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May 1, 2008 Archives


Lucky Tom: Gisele is the world's top-earning model

3:49 PM Thu, May 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Tom Brady's girlfriend Gisele Bundchen is once again the world's top-earning model, according to Forbes magazine, and it ain't even close. The Forbes list, which you can read about right here, estimates total earnings over the past 12 months.......

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Rule change for free throws in high school basketball

3:09 PM Thu, May 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Rebounders on free-throw attempts will be positioned along the foul lane three feet farther from the basket during high school basketball games next season. The National Federation of State High School Associations, the umbrella organization for more......

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Jerod Mayo introduced in Foxboro (with photo)

2:39 PM Thu, May 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

AP photo / Stephan Savoia First-round draft choice Jerod Mayo poses with Robert and Jonathan Kraft today at Gillette Stadium. By SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer Jerod Mayo arrived at Gillette Stadium today, and after meeting with team......

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Brown's Raymond signs with Jets; Brown's Yearwood invited to Chiefs' mini-camp

2:25 PM Thu, May 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Brown University wide receiver Paul Raymond (Miami, FL) has signed a free agent contract with the New York Jets of the National Football League. Raymond will attend the Jets' Rookie Mini-Camp that begins on Friday, May 2. In addition, senior......

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Photo gallery: Nine dramatic Red Sox wins

1:30 PM Thu, May 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

For the month of April, plus the two games played against Oakland in Japan, the Red Sox have won eight games in which they scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning or later. That compares to just three such......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Another dramatic victory

1:15 PM Thu, May 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Click the play button below to hear Sean's comments, recorded this morning. Today's topics: A fourth consecutive fine pitching performance offsetting the general offensive futility, Toronto's penchant for beating itself, the latest injury news and the advantages of a potential......

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Coates, Morris and Nance are Patriots Hall of Fame finalists

1:09 PM Thu, May 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

By SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer The Patriots have announced the three men selected as finalists for this year's inductee into the franchise's Hall of Fame. Tight end Ben Coates, center Jon Morris and running back Jim Nance were......

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Ohio State writes $2.74 million check to Jim O'Brien

1:07 PM Thu, May 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State paid former men's basketball coach Jim O'Brien $2.74 million for improperly firing him for violating NCAA rules. O'Brien's attorney, Joseph Murray, on Thursday confirmed the payment of $2.74 million. That amount represents the award,......

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Dennis Rodman arrested, charged with domestic violence

1:06 PM Thu, May 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has been arrested for allegedly hitting a woman at a Century City hotel. Los Angeles police say the 46-year-old Rodman was arrested Wednesday night after officers answered a report of a......

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Get this week's fishing report early

10:36 AM Thu, May 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Outdoors writer Tom Meade has filed tomorrow's Fishing Report early. You can read it now: Just click this link to find out what's hot and where.......

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Download today's sports cover

8:04 AM Thu, May 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

On today's sports cover, Kevin McNamara and Bill Reynolds report from TD Banknorth Garden, where the Celtics continued the trend of home teams winning in their playoff series with the Hawks. And Sean McAdam has the news on the latest......

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