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January 11, 2009 - January 17, 2009 Archives


Seventh graders can now be considered NCAA prospects

3:54 PM Fri, Jan 16, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) - Giving in to the young-and-younger movement in college basketball recruiting, the NCAA has decreed that seventh-graders are now officially classified as prospects. The organization voted Thursday to change the definition of a prospect from ninth......

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Matt Cassel's brother, pitcher Jack, signs with Indians

3:48 PM Fri, Jan 16, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

CLEVELAND (AP) - Right-hander Matt Herges and Jack Cassel - the older brother of New England quarterback Matt Cassel - agreed Friday to minor league contracts with the Cleveland Indians. The 38-year-old Herges has a 40-34 career record in the......

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Yankees, Mets win additional financing for stadiums

3:46 PM Fri, Jan 16, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Yankees and Mets have won their fight to get public backing for additional financing for their new ballparks. The city's Industrial Development Agency on Friday approved additional public bond requests for the teams,......

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All-State football, Independent Stars online now

2:53 PM Fri, Jan 16, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

HSGameTime.com concludes its coverage of The Providence Journal's 2008 fall All-State selections today with the All-State football team and Independent Stars. Click here to find links to expanded bios on all our first-team football selections, plus second-team and All-Division listings,......

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Projo SportsTalk -- Kevin McNamara previews PC-Marquette

1:24 PM Fri, Jan 16, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Click the play button below to see and hear our latest edition of projo SportsTalk with Kevin McNamara. Kevin talks about the Friars' showing at Georgetown, the importance of winning big games at home, matchup problems presented by Marquette, and......

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Distressed taxpayers help foot the bill for Yankees' spending splurge

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By Mike McDermott    Email

By Tim Dahlberg AP Sports Columnist Hey, CC Sabathia, can you spare your team a dime? How about you, Mark Teixeira? Got an extra million or two lying around so the suites at the new Yankee Stadium can get the......

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One way or another, tonight should be a good night for the Celtics

8:58 AM Fri, Jan 16, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

The Boston Celtics (32-9), who hope they are now back on track following three consecutive victories, get a rare Friday night off tonight. Meanwhile, all three of the teams that are ahead of them in the race for home-field advantage......

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Olympians Beisel, Andrade among honorees at 63rd Words Unlimited sports awards dinner

1:09 AM Fri, Jan 16, 2009 | | Comments (1)
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

WORDS UNLIMITED AWARD WINNERS FOR 2008 Words Unlimited, the statewide organization of sports writers, sportscasters and sports publicists, will hold their 63rd annual Sports Awards Banquet on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at The Radisson Airport Hotel on Post Road in......

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Sox bring back Mark Kotsay

4:46 PM Thu, Jan 15, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

On a day when they were reported to have reached agreement on a contract extension with Kevin Youkilis, the Red Sox also announced today that they have re-signed Mark Kotsay to a one-year deal. To make room for Kotsay on......

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Coventry's Jenna Riley named Gatorade R.I. Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year

4:28 PM Thu, Jan 15, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

CHICAGO -- The Gatorade Company, in partnership with ESPN RISE Magazine, announced Jenna Riley of Coventry High School as its 2008-09 Gatorade Rhode Island Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year. Riley is the first Gatorade Rhode Island Girls Cross......

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Report: Youkilis agrees to four-year, $40 million extension

4:28 PM Thu, Jan 15, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

ESPN.com's Peter Gammons is reporting Kevin Youkilis and the Red Sox have reached agreement on a four-year, $40 million contract extension.......

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Monica Seles, 3 others elected to Tennis Hall of Fame

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By Mike McDermott    Email

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - Monica Seles was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame, honored for a career in which she won nine Grand Slam singles titles and returned to the tour after being stabbed while playing a match.......

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P-Bruins send goalie Regan down to East Coast League

3:10 PM Thu, Jan 15, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

With Tuukka Rask on track to play 60 to 65 games in the Providence Bruins goal this season, backup Kevin Regan was sent to Gwinnett of the East Coast League on Thursday, coach Rob Murray said. "We want to get......

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All-State girls volleyball online now

2:44 PM Thu, Jan 15, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

HSGameTime.com continues its coverage of The Providence Journal's 2008 fall All-State selections today with the All-State girls volleyball team. Click here to find links to expanded bios on all our first-team selections, plus second-team and All-Division listings. Also online now,......

