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May 2007 Archives


Boys lacrosse playoff scores

6:39 PM Thu, May 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Division I Semifinals Hendricken 13, La Salle 5 PCD 13, North Kingstown 11......

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Billy Donovan to coach Orlando Magic

6:12 PM Thu, May 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Rich history wasn't enough to lure Billy Donovan away from Florida. In the end, it was just riches. Donovan will have plenty of them after he was hired to coach the Orlando Magic on Thursday. Donovan agreed to a five-year......

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Baseball playoff scores

6:07 PM Thu, May 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

DIVISION I East Greenwich 13, Tiverton 1 Warwick Vets 6, East Providence 3 North Providence 7, Coventry 3 Narragansett 5, West Warwick 1 Middletown 3, Barrington 0......

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Fast-pitch softball playoff scores

5:52 PM Thu, May 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Division I Loser's Bracket Bay View 5, Cumberland 4 East Providence 4, Warwick 3 Division II Loser's Bracket Rogers 8, East Greenwich 7, 9 inn.......

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Video: AP Sports Thursday

8:27 AM Thu, May 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 20 seconds). The highlights: -- The Ducks' victory over the Senators in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals -- The Lakers'......

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Baseball Today: Thursday, May 31

8:17 AM Thu, May 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

A spin around the world of baseball on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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PawSox lose to Clippers, 8-4

11:00 PM Wed, May 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

Kason Gabbard flirted with a no-hitter through 3 2/3 innings but surrendered four runs thereafter before being lifted in the sixth as the Pawtucket Red Sox dropped an 8-4 decision to the Columbus Clippers last night at McCoy Stadium.......

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Super fan looking for help

9:50 PM Wed, May 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

You’ve probably seen him in one of his guises. Shaved head painted silver with the Patriots logo emblazoned over his body in sub-freezing weather at Gillette Stadium, or possibly painted black and gold at a Bruins game as far away......

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Pats to open training camp on Friday, July 27

5:39 PM Wed, May 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Get all the details on projo.com's Pats Blog.......

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Tiverton's Conway wins high school golf title

4:09 PM Wed, May 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

CRANSTON - Tiverton's Ben Conway overcame a two-stroke deficit over the final two holes as he captured the individual title in the R.I. Interscholastic League golf championships today with a even-par 71 in the second round of the 36-hole tournament......

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Projo SoxTalk, PawSox special: Hansen has sore forearm

12:20 PM Wed, May 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Joe McDonald, who has been at McCoy Stadium covering the Pawtucket Red Sox, is today's guest on Projo SoxTalk with Art Martone. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio file and read excerpts from the conversation. McDonald......

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Golf championship slideshow tomorrow

12:04 PM Wed, May 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Tomorrow on projo.com's High School Game Day page, we'll have a photo gallery from the second and final day of the state individual championship for golf. John Gillooly is at Cranston Country Club to cover the event, and he'll have......

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Vote now for high school players of the week

10:45 AM Wed, May 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Vote until 2 p.m. Friday for the baseball and softball players of the week. The softball nominees this week are Kelley Clancy of East Providence, Catherine Conley of Fatima, Lydia Pollard of Prout and Brittany St. Martin of Lincoln. The......

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Video: AP Sports Wednesday

8:24 AM Wed, May 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 25 seconds). The highlights: -- The Cavs' victory over the Pistons in Game 4 of the NBA semifinals -- A preview of......

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Baseball Today: Wednesday, May 30

8:20 AM Wed, May 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Get the news from the world of baseball on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Lester is impressive in PawSox loss

10:52 PM Tue, May 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Read all about Jon Lester's start rehab start and the PawSox 5-4 loss to Columbus in Joe McDonald's game story on projo.com's SoxBlog.......

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Tomorrow's tee times for RIIL Golf Individual State Championship

9:35 PM Tue, May 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Here are the tee times for the final round of the RIIL Golf Individual State Championship, to be played tomorrow (May 30) at Cranston Country Club: 7 a.m. _ John McCarthy, EG-Alexandra King, TG-James Green, NK; 7:08 – Alex Fay,......

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High school tennis crowns individual champions

7:51 PM Tue, May 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Four days, six victories, two championships – not a bad week’s work for South Kingstown’s Kyle Burke. Burke, the sophomore whose victory at first singles helped South Kingstown win its ninth consecutive state team title on Saturday, completed his three-day......

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R.I.'s Ron Wilson to return as Sharks head coach

6:33 PM Tue, May 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Ron Wilson will return to coach the San Jose Sharks next season, general manager Doug Wilson said Tuesday after another week of self-evaluation and soul-searching for the playoff underachievers. Ron Wilson and assistants Tim Hunter and Rob Zettler will get......

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Former Brown women's hockey star hired as BC head coach

6:29 PM Tue, May 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Boston College on Tuesday promoted Katie King, who won medals in three Olympics with the United States, to coach the women's hockey team after four seasons as an assistant coach. King replaces Tom Mutch, who resigned last month after an......

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Barrington wins state golf title

5:02 PM Tue, May 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

At Barrington’s second team meeting of the season, the Eagles created a goal-setting pyramid for themselves. At the very top of that pyramid, the golfers immediately filled in their ultimate objective: To regain the state title. Yesterday, they made it......

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Hill's death ruled an accidental drowning

4:23 PM Tue, May 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — The death of New England Patriots defensive end Marquise Hill, who fell off a jet ski in Lake Pontchartrain, was ruled an accidental drowning on Tuesday. An autopsy found no signs of drug or alcohol......

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HotBytes audio: All about fly fishing

3:34 PM Tue, May 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Today on Tom Meade's HotBytes blog, you can find Tom's latest audio presentation. Today, he talks with fly-fishing guide Ryan Sansoucy, shown here poling on one of the flats in Ninigret Pond. Over the weekend, Ryan's clients jumped some trophy......

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Golf, tennis championship slideshows tomorrow

3:25 PM Tue, May 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Journal photo/Kathy Borchers Charles Westcott, of East Providence, hits out of the sandtrap on the 18th hole in the opening day of the state golf championships this morning at Cranston Country Club. Wednesday on projo.com's High School Game Day......

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Projo SoxTalk with Art Martone: Looking ahead to Beckett

12:41 PM Tue, May 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Today on Projo SoxTalk, Art Martone looks at the highlights of last night's Red Sox win over Cleveland, including Curt Schilling's impressive outing, the questionable call that helped Boston out in the ninth, and Trot Nixon's nice reception. He also......

