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July 2007 Archives


Schilling flourishes in final rehab stint, PawSox win 5-4

10:59 PM Tue, Jul 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

Curt Schilling ended his rehabilitation stint with the Pawtucket Red Sox last night on a strong note at Columbus's Cooper Stadium and the PawSox scratched out a 10th-inning run to sneak away with a 5-4 win, a split of the......

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More on the Gagne deal

4:15 PM Tue, Jul 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

CLEVELAND (AP) — With Eric Gagne finally pitching like his old self following two elbow operations and back surgery, the Boston Red Sox agreed Tuesday to acquire the reliever from the Texas Rangers, who also unloaded first baseman Mark Teixeira......

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KG Deal Complete

2:31 PM Tue, Jul 31, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Kevin McNamara    Email

The Celtics will hold a press conference later this afternoon to formally announce the acquisition of all-star center Kevin Garnett. Boston will give up former PC star Ryan Gomes, Al Jefferson, Gerald Green, Sebastian Telfair and Theo Ratliff, as......

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Report: Sox set to send Gabbard for Gagne

2:27 PM Tue, Jul 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Red Sox are about to land a trade for Texas Rangers relief pitcher Eric Gagne. Rosenthal says the Red Sox would give up Kason Gabbard and another player for Gagne, who must......

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Report: Garnett deal finalized

2:04 PM Tue, Jul 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

The Boston Herald is reporting that the Celtics have finalized terms of their trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves for Kevin Garnett. According to The Herald, the Celtics will send Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes, Sebastian Telfair, Theo Ratliff, Gerald Green and......

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Red Sox acquire ... a player to be named later

11:37 AM Tue, Jul 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

The Red Sox just announced that they have sent pitcher Joel Pineiro to the St. Louis Cardinals for a player to be named later. Pineiro was designated for assignment on July 23, but cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to......

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AP Sports Tuesday

11:15 AM Tue, Jul 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 45 seconds). The highlights: -- The sports world mourns the death of football visionary coach Bill Walsh. -- Bad news for Michael......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Trade deadline special

11:15 AM Tue, Jul 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Projo SoxTalk is back today with Sean McAdam. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the full audio and read excerpts from the conversation. Sean looks at the trade market as it stands this morning, at how the Red......

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Baseball Today: Tuesday, July 31

11:05 AM Tue, Jul 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

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Burns, Kottaras lead PawSox to victory over Clippers

10:44 PM Mon, Jul 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

Mike Burns, a late replacement for original starter Devern Hansack (stiff neck), gave up just four hits and a run while fanning four in his second straight quality start and George Kottaras hit a three-run home run to lead the......

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HotBytes audio: A junior champ talks about her favorites

7:15 PM Mon, Jul 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Over on the HotBytes blog, we've just posted Tom Meade's latest audio report. Today, Tom talks with Delainey Broggi, Rhode Island state champion bass angler in the 15- to 18-year-old division. She is heading for the national championship in Hot......

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PC to stream some b-ball games live online

6:35 PM Mon, Jul 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Andrea Panciera    Email

PROVIDENCE -- The Providence College Friars will begin broadcasting basketball games online next season, sending streaming video worldwide to alumni and parents and giving a consolation prize to frustrated fans who cannot score a ticket for a sold-out home game.......

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Celtics get Garnett

5:52 PM Mon, Jul 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

BOSTON (AP) - Kevin Garnett is leaving Minnesota after the Boston Celtics agreed to acquire the All-Star forward in a multiplayer trade with the Timberwolves, a Celtics official told The Associated Press on Monday. Among the players who could be......

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Patriots' evening practice closed to public

3:58 PM Sun, Jul 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Due to the thunderstorm and heavy rains that have been hanging around here in Foxboro for the last hour-plus, the Patriots have decided to move their evening training camp session indoors, to the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse. With the space constraints inside......

