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June 2, 2008 Archives


One-hitter by Kacz earns Quakers return trip to D2 softball finals

9:10 PM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

In Division II softball playoff action tonight at Rhode Island College, 2007 state runner-up Moses Brown earned a return trip to the finals by defeating defending champion Barrington, 5-0, in the winners’-bracket final. Moses Brown’s Liz Kacz turned in another......

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Hazel Mae leaving NESN

7:04 PM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

NESN announced late Monday afternoon that Hazel Mae, the anchor of the network's SportsDesk program and host of various Red Sox and Bruins programs, will leave the network at the end of June. "After four incredible and exciting years at......

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Tingley delivers on the mound and at the plate, as La Salle softball earns D1 title appearance

6:39 PM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

After giving up just three hits and striking out 10, La Salle ace Jordan Tingley delivered the game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth, as the Rams edged Bay View, 1-0, in the winners’-bracket final of the Amica Insurance......

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Tony Allen doubtful for NBA finals

5:36 PM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Monday that Tony Allen might not be back from an injury to guard Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant when the NBA finals begin Thursday. “It doesn’t look good,” Rivers said after practice. “He......

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Oh, those Yanks

4:49 PM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Looks like Red Sox Nation has a kindred spirit in a pastor from Baltimore . . .......

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Pats sign offensive lineman Oliver Ross

4:48 PM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

The Patriots today signed veteran offensive lineman Oliver Ross, 33, a veteran of 10 NFL seasons with the Cowboys (1998), Eagles (1999), Steelers (2000-04) and Cardinals (2005-07). The 6-foot-4-inch, 327-pound offensive lineman was originally drafted by the Cowboys in the......

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All-Star Game: Red Sox remain ahead at five positions

3:58 PM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Kevin Youkilis (first base), Dustin Pedroia (second base), Manny Ramirez (outfield), Jason Varitek (catcher) and David Ortiz (designated hitter) remain in the lead at their positions in the latest tally of fan balloting for the All-Star Game. Meanwhile, Texas' Josh......

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North Kingstown's Morrell wins girls golf championship

3:20 PM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Samantha Morrell of North Kingstown shot a four-over-par 76 to win the girls state golf championship today at Point Judith Country Club in Narragansett. Juliet Vongphoumy of La Salle, who won the state co-ed championship last week, was second with......

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Atlantic 10 selects new commissioner

1:48 PM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Bernadette McGlade was selected Monday as the new commissioner of the Atlantic 10 Conference, replacing Linda Bruno. McGlade had served as the associate commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference since 1999. Bruno resigned in December. McGlade has......

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ESPN: Ex-PC guard Dwain Williams to join Craig Robinson at Oregon State

1:31 PM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

ESPN's Andy Katz, quoting Dwain Williams' AAU coach, says Williams will not transfer to Long Beach State, as was reported by the school last week, but instead will join former Brown coach Craig Robinson at Oregon State. ESPN Insiders can......

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Projo CeltsTalk with Bill Reynolds: A classic rivalry renewed

11:19 AM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Press the play button below to hear Bill Reynolds' discuss the end of the Eastern Conference Finals and the coming Celtics-Lakers series. The topics: how winning on the road changes everything for Boston, Paul Pierce getting his due, the meaning......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Back on track in Baltimore

11:18 AM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Click the play button below to hear Sean's comments, recorded this morning in Seattle. The topics: Boston's bullpen on a hot streak, Manny's 500th home run, David Ortiz's injured wrist and the fantastic debut of Cincinnati's Jay Bruce. Here are......

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Supreme Court declines to hear fantasy baseball dispute

10:33 AM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday refused to step into a dispute between a fantasy sports business and professional baseball. Without comment, the justices declined to hear the case involving a segment of the $1.5 billion fantasy sports......

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East Providence's Boyce named HSGameTime player of the week

10:32 AM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

The offensive and defensive play of senior outside hitter James Boyce was the key for the East Providence boys volleyball team on Saturday as the Townies captured the Division I state title with a 3-1 victory over previously undefeated Toll......

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Dallas Morning News: Pats number one

8:34 AM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

By Rick Gosselin The Dallas Morning News DALLAS - There's an urge every NFL off-season to be different. Go against the flow. I did in 1996. The Cowboys were coming off their third Super Bowl championship in four seasons. I......

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Kareem was a Celtics fan during his high school days

8:30 AM Mon, Jun 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar rooted for the Celtics during his high school days in New York. Honest. He would later be involved in one of the most intense rivalries in sports, going against Boston three times in......

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