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White Sox sign Bartolo Colon

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By Mike McDermott    Email

CHICAGO (AP) - Free agent Bartolo Colon, a former Cy Young Award winner and two-time All-Star, agreed Thursday to a $1 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox. A two-time 20-game winner, Colon could earn an additional $2 million......

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Projo SportsTalk -- Paul Kenyon previews URI-Xavier

12:53 PM Thu, Jan 15, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Click the play button below to see and hear our latest edition of projo SportsTalk with Paul Kenyon. Paul talks about the Rams' disheartening loss at St. Joseph's, the necessity of winning tonight in order to remain a contender for......

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Kraft discusses regret at loss of Pioli

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By Mike McDermott    Email

By Randy Covitz Kansas City Star KANSAS CITY, Mo.- - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft made it perfectly clear. He did not want to lose Scott Pioli. But with coach Bill Belichick being all things football in New England,......

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Mo Vaughn buys affordable-housing complex in Lawrence, Mass.

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By Mike McDermott    Email

LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) - Former American League MVP Mo Vaughn is promising great improvements for tenants of an affordable housing complex in Lawrence, Mass., that his company recently bought. The Norwalk, Conn., native and former Boston Red Sox first baseman,......

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Craig Robinson off to a promising start at Oregon State

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By Mike McDermott    Email

By Bud Withers The Seattle Times SEATTLE -- It was getting late. The Oregon State men's basketball program not only had endured an 0-18 Pac-10 season, but its search for a new coach was threatening to heap embarrassment upon indignity.......

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Celtics rout New Jersey, 118-86

10:04 PM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer BOSTON - It's okay to exhale. The Boston Celtics have officially snapped out of their funk. In front of a sellout crowd of 18,624 at the TD Banknorth Garden, the Celtics (32-9) captured their......

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Former Brown goalie Yann Danis to start Thursday against Bruins

9:53 PM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Brown and New England ice hockey fans will have an opportunity to renew acquaintances with one of the best collegiate goalies ever to play in New England, when former Brown standout Yann Danis starts in goal for the New York......

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Celtics-Nets in-game update: Celtics are pulling away

9:28 PM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

BOSTON -- The Celtics dominated the third quarter on both ends of the floor. Paul Pierce led the way. After being held to four points in the first half, Pierce scored 18 in the third quarter as the Celtics outscored......

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Celtics-Nets in-game update: Celtics up by 10 at halftime

8:42 PM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics lead the New Jersey Nets, 51-41, at halftime, thanks in large part to their second unit. Boston's second unit of Eddie House, Leon Powe, Glen Davis, and Gabe Pruitt, along with starter Paul Pierce, helped......

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Celtics-Nets in-game update: Vince Carter returns

8:04 PM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

BOSTON -- New Jersey All-Star guard Vince Carter, who went to the bench with an apparent leg injury 4:51 into the game, returned with just under two minutes to play in the first quarter. The Celtics are leading, 27-19, with......

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Rondo still adjusting his game

8:01 PM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

BOSTON -- Boston guard Rajon Rondo said that he has slowed down a bit because some teams have put a bigger defender on him, which is something that he is not used to. But he is still ranked among the......

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Celtics-Nets in-game update: Vince Carter injured

7:52 PM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

BOSTON -- New Jersey guard Vince Carter just went hopping to the bench on one leg with an apparent leg injury. His return is questionable. He has missed two shots and has zero points. Carter was injured 4:51 into the......

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Celtics reach midway point of the season

7:29 PM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer BOSTON - The Celtics wil become the first team to reach the midway point of the season tonight when they play their 41st game of the season against the New Jersey Nets. With their......

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Perkins injury update

7:24 PM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer BOSTON -- Boston center Kendrick Perkins (left shoulder strain) is determined to get back in Boston's lineup by Monday when the Celtics host the Phoenix Suns. But there is just one problem. Boston coach......

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Gossage welcomes Rice into the Hall of Fame

6:36 PM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Goose Gossage was always one of Jim Rice's secret admirers, figuring he had a kinship with his fellow intimidator whose presence at the plate put dread into pitchers' hearts. The former New York Yankees......

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Celtics can't look past the Nets

5:44 PM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

BOSTON -- Boston president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said that the Celtics can't take the New Jersey Nets lightly tonight when the Celtics (31-9) host the Nets (19-19) at 7:30 p.m. in a battle between the top two teams......

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Pittsburgh mayor changes his name to show support for Steelers

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By Mike McDermott    Email

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh's mayor has modified his last name to honor the Steelers, who are vying for the AFC Championship. Bye-bye Luke Ravenstahl and hello Luke Steelerstahl. Ravenstahl, er, Steelerstahl (shown in photo) says he decided to remove raven......

