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August 2007 Archives


Scranton-WB 9, PawSox 3

10:56 PM Fri, Aug 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

The Pawtucket Red Sox will not be finishing .500 this season after a 9-3 loss last night to Scranton Wilkes/Barre. Read the complete game story on projo.com's SoxBlog.......

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NFL statement on Harrison

10:33 PM Fri, Aug 31, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

This statement has just been released via the Patriots' media relations department. It is not credited to a specific person, just "an NFL spokesperson." "Rodney Harrison of the New England Patriots has been suspended without pay for the team’s first......

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Yankees crush PawSox

9:56 PM Fri, Aug 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Rob Lee    Email

The Scranton Wilkes/Barre Yankees racked up 15 hits against three different PawSox pitchers in a 9-3 triumph at McCoy Stadium. Pawtucket catcher George Kottaras went 2-for-3 with two doubles and a RBI.......

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Harrison admits to 4-game suspension, apoligizes to teammates and fans

9:49 PM Fri, Aug 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Patriots safety Rodney Harrison has just concluded a brief conference call with the media in which he made a statement affirming that he purchased human growth hormone (HGH), but saying "not once did I use steroids." Here is his opening......

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Villegas upstages the big names

6:03 PM Fri, Aug 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Paul Kenyon    Email

There was a great score this afternoon in the Deutsche Bank Championship. It's just that very few of the fans saw the guy doing it. Camilo Villegas, a second-year player from Colombia, had eight birdies on the way to......

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Would you believe a worst ball 47? / Photo

3:54 PM Fri, Aug 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Paul Kenyon    Email

Journal photo / Gretchen Ertl Making for an all-star grouping, Tiger Woods, left, played with Vijay Singh, right, and Phil Mickelson during first round of the Deutsche Bank Championship today. Golf’s big three is in the middle of putting......

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Tiger off to terrible start

2:14 PM Fri, Aug 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Paul Kenyon    Email

Tiger Woods has quickly dug himself a big hole in the Deutsche Bank Championship. Four holes into his day, he is nine shots off the lead and six behind playing partner Phil Mickeslon. Woods, the defending champion and world......

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Celtics' Posey suspended by NBA for one game

1:21 PM Fri, Aug 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

James Posey, one of the newest members of the Boston Celtics, has been suspended without pay for one game for pleading nolo contendre to reckless driving, in violation of the law of the State of Florida, the NBA announced today.......

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They are going low at the TPC of Boston / Photo

12:46 PM Fri, Aug 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Paul Kenyon    Email

Journal photo / Gretchen Ertl Mike Weir lines up his putt on the 15th hole during the first round of the Deutsche Bank Championship today. Weir birdied the hole. If first impressions turn out to be true, then the......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: A depressing series; look out next time

11:15 AM Fri, Aug 31, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Just back from New York, Sean McAdam joins us for today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio and read excerpts from the conversation. The topics: the two big problems about this week;......

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Tiger Woods is back -- at TPC Boston / Photo

1:16 PM Thu, Aug 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Kevin McNamara    Email

Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach- Tiger Woods shares a laugh with members of his grouping as they play during the Deutsche Bank Championship's Pro-Am round today. Tiger Woods, the world's most recognized athlete, is back at TPC Boston in......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Back to the old anemic offense

11:26 AM Thu, Aug 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam joins us from Yankee Stadium for today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio and read excerpts from the conversation. Today's topics of conversation: can this team succeed without Manny Ramirez?......

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Patriots make a change at punter

9:56 AM Thu, Aug 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have signed veteran punter Chris Hanson and released first-year punter Danny Baugher. Hanson, 30, has 428 career punts for 18,347 yards with the Green Bay Packers and the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has......

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Baseball Today: Thursday, August 30

8:50 AM Thu, Aug 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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CVS Downtown 5K Info

6:12 PM Wed, Aug 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

Providence - The CVS Caremark Downtown 5K Officials today announced the details for the 2007 race, which will be held Sunday, September 16th at 11:15 AM. The race will start and finish on Francis Street in front of the State......

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Brett Quigley to have knee surgery; more from the Deutsche Bank Championship

2:57 PM Wed, Aug 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Barrington's Brett Quigley is going to have knee surgery soon. Quigly reported today, while preparing for the Deutsche Bank Championship at the TPC Boston in Norton, Mass., that the surgery could come as early as next week. "To be honest,......

