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11:21 PM Sat, Mar 07, 2009 | Permalink |
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A pair of goals during a two-minute span late in the first half lifted the New England Revolution over Wake Forest University, 2-1, on Saturday night at Macpherson Stadium in the Revolution's second preseason match. Third-year midfielder and former Demon......
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4:07 PM Sat, Mar 07, 2009 | Permalink |
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Chris Lowe -- aided by what appeared to be an illegal pick at midcourt that was not called by the referees -- scored on a end-to-end drive with 0.6 seconds remaining, giving the University of Massachusetts a 72-70=1 victory over......
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3:22 PM Sat, Mar 07, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Bruins nearly squandered a 4-1 lead, but managed to hang on and break their losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Blackhawks Saturday afternoon at TD Banknorth Garden. Click here for the box score. More to come .......
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10:58 AM Sat, Mar 07, 2009 | Permalink |
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A report from former Journal sports writer Bob Leddy on yesterday's New England Interscholastic Indoor Track and Field Championships: Westerly High senior Andrew Springer Friday night added a fourth Rhode Island record to his indoor track resume. Competing at the......
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10:17 AM Sat, Mar 07, 2009 | Permalink |
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Press Release: Providence's own 2007 amateur world champion and 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade (3-0, 3KO) needed less than one round to completely annihilate Tom Joseph (4-2-1) in his ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" debut at Mohegan Sun Resort......
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11:12 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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PROVIDENCE -- No. 1 Boston University scored four times in the first period and never looked back en route to an 8-2 victory over the Providence College men's hockey team Friday night in a Hockey East game at Schneider Arena.......
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10:55 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team broke a 72-72 tie by scoring the final 10 points of the game to defeat Baruch College of New York, 82-72, in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament at......
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10:36 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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New York University broke open a tight contest with a 22-2 run in the second half and defeated Salve Regina, 80-55, in the first round of the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Championship at NYU's Jerome S. Coles Sports Center.......
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10:02 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Sophomore Harry Zolnierczyk picked a great time for his first career goal and freshman Mike Clemente made 39 saves to post his first career shutout as the Brown men's ice hockey team (4-21-5), seeded 12th in the......
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9:07 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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PROVIDENCE -- It was a bit of surprise, but not a shock that the Rhode Island College basketball team was eliminated from the NCAA Division III playoffs on its home court Friday night by MIT. What was a shock was......
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8:58 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer BOSTON - There are a lot of NBA experts that have said that Cleveland has surpassed Boston this year. ESPN's J.A. Adande and John Hollinger are two of them. They predict that Cleveland will......
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8:55 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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BOSTON -- Brian Scalabrine (concussion) said that he will be able to begin working out next week. He said that he will first start out with non-motion cardio such as the Stairmaster and the treadmill and then in a couple......
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8:51 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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BOSTON -- Boston coach Doc Rivers said that he has backed off a bit on trying to teach Stephon Marbury and Mikki Moore Boston's schemes because he felt like he was overloading them with information and that was negatively affecting......
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8:48 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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BOSTON -- Boston coach Doc Rivers said that the Celtics believed that Cleveland's newest acquisition, 6-foot-10, 225-pound power forward Joe Smith was going to return to Cleveland no matter what, so that's why the Celtics grabbed Mikki Moore when......
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8:44 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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BOSTON - Kevin Garnett (knee) was in the TD Banknorth Garden last night, but he is far from ready to suit up again for the Celtics. He ran on the treadmill for the first time on Thursday since his Feb.......
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7:13 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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They did it again. The University of Rhode Island baseball team defeated a nationally-ranked team for the second time in less than a week Friday, beating 25th-ranked and previously-unbeaten Ohio State, 8-6, at Winter Haven, Fla. The Rams scored four......
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6:46 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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Click here for Mike Szostak's quick game story on the HSGametime blog.......
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6:34 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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The 12th-seeded University of Rhode Island women's basketball team took down fifth-seeded George Washington, 62-58, in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 Championship at Dale F. Halton Arena in Charlotte, N.C. Four different Rams scored in double figures led......
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4:24 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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Brown senior assistant captain Matt Vokes and freshman Jeff Buvinow have been named to the 2009 All-Ivy second team in a vote by the Ivy League men's hockey coaches. Vokes, a center, and Buvinow, a defenseman, are Brown's leading scorers......
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3:43 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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PHOENIX (AP) - Nomar Garciaparra is ready to give the Oakland Athletics a number of options in the infield. The A's welcomed him with a special number. Garciaparra will wear No. 1, last donned on the A's by Billy Martin......
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3:15 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com takes note of the fact that here on the Patriots Web site is a poll on this question: If T.O. wanted to play for the Patriots, should New England sign him? Florio speculates that perhaps this......
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2:46 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Manny Ramirez isn't the only one benefiting from his decision to rejoin the Los Angeles Dodgers. To welcome back Ramirez, who agreed to a $45 million, two-year deal Wednesday, JetBlue Airways is offering a $99 Manny......
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2:10 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman Thursday night. The pair of Red Sox players are playing for Team USA in the World Baseball......
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1:39 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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PHOENIX (AP) - Nomar Garciaparra and Orlando Cabrera finalized one-year contracts with the Oakland Athletics on Friday, a pair of deals the team hoped will fortify its infield. The 34-year-old Cabrera had been in camp for two days and worked......