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PawSox lack offense again, lose to Clippers

10:47 PM Sat, Jul 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

The PawSox continued a disturbing trend that has wreaked havoc on them the entire season -- lack of offensive punch. Pawtucket, which entered the game 12th in the International League in runs scored, managed just five hits in a 6-2......

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Patriots camp opens

11:04 AM Fri, Jul 27, 2007 | | Comments (2)
By Mike McDermott    Email

A couple thousand made it to Gillette Stadium today for the morning session of the first day of Patriots camp. Tom Brady was there; Asante Samuel reportedly was not. The players who were there were signing autographs on the field.......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Red-hot Manny; Lester vs. Gabbard

11:02 AM Fri, Jul 27, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

On the Friday after a big Red Sox win, Sean McAdam is back for another edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the full audio file and read excerpts from the conversation. The topics include......

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AP Sports Friday

9:17 AM Fri, Jul 27, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 24 seconds). The highlights: -- Michael Vick pleads not guilty to dogfighting charges in federal court. -- Curtis Martin announces his retirement......

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Baseball Today: Friday, July 27

9:16 AM Fri, Jul 27, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Mike McDermott    Email

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Sox sign Brady Clark; Ellsbury put on DL

3:27 PM Thu, Jul 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

The Boston Red Sox today signed veteran outfielder Brady Clark to a minor-league contract. Clark, 34, who has played for Cincinnati, the New York Mets, Milwaukee and Los Angeles, will join the PawSox. The organization also placed Jacoby Ellsbury on......

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Patriots training camp fact sheet

1:01 PM Thu, Jul 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Here it is, the schedule for New England Patriots summer camp, which kicks off this weekend at Gillette Stadium and runs through Aug. 3. Remember, beginning tomorrow: projo.com's Patriots page will be the place to go for live blog reports......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: The future of the Sox-Yanks rivalry

10:40 AM Thu, Jul 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam is back once again for another edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio and read excerpts from the conversation. The topics of discussion: The Red Sox' frustrating loss to Fausto Carmona......

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Video: AP Sports Thursday

9:15 AM Thu, Jul 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 31 seconds). The highlights: -- Alex Rodriguez hits home run number 499 as the Yankees beat the Royals -- Tom Glavine wins......

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Baseball Today: Thursday, July 26

9:14 AM Thu, Jul 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

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URI names Bjorn new AD (with photo)

11:32 AM Wed, Jul 25, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Mike McDermott    Email

Journal photo / Bill Murphy New URI Athletic Director Thorr Bjorn tries on a URI jacket and cap at the press conference announcing his appointment, Wednesday morning at the Ryan Center. As expected, the University of Rhode Island today......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Brilliant Dice-K; Barry and Bud

11:23 AM Wed, Jul 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam joins us once again for projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the full audio and read excerpts from the conversation. He talks about last night's winning performance by Daisuke Matsuzaka, Bud Selig's surprise decision......

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Bruschi "death" rumor unfounded

9:23 AM Wed, Jul 25, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Mike McDermott    Email

New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi is alive and well, the team reports, despite a wildfire rumor spreading across the region that Bruschi has died. The Journal last night received approximately 10 calls from readers who had heard the rumor.......

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Video: AP Sports Wednesday

9:12 AM Wed, Jul 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 53 seconds). The highlights: -- NBA commissioner David Stern reacts to the sport's gambling scandal -- Craig Biggio announces his retirement --......

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Baseball Today: Wednesday, July 25

9:09 AM Wed, Jul 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

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Curtis Martin set to retire

3:52 PM Tue, Jul 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Curtis Martin, the NFL's fourth all-time leading rusher and a former Patriots star, will announce his retirement this week, according to The New York Post. The newspaper said that an announcement will probably happen in Manhattan within the next two......

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Charlie Weis loses malpractice lawsuit

3:02 PM Tue, Jul 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

BOSTON (AP) - A jury found against Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis on Tuesday in his malpractice lawsuit against two doctors he claimed botched his care after he had gastric bypass surgery five years ago. The jury deliberated for......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Lester wins; do the Sox need a trade?