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Cleared former Duke lacrosse player to attend Brown

10:44 AM Tue, May 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

BALTIMORE -- Reade Seligmann, one of the three former Duke lacrosse players cleared of rape charges, will attend Brown University in the fall and play lacrosse for the Bears. "I hope to make them proud of accepting me as a......

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Video: AP Sports Tuesday

8:26 AM Tue, May 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 27 seconds). The highlights: -- The Ducks' victory over the Senators in Game 1 of the Stanley CUp finals -- The Spurs......

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Baseball Today: Tuesday, May 29

8:22 AM Tue, May 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

A quick spin around the baseball world on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Pauley pitches PawSox to 2-1 victory

9:55 PM Mon, May 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

To read Joe McDonald's game story on tonight's PawSox victory over Columbus, visit projo.com's SoxBlog.......

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Statement from Patriots on death of Marquise Hill

7:44 PM Mon, May 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots are terribly saddened to learn that Marquise Hill’s death has been confirmed by the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office. The New Orleans native was reported missing Sunday night after suffering an accident while jet......

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Clemens sharp in Triple-A start

7:35 PM Mon, May 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

For a complete report on Roger Clemens' Triple-A start with Scranton tonight, visit projo.com's SoxBlog.......

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Brown baseball to play Texas in NCAA Regionals

6:30 PM Mon, May 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

The Brown baseball team (27-19) learned on Monday afternoon that it will play at the NCAA Regional hosted by the University of Texas to be held in Round Rock, Texas, starting on Friday. The Bears, the bracket’s No. 4 seed,......

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Marquise Hill's body pulled from La. lake

4:17 PM Mon, May 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

According to the website of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the body of Patriots defensive lineman Marquise Hill was pulled from Lake Ponchartrain around 2:15 p.m. local time (3:15 EST). Hill was involved in a jet-skiing accident with a female companion......

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Marquise Hill missing after accident

11:57 AM Mon, May 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Patriots' defensive lineman Marquise Hill is missing after a jet-skiing accident on Lake Ponchartrain in his native Louisiana last night. The U.S. Coast Guard is actively searching for the 25-year old former second-round pick. "We are all shocked," Patriots owner......

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PawSox fall to Chiefs, 9-2

10:21 PM Sun, May 27, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Read Joe McDonald's PawSox game story on Sunday night's 9-2 loss to Syracuse on projo.com's SoxBlog.......

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Sheehan finishes tied for 14th at Nationwide event

7:20 PM Sun, May 27, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Warwick's Patrick Sheehan shot a final round, 2-over par 74 on Sunday and finished tied for 14th at the Nationwide Tour's Melwood Prince George's County Open in Mitchellville, Md. Sheehan entered the final round in a three-way tie for first.......

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Brown wins NCAA women's rowing title

6:53 PM Sun, May 27, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Brown captured its fifth NCAA women's rowing championship Sunday at Melton Hill Lake, while Western Washington claimed its third-consecutive Division II title. Brown became the second squad in the meet's history to win the national title without winning a race.......

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Ninth inning collapse sinks PawSox

10:09 PM Sat, May 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

The Pawtucket Red Sox gave up four runs in the top of the ninth inning as the Syracuse Chiefs rallied for a 10-7 victory Saturday night at McCoy Stadium. To read the complete game story, visit projo.com's SoxBlog.......

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Revs seven-game unbeaten streak ends

10:07 PM Sat, May 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

The New England Revolution saw its seven-game unbeaten streak snapped when the Kansas City Wizards topped the Revs, 4-3, at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night. Despite New England recording its fifth multiple-goal game this season, Kansas City’s Eddie Johnson led......

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Patrick Sheehan remains in first at Nationwide event

5:23 PM Sat, May 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Patrick Sheehan stayed atop the leaderboard Saturday at the Nationwide Tour’s Melwood Prince George’s County Open in Mitchellville, Md., as the Warwick native shot a 4-under par 68. Sheehan, who is at 13-under par, is tied with Paul Claxton and......

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Game story by Sean McAdam: Sox rout Rangers, 10-6

10:07 AM Sat, May 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Read it on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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PawSox 10, Chiefs 4

11:19 PM Fri, May 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

The PawSox scored eight runs on nine hits in the first inning, and two runs on two hits in the second inning off Syracuse Chiefs starter Josh Banks en route to a 10-4 victory last night at McCoy Stadium.......

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Grzebien leads Duke to NCAA women's golf title

8:45 PM Fri, May 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Narragansett’s Anna Grzebien shot a final round 2-under par 70 to finish in sixth place and lead Duke University to their third straight NCAA Women’s Golf Championship yesterday at the LPGA International Legends Course in Daytona Beach, Fla. The win......

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Warwick's Sheehan leading Nationwide event

7:43 PM Fri, May 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Warwick's Patrick Sheehan shot a bogey free 6-under par 66 to move into a three-way tie for first place after the second round at the Nationwide Tour's Melwood Prince George's County Open in Mitchellville, Md. Sheehan is 9-under par for......

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Mass. Open Surf Championships postponed.

6:11 PM Fri, May 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

Since there is a ZERO possibility of any type of ridable surf this weekend, right across the entire New England coastline, the contest scheduled for Nantasket Beach has been postponed until next Saturday (June 2). Contest will be on......

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Video: AP Sports Friday

8:08 AM Fri, May 25, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Art Martone    Email

See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 32 seconds). The highlights: -- John Smoltz becoming the first pitcher in history to record 200 wins and 150 saves in the......

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Baseball Today: Friday, May 25

8:07 AM Fri, May 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

All the news in baseball on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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PawSox 3, SkyChiefs 2

11:01 PM Thu, May 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

The PawSox won thier second consecutive game as David Murphy provided the winning RBI-single in the bottom of the seventh inning. Ed Rogers hit a solo home run for the PawSox. Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester was solid in his......

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Westmoreland named Rhode Island's top baseball player.

8:58 PM Thu, May 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

Portsmouth High's Ryan Westmoreland was named Gatorade's Rhode Island Baseball Player of the Year. He is now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year award to be announced in early-June. At the time of his......

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Bob Leduc to receive 2007/08 “Tops Award” from R. I. Reds Heritage Society

8:09 PM Thu, May 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

Bob Leduc, one of the best and most popular players to wear the uniform of the Rhode Island Reds during the mid-1960s and early 1970s, has been selected to receive the R. I. Reds Heritage Society’s 2007/08 “Tops Award.” Leduc,......

