ERA against the Yankees in three starts during the 2010 season. In his career, he has made 19 starts against the Yankees and is 4-6 with a 4.43 ERA.

Phil Hughes will look to keep the Red Sox 0-for-2011 in his second start of the season. Hughes took the loss against the Tigers on 4/3 when he allowed five runs in four innings. He made five appearances (four starts) against the Red Sox in 2010 and was 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA. In his career against the Red Sox, Hughes is 2-3 with a 4.97 ERA in 13 appearances (six starts). In five career appearances (two starts) at Fenway Park, Hughes is 2-1 with a 6.00 ERA.

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4-2		0-6
1. Brett Gardner	LF	1. Carl Crawford	LF
2. Derek Jeter	SS	2. Dustin Pedroia	2B
3. Mark Teixeira	1B	3. Adrian Gonzalez	1B
4. Alex Rodriguez	3B	4. Kevin Youkilis	3B
5. Robinson Cano	2B	5. David Ortiz	DH
6. Nick Swisher	RF	6. J.D. Drew	RF
7. Jorge Posada	C	7. Jarrod Saltalamacchia	C
8. Curtis Granderson	CF	8. Jacoby Ellsbury	CF
9. Russell Martin	C	9. Marco Scutaro	SS
Phil Hughes	SP	John Lackey	SP

Here’s how the hitters have fared against today’s starting pitchers:

For more slices of Red Sox goodness, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, CSNNE,  ESPN Boston, NESN, Providence Journal and WEEI websites.

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Well it turns out my speculation from last night was correct. Unfortunately, it wasn’t one of the two players I thought it was. But then again both Rich Hill and Hideki Okajima pitched in Pawtucket’s game last night.

According to Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe, the Boston Red Sox have designated Dennys Reyes for assignment. To take his place on the 25-man roster, they have recalled Felix Doubront from Triple-A Pawutcket.

Reyes appeared in four games, going 1.2 innings with a 16.20 ERA (1.2 IP/3 ER) allowing two hits, two walks with one strikeout.

Doubront missed part of spring training with some elbow issues. But after some rest and rehab, he got back on track and was scheduled to start the season as a starter in Pawtucket. Now he’ll be the only lefty in the Red Sox bullpen.

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UConn Men’s Basketball links

Asking the Tough Questions [David Borges – New Haven Register]

Penders praises Calhoun [Gavin Keefe – The Day]

UConn Featured In Commemorative Sports Illustrated Issue [UConnHuskies.com]

Walker to throw out first pitch at Yankee Stadium [The Day]

Jim Calhoun says he offered to serve suspension this season [USA Today]

Calhoun comfortable just being self [NCAA.com]

Cinderella makes it to the ball, but then trips… [MIT Tech]

Calhoun has first pitch on Saturday [Extra Bases]

UConn Women’s Basketball links

Wasserman Media Group On The Signing Of Maya Moore [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]

UConn Football links

DC answered a few questions in his mailbag [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]

Other UConn related links

Baseball. Huskies Head to South Bend to take on Notre Dame [UConnHuskies.com]

Softball. Softball Beats URI; Scores 10 In Final Three Innings [UConnHuskies.com]

It took only six games for someone from the Boston Red Sox to head to the disabled list. And for Alfredo Aceves, it means he may get a chance to pitch against his old team, the New York Yankees this weekend.

Earlier on Thursday night, Aceves was scratched from his start with the Pawtucket Red Sox prompting speculation that there would be a roster move with the big club. And now we know what that move will be.

According to Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe, the Red Sox will place Matt Albers on the disabled list and Aceves will take his place in the bullpen.

Ironically enough, Alber has been one of the better relievers during the opening six-game losing streak. In two innings of work, he hasn’t allowed a run and has walked two to go along with three strikeouts.

Now this is complete speculation on my part but it wouldn’t surprise me if we see Dennys Reyes getting designated for assignment or put on the disabled list with an “injury”. Reyes has pretty much stunk up the joint in his three outings so far this season. Rich Hill or Hideki Okajima would be candidates to replace him should something happen with Reyes.

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Are you a fan of the Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees that doesn’t live in either market and wants to watch Saturday’s game on FOX? Well depending on where you live, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll still be able to watch the game.