11:11 AM Tue, Jul 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam is back for another edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio and read excerpts from Sean's comments. Sean talks about Jon Lester's winning performance last night, Coco Crisp's blazing-hot streak, the......

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Video: AP Sports Tuesday

11:08 AM Tue, Jul 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 25 seconds). The highlights: -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell orders Michael Vick to stay away from training camp -- Troy Polamalu signs......

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Baseball Today: Tuesday, July 24

11:02 AM Tue, Jul 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

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Pauley sparkles, PawSox win

10:08 PM Mon, Jul 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

Brandon Moss hit a walkoff RBI single to right field in the bottom of the 10th inning, scoring David Murphy, to lift Pawtucket to a 3-2 victory over Louisville. David Pauley pitched 7 2/3 innings, scattering six hits with seven......

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Bruins trade Toivonen to Blues

6:25 PM Mon, Jul 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

The Boston Bruins obtained center Carl Soderberg from the St. Louis Blues for goalie Hannu Toivonen on Monday. Soderberg, 21, played the past two seasons with Malmo IF of the Swedish Elite League. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Soderberg was Sweden's second-highest......

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Patriots sign two draft picks

6:20 PM Mon, Jul 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

The New England Patriots signed two draft picks on Monday, defensive lineman Kareem Brown and offensive lineman Mike Elgin. Brown, a fourth-round choice from Miami, started 13 of his 48 college games and had 157 tackles, including 201/2 sacks, over......

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Former Patriot arrested in domestic-violence case

2:29 PM Mon, Jul 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - Former NFL defensive tackle Chad Eaton was arrested for investigation of domestic violence. Eaton was arrested in Monroe, booked into jail in this city north of Seattle on Saturday and released Sunday on $2,500 bail, according......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Lester's return

11:42 AM Mon, Jul 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam joins us once again today for another edition of projo SoxTalk (Mike McDermott is filling in for Art Martone for the next two weeks while Art is on vacation). Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the......

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Video: AP Sports Monday

11:32 AM Mon, Jul 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (1 minute and 51 seconds). The highlights: -- Padraig Harrington comes back to win the British Open (w/video) -- Seon Hwa Lee bests Ai Miyazato......

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Baseball Today: Monday, July 23

11:31 AM Mon, Jul 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

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Buchholz shines but PawSox lose

3:31 PM Sun, Jul 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

Clay Buchholz was solid in his second outing for Pawtucket. He struckout 10 batters and scattered three hits in five innings of work, allowing two runs, but the PawSox lost, 11-1, to Louisville. Louisville scored six runs on six hits......

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PawSox edge Louisville, 6-4

9:36 PM Fri, Jul 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

Jeff Bailey went 2-for-3 with a walk, a three-run home run, and four RBI to lead Pawtucket to a 6-4 victory over Louisville at McCoy Stadium. David Murphy (2-for-4) also hit a home run for Pawtucket. Pawtucket starter Devern Hansack......

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Pats announce training camp schedule

6:17 PM Fri, Jul 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

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Projo SoxTalk: Frustrations are evident on the field

11:39 AM Fri, Jul 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

Art Martone and Sean McAdam are calling the Red Sox' post-All Star Game slide a slump, and say in spite of what the players say, their frustrations are evident on the field. It's all on today's edition of projo SoxTalk.......

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Baseball Today: Friday, July 20

8:11 AM Fri, Jul 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Video: AP Sports Friday

8:08 AM Fri, Jul 20, 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 22 seconds). The highlights: -- Barry Bonds hits two home runs and moves within two of Hank Aaron's all-time record (w/video) --......

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Pats sign Chad Brown, release Spann, Nordin and Jonathan Smith

6:11 PM Thu, Jul 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

The New England Patriots signed free agent linebacker Chad Brown today. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The team also released three players; veteran cornerback Antwain Spann, veteran wide receiver Jonathan Smith and rookie tight end Jake Nordin. Brown,......