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All-State field hockey online now

2:47 PM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

HSGameTime.com continues its coverage of The Providence Journal's 2008 fall All-State selections today with the All-State field hockey team. Click here to find links to expanded bios on all our first-team selections, plus second-team, All-Division, and All-Tournament listings. Also online......

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Packed house for Mount Pleasant-Hendricken leaves Jim Baron, others waiting in the rain

12:34 PM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

By John Gillooly Journal Sports Writer Even URI men's basketball coach Jim Baron had to stand outside in the rain waiting to get a seat for Tuesday's night Hendricken-Mt. Pleasant high school basketball game at Mount Pleasant. Baron, whose son......

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Lawyer says Plaxico Burress was not involved in 2005 shooting

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By Mike McDermott    Email

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A lawyer for Plaxico Burress says the New York Giants' star wide receiver was not involved in a 2005 shooting in the Bronx that led police to impound his borrowed truck. Burress is scheduled to appear......

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Yankee Stadium, Vegas strip among possible sites of next outdoor NHL game

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By Mike McDermott    Email

By Michael Buteau Bloomberg The Las Vegas Strip, Yankee Stadium and California's Rose Bowl are on the list of potential sites for the National Hockey League's annual outdoor game, NHL Chief Operating Officer John Collins said. The league is evaluating......

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Former Patriot Dave Meggett again charged with rape

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By Mike McDermott    Email

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Several months after he was charged with raping a South Carolina woman, former NFL running back David Meggett was in jail Wednesday on allegations of another sexual assault. Meggett, 42, was arrested and charged with raping......

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Boston Bruins recall Sobotka from Providence

11:14 AM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

The Boston Bruins this morning recalled Vladimir Sobotka from Providence, and returned Martins Karsums to the AHL team, according to P-Bruins coach Rob Murray. After last night's win over Montreal, Boston recalled defenseman Matt Lashoff, and returned goalie Tuukka Rask......

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Report -- Alex Cora on his way to the Mets

11:12 AM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

WEEI's Rob Bradford reports that free-agent infielder Alex Cora is close to signing a one-year, $2-million deal with the New York Mets. Cora has been with the Red Sox since mid-2005 and has served as the team's primary backup in......

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Yankees change strategy for selling premium seats, but deny economy is hurting them

10:38 AM Wed, Jan 14, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

By Richard Sandomir The New York Times NEW YORK -- The Yankees have hired a division of a prominent Manhattan residential real estate brokerage, Prudential Douglas Elliman, to help sell some of their prime real estate: unsold premium seats and......

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Orlando GM -- Celtics have not asked about Redick

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By Mike McDermott    Email

By Brian Schmitz The Orlando Sentinel Magic general manager Otis Smith said reports coming out of Boston that the Celtics asked about acquiring shooting guard J.J. Redick are not true. "Nope," Smith said. "I haven't talked to Danny (Ainge, the......

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Will Eli Manning become the NFL's highest-paid player?

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By Mike McDermott    Email

The New York Daily News reports today that Giants quarterback Eli Manning, who struggled mightily in his team's playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, is likely to become a member of the NFL's $100-million-quarterback club, and that he possibly will......

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Commentary -- Pioli has the right work ethic to rebuild the Chiefs

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By Mike McDermott    Email

By Joe Posnanski Kansas City Star KANSAS CITY, Mo. - There are many reasons to be excited that the Kansas City Chiefs hired the prize of this year's offseason, Scott Pioli, to be their new general manager. Here's just one:......

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Report -- Pioli reaches deal with Chiefs

3:40 PM Tue, Jan 13, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

ESPN's Michael Smith is reporting that New England Patriots vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli has agreed to lead football operations for the Kansas City Chiefs, ending a successful nine-year tenure in New England. An unnamed team source told......

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All-State girls cross country online now

3:22 PM Tue, Jan 13, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

HSGameTime.com continues its coverage of The Providence Journal's 2008 fall All-State selections today with the All-State girls cross country team. Click here to find links to expanded bios on all our first-team selections, plus second-team, All-Class, All-Division, Coaches' Award and......

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Damaged car lands Plaxico Burress in Pennsylvania court

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By Mike McDermott    Email

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Plaxico Burress is in court again. A trial is scheduled to begin Wednesday in Pennsylvania to determine how much the New York Giants wide receiver will have to pay in damages for a car he leased......