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Grzebien fires even-par 72, Duke takes eight stroke lead in NCAA Tournament

8:08 PM Thu, May 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

Two-time defending champion Duke took an eight-stroke lead Thursday after the third round of the NCAA women’s tournament, while Purdue’s Christel Boeljon moved five strokes ahead in the individual competition. Anna Grzebien and Jennie Lee shot even-par 72s to help......

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URI loses top-seeded Charlotte in second round A-10 Championship

5:37 PM Thu, May 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

Senior James Norcott allowed just two hits through the first five innings and went on to record five strikeouts over 6.1 innings of work as the Rhode Island baseball team suffered a tough 11-1 loss to top-seeded Charlotte in the......

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Coco Crisp on The Score: A-Rod apologized to Pedroia (audio clip available)

3:45 PM Thu, May 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

On his weekly appearance on Sportsbeat with Scott Cordischi and Bryan Morry on The Score today, Coco Crisp said that prior to last night's game, Alex Rodriguez apologized to Dustin Pedroia for his hard slide into Pedroia Tuesday night. Get......

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CVS Caremark Charity Classic pairings announced

1:32 PM Thu, May 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

BARRINGTON - Billy Andrade and Brad Faxon are splitting up again for the CVS Caremark Charity Classic. Andrade will partner with a Hall of Famer while Faxon will combine with the new Masters champion for this year’s tournament. Pairings for......

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Mount St. Charles-Burrillville slideshow tomorrow

1:28 PM Thu, May 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Tomorrow on projo.com's High School Game Day page, we'll have a gallery of photos from the matchup of Division II's top teams, Mount St. Charles and Burrillville. The game begins at 3:30 at Burrillville. The Mounties, at 16-1 in league......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Tough nights for Schilling and Roger

11:48 AM Thu, May 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Once again, Sean McAdam is Art Martone's guest for today's edition of Projo SoxTalk. Head on over to the SoxBlog to hear the full audio and read excerpts from the conversation. Today, Sean discusses why both Curt Schilling and Roger......

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Video: AP Sports Thursday

8:01 AM Thu, May 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (2 minutes and 2 seconds). The highlights: -- The Mets' victory over the Braves -- The Yankees' victory over the Red Sox -- Jason Giambi......

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Baseball today: Thursday, May 24

7:58 AM Thu, May 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Read all about it on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Clemens struggles in Double-AA outing

9:41 PM Wed, May 23, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Corey Bourassa    Email

For a complete report of Roger Clemens' second start visit projo.com's Soxblog.......

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Grzebien's two-under par helps Duke take lead at NCAA Championships

7:26 PM Wed, May 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

On Wednesday at the 2007 NCAA Women's Golf Championship, the second-ranked Duke Women's Golf Team wasted no time taking over command of the leaderboard as the Blue Devils carded seven birdies over the first five holes and took the lead......

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URI baseball wins A-10 tourney opener

5:11 PM Wed, May 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Junior catcher Zach Zaneski's two-run single fueled a four-run first inning and freshman Tim Boyce escaped a ninth-inning jam to record his sixth save as Rhode Island edged No. 4 Xavier, 4-3, on Wednesday in the opening game of the......

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HotBytes audio: The advantages of chartering

3:18 PM Wed, May 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Head over to the HotBytes blog to hear Tom Meade's latest audio file. Today, he interviews Al Conti of Snug Harbor Marina, who discusses the advantages of chartering, even if you have a boat of your own. It's a learning......

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Giambi meets with commissioner's lawyers

3:05 PM Wed, May 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

NEW YORK (AP) - Jason Giambi met with lawyers for the commissioner’s office Wednesday to discuss recent comments that some interpreted as an admission of steroids use. "The commissioner requested that Jason come in in response to the USA Today......

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Moses Brown-Portsmouth Abbey slideshow tomorrow

2:31 PM Wed, May 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Tomorrow on projo.com's High School Game Day page, we'll have a photo gallery from this afternoon's SENE girls lacrosse championship game between Moses Brown and Portsmouth Abbey. The game begins at 5 at Moses Brown's Campanella Field. Carolyn Thornton will......

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Projo SoxTalk: Tavarez wishes Lester nothing but the best

11:23 AM Wed, May 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam is Art Martone's guest for today's edition of Projo SoxTalk. Head on over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio file and read excepts from the conversation. Sean discusses some very interesting -- he calls them "almost......

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Daily News: Giambi failed amphetamine test

9:23 AM Wed, May 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

NEW YORK (AP) - Jason Giambi failed an amphetamines test within the last year, the Daily News reported Wednesday. The newspaper reported that after the failed amphetamines test, Giambi is subjected to six additional tests for one year. The newspaper......

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Video: AP Sports Wednesday

8:09 AM Wed, May 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 29 seconds). The highlights: -- The Ducks' victory over the Red Wings in the Stanley Cup semifinals, which advances Anaheim to the......

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Baseball Today: Wednesday, May 23

8:05 AM Wed, May 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

A look at the world of baseball on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Forget Oden or Durant; Celtics tumble to fifth in draft lottery

8:35 PM Tue, May 22, 2007 | | Comments (3)
By Art Martone    Email

The Curse of the Celtics -- which seemingly started on that night in 1986 when Len Bias died of a cocaine overdose -- continues. Hoping to get the first pick, with which they would pick Greg Oden, or the second......

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Sox rate with MLB players

4:48 PM Tue, May 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

According to a poll that will be released in this week's Sports Illustrated, the Red Sox are the fourth most-popular team among major-league players. The press release: Sports Illustrated asked 464 MLB Players: “If you could play for any major......

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PawSox beat Ottawa, 7-3

3:07 PM Tue, May 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

By Dan Hickling Special to The Journal OTTAWA -- It began just after breakfast this morning, and lingered through a long lunch. Even so, the top of the Pawtucket Red Sox batting order kept the table set all day. The......

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YouTube video of Roger Clemens coaching first at his nephew's game

12:52 PM Tue, May 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

See it on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Bay View-Warwick Vets slideshow tomorrow

11:41 AM Tue, May 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Tomorrow on projo.com's High School Game Day page, you'll find a photo gallery from this afternoon's Division II girls lacrosse matchup in Warwick between Bay View and Warwick Vets. The Bengals enter the game with an 11-1 record in league......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Yankee fans mellowing? Steinbrenner mellowing?

11:25 AM Tue, May 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Head on over to the SoxBlog to hear Sean McAdam's comments this morning from the Bronx, and to read excerpts from the conversation. The day after a frustrating Red Sox loss, he talks about the performances of Chien-Ming Wang and......

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Video: AP Sports Tuesday

7:56 AM Tue, May 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 46 seconds). The highlights: -- The Pistons' victory over the Cavs in the NBA semifinals -- The Yankees' victory over the Red......