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Ottawa defeats Pawtucket, 9-7

1:59 PM Thu, Jul 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

Ottawa left-fielder Jim Rushford hit a grand slam home run in the top of the sixth inning to help lead Ottawa to a 9-7 victory over Pawtucket at McCoy Stadium. Bobby Scales hit two home runs and drove in three......

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Projo SoxTalk: Is it officially a slump?

11:41 AM Thu, Jul 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

Is it officially a slump? Art Martone and Sean McAdam discuss the recent Red Sox slide on today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Click here to listen to the audio file. Also, continuing to look at the upcoming Major League Baseball......

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Baseball Today: Thursday, July 19

8:31 AM Thu, Jul 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Video: AP Sports Thursday

6:57 AM Thu, Jul 19, 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 11 seconds). The highlights: -- British Open preview (w/video) -- Gary Player says there's steroids use in golf and players should be......

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Rhode Island Surf Championships

10:24 PM Wed, Jul 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

After cancelling three straight contests in the past two months, ESA officials were wary on the night before last week’s scheduled event. The original site of the contest was Whitecrest Beach in Cape Cod, which was not a viable......

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Pawtucket beats Ottawa, 9-4

9:14 PM Wed, Jul 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

PAWTUCKET – A strong performance from lefty Jon Lester (4-5) and some late-inning heroics led to a 9-4 victory for the Pawtucket Red Sox over the Ottawa Lynx last night at McCoy Stadium. Lester pitched seven strong innings, scattering seven......

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Projo SoxTalk: Talking trade possibilities

11:29 AM Wed, Jul 18, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

Art Martone and Sean McAdam take a look trade possibilities for the Red Sox on today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Click here to listen to the audio file. They discuss the Sox' apparent lack of interest in right-handed hitter Reggie......

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Video: AP Sports Wednesday

8:25 AM Wed, Jul 18, 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 47 seconds). The highlights: -- Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is indicted by a federal grand jury for his part in an illegal......

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Baseball Today: Wednesday, July 18

8:24 AM Wed, Jul 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Ottawa defeats Pawtucket, 6-5

8:16 PM Tue, Jul 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

Ottawa overcame a 4-0 deficit to defeat Pawtucket, 6-5, in front of a crowd of 8,135 at McCoy Stadium. Pawtucket scored four runs in the bottom of the second inning to take the early lead, but Ottawa scored two......

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Projo SoxTalk: Rookie pitcher Kason Gabbard steals the show

11:57 AM Tue, Jul 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

Art Martone and Sean McAdam take a look at last night's Red Sox win on today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Click here to listen to the audio file. They discuss what's likely to happen once Kurt Schilling returns from his......

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Bruins acquire Peter Schaefer from Ottawa for Shean Donovan

10:36 AM Tue, Jul 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has acquired left-winger Peter Schaefer from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for right-winger Shean Donovan. ''Peter will bring us some added scoring and tenacity along the boards,'' said Chiarelli. ''He......

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Video: AP Sports Tuesday

8:39 AM Tue, Jul 17, 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: -- Ken Griffey Jr. hits his 587th career home run and passes frank Robinson for sixth place on......

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Baseball Today: Tuesday, July 17

8:39 AM Tue, Jul 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Samuel agent: Time to regroup

7:09 PM Mon, Jul 16, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Jay Bianco, one of the agents for Asante Samuel, says it is "time to regroup" after a long-term deal was not struck with the Patriots today. Read more on the ProJo Pats Blog.......

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No news yet on Samuel

4:09 PM Mon, Jul 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Hey all -- The 4 p.m. deadline for the Patriots and cornerback Asante Samuel to come to an agreement on a long-term contract passed moments ago, and there is no news yet on whether the two sides came to an......