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Photo: Sergio Garcia warms up golf fans in Norton

11:49 AM Wed, Aug 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Golfer Sergio Garcia signs autographs for fans before heading to the driving range this morning as he and other players prepare for the Deutsche Bank Championship at the Tournament Players Club in Norton, Ma.......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: The Yankees win; how badly hurt is Manny?

10:26 AM Wed, Aug 29, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam joins us from New York for today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio and read excerpts from the conversation. The topics include: Daisuke Matsuzaka's inability to keep the game tied;......

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Baseball Today: Wednesday, August 29

8:43 AM Wed, Aug 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Bridget Moynahan reveals name of baby son

3:19 PM Tue, Aug 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

BOSTON (AP) - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's newborn son is a JET. A publicist for actress Bridget Moynahan on Tuesday announced the name of the son she had with her ex-boyfriend - John Edward Thomas Moynahan - and......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: What's still at stake in New York

9:34 AM Tue, Aug 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam is on his way to New York for this week's Sox-Yanks series, and he stops on his way to talk to us for the latest edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the......

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Baseball Today: Tuesday, August 28

8:41 AM Tue, Aug 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Ray Allen joins Michael Jordan for some golf

3:44 PM Mon, Aug 27, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

AP photo, The Bulletin / Khoi Tom The Celtics' Ray Allen, right, with Michael Jordan and Scott Burrell on the 10th hole of the Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic at the Mohegan Sun Country Club in Baltic, Conn.......

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Asante Samuel update

1:17 PM Mon, Aug 27, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: four blowouts in Chicago; a bad decision in Detroit

11:18 AM Mon, Aug 27, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam joins us today for our latest edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio and read excerpts from the conversation. The topics today: the Red Sox' weeklong offensive explosion; the return of......

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Baseball Today: Monday, August 27

8:30 AM Mon, Aug 27, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Asante Samuel will report to Patriots in the morning

11:21 PM Sun, Aug 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

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Final: Red Sox 11, White Sox 1

5:16 PM Sun, Aug 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Game Story: Pats 24, Panthers 7

11:18 PM Fri, Aug 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

CHARLOTTE — When it matters in recent seasons, the Patriots usually win. In the playoffs, in the Super Bowl, in the AFC East — and in the third exhibition game. Exhibition Number Three is generally considered the “important” one, and......

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PC hoops opens Italy trip with victory

8:29 PM Fri, Aug 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

VEROLI, Italy - The Providence College men’s basketball team defeated Veroli, an Italian professional team, 128-68, on Friday, in Veroli, Italy at the Pala Coccia. The Friars were led by the strong play of junior center Randall Hanke, who came......

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Indy Star: Reggie Miller won't return to NBA

9:11 AM Fri, Aug 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

The Indianapolis Star reports today that Reggie Miller, the former Pacers star who had been pondering a comeback with the Celtics, will remain retired. "That's it,'' he told the newspaper, from his home in Malibu, Calif. "Physically, I know I......

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Baseball Today: Friday, August 24

8:37 AM Fri, Aug 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Brad Faxon has season ending surgery

9:42 PM Thu, Aug 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Brad Faxon’s 2007 golf season is finished. The Barrington resident had successful foot surgery this week at Rhode Island Hospital’s ambulatory care center in Providence, and he’ll be inactive for three months. He will have a cast on his foot......

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URI hoops gets another verbal commitment

7:45 PM Thu, Aug 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — A busy summer spent on the recruiting trail is now paying off for the Rhode Island Rams. The Rams secured their second verbal commitment for the class of 2012 this week on Thursday when Philadelphia swingman Jamal......

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PawSox rained out

5:12 PM Thu, Aug 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

The Pawtucket Red Sox' game at Buffalo tonight has been rained out. The game will not be replayed.......

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Red Sox send Jon Lester to Portland; Javy Lopez recalled

4:50 PM Thu, Aug 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: No support for Matsuzaka

10:11 AM Thu, Aug 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Just before boarding a plane for Chicago, where he will watch the Red Sox' four-game series with the White Sox, Sean McAdam spoke to us for today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the......

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Baseball Today: Thursday, August 23

8:48 AM Thu, Aug 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Final: Devil Rays 2, Red Sox 1

10:20 PM Wed, Aug 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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A baby boy for Tom Brady

7:12 PM Wed, Aug 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

It's a boy for Bridget Moynahan and New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady. The actress gave birth to the baby in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Moynahan's publicist Christina Papadapoulos said in a statement. “Both mother and baby are doing well,”......