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Baseball Today: Tuesday, May 22

7:41 AM Tue, May 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

A look at the world of baseball on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Matsuzaka named A.L. Player of the Week

3:36 PM Mon, May 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka has been named the Bank of America American League Player of the Week, according to the Red Sox official game notes for tonight. Matsuzaka won both of his starts last week, pitching a complete game to defeat......

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Patriots re-sign Junior Seau

2:57 PM Mon, May 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Get the details on projo.com's Pats Blog. Your Turn: What's your take on the return of Junior Seau to the Patriots?......

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Transit hub will be part of new Yankee Stadium

1:45 PM Mon, May 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

NEW YORK (AP) - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Monday that it has reached an agreement to build a Metro-North train station at the new Yankee Stadium by 2009. Under the agreement, the MTA and New York City will split......

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3 UConn hoopsters are finalists for national squad

1:41 PM Mon, May 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

STORRS, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut forward Charde Houston and guard Mel Thomas were named Monday as finalists for the national basketball team that will compete at this summer's Pan American Games in Brazil. The pair, both who will be seniors......

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Red Sox go to bat for Mass. health care law

1:40 PM Mon, May 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

BOSTON (AP) — Going without health insurance is no day at the ballpark. That’s the message from the Boston Red Sox and the state panel overseeing Massachusetts’ landmark health care insurance law. The two are teaming up to launch a......

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Cumberland-St. Raphael slideshow tomorrow

1:37 PM Mon, May 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Tomorrow on projo.com's High School Game Day page, we'll have a photo gallery from the Division I baseball game between Cumberland and St. Raphael, in Cumberland. With identical 10-5 records in league play, the Clippers and the Saints are tied......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: The stakes in New York

12:11 PM Mon, May 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam is today's guest on Projo SoxTalk. Sean sets up this week's Red Sox-Yankees series, laying out the stakes for the New York team, and sums up yesterday's fine performance by Kason Gabbard. Head on over to the SoxBlog......

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Video: AP Sports Monday

8:16 AM Mon, May 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 28 seconds). The highlights: -- The Spurs' victory over the Jazz in the NBA semifinals -- The Ducks' overtime victory over the......

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Baseball Today: Monday, May 21

8:11 AM Mon, May 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Around the world of baseball on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Lack of run support hurts Hernandez as PawSox fall

6:09 PM Sun, May 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Very quietly, Runelvys Hernandez has become one of the PawSox most effective starting pitchers. He’s also their unluckiest. Yesterday against the Ottawa Lynx, Hernandez ate up six strong innings, but once again suffered from a lack of run support in......

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Bryant baseball loses in championship game of NCAA Northeast Regional

4:52 PM Sun, May 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

The Bryant baseball team saw its season come to an end, as the top-seed Franklin Pierce Ravens defeated the fifth-ranked Bulldogs 5-2 in the NCAA Division II Northeast Regional Championship Sunday afternoon at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. With......

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Wheaton baseball drops second game, eliminated from D-III tourney

12:12 AM Sun, May 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Keene St. 4, Wheaton 1......

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Revs blank Dynamos

11:25 PM Sat, May 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
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New England scored an early goal and made it stand to help the Revolution defeat the Houston Dynamo 1-0 Saturday night. The defending Major League Soccer champion Dynamo slipped to 2-4-1 by losing for the fourth time in the past......

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Wheaton pitcher Moore fans 16, Lyons win 7-1

9:41 PM Sat, May 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Junior southpaw Josh Moore shattered the Wheaton College baseball program's nine-year-old single-game strikeouts record with 16 followed the top-seeded Lyons' 7-1 victory over third seed Williams College during Saturday night's NCAA Division III New England Regional Tournament at Whitehouse Field.......

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Bryant baseball wins nightcap, advances to title game

9:36 PM Sat, May 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The Bryant baseball team capped off an incredible Saturday, winning their second game in five hours, defeating second-ranked Adelphi 10-0 to advance to the Northeast Regional Championship at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field in Rindge, N.H. The Bulldogs, ranked......

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Revolution sign former Duke defender Helton

8:38 PM Sat, May 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The New England Revolution announced today that former Duke defender Kyle Helton has signed with Major League Soccer to play for the Revs. Per MLS and team policies, terms of the deals were not disclosed. The Revolution drafted Helton in......

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Bryant baseball wins in 10 innings

6:23 PM Sat, May 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Down to their last out, the Bryant baseball team rallied for a come-from-behind 3-2 10-inning victory at a foggy and rainy Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field Saturday afternoon in the NCAA Division III Northeast Regional. With the comeback victory,......

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RIC softball eliminated from national tournament

4:24 PM Sat, May 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Sixth-seeded Rhode Island College was eliminated from the NCAA Div. III Softball Tournament National Championship Round in a 10-3 loss to seventh-seeded Plattsburgh State on Saturday afternoon. RIC (41-7) sees its season come to an end as the Cardinals (36-13)......

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Loh pitches complete game gem for Bryant

6:44 PM Fri, May 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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RINDGE, N.H. – Behind a complete game from the Northeast-10 Pitcher of the Year Eric Loh, the Bryant baseball team dodged elimination and instead sent home sixth-seed Wilmington with a 5-1 win in the NCAA Northeast Regional Friday morning at......

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Anchorwomen defeated 9-1 in NCAA DIII Softball Tournament

6:38 PM Fri, May 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Third-seeded Wisconsin-Eau Claire capitalized on seven errors to hand sixth-seeded Rhode Island College its worst loss of the season, 9-1, in game three of the 2007 NCAA Div. III Softball Tournament National Championship Round on Friday afternoon. The Anchorwomen's seven......

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Wheaton rained out in NCAA DIII NE Regional Baseball Tny.

6:20 PM Fri, May 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Today's losers' bracket game between Wheaton and Williams in the NCAA Division III New England Regional Baseball Tournament has been postponed until 3:30 p.m. today at Whitehouse Field in Harwich, Mass.......

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Red Sox-Braves postponed

3:47 PM Fri, May 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The Red Sox game against the Atlanta Braves has been postponed. The game will be made up tomorrow, weather-permitting, as part of a day-night double-header at 1:05 and 7:35 p.m. The PawSox have not made any decision to postpone.......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Giambi not a good one to lecture

11:32 AM Fri, May 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Sean McAdam is Art Martone's guest for today's version of Projo SoxTalk. Head on over to the SoxBlog to listen to the full audio and read an excerpt from the conversation. McAdam says that the Red Sox' remarkable double-header sweep......