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Smoltz, the newest Red Sox pitcher, 'as determined and focused as I've ever been'

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By Mike McDermott    Email

By DANIEL BARBARISI Journal Sports Writer BOSTON -- Pitcher John Smoltz says he is healthy, motivated, and ready to help the Red Sox win in 2009 -- and he wouldn't have come here if he wasn't. "I'm as determined and......

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Boston College will name Spaziani to replace Jagodzinski

12:06 PM Tue, Jan 13, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

BOSTON (AP) - Frank Spaziani is the new football coach at Boston College, promoted after spending 12 seasons as an assistant with the Eagles. Spaziani's appointment will be announced at a 3 p.m. news conference Tuesday, according to a person......

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N.Y. Assembly committee subpoenas Yankees over stadium funding

12:04 PM Tue, Jan 13, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - An official says a New York Assembly committee investigating the use of millions of dollars in public funding to build the new Yankee Stadium has issued subpoenas to the team's president and an official with the......

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Report -- Derek Lowe has deal with Braves

11:01 AM Tue, Jan 13, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Former Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe has agreed to terms on a four-year, $60-million deal with the Atlanta Braves, according to a report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Lowe, 35, had also been pursued by the Braves' division rivals, the New......

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Eddy Curry accused of sexual harassment by his former driver

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By Mike McDermott    Email

By Howard Beck The New York Times A man who worked for three years as Eddy Curry's driver is suing Curry, alleging sexual harassment and a failure to pay him tens of thousands of dollars. In a lawsuit filed Monday......

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A view from Denver -- How good is McDaniels? Ask again next year

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By Mike McDermott    Email

By Woody Paige The Denver Post DENVER -- And a child shall lead them. When Josh McDaniels was growing up in Canton, Ohio, he would tour the Pro Football Hall of Fame with his father, the head coach at the......

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Clemens' Hall of Fame hopes are fading fast

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By Mike McDermott    Email

By Bob Klapisch The Record (Hackensack N.J.) On a day that belonged to Rickey Henderson, the federal government took the first steps toward putting Roger Clemens in jail, proving the existence of alternate universes. The Man of Steal is on......

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McGwire made his choices, and now Hall of Fame voters are making theirs

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By Mike McDermott    Email

By George Vecsey The New York Times The public shunning of Mark McGwire continues. On a day when Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice were voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, maybe it sounds vindictive to dwell upon the......

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Video -- Kevin Garnett sings the Superman song for Paul Pierce

8:42 AM Tue, Jan 13, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

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Smoltz says he'll be ready to start for the Red Sox

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By Mike McDermott    Email

BOSTON (AP) - John Smoltz said Monday night that he will be a starter once he is ready to pitch for the Boston Red Sox after missing most of last season following major shoulder surgery. Smoltz, whose signing is to......

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John Smoltz speaks at Celtics game

9:34 PM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer BOSTON -- Boston's newly acquired pitcher John Smoltz received a standing ovation at tonight's Celtics game. The 41-year-old standout said that he is going to be a starting pitcher for the Red Sox, not......

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Celtics-Raptors ingame update: Pierce is fine but the Celtics are down at halftime

8:33 PM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

BOSTON -- The Celtics are trailing the Raptors, 54-45, at halftime in front of a sellout crowd at the TD Banknorth Garden. The Celtics are being dominated inside without Kendrick Perkins, who is missing his second straight game with a......

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Red Sox to announce Smoltz signing on Tuesday

8:10 PM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

The Red Sox have called a press conference for 10 a.m. Tuesday to announce the signing of John Smoltz. Smoltz apparently will not be on hand, but Theo Epstein will discuss the signing.......

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Celtics are not ready to play Cassell yet

7:55 PM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer BOSTON -- With all of the injuries piling up, one would think that it might be time to call on veteran backup point guard Sam Cassell. But Boston coach Doc Rivers isn't ready to......

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Celtics injury update: Perkins and Allen out at least a week

6:53 PM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer BOSTON -- Paul Pierce (knee) will play tonight, but starting center Kendrick Perkins will miss at least a week with a left shoulder injury. "I was told to sit out a week so I......

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Bruins make five transactions

6:34 PM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

The Bruins have assigned defenseman Matt Lashoff and goaltender Kevin Regan to the Providence Bruins and recalled goaltender Tuukka Rask and forward Martin St. Pierre from the Providence Bruins on an emergency basis. Additionally, the club has placed forward Phil......