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Walpole Little League team falls to Georgia team

2:51 PM Wed, Aug 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Dalton Carriker singled, doubled and hit a three-run homer to lead Warner Robins, Ga., past Walpole, Mass., 8-1 on Wednesday to clinch a semifinal berth at the Little League World Series. Carriker’s opposite-field shot sailed......

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Tiverton golfer advances at U.S. Amateur

11:50 AM Wed, Aug 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Wannamoisett's Charlie Blanchard, of Tiverton, has advanced to match play in the 107th U.S. Amateur golf championship at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Blanchard completed second-round play this morning in the fog-delayed event and shot a 74 for a......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: In praise of Papelbon

11:06 AM Wed, Aug 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam joins us again for today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio and read excerpts from the conversation. The topics today: last night's win at Tampa Bay; Jonathan Papelbon's consecutive 30-save......

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Brown names head water polo coach

10:45 AM Wed, Aug 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Brown University has named Felix Mercado, former head of the men's water polo team at MIT, as head men's and women's water polo coach. Mercado was head coach at MIT for two years and an assistant coach for one year.......

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Baseball Today: Wednesday, August 22

8:19 AM Wed, Aug 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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PawSox 9, Chiefs 7

11:00 PM Tue, Aug 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

Brandon Moss had a pair of solo home runs and knocked in three runs while Dusty Brown and Ed Rogers had two RBI apiece as the Pawtucket Red Sox defeated the Syracuse Chiefs, 9-7, at McCoy Stadium Tuesday night.......

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Final: Red Sox 8, Devil Rays 6

10:30 PM Tue, Aug 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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URI men's soccer selected to finish first in A-10

7:12 PM Tue, Aug 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

The three-time defending Atlantic-10 Conference champion University of Rhode Island men's soccer team was picked to finish first in the Atlantic 10 Conference this season by the league's head coaches. URI was picked No. 29 in the College Soccer News......

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PC field hockey team cracks top 20 in national poll

6:37 PM Tue, Aug 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

The Providence College field hockey team is ranked 17th in the STX/NFHCA Division I Preseason Coaches’ Poll that was released yesterday. The Friars are one of three Big East Conference teams in the top-20. The others are Connecticut, which is......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Cash delivers; Lowell's red-hot

1:02 PM Tue, Aug 21, 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 the conversation. Today's topics: Kevin Cash comes through; Tim Wakefield dominates, then leaves early; Mike Lowell......

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Baseball Today: Tuesday, August 21

8:30 AM Tue, Aug 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Final: Red Sox 6, Devil Rays 0

9:36 PM Mon, Aug 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Patriots journal by Robert Lee: Testaverde is back

4:17 PM Mon, Aug 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Missed opportunities; a big week ahead

12:49 PM Mon, Aug 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam joins us as usual for today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio file and read excerpts from the conversation. The topics today: troubling signs from a weekend series split; sticking......

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Baseball Today: Monday, August 20

8:26 AM Mon, Aug 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Revolution 1, Wizards 0

11:14 PM Sun, Aug 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

Taylor Twellman scored in the 72nd minute to give the New England Revolution a 1-0 victory over the host Kansas City Wizards on Sunday night. Twellman’s goal came after Shalrie Joseph sent a long pass forward to Khano Smith on......

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PawSox 2, Chiefs 1

5:18 PM Sun, Aug 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

Jacoby Ellsbury scored the game-winning run from first base on a single by Junior Spivey as the Pawtucket Red Sox edged the Syracuse Chiefs, 2-1, Sunday at McCoy Stadium. The PawSox have won eight of their last nine. Read......

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PawSox 5, Chiefs 4

10:21 PM Sat, Aug 18, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Chris Venditto    Email

The Pawtucket Red Sox scratched out a ninth inning run on two walks, a hit batsman and a game-winning single by Joe McEwing to beat off the Syracuse Chiefs, 5-4, Saturday night. Read Kevin McNamara's game story on projo.com's SoxBlog.......

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Doug Mirabelli injury update: PawSox catcher Kevin Cash summoned to Boston

3:20 PM Fri, Aug 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

It appears Mirabelli's strained right calf is worse than first thought as PawSox catcher Kevin Cash is leaving Ottawa and is on his way to Boston for tonight's game.......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Doubleheader day; remembering Tony C.