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Updated: high school weekend postponements

10:05 AM Fri, May 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The outdoor track class meets schedule for this weekend has been changed. Here are the new dates and times: Boys Class D and Girls Class A: Saturday, 2 p.m. Boys Class A: Sunday, 1 p.m. Boys Class C: Saturday, 3......

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Video: AP Sports Friday

8:22 AM Fri, May 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 27 seconds). The highlights: -- The Pistons' elimination of the Bulls from the NBA playoffs -- A preview of tonight's games in......

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Baseball Today: Friday, May 18

8:19 AM Fri, May 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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It's all good on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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RIC softball pitcher named All-American

10:43 PM Thu, May 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Rhode Island College senior softball pitcher Nicole Riley was named a Second Team All-American Thursday night at the NCAA Division III National Tournament banquet, held at the Civic Center in Salem, Virginia. Riley, of North Providence, has already been named......

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Keene State Tops No. 1 Wheaton

10:10 PM Thu, May 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
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HARWICH, Mass. – Keene State enjoyed a four-run fifth inning, which lifted the Owls over No. 1 seeded Wheaton by a score of 6-3 in the 2007 NCAA New England Regional Baseball Championships. With the win, the Owls advance to......

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Grzebien takes medalist honors in first round of Women's U.S. Open Qualifying

8:36 PM Thu, May 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Narragansett's Anna Grzebien shot a 68 and took medalist honors in the first stage of qualifying for the U.S.Women's Open at Fox Chapel Golf Course in Pittsburgh Thursday. Grzebien finished her round by holing out from 135 yards for an......

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D-Rays place Baldelli on DL

6:30 PM Thu, May 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Rocco Baldelli's sore hamstring landed him on the 15-day disabled list, and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays replaced him by activating outfielder Greg Norton for Thursday night's series finale against the Texas Rangers at Disney World. Baldelli left Tuesday night's......

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Northeast Surfing Contest Schedule

6:02 PM Thu, May 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
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2007 South New England Schedule Eastern Surfing Association Contests and Clinics Please note that competitors must surf in at least 50% of their district contests, during a season, to be eligible to qualify for the Northeast Regional Surf-Offs. All contest......

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Bryant baseball drops NCAA opener

5:17 PM Thu, May 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Making their fifth career appearance in the NCAA Tournament and first since 2002, the Bryant baseball team overcame a 4-0 deficit, only to fall 5-4 to the second-seed Adelphi Panthers today in the opening round of the Northeast Regional in......

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Hansack, not Gabbard, may start for Red Sox on Friday

3:17 PM Thu, May 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
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According to a source, the Red Sox may call on Devern Hansack -- not Kason Gabbard, as has been widely speculated -- to start Friday night's game against the Braves. Gabbard may start Sunday, a day for which the Sox......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Hello Kason Gabbard

11:19 AM Thu, May 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Sean McAdam is Art Martone's guest today on Projo SoxTalk. Head on over to the SoxBlog to hear the audio file and read excerpts. Sean talks about the imminent call-up of Kason Gabbard to take Josh Beckett's start tomorrow night,......

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Video: AP Sports Thursday

8:04 AM Thu, May 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
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See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 20 seconds). The highlights: -- The Nets' win over the Cavaliers in the NBA quarterfinals -- The Sabres' win over the Senators......

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Baseball Today: Thursday, May 17

8:04 AM Thu, May 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Lots of rainy-night material on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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R.I. pro Jeff Dantas wins Cape Cod golf event

9:42 PM Wed, May 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Rhode Island pro Jeff Dantas bounced back from a poor front nine with a 4-under par 32 on the back side to win this week's Cape Cod Pro-Am League tournament at the Allendale Country Club in Dartmouth. Dantas had four......

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Forcier wins Burke Memorial

9:25 PM Wed, May 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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There is a new name on the R.I. Golf Association’s list of champions. He is Bill Forcier, a Coventry resident and URI junior who earned his spot in style. Forcier won a three-way contest with David Sampson and John Drohen......

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Rocco Baldelli headed for DL

8:10 PM Wed, May 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Slumping Tampa Bay outfielder Rocco Baldelli could be headed for the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain. The center fielder, who's in a 1-for-40 skid that's dropped his batting average to .204, left Tuesday night's 4-3 victory over......

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Red Sox rained out

7:08 PM Wed, May 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The Red Sox-Tigers game has been rained out and will be played tomorrow at 12:35 p.m. as part of a day-night, separate-admission doubleheader. Get all the details on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Beckett to miss Friday start

5:14 PM Wed, May 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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PawSox win matinee

3:59 PM Wed, May 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The PawSox beat Durham, 7-4, today at McCoy Stadium. It was their fourth win in a row and fifth in the last six tries. The PawSox fell behind 4-0 after three innings but battled back behind the home run ball......

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Classical-Mount Pleasant slideshow tomorrow

3:58 PM Wed, May 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Tomorrow on Projo.com's High School Game Day page, you'll find a photo gallery from this afternoon's baseball game featuring Classical and Mount Pleasant. At 10-4, the Kilties are in fourth place in Division II South. Robert Lee will have a......

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HotBytes audio: Fluke-fishing special

2:19 PM Wed, May 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Head over to Tom Meade's HotBytes blog to hear Tom's latest audio edition. Here, on the eve of the opening of fluke-fishing season (on Friday), Tom interviews Thom Pelletier, the maker of ThomCat Fluke Rigs. Pelletier discusses the techniques he......

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Follow Wednesday's PawSox game on the Sox Blog

2:01 PM Wed, May 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Click here for the latest updates on today's Durham-Pawtucket game from Kevin McNamara at McCoy Stadium.......

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Bruins acquire defenseman

1:59 PM Wed, May 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Get the details on projo.com's Bruins Blog.......

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Projo SoxTalk: Alvarez pitching for his future

11:52 AM Wed, May 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Head on over to the SoxBlog for today's Projo SoxTalk audio file, and for excerpts from the conversation. Today, Kevin McNamara, who is at McCoy Stadium for this afternoon's PawSox game after covering the big club at Fenway the past......

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Video: AP Sports Wednesday

8:13 AM Wed, May 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 38 seconds). The highlights: -- Dirk Nowitzki being named the NBA's MVP -- The Bulls' win over the Pistons in the NBA......

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Baseball Today: Wednesday, May 16

8:10 AM Wed, May 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Around the baseball world in 10 minutes on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Bruschi, Kerry team up on stroke-prevention bill

2:51 PM Tue, May 15, 2007 | | Comments (1)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., offered their support Tuesday to a bill that would help make the public more aware of the warning signs of strokes. Bruschi had a minor stroke......