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Celtics-Raptors pregame: Pierce and Perkins listed as starters for tonight's game against Toronto

5:41 PM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

BOSTON -- Boston captain Paul Pierce (knee), the team's leading scorer who is averaging 19.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, and starting center Kendrick Perkins (left shoulder soreness) are both listed as starters for tonight's game against......

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Belichick heaps praise on departing McDaniels

4:38 PM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Apparently, Bill Belichick will have no Mangini-like feud with Josh McDaniels now that McDaniels is coach of the Denver Broncos. The Patriots released the following statement in Belichick's name: "Josh McDaniels is one of the finest people and brightest, most......

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All-State boys cross country online now

3:51 PM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

HSGameTime.com continues its coverage of The Providence Journal's 2008 fall All-State selections today with the All-State boys cross country team. Click here to find links to expanded bios on all our first-team selections, plus second-team, All-Division, All-Academic and All-Tournament listings.......

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URI women beat PC

2:57 PM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

The University of Rhode Island took a 10-point halftime lead and held on for a 55-49 victory over Providence College today at Alumni Hall. URI (7-8) was led by Megan Shoniker, with 18 points, while PC (7-9) got 16 points......

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Grand jury investigating Roger Clemens perjury case

2:34 PM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

WASHINGTON (AP) - Two people briefed on the matter tell The Associated Press a federal grand jury in Washington is investigating the Roger Clemens perjury case. The two spoke on condition of anonymity because grand jury proceedings are supposed to......

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Updated: Rice makes Hall of Fame

2:00 PM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Comments (2)
By Art Martone    Email

It took the maximum 15 tries, but Jim Rice -- finally -- is a member of baseball's Hall of Fame. Read the story here.......

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Broncos confirm hiring of McDaniels

12:03 PM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Read the story here.......

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Bruins recall Kevin Regan from P-Bruins

11:45 AM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins today recalled goaltender Kevin Regan from the Providence Bruins (American Hockey League) on an emergency basis. Regan, a South Boston native, has appeared in 14 games this season for Providence and posted a 6-4-1 record......

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Report -- Tony Dungy will step down as Colts coach

11:31 AM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Tony Dungy, the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts during many recent showdown games with the Patriots, will step down at a news conference this afternoon, according to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer, who is citing anonymous team sources. Glazer writes......

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Pilgrim freshman Ian Giutarri named HSGameTime Athlete of the Week

9:56 AM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Freshman goaltender Ian Giutarri has been named HSGameTime Athlete of the Week after two superb performances over the weekend. Giutarri made 40 saves, including six in overtime, as Pilgrim held first-place Cumberland to a 1-1 Division II deadlock Friday night.......

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Vegas likes the Steelers to win the Super Bowl

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By Mike McDermott    Email

By Erik Matuszewski Bloomberg The Pittsburgh Steelers have been tabbed by Las Vegas oddsmakers as the new favorites to win the Super Bowl after the defending champion New York Giants were eliminated from the playoffs yesterday. The Steelers have the......

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Broncos taking a major risk in hiring young McDaniels

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By Mike McDermott    Email

By David Ramsey The Gazette, Colorado Springs, Colo. Within 15 minutes of the first reports of the Denver Broncos hiring Josh McDaniels as football coach, an e-mail arrived from one of The Gazette's faithful readers. "I have socks older than......

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Providence's CVS/Caremark Downtown 5K to once again host USA 5K Championships

12:20 AM Mon, Jan 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

The CVS/Caremark Downtown 5K, slated for Sept. 20 in downtown Providence, has once again been chosen to host both the men's and women's USA 5K Championships. Here's more from USA Track & Field: USATF announces 2009 Running Circuit schedule INDIANAPOLIS......

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Report: Josh McDaniels reaches agreement to coach Broncos

9:38 PM Sun, Jan 11, 2009 | | Comments (1)
By Art Martone    Email

ESPN reported Sunday night that Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has reached an agreement to replace Mike Shanahan as head coach of the Denver Broncos. McDaniels interviewed with the Broncos last week and reportedly was Denver owner Pat Bowlen's first......

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Glavine 'envious' of Smoltz for signing with Red Sox

8:02 PM Sun, Jan 11, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Read the story here.......

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Final: Lowell 5, P-Bruins 2

6:53 PM Sun, Jan 11, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Read the story here. And also see the official game summary from AHL.com.......

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Rice not getting his hopes up for the Hall of Fame

6:29 PM Sun, Jan 11, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Read Joe McDonald's story here.......

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Final: Celtics 94, Raptors 88 (updated)

3:25 PM Sun, Jan 11, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Read the story, complete with postgame reaction, here.......

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