11:10 AM Fri, Aug 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam joins us for another version of projo SoxTalk today, as the Red Sox prepare to begin a big four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels. Head to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio file and read excerpts......

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Baseball Today: Friday, August 17

8:41 AM Fri, Aug 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Ninth-inning struggles; a Buchholz preview

11:28 AM Thu, Aug 16, 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. The topics: the Red Sox' struggles against pitchers they see for the......

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Baseball Today: Thursday, August 16

8:33 AM Thu, Aug 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Traffic advisory for Friday night's Patriots game

4:53 PM Wed, Aug 15, 2007 | | Comments (2)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Due to road work on highways leading to the stadium and construction and parking lot changes near Gillette Stadium because of the Patriots Place project, the team has sent out the following advisory for Friday's preseason game against the Titans:......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Comeback win; remembering Rizzuto

10:36 AM Wed, Aug 15, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam joins us today from Fenway Park for the latest edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio and read excerpts from the conversation. The topics: last night's come-from-behind win, Jon Lester, Mike......

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Baseball Today: Wednesday, August 15

8:35 AM Wed, Aug 15, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Celtics announce preseason schedule

6:07 PM Tue, Aug 14, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Oct. 6 Toronto @ PalaLottomatica Rome, Italy 2:30 p.m. Oct. 10 Minnesota @ O2 London, England 2:30 p.m. Oct. 17 New York @ TD Banknorth Garden, Boston 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 New Jersey @ DCU Center, Worcester 7:30 p.m. Oct.......

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Photo: The Can at McCoy

3:55 PM Tue, Aug 14, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Mike McDermott    Email

Journal photo / Steve Szydlowski Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd signs autographs today at McCoy Stadium, site of a Red Sox Legends baseball clinic. Former relief pitcher Jim Corsi was also in Pawtucket for the clinic.......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Wakefield's Tampa dominance; what to do about Gagne

11:58 AM Tue, Aug 14, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Sean McAdam rejoins us today for the latest edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio and read excerpts from the conversation. The topics: Tim Wakefield's amazing 18-2 record against the Devil Rays; Eric......

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Baseball Today: Tuesday, August 14

8:52 AM Tue, Aug 14, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Revs defeat Beckham-less Galaxy, 1-0.

10:23 PM Sun, Aug 12, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

FOXBORO – They came from all corners of New England and beyond, some driving hours, some even flying, to get to Gillette Stadium for last night’s Major League Soccer match between the New England Revolution and the Los Angeles Galaxy.......

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PawSox 6, Chiefs 3

10:16 PM Sun, Aug 12, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

When he’s at his best, Clay Buchholz is all but unhittable. And even when he’s not, he’s pretty darn good. Last night against the Syracuse Chiefs, Buchholz displayed a bit of both, which was good enough to help the......

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Beckham not in the lineup for Galaxy tonight

6:40 PM Sun, Aug 12, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Plagued all season by an ankle injury, the L.A. Galaxy's highly-acclaimed David Beckham will not play in tonight's game against the New England Revolution. He made his MLS debut last Thursday against D.C. United, but said Saturday that his ankle......

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PawSox 6, Chiefs 5

10:48 PM Sat, Aug 11, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

The Pawtucket Red Sox took advantage of the opportunities that the Syracuse Chiefs gave them in a 6-5 win last night at Alliance Bank Stadium. For the complete game story, visit projo.com's SoxBlog.......

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PawSox' bats come alive, Burns goes the distance in win

10:33 PM Fri, Aug 10, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

Mike Burns gave an overworked Pawtucket Red Sox bullpen a much needed night off. The PawSox offense did its part too in an 11-3 pasting of the Syracuse Chiefs Friday. For the complete game story, go to projo.com's SoxBlog.......

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Projo SoxTalk: Relief strength, starting questions

11:22 AM Fri, Aug 10, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam is off today, and Art Martone joins us for today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio file and read excerpts from the conversation. The topics: the Red Sox' bullpen strength;......

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Baseball Today: Friday, August 10

8:25 AM Fri, Aug 10, 2007 | | Write a comment
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PawSox drop pair again

11:09 PM Thu, Aug 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

The PawSox found a way to make a two-day stay in Scranton seem twice as long, by losing back-to-back double headers to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Thursday night. Read Dan Hickling's story on projo.com's SoxBlog.......