Here’s the MLB on FOX Saturday breakdown courtesy of Fang’s Bites:

New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox, 1:10 p.m.
ANNOUNCERS:  Joe Buck, Tim McCarver & Ken Rosenthal
MARKETS INCLUDE: Albuquerque, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Fort Myers, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Providence, Raleigh, Richmond, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa, Tulsa, Washington, West Palm Beach

Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves, 1:10 p.m.
ANNOUNCERS: Matt Vasgersian & Eric Karros
MARKETS INCLUDE: Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Jacksonville, Knoxville, Nashville, Philadelphia

Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball teams as well as some of the other sports. We will do our best to bring you the links from all of the media that covers the Huskies on a daily basis. As always, links can be found by clicking on the read more button below.

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UConn Men’s Basketball links

Jim Calhoun Cancer Ride and Walk [UConn Huskies Basketball]

NCAA Championship Gigapan [SI.com]

UConn’s ‘Cinderella’ Type Run Caps Off Year of Parity in College Basketball [Tucson Citizen]

Butler-UConn finale disappointing end to tourney [Rocky View Weekly]

Bulldogs, Huskies take odd routes to Houston [Campus Times]

Picking Splinters: More Than Wins & Losses [Falls Church News-Press]

Imagine if UConn had won a college football playoff [The Gainesville Sun]

UConn Women’s Basketball links

Moore among 15 invited to WNBA draft [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]

Maya headed to Wooden ceremony [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]

Maya Moore Signs With Wasserman Group In Los Angeles [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]

UConn Football links

DC answered a bunch of questions in his mailbag [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]

What Pasqualoni Will Be Looking For In Final 2 Practice Weeks [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]

Cochran NOT Committed To UConn; Some Great News Though [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]

UConn’s Andrew Opoku Making An Impact At Linebacker [Hartford Courant]

Other UConn related links

Softball. Julie Towers Named To BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll [UConnHuskies.com]

Softball. Seven Run Fifth Inning By Eagles Ruins UConn’s Early Lead [UConnHuskies.com]

Baseball. Huskies Cruise to 7-1 Win Over UMass [UConnHuskies.com]

STORRS, Conn. – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced on Wednesday that the Hartford Business Improvement District will host a victory parade and rally on Sunday, April 17, to congratulate and honor the University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball Team for winning the National Championship Game of the 2011 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament.

The victory parade, which will begin and end at the State Capitol, will start at 3:00 p.m. on April 17 and wind around Bushnell Park, Main Street and Capitol Avenue. A victory rally with the coaches and players will take place on the north steps of the Capitol building immediately following the parade. Parade and rally organizers are relying on private funds to support both events.

“We’ve known for quite some time, but now the country knows, too – this is UConn Country. Fans of all ages from across Connecticut will come together and show the players the pride that we have in our championship-winning UConn men’s basketball team,” Governor Malloy said. “On April 17, we will show our support by cheering on the team from the parade route, wearing our blue and white Huskies gear, and celebrating the 2011 men’s championship team with a victory celebration in Hartford.”

The Governor added, “I want to thank the Hartford Business Improvement District for again hosting this event, organizing its sponsors, and allowing Connecticut residents to once again celebrate another national championship team from our state.”

The parade will begin at the State Capitol, travel north on Trinity Street, take a right on Jewell Street, turn left on Gold Street, take a right on Main Street, and finally turn right onto Capitol Avenue before returning to the State Capitol where the rally will be held.

To see the map of the parade route along with parking areas, please click on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.

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The Boston Red Sox will try to salvage the finale of a three-game set  and a six-game road trip this afternoon with the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH.

Today’s first pitch is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Indians television market, you can catch the game on STO. And if you don’t live in either market, you are in luck as the game will also be broadcast on the MLB Network. If you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2011 Red Sox Radio Network.

Jon Lester looks to put his April woes behind him and get the Red Sox their first victory of the season before heading home to face the New York Yankees. In his first start of 2011, Lester took a no decision after allowing five runs in 5.1 innings. He made two starts against the Indians in 2010 and was 0-1 with a 6.55 ERA (8 ER/11IP). Overall in his career, Lester has made eight starts against the Indians and is 3-1 with a 4.53 ERA. In four career starts at Progressive Field, Lester is 1-0 with a 6.85 ERA.

