Boston Red Sox: If you’re interested in how the Boston Red Sox scouts operate and how Theo Epstein built up the farm system, you’ll definitely want to check out this article from Amalie Benjamin. [Boston Globe]
Paw Prints – The Daily Roundup – 12/28

It’s game day for the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team as they are in South Carolina to take on the Lady Gamecocks. This game serves as a homecoming for Kalana Greene. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 PM and the game can be seen locally on CPTV.
Today’s homecoming game for Kalana Greene is a special one.
Kalana Greene is healthy and was home for Christmas this year.
Jim Fuller of the New Haven Register has more on Stefanie Dolson signing with the UConn women’s basketball program.
Stefanie Dolson can’t believe that she’s going to play at UConn.
Geno Auriemma had an even nicer Christmas with Stefanie Dolson giving him a verbal commitment.
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley hopes to emulate Geno Auriemma’s UConn program.
The Lady Gamecocks face a monumental challenge against the Huskies this afternoon.
The Lady Gamecocks may not be as prepared as Dawn Staley would like them to be for the Huskies.
Jim Calhoun was happy to see Kemba Walker play a little better in Friday night’s win.
Kevin McNamara of the Providence Journal has a look at the Big East as it prepares for opening night on Monday.
David Borges of the New Haven Register has some Big East prognostications for us to chew on.
Matt Stout of the Norwich Bulletin has some final notes from Friday’s win.
Here’s a look back at the 1989-90 dream season for the UConn men’s basketball team.
Connecticut native Ray Norell is looking forward to facing the Huskies in the International Bowl.
Rob Ambrose received a 5-year contract from Towson University to be their next head football coach.
Here’s a look at UConn’s offense the past 5 seasons.
Boston Red Sox News & Notes – 12/28
Boston Red Sox: In his latest Sunday article, Nick Cafardo talks about how the market for Jason Varitek is small due to his Type A free agent status, that we shouldn’t rule out a return of Mark Kotsay to the Red Sox, Mark Teixeira’s concern for Mike Lowell during the negoitations, that the Red Sox still have interest in Kenshin Kawakami and finally that the Red Sox still will not trade Clay Buchholz for Jarrod Saltalamacchia. [Boston Globe]
Is This The Best Commercial Ever Made?

Is this ad from Danish advertiser Fleggaard simply the best commercial ever made? They use topless women parachuting to form a message that advertises a Siemens washing machine for $4999 krone ($999 American dollars).
The video is VERY NSFW and is available after the jump.
UConn Women Pickup Another Recruit
Stefanie Dolson chooses UConn over 4 other schools: According to Rich Elliott of the Connecticut Post, the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team has secured another high school class of 2010 recruit as Stefanie Dolson has decided to play at UConn. Dolson is a 6’5″ center from Port Jervis, NY and joins 6’1″ wing Samarie Walker in the class of 2014 at UConn. [Connecticut Post]
For Those Who Blog We Salute You – 12/27

Sox On The Town [Center Field]
In which Mark Teixeira is best represented as the football [Red Sox Monster]
Damn you, Football Gods! How Could You Let It Come Down to This? [Townie News]
Mayne Street, Part 12 [Fang’s Bites]
Shopping Time [Fenway West]
The Christmas Harbinger (or “Red, Looped on Red Bull and 48 Hours of Guitar Hero World Tour, Predicts The Yankees’ Demise”) [Surviving Grady]
Screw baseball. Screw it right in the ass [Babes Love Baseball]
Our Old Friend Sammy Sosa Wants To Return To Baseball… [Oriole Post]
2008 Met of the Year: Elite 8 voting, Sweet 16 results [The ‘Ropolitans]
Salary Caps Are A Bad Idea [Ump Bump]
Dave Pasch Is An Early Candidate For A Post Season Pammy [Awful Announcing]
Income of $2 million, Taxes of $5 million? [Connecticut Sports Law]
Friday Football Foodie: The Before And After Edition [Ladies…]
Recruiting Rules: The Jamarkus McFarland Story [The Big Lead]
Our video goodness this week comes from our friends at Uncoached. It’s a video from a Japanese game show where they play pantyhose tug of war.
Boston Red Sox News & Notes – 12/27
It’s been a few days since we’ve taken a look at the Boston Red Sox news and as you would expect it’s light due to the Christmas holiday.
Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe says the Red Sox are considering Plan B after losing out on Mark Teixeira. Within the article, she says the Red Sox are still talking to Scott Boras about a return for Jason Varitek.
The recession has hurt the value of the New York Times’ stake in the Red Sox.
A potential Red Sox spring training site in Bonita Springs, FL is probably a longshot.
Even without Mark Teixeira, the Red Sox offense should be one of the league’s best.
Lou Merloni has made a successful move from the playing field to television and radio personality.
Jim Rice has some video of him hitting two home runs off of Rich Dotson over at Ask 14.
TFB & Gisele Engaged
TFB to marry Gisele Bündchen: According to E! Online, injured New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady proposed to his girlfriend Gisele Bündchen on a flight from New Jersey to Boston. According to the report, she accepted his proposal. [E! Online]
Paw Prints – The Daily Roundup – 12/27

UConn Huskies men’s basketball recruit Ater Majok was on hand for last night’s game but hasn’t been cleared by the NCAA Clearinghouse yet.
David Borges of the New Haven Register, Neill Ostrout of the Connecticut Post, Matt Stout of the Norwich Bulletin and Phil Chardis of the Journal Inquirer have some postgame notes from UConn’s 20 point win over Fairfield.
David Gillett has his take on UConn’s win last night.
Kemba Walker rediscovered his game in last night’s win.
UConn had 10 dunks last night.
It was all about UConn’s big men in the win over Fairfield last night.
Mike Anthony of the Hartford Courant has some extras from last night’s win.
48 hour UConn Husky Elena Delle Donne is happy at Delaware playing volleyball.
Mechelle Voepel of ESPN.com says Elena Delle Donne’s decision is a rare thing.
Jim Fuller of the New Haven Register has some UConn women’s trivia and he also has a look at how some former Huskies are doing overseas.
Kalana Greene was happy to be home for the holidays.
Offensive coordinator Rob Ambrose is going to be named the new head football coach at Towson University.
Darius Butler is ready to make his return for the Huskies in the International Bowl.
Celtics Fall To Golden State 99-89
Celtics Lose Second Straight: A strong fourth quarter by the Golden State Warriors propelled them to a 99-89 win over the Boston Celtics at Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA. Stephen Jackson led the way for the winners with 28 points while Mario Belinelli added 22. The Celtics were led by Paul Pierce’s 21 points. Kevin Garnett added 14 points and Leon Powe had 12 points. Rajon Rondo just missed a triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. The Celtics will look to end this 2-game losing streak on Sunday night when they head to Sacramento take on the Kings. [ESPN.com]