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Quigley, Hayes qualify for U.S. Senior Amateur Championship

8:34 PM Thu, Aug 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

Warren’s Paul Quigley and Newport’s Charles Hayes finished in first and second place, respectively, yesterday in the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship Qualifying at the par-72 Framingham Country Club in Framingham, Mass. Quigley finished even-par while Hayes shot a one-over73 to......

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Garnett's Minnesota legacy

3:35 PM Thu, Aug 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The only star the Minnesota Timberwolves have ever had is gone. For 12 seasons, Kevin Garnett wasn't just the face of the franchise, he WAS the franchise. The only player worth paying those high ticket prices to......

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Projo SoxTalk postponed

12:19 PM Thu, Aug 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

We regret to say that projo SoxTalk has been postponed today due to scheduling conflicts here in Providence. We'll be back tomorrow morning with Art Martone and Mike McDermott, and Sean McAdam will be back to record a new edition......

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Baseball Today: Thursday, August 9

8:35 AM Thu, Aug 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Game Story: Revolution advance to semifinals with win over Harrisburg City

10:11 PM Wed, Aug 08, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

FOXBORO -- The 2007 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup began its 80th year with 40 teams that ranged from MLS pro teams to the amateur leagues of the United Soccer League, Premier Developmental League, and the United States Adult Soccer......

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Revolution advance to semis of U.S. Open Cup

8:35 PM Wed, Aug 08, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Rob Lee    Email

The New England Revolution advanced to the semifinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup last night with a 2-1 victory over the Harrisburg City Islanders of the United Soccer League's Second Division. New England will host the Carolina RailHawks......

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Padres cut David Wells

4:52 PM Wed, Aug 08, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The San Diego Padres have cut ties with former Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher David Wells.......

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Report: Celtics interested in Reggie Miller

2:07 PM Wed, Aug 08, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

ESPN is reporting that the Celtics have called former Indiana Pacers star and current TNT analyst Reggie Miller to ask him about coming out of retirement to play for Boston this year. Miller, who turns 42 in August, has been......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: A win tonight would be good

12:47 PM Wed, Aug 08, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Sean McAdam joins us from Anaheim for today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio and read excerpts from the conversation. Today's topics: the Red Sox' second loss in as many games at......

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Baseball Today: Wednesday, August 8

8:10 AM Wed, Aug 08, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Cranston Western Little League falls to Conn.

10:08 PM Tue, Aug 07, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Chris Venditto    Email

The Cranston Western Little League team dropped a 3-1 decision to Shelton, Conn., yesterday and fell to 0-3 in pool play of the New England Regional Tournament in Bristol, Conn. Shelton broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the......

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Bruins sign first round draft pick

9:58 PM Tue, Aug 07, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

The Boston Globe is reporting that Boston Bruins first-round draft pick Zach Hamill signed a three-year entry-level deal on Tuesday.......

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Celtics sign center Scot Pollard

5:05 PM Tue, Aug 07, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

The Boston Celtics have signed 6-foot 11-inch center Scot Pollard to a one-year contract according to the Boston Globe.......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Still the team to beat?

2:02 PM Tue, Aug 07, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam joins us from Anaheim for today's edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio and read excerpts from the conversation. The topics: Curt Schilling's first game back, Brandon Moss' difficult major-league debut,......

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Baseball Today: Tuesday, August 7

8:34 AM Tue, Aug 07, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

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Rockies send Providence native Chris Iannetta to Triple-A

7:27 PM Mon, Aug 06, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

The Colorado Rockies sent struggling catcher Chris Iannetta, of Providence, to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Monday.......

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Fired-up Brady turns 30

1:38 PM Mon, Aug 06, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) - Happy 30th birthday, Tom Brady. The news wasn't quite so good for opponents. Three days after turning 30, the Patriots quarterback said Monday he planned to play as long as he can. He's still healthy, has......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: No longer winless in Seattle

11:33 AM Mon, Aug 06, 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 file and read excerpts from the conversation. The topics today: the Red Sox' consecutive wins at Safeco Field; the Mariner......

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D.C. snaps New England's unbeaten streak

5:55 PM Sun, Aug 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Rob Lee    Email

Luciano Emilio scored two goals to lead D.C. United to a 3-0 victory over the New England Revolution, snapping New England's five-game unbeaten streak. Despite the loss, New England (9-4-6, 33 points) remains in first place in the Eastern Conference.......