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South Kingstown-Barrington slideshow tomorrow

2:48 PM Tue, May 15, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Projo.com's High School Game Day page tomorrow will feature a photo gallery from this afternoon's Division I boys tennis matchup between South Kingstown and Barrington. The Eagles are on top of Division I with a perfect 12-0 record, while the......

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Marvin Barnes arrested

12:18 PM Tue, May 15, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Marvin J. Barnes, the former Providence College basketball legend whose professional career was derailed by drugs and criminal problems, was arrested early this morning by the state police on a felony charge of cocaine possession. Barnes, 54, of 176 Hillcrest......

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Vermont transfer picks Eagles over Friars

11:23 AM Tue, May 15, 2007 | | Comments (2)
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Joe Trapani, the transfer from Vermont, has picked Boston College over PC and Michigan. Trapani is a 6-7 shooting forward from Connecticut who was one of the top freshmen in the America East in 2006-07 for Vermont. He shocked the......

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Projo SoxTalk: Not optimistic on Beckett

11:21 AM Tue, May 15, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Today on Projo SoxTalk, Steven Krasner joins Art Martone to talk about the Red Sox' nice victory last night over the Detroit Tigers. Go to the SoxBlog to listen to the full audio and read excerpts from the conversation. Krasner......

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Video: AP Sports Tuesday

8:19 AM Tue, May 15, 2007 | | Comments (1)
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See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 39 seconds). The highlights: -- The Cavaliers' win over the Nets in the NBA quarterfinals -- The Senators' win over the Sabres......

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Baseball Today: Tuesday, May 15

8:13 AM Tue, May 15, 2007 | | Write a comment
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A locally-tinged trip around the world of baseball on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Former PawSox coach dies at 63

10:19 PM Mon, May 14, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Gomer Hodge, whose southern drawl helped him become a sort of folk hero during the Cleveland Indians' dismal 1971 season, died Sunday after a long battle with Lou Gehrig's disease, his wife said Monday. He was 63. Hodge also was......

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Pawtucket 3, Toledo 1

9:47 PM Mon, May 14, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Pawtucket manager Ron Johnson and third baseman Chad Spann started a new tradition yesterday. Before the PawSox’ series finale with Toledo, Johnson took the young infielder to Quiznos for lunch -- "and I never buy the sandwiches," Johnson quipped --......

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P-Bruins lose 2-1, eliminated from playoffs

9:29 PM Mon, May 14, 2007 | | Write a comment
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P-Bruins coach Scott Gordon said he didn’t want to talk about last night’s game after Providence lost to the Manchester Monarchs, 2-1, at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. The loss ended the P-Bruins’ season as the Monarchs won the Atlantic Division......

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Hendricken-Toll Gate slideshow tomorrow

3:19 PM Mon, May 14, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Tuesday on projo.com's High School Game Day page, we will present a photo gallery from tonight's Hendricken-Toll Gate boys volleyball match. The game features the top two teams in Division I. The Hawks are a perfect 15-0 in league play;......

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Projo SoxTalk: Why Beckett's injury may be worse than you think

1:35 PM Mon, May 14, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Head on over to the SoxBlog to hear the latest edition of Projo SoxTalk, this time with Art Martone and Joe McDonald, and to read an excerpt. It was a great win for the Red Sox against Baltimore, but we......

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Sox fans still outnumbered in Connecticut

1:17 PM Mon, May 14, 2007 | | Write a comment
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HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) - Despite a weak start, the New York Yankees still rule among fans in Connecticut. A Quinnipiac University poll released Monday found that Connecticut fans prefer the Yankees to the Boston Red Sox 43-37 percent. Another 10......

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Video: AP Sports Monday

8:35 AM Mon, May 14, 2007 | | Write a comment
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See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 46 seconds). The highlights: -- Phil Mickelson's victory in the Players Championship -- The Bulls' win over the Pistons in the NBA......

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Baseball Today: Monday, May 14

8:32 AM Mon, May 14, 2007 | | Write a comment
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A little historical comparison in today's look at the world of baseball on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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PawSox win in 10 innings

8:18 PM Sun, May 13, 2007 | | Write a comment
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PAWTUCKET — Pawtucket pulled off a dramatic, white-knuckle, 4-3, 10-inning victory over two-time defending Governors’ Cup champion Toledo yesterday at McCoy Stadium. Down 3-1 with two outs and runners on second and third base in the ninth inning, Pawtucket manager......

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RIC softball wins, heads to national tournament

5:14 PM Sun, May 13, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Top-seeded Rhode Island College defeated second-seeded Tufts, 8-4, in the championship game of the NCAA Division III Softball New England Regional Tournament in Providence. The Anchorwomen advance to the National Championship Round, which will be held in Salem, Virginia, beginning......

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Monarchs 4, P-Bruins 3

11:29 PM Sat, May 12, 2007 | | Write a comment
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MANCHESTER, N.H. — It’s not where they want to be, but it’s where the Providence Bruins have been before and lived to tell about it. The P-Bruins find themselves a game away from elimination, as a result of last night’s......

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Toledo 3, Pawtucket 2

10:12 PM Sat, May 12, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Toledo's Dallas Trahern made his International League debut last night against the Pawtucket and outdualed PawSox starter Devern Hansack as the Mud Hens captured a 3-2 victory.......

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Duke lacrosse routs PC in tournament opener

6:03 PM Sat, May 12, 2007 | | Write a comment
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DURHAM, N.C. — Duke’s lacrosse team endured 13 character-testing months marked by rape allegations against players and a discarded season, all for another chance to compete for an elusive national championship. Once they finally made it to the postseason, a......

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Newest Patriot Brandon Meriweather meets the press

2:34 PM Fri, May 11, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Hey all -- We just finished up the annual dog-and-pony show -- aka the Kraft family presenting the team's first-round draft pick with his ceremonial jersey -- at Gillette Stadium. (Read the transcript of Meriweather's press conference here. A nattily......

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Pitino's Laboratory: A multimedia slideshow

2:31 PM Fri, May 11, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Kevin McNamara and Bill Reynolds present a special audio slideshow to mark the 20th anniversary of the Providence College Friars' 1987 Final Four team. Pitino's Laboratory looks at the coaching staff -- Rick Pitino, Gordie Chiesa, Herb Sendek, Stu Jackson,......