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PC releases schedule of 2007-08 basketball foes, with some dates

2:25 PM Mon, Jul 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

BY KEVIN McNAMARA Journal Sports Writer PROVIDENCE – Many of the biggest stars in the Big East will be coming to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center this winter. The Big East recently released a schedule for the coming basketball season and......

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Video: AP Sports Monday

8:30 AM Mon, Jul 16, 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 38 seconds). The highlights: -- The Phillies become the first team in baseball history to lose 10,000 games (w/video) -- Tony Stewart......

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Baseball Today: Monday, July 16

8:24 AM Mon, Jul 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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PawSox 8, Chiefs 2

9:48 PM Sun, Jul 15, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

Devern Hansack threw 6 2/3 strong innings, allowing just two runs on four hits, to win his fifth straight decision and lead the Pawtucket Red Sox to an 8-2 trouncing of the Syracuse Chiefs Sunday night. Read Dan Hickling's......

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Surf news

6:02 PM Fri, Jul 13, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

The Cape Cod contest is not going to happen right now. The sandbars are not cooperating this summer. We cannot depend on the beach breaking through the tides. This contest is now on call for the Narragansett Town Beach for......

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HotBytes audio: A crab to catch stripers

1:37 PM Fri, Jul 13, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Head over to the HotBytes blog to listen to Tom Meade's latest edition of HotBytes audio. Today, Tom talks with Chuck Wilkinson, inventor of an unusual lure that he designed to catch striped bass. The CW Crab looks like a......

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Projo SoxTalk: A good start to the second half

12:05 PM Fri, Jul 13, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Art Martone and Mike McDermott take a look at last night's Red Sox win on today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Click here to listen to the audio file. They discuss the latest on David Ortiz's injured knee, Tim Wakefield's unusual......

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Video: AP Sports Friday

8:38 AM Fri, Jul 13, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

See the top news of the day in the world of sports via AP Video (2 minute and 12 seconds). The highlights: -- David Beckham arrives in Los Angeles to play for the Galaxy (w/video) -- Troy Ellerman is sentenced......

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Baseball Today: Friday, July 13

8:37 AM Fri, Jul 13, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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PawSox 9, Chiefs 5

11:12 PM Thu, Jul 12, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

Joe McEwing went 4-for-5 with 3 RBI, Alex Prieto went 3-for-4 with 3 RBI and David Pauley gutted out 5 2/3 innings of five hit ball as the Pawtucket Red Sox defeated the Syracuse Chiefs, 9-5, Thursday night at Alliance......

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Projo Sports Chat transcript

1:14 PM Thu, Jul 12, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Here's the transcript from today's chat. We will not have a chat Friday, but we'll be back with more next week. Art Martone: Howdy, everyone. Welcome back! mclaughling: Why are there no photos for the all state relay runners in......

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Projo SoxTalk: Ortiz's knee; A-Rod's contract

11:59 AM Thu, Jul 12, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Today on projo SoxTalk, sports editor Art Martone and sports producer Mike McDermott look back on a newsy All-Star break. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio file and read excerpts from the conversation. The topics include......

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Video: AP Sports Thursday

8:45 AM Thu, Jul 12, 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 38 seconds). The highlights: -- The NCAA forces Oklahoma to forfeit all its 2005 football victories, and imposes sanctions on the school,......

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Baseball Today: Thursday, July 12

8:24 AM Thu, Jul 12, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Sports Chat transcript

1:19 PM Wed, Jul 11, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Here is the transcript from today's chat. We'll be back tomorrow at noon for another; you'll be able to send in your questions beginning around 8 a.m. To do so, go to projo.com/chat, choose a display name and enter the......

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Video: AP Sports Wednesday

8:35 AM Wed, Jul 11, 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 6 seconds). The highlights: -- Ichiro Suzuki is the MVP as the American League wins the All-Star Game (w/video) -- Dr. Bruce......