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Cranston Western drops Little League opener

11:04 PM Sat, Aug 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

The Cranston Western Little League team lost to the Massachusetts State Champion, Walpole, 11-1, yesterday in the first game of pool play at the New England Regional Tournament in Bristol, Conn. Konner Gershkoff scored Cranston Western’s only run in the......

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Burnquist wins skateboard big air competition, Brown survives 50-ft. fall. Link to video at bottom.

7:37 PM Fri, Aug 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

Winning contests is every serious competitor's goal. Sure, everyone loves to skate, bro down, and stay in it for the love of the thing, which is ultimately skateboarding. But when you reach a certain level of status and professionalism within......

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AP Sports Friday

10:09 AM Fri, Aug 03, 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 34 seconds). The highlights: -- The wait continues for Barry Bonds. -- Catcher Johnny Estrada and manager Ned Yost get into it......

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Baseball Today: Friday, August 3

9:20 AM Fri, Aug 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

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Games open, star athletes get to pick dream teammates

9:33 PM Thu, Aug 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

By RYAN PEARSON CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Travis Pastrana, Shaun White, Kevin Robinson: These guys like to fly. And they like to fly solo. But what if the X Games -- the Olympics of individual-focused action sports -- were a......

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Beckham helps sellout Revolution’s Aug. 12 Game against Los Angeles

7:08 PM Thu, Aug 02, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Thom Cahir    Email

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution today announced that the team’s Aug. 12 match at Gillette Stadium against the Los Angeles Galaxy has sold out. No tickets remain on sale for the match, for which the soccer capacity at......

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PawSox fall to Buffalo

3:36 PM Thu, Aug 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Relief pitcher Edgar Martinez surrendered four runs in the final two innings as the Pawtucket Red Sox fell to the Buffalo Bisons, 7-3, today at McCoy Stadium. Catcher Yamid Haad hit a two-run homer with one out in the eighth......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Sports responds to tragedy

11:27 AM Thu, Aug 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam is back for another edition of projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to read excerpts from the conversation and listen to the audio. Today's topics of conversation: a come-from-behind win for the Sox (at last); why we're......

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AP Sports Thursday

9:39 AM Thu, Aug 02, 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 39 seconds). The highlights: -- After Minnesota's highway tragedy, the Twins hold a moment of silence and postpone today's game. -- Barry......

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Baseball Today: Thursday, August 2

9:09 AM Thu, Aug 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

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Buchholz impresses but PawSox lose

10:07 PM Wed, Aug 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Rob Lee    Email

Pawtucket's rising star Clay Buchholz pitched 6 1/3 strong innings against Buffalo, striking out nine with no walks while scattering five hits and allowing two runs but he did not factor in the decision. The score was 2-2 when he......

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X-Games available on the web

7:23 PM Wed, Aug 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Thom Cahir    Email

X Games 13 has announced the first ever worldwide simulcast of the opening of an X Games. Scheduled for tomorrow at 9 p.m. ET, the first five minutes will air live simultaneously on ESPN in the U.S. and 18 ESPN......

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PC Basketball Moving to WEEI

4:47 PM Wed, Aug 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Kevin McNamara    Email

Providence College and Boston-based radio station WEEI announced this afternoon that PC Friar basketball games will be broadcast on the station beginning this season and continuing over the next five years. PC's contract with WSKO (99.7-FM) had expired and......

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Bruins add two assistant coaches

11:40 AM Wed, Aug 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Bruins have added two more assistant coaches to round out the staff of new head coach Claude Julien. The Bruins announced Wednesday that they hired Craig Ramsay and Geoff Ward. Ramsay was fired in May......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Evaluating the Gagne trade; more deals ahead?

11:15 AM Wed, Aug 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Sean McAdam and Mike McDermott discuss the latest Red Sox news today on projo SoxTalk. Head over to the SoxBlog to listen to the audio and read excerpts from the conversation. Today, the topics of conversation include the Eric Gagne......

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AP Sports Wednesday

9:10 AM Wed, Aug 01, 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 33 seconds). The highlights: -- Barry Bonds goes homerless in Los Angeles. Tom Glavine leaves with the lead, but the bullpen blows......

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Baseball Today: Wednesday, August 1

9:06 AM Wed, Aug 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

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