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Video: AP Sports Friday

8:57 AM Fri, May 11, 2007 | | Write a comment
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See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 35 seconds). The highlights: -- The Pistons' win over the Bulls in the NBA quarterfinals -- The Senators' win over the Sabres......

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Baseball Today: Friday May 11

8:26 AM Fri, May 11, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The Red Sox are flying high, and we've got the news -- along with a lot more -- on on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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HotBytes audio: Fishing the shore with light tackle

3:59 PM Thu, May 10, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Head over to Tom Meade's HotBytes blog to hear Tom's interview with fishing guide Ed Hughes, who discusses how to fish the shore from Pawtuxet Cove to Fields Point with light tackle.......

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Projo SoxTalk: Confident Pedroia getting it done

11:45 AM Thu, May 10, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Head on over to the SoxBlog for today's edition of Projo SoxTalk. Today, Sean McAdam discusses Daisuke Matsuzaka, Dustin Pedroia, J.D. Drew and why the Red Sox probably won't be distracted by all the off-field uproar over Curt Schilling.......

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Video: AP Sports Thursday

7:08 AM Thu, May 10, 2007 | | Write a comment
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See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 21 seconds). The highlights: -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. possibly leaving his father's racing team -- The Jazz' win over the Warriors in......

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Baseball Today: Thursday, May 10

7:05 AM Thu, May 10, 2007 | | Write a comment
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A locally flavored look at the world of baseball on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Schilling apologizes to Bonds

3:25 PM Wed, May 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Read what he had to say on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Francona asks Schilling to 'zip it'

3:04 PM Wed, May 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Terry Francona, appearing as a guest on WEEI's Dale and Holley show (with Greg Dickerson filling in for Dale Arnold) today expressed his annoyance with the way Curt Schilling blasted Barry Bonds yesterday on the same radio station. "For a......

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PawSox lose again

2:11 PM Wed, May 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The Pawtucket Red Sox took the lead with a three-run ninth, only to give it up in the bottom of the inning and then lose the game, 5-4, to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees in the 10th. It was the sixth straight......

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A night out for a good cause

12:37 PM Wed, May 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
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New England Patriots defensive lineman Jarvis Green will host the Jarvis Green Foundation Wine Tasting Gala on June 1 at Johnson & Wales Inn in Seekonk. The event, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., will benefit single mothers affected by Hurricane......

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Projo SoxTalk: Youkilis wants the beaning to end

11:51 AM Wed, May 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to today's edition of Projo SoxTalk, with Art Martone and Sean McAdam, and to read an excerpt from the conversation. Today, possible bad blood between the Red Sox and the Blue Jays is......

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Video: AP Sports Wednesday

9:03 AM Wed, May 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
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See the top news of the day in the world of sports ">via AP Video (1 minute and 41 seconds). The highlights: -- The Cavs' win over the Nets in the NBA quarterfinals -- The Suns' win over the Spurs......

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Baseball Today: Wednesday, May 9

8:38 AM Wed, May 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
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A look around the world of baseball on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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P-Bruins take 2-1 series lead with 2-1 win

10:39 PM Tue, May 08, 2007 | | Write a comment
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PROVIDENCE — T.J. Trevelyans power-play goal with 1:48 left gave the Providence Bruins a 2-1 victory over the Manchester Monarchs in Game Three of the teams Atlantic Division championship series. Providence leads the best-of-seven series, two games to one. Game......

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Bryant golfers hold lead after two rounds.

8:44 PM Tue, May 08, 2007 | | Write a comment
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WHEELING, WV. --- The Bryant University men's golf team continued their strong showing as they lead the 2007 NCAA Super Regional Championship by three strokes. The tournament concludes Wednesday with the regional champion advancing to the NCAA Finals in Allendale,......

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Video: AP Sports Tuesday

12:43 PM Tue, May 08, 2007 | | Write a comment
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See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 22 seconds). The highlights: -- The Pistons' win over the Bulls in the NBA quarterfinals -- The Warriors' win over the Jazz......

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Projo SoxTalk with Art Martone and Sean McAdam

11:59 AM Tue, May 08, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Head on over to the SoxBlog to hear our latest audio report and read excerpts from the conversation. Today, Sean discusses the coming series with Toronto, Josh Beckett's unanswered questions and the Yankees' struggling bullpen.......

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HotBytes audio: Catching big fish from small boats

11:01 AM Tue, May 08, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Go to Tom Meade's HotBytes blog to hear his latest audio report. Today, Tom interviews tube-and-worm expert Don Cameron, of Captain Don's Bait and Tackle, who talks about catching large fish from small boats, inncluding canoes and kayaks.......

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Baseball Today: Tuesday, May 8

7:09 AM Tue, May 08, 2007 | | Write a comment
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A lot of Rocket, but a little of other things too, in today's spin around the baseball world.......

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PawSox lose to Scranton, 2-1

10:53 PM Mon, May 07, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The PawSox got good pitching from Runelvys Hernandez, Manny Delcarmen and Javier Lopez, but were unable to generate much offense, losing in Scranton, 2-1.......

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Must-hear radio: Suzyn Waldman blows a gasket over Roger Clemens' return

4:40 PM Mon, May 07, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Hear it via a link to www.wcbs880.com on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Projo SoxTalk Clemens special

1:02 PM Mon, May 07, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Check the SoxBlog for today's edition of Projo SoxTalk audio, plus excerpts of the conversation with Art Martone and Sean McAdam. Today's topic is the return of the Rocket to New York.......

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Baseball Today: Monday, May 7

8:00 AM Mon, May 07, 2007 | | Write a comment
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All Clemens all the time on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Red Sox 4, Twins 3

5:28 PM Sun, May 06, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Get the details on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Updated at 4:46 p.m.: Clemens returning to Yankees

4:46 PM Sun, May 06, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Associated Press Roger Clemens returned to the New York Yankees, making a dramatic announcement to fans from the owner's box during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. At the end of the seventh-inning stretch, Yankees public address announcer Bob Sheppard......

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RIC softball wins second straight Little East title

11:01 PM Sat, May 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

Providence - Top-seeded Rhode Island College downed third-seeded Western Connecticut, 8-1, in the Championship Game of the 2007 Little East Conference Softball Tournament to win the title for the second straight season. The Anchorwomen will advance to the NCAA Div.......

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Brown wins Ivy baseball title

10:59 PM Sat, May 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

Providence – For the first time in the history of the program, the Brown baseball team is the Ivy League Champion, thanks to a sweep of Penn by scores of 1-0 and 20-6 on Saturday at Murray Stadium. In Game......

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PawSox fall apart, lose 15-14.