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Baseball Today: Wednesday, July 11

8:34 AM Wed, Jul 11, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Ortiz says he probably needs knee surgery

8:14 AM Wed, Jul 11, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz yesterday said that surgery will probably be necessary to correct soreness in his right knee, the Boston Herald reports today. The Herald says that Ortiz is expected to have an MRI on his knee after......

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Top seed eliminated at Hall of Fame Championships

3:53 PM Tue, Jul 10, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Top-seeded Mardy Fish was upset by Pakistan qualifier Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi 6-3, 6-4 Tuesday in the first round of the Hall of Fame Championships. Qureshi, who made a splash at Wimbledon when he became the first Pakistan......

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Projo Sports Chat transcript

1:12 PM Tue, Jul 10, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Here's the transcript from today's Sports Chat. We'll have another one tomorrow from noon to 1. To submit a question tomorrow morning, go to projo.com/chat, pick a display name and enter the sports chat room. Art Martone: Sorry to be......

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Projo SoxTalk: Art's second-half preview

11:31 AM Tue, Jul 10, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam is on vacation, so it's sports editor Art Martone and sports producer Mike McDermott doing the honors today on projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio and read excerpts from the conversation. Today......

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Video: AP Sports Tuesday

8:39 AM Tue, Jul 10, 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: -- Jake Peavy and Dan Haren are chosen as the starting pitchers for tonight's All-Star Game (w/video) --......

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Baseball Today: Tuesday, July 10

8:39 AM Tue, Jul 10, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Bruins agree on contracts with Reich, Hendricks

8:04 PM Mon, Jul 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Forwards Jeremy Reich and Matt Hendricks agreed to contracts Monday with the Boston Bruins. Reich has played two seasons in the Bruins' organization, dividing time last season between Boston and its minor league affiliate in Providence. In 32 games for......

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Beckett won't start All-Star Game for A.L.

1:11 PM Mon, Jul 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Josh Beckett won't start the All-Star game for the American League, as A.L. manager Jim Leyland gave the nod to Oakland's Dan Haren.......

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Video: AP Sports Monday

8:39 AM Mon, Jul 09, 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 54 seconds). The highlights: -- Roger Federer becomes the second player in history to win five straight Wimbledo men's singles titles (w/audio)......

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Baseball Today: Monday, July 9

8:39 AM Mon, Jul 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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PawSox lose to Red Wings

6:51 PM Sun, Jul 08, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

The Pawtucket Red Sox suffered a 6-4 loss yesterday to the Rochester Red Wings. Rochester scored three-runs in the eighth, fueled by Brian Buscher’s two-run double off reliever Craig Breslow. Visit projo.com's SoxBlog to read the entire game story.......

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Weather stalls trimaran's bid to set crossing record

5:58 PM Fri, Jul 06, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Andrea Panciera    Email

NEWPORT—The crew of a racing trimaran, determined to set a new transatlantic speed record, was crossing the ocean today at speeds in excess of 500 mph. Unfortunately, instead of sailing the 105-foot Groupama 3 from New York to England, the......

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Projo Sports Chat transcript

1:15 PM Fri, Jul 06, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Here's the transcript from today's sports chat. Join us Monday at noon for another chat at Art Martone. You can submit your questions beginning around 8 in the morning: Go to projo.com/chat, choose a display name and enter the sports......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Those trusty Devil Rays

11:30 AM Fri, Jul 06, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam takes a break from today's appearance on WEEI to join us for another edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio report and read excerpts from the conversation. In today's conversation with......

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Video: AP Sports Friday

8:52 AM Fri, Jul 06, 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 22 seconds). The highlights: -- Tiger Woods struggles in the first round of his own tournament (w/audio) -- Eduardo Romero grabs the......

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Baseball Today: Friday, July 6

8:51 AM Fri, Jul 06, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Parkhurst among three Revs named to All-Star team

3:24 PM Thu, Jul 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Three New England Revolution players -- R.I. native Michael Parkhurst, midfielder Shalrie Joseph and goalkeeper Matt Reis -- were named to the MLS All-Star First XI today. The All-Star team will be coached by the Revs' Steve Nicol and will......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: All the tools are in the box

11:44 AM Thu, Jul 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam joins us once again today for another edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio file and read excerpts from the conversation. The Red Sox are not a perfect team but, as......