Fausto Carmona looks to rebound from a disastrous first start and will try to send the Red Sox home at 0-6. In that first start, he allowed 10 runs in just three innings of work. He made two starts against the Red Sox in 2010 and was 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA. In seven career appearances (five starts) against the Red Sox, he is 2-3 with a 4.25 ERA.

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0-5		3-2
1. Jacoby Ellsbury	CF	1. Orlando Cabrera	2B
2. Carl Crawford	LF	2. Asdrubal Cabrera	SS
3. Dustin Pedroia	2B	3. Shin-Soo Choo	RF
4. Adrian Gonzalez	1B	4. Carlos Santana	C
5. Kevin Youkilis	3B	5. Shelley Duncan	DH
6. David Ortiz	DH	6. Austin Kearns	LF
7. J.D. Drew	RF	7. Matt LaPorta	1B
8. Jarrod Saltalamacchia	C	8. Travis Buck	CF
9. Marco Scutaro	SS	9.Adam Everett	3B
Jon Lester	SP	Fausto Carmona	SP

Here’s how the hitters have fared against today’s starting pitchers:

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Low five [Boston Globe]

Reyes wildly disappointing [Boston Globe]

Henry and Werner swing King-sized deal [Boston Globe]

Sox, city reach deal on Fenway liquor sales [Boston Globe]

Sorry 6th seals Red Sox’ 0-5 start [Boston Herald]

Red Sox pitcher Matsuzaka donates to kids, Japanese tsunami victims [Boston Herald]

Jason Varitek caught off-guard [Boston Herald]

Horror in full force [Boston Herald]

Take your talents elsewhere, LeBron [Boston Herald]

At the old ball game [Boston Herald]

Red Sox fall yet again to Tribe, 8-4 [CSNNE.com]

Notes: Reyes having control problems for Sox [CSNNE.com]

Sox go from bad to worse [CSNNE.com]

Rapid reaction: Indians 8, Red Sox 4 [ESPN Boston]

Francona: ‘We’ve got to find a way to win’ [ESPN Boston]

Things looking eerily like 1996 for Red Sox [ESPN Boston]

State of the Nation with Gordon Edes [ESPN Boston]

Red Sox banking on Lester [ESPN Boston]

Winless Boston Red Sox finding ugly ways to lose [ESPN Boston]

Lester tries to rescue Sox after 0-5 start [ESPN Boston]

Breakfast of champions? [Extra Bases]

Red Sox will welcome home cooking [Extra Bases]

Closing Time: Red Sox lose again, making the wrong kind of history [Full Count]

Kevin Youkilis, Jason Varitek explain ‘weirdest play’ catcher has ever seen [Full Count]

MLB Power Rankings, 4/7: How far have the Red Sox fallen? [Full Count]

Terry Francona: ‘There’s Not a Lot to Be Pleased About’ [NESN.com]

Kevin Youkilis Says He’s One of Red Sox’ ‘Biggest Problems,’ Owes It to Fans to Play Better [NESN.com]

Red Sox Lose Fifth Straight As Failures, Frustration Continue to Pile Up [NESN.com]

Which No. 3 Hitter Gives Red Sox the Strongest Lineup? [NESN.com]

Top 10 Reasons to Believe Red Sox Can Still Win World Series This Season [NESN.com]

Opposing Pitchers Should Be Very Afraid to Face Adrian Gonzalez at Fenway Park [NESN.com]

Who’s the Leader of the Red Sox? [NESN.com]

Reverse-split righties trouble for Red Sox lefties [Projo Sox Blog]

Scuffling Youkilis trying to find timing at plate [Projo Sox Blog]

Breakfast of champions? [Projo Sox Blog]

Sloppy Boston now at 0-5 [Providence Journal]

Youkilis on botched play: ‘It might have caught ‘Tek off-guard’ [Providence Journal]

Losing streaks? Fred Lynn has been there, and he’s not worried [Providence Journal]

Red Sox Journal: Sox keeping an even keel [Providence Journal]

Lester, Red Sox looking to rebound vs. Tribe [RedSox.com]

Lack of key hits hands Red Sox fifth loss [RedSox.com]

Varitek takes blame on weird play [RedSox.com]

For more slices of Red Sox goodness, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, CSNNE,  ESPN Boston, NESN, Providence Journal and WEEI websites.

And if you must check out the enemy news, head over to the Akron Beacon Journal and Cleveland Plain Dealer websites.

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