10:46 PM Sat, May 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

By DAN HICKLING BUFFALO -- It was the “Mother of all Meltdowns”. Ready to book a much-needed win, a near certainty considering the hefty eight-run lead they took into the bottom of the ninth, the Pawtucket Red Sox instead, suffered......

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URI Surf Club back on track

10:33 PM Sat, May 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

Dan Callaghan cutbacks during the Men's Final. The URI Surf Club is back in business and by the number of entrants at last weekend's Spring Intercollegiate New England competition at Narragansett Town Beach it was the most successful event......

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Brown Crew beats Princeton

7:15 PM Sat, May 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

The Brown men's varsity heavyweight crew beat Princeton by a length at Princeton, N.J. yesterday, winning the Content Cup from the Tigers for the first time in four years. The varsity's victory highlighted a five-race sweep by Brown over......

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Police say Hancock was drunk at time of crash

12:12 PM Fri, May 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

ST. LOUIS (AP) - St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was drunk at the time of his fatal accident, and marijuana was found in the sport utility vehicle he was driving. Police Chief Joe Mokwa also said at a news......

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Projo SoxTalk: Mechanical problems dogging Dice-K?

11:47 AM Fri, May 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

We've just posted the latest edition of projo SoxTalk on the SoxBlog. Today, Art discusses the control problems dogging Daisuke Matsuzaka, Manny Ramirez's recent tear at the plate and Jacoby Ellsbury's rise through the system.......

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Ellsbury to start tonight at McCoy

10:23 AM Fri, May 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

The Red Sox' most heralded offensive prospect, center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury, will be in the Pawtucket starting lineup tonight for the first time when the PawSox take on the Indianapolis Indians at 7:05, according to the PawSox Web site. For......

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Baseball Today: Friday, May 4

8:17 AM Fri, May 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

The last day of a busy week in baseball on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Revs 1, United 1

10:10 PM Thu, May 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Jaime Moreno, making a rare appearance as a substitute, converted a penalty kick for his first goal of the season Thursday night as D.C. United played a 1-1 tie with the New England Revolution. The draw gave United their first......

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Pitino signs deal to stay at Louisville through 2013

11:41 AM Thu, May 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino signed a three-year contract extension Thursday that will keep him with the Cardinals through 2013. The new deal increases Pitino's annual salary from $1.65 million to $2.25 million a year......

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Worldwide boat race will stop in Boston

11:38 AM Thu, May 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

BALTIMORE (AP) — The next Volvo Ocean Race will stop in Boston, where race sponsor Puma has offices, after three stopovers in Baltimore, a spokeswoman for the Massachusetts economic development office said. A formal announcement is expected Thursday in Boston,......

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Sox take it easy on Beckett's back

11:35 AM Thu, May 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam is today's guest on projo SoxTalk with Art Martone. Today, McAdam discusses Josh Beckett's hot start, and the mild back injury he appeared to suffer last night. He also gives his take on the improving Coco Crisp and......

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Lester being checked in Boston

11:28 AM Thu, May 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

PAWTUCKET -- Jon Lester, who left Wednesday night's start in Pawtucket because of ''mild cramping'' in his left forearm, is in Boston today being checked out by the Red Sox medical staff.......

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Baseball Today: Thursday, May 3

6:53 AM Thu, May 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Lots of news today in baseball over on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Final: Red Sox 6, Athletics 4

10:18 PM Wed, May 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Get the rundown through links on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Lester suffers tightness in forearm; next start uncertain

9:46 PM Wed, May 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

PAWTUCKET -- Jon Lester was removed from tonight's start after three innings because of tightness in his left forearm, and the Pawtucket Red Sox say they are uncertain when he will make his next start. Lester, however, told reporters he......

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Final: Monarchs 4, P-Bruins 1

9:40 PM Wed, May 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Get the rundown here, courtesy of theahl.com.......

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Drugs found in Cepeda's car after traffic violation

9:31 PM Wed, May 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda, who spent the 1973 season with the Red Sox, was arrested after a California Highway Patrol officer pulled him over for speeding and discovered drugs in the car. Cepeda spent......

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Final: Indianapolis 5, PawSox 1; Lester pulled after 3 innings

9:25 PM Wed, May 02, 2007 | |
By Kevin McNamara    Email

PAWTUCKET -- Jon Lester's night is over. He was just pulled as the fourth inning began and replaced by Bryan Corey. Lester threw 63 pitches in his three inning stint, well below the 90-pitch limit he was scheduled to go......

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UPDATE: No runs but rocky 3rd for Lester

7:22 PM Wed, May 02, 2007 | |
By Kevin McNamara    Email

PAWTUCKET -- Jon Lester survived a rocky third inning tonight at McCoy Stadium, allowing a single and two walks, but he escaped with no damage and left the bases loaded. Indianapolis loaded the bases with one out but Lester struck......

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Shaky start for Jon Lester

7:06 PM Wed, May 02, 2007 | |
By Kevin McNamara    Email

PAWTUCKET -- Jon Lester's march back to the majors ran into a speed bump in the first inning at McCoy Stadium tonight. The Indianapolis Indians scored twice off Lester in the first on a walk, stolen base and a run-scoring......

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Projo SoxTalk with Art Martone and Sean McAdam

11:40 AM Wed, May 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

On the morning after a disappointing loss to Oakland, Art and Sean break down Jonathan Papelbon's performance, discuss Terry Francona's tough decision at second base, and examine trade rumors involving the Red Sox and pitcher Rich Harden. Go to the......

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Baseball Today: Wednesday, May 2

8:22 AM Wed, May 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Items on the Sox-A's game, Rich Harden-to-Boston trade talk, Julian Tavarez saying the Red Sox don't need Roger Clemens, Yankee ecstasy and agony over Phil Hughes' 6 1/3 no-hit innings and subsequent injury, and much, much more on projo.com's Sox......

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Final: Athletics 5, Red Sox 4

10:23 PM Tue, May 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Follow the game via links on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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Final: P-Bruins 6, Manchester 3

9:31 PM Tue, May 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Follow the game here via theahl.com.......

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Final: Indianapolis 5, PawSox 3

9:14 PM Tue, May 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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ProjoSoxTalk: McDonald says Lester's ready

11:12 AM Tue, May 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

Over on the SoxBlog, we've just posted today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Today, Joe McDonald tells Art Martone that Jon Lester had an amazing outing in Pawtucket, and is "ready for the major leagues."......

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Baseball Today: Tuesday, May 1

8:24 AM Tue, May 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Lots of interesting items over on projo.com's Sox Blog.......

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