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Baseball Today: Thursday, July 5

8:38 AM Thu, Jul 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Projo Sports Chat transcript

1:26 PM Tue, Jul 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Here is the transcript from today's Sports Chat. Remember to join us Thursday at noon for the next chat with sports editor Art Martone. You will be able to submit your questions beginning around 8 a.m.: go to projo.com/chat, choose......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Electrifying Ellsbury

12:11 PM Tue, Jul 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam joins us once again for today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the full audio and read excerpts from the conversation. Leading off the conversation today is the topic of Jacoby Ellsbury,......

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URI to interview three AD candidates on campus next week

11:32 AM Tue, Jul 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

The University of Rhode Island will conduct comprehensive on-campus interviews next week with three candidates for the position of director of athletics. The three are: Thorr D. Bjorn, senior associate athletic director at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst; Timothy M. Fitzpatrick,......

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Video: AP Sports Tuesday

8:39 AM Tue, Jul 03, 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 39 seconds). The highlights: -- Roger Clemens win his 350th game (w/audio) -- The Royals snap the Mariners' eight-game winning streak in......

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Baseball Today: Tuesday, July 3

8:38 AM Tue, Jul 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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PC great Jimmy Walker dead; age 63

11:14 PM Mon, Jul 02, 2007 | | Comments (6)
By Kevin McNamara    Email

Jimmy Walker, the greatest player in Providence College's basketball history, died today in Kansas City, Mo. He was 63 years old and suffered from lung cancer. Walker starred at PC from 1964-67 and was a two-time All-American who led......

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Projo Sports Chat transcript

1:13 PM Mon, Jul 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Here's the transcript from today's Sports Chat. Join the conversation tomorrow at noon -- you can send your questions in as early as 8 a.m. Go to projo.com/chat, pick a display name and enter the sports chat room to participate.......

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Projo Sox Talk with McAdam: Hitting woes don't get them down

12:06 PM Mon, Jul 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam joins us once again for today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio and read excerpts from the conversation. Sean says that despite the team's horrendous hitting struggles, there's no despondency......

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Video: AP Sports Monday

8:23 AM Mon, Jul 02, 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 51 seconds). The highlights: -- Barry Bonds earns a spot in the starting lineup of the N.L. All-Star team (w/audio) -- Mike......

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Baseball Today: Monday, July 2

8:22 AM Mon, Jul 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Bruins sign center Shawn Thornton

9:55 PM Sun, Jul 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

The Boston Bruins signed free-agent Shawn Thornton, a checking line forward who had two goals and seven assists for the Anaheim Ducks last season. General Manager Peter Chiarelli did not disclose the terms of the multiyear agreement with the four-year......

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Ex-Bruin Joe Thornton signs extension with Sharks

5:02 PM Sun, Jul 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Although Joe Thornton might have made a bit more money elsewhere next year, the San Jose Sharks' star center thinks he looks good in teal. The Sharks signed Thornton to a three-year contract extension worth $21.6 million on Sunday, keeping......

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Former Mount St. Charles star Mathieu Schneider signs with Ducks

5:01 PM Sun, Jul 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

The Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks signed defenseman Mathieu Schneider to a two-year, $11.25-million deal Sunday as insurance against the loss of captain Scott Niedermayer, who has told the team he is leaning toward retirement. Schneider, a 38-year-old unrestricted free......

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Bruins acquire goalie Manny Fernandez

5:00 PM Sun, Jul 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

The Minnesota Wild traded goalie Manny Fernandez to the Boston Bruins on Sunday for forward Petr Kalus and a mid-round draft pick. The Wild said the trade was approved by the NHL early Sunday morning. The NHL's salary cap increased......

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