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1:30 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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It's no secret that guys from Rhode Island know how to work the system, whatever the system might be. Whether it's pensions, workers' comp, fixing a ticket, a job for a cousin or a low-number license plate, Rhode Islanders find......
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12:01 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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March is playoff time in many youth basketball and hockey leagues, and you know what that means. No, not buzzer-beating shots or overtime goals. I'm talking about dads and moms who cross the line in, ah, voicing their objections over......
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12:00 PM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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Click the play button below to see and hear our latest edition of projo SportsTalk with Paul Kenyon. Paul talks about Saturday's senior day festivities, the best and worst potential first-round matchups for URI in the Atlantic 10 tournament, and......
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11:36 AM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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Tough one last night for Mount St. Charles alum Brian Boucher. His San Jose Sharks were cruising along with a 3-0 lead before the Minnesota Wild rallied for a 4-3 overtime victory. The Wild's tying goal was a dump-in from......
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11:34 AM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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Celtics coach Doc Rivers said today that Kevin Garnett is continuing his gradual recovery from a right knee strain, and that he will not see game action for at least another week -- probably longer. According to The Boston Globe,......
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10:24 AM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Former NFL player-turned-actor Brian Bosworth was arrested in Hollywood on suspicion of driving under the influence. Bosworth was arrested early Friday, Los Angeles police Sgt. Alex Ortiz said. The 43-year-old Bosworth was being held on $5,000......
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9:32 AM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Tyler Kepner New York Times News Service TAMPA, Fla. - As the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field on Thursday discussed Alex Rodriguez's future, Joba Chamberlain's present was on display for a few brief and unsightly moments. Chamberlain failed to record......
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9:27 AM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) -- Prosecutors have dismissed weapons and assault charges against former New England Patriots player Willie Andrews, who was accused of pointing a gun at his fiancee's head during an argument. But he may not be in the......
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9:20 AM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 | Permalink |
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The URI Rams, picked to finish ninth by Atlantic 10 coaches in the preseason, will go to the conference tournament as the number-two seed. It became official last night when Xavier defeated Dayton, 76-59. The Musketeers captured the number-one seed......
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9:27 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Boston Bruins' recent slide continues, as they dropped a 2-1 decision to the Phoenix Coyotes Thursday night at TD Banknorth Garden for their 9th loss in 12 games. Click here for the box score. More to come . .......
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9:08 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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Providence College fell off the NCAA bubble Thursday night, dropping a 97-80 decision at No. 11 Villanova and finishing its Big East season with a 10-8 record. The Friars, who are 18-12 overall, will no doubt need to win at......
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7:30 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
The New York Yankees say the cyst in Alex Rodriguez's hip is caused by a torn labrum in A-Rod's posterior labrum, and that he may not need surgery, contrary to a report earlier today by ESPN Deportes. The ESPN Deportes......
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6:55 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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Absence hasn't made the heart grow fonder, at least when it when to Manny Ramirez and his feelings towards Boston. At his welcome-back press conference with the Dodgers on Thursday, Ramirez took some not-so-veiled shots at his former employer/place of......
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3:44 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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You can watch high school hockey for a long time and not witness an ending like the Lincoln-East Greenwich game had on Wednesday night. Lincoln High coaches Ted Polak and Denis Riel apparently figured that when you're two goals down......
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2:42 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Mark Divver Email
Red Sox 2004 ALCS hero Dave Roberts has been released by the San Francisco Giants. He'll still receive the $6.5 million the Giants owe him. Read it here.......
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2:18 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Veteran cornerback Shawn Springs is expected to sign an agreement with the New England Patriots. More on the PatsBlog.......
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2:02 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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ESPN Deportes is reporting that Alex Rodriguez will have surgery to remove a cyst from his hip, and that he will be out 10 weeks. The source of the report is Rodriguez's brother, Joe. The report says that the surgery......
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1:26 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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Now the truth can be told about Mike Piazza and steroids. The truth according to Murray Chass, that is. The former New York Times sportswriter says that "circumstantial evidence against Piazza is almost as strong as it is against Barry......
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1:25 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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Click the play button below to see and hear our latest edition of projo SportsTalk with Kevin McNamara. Kevin talks about Villanova's motivation to win tonight -- a chance to play in Philadelphia in the early rounds of the NCAA......
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1:08 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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BOSTON (AP) -- Trespassing charges against New Jersey Nets forward Sean Williams have been dropped after Boston College coach Al Skinner intervened. Williams, a former BC player, was arrested by campus police after arriving to see the Eagles play Duke......
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12:34 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Salve Regina University women's ice hockey team is ranked No. 10 in this week's NCAA Division III Ice Hockey Committee East Region Rankings. This marks the first time in program history the Seahawks have been ranked. The Seahawks (17-8-1)......
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12:25 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Fox Sports Network show Sport Science puts new Celtic Stephon Marbury through a series of experiments to find out if Marbury's killer crossover could actually break a defender's ankles. Find out the answer:......
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11:45 AM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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Legendary Fenway Park public address announcer Sherm Feller must be spinning in his grave. For a fee, Carl Beane, Red Sox PA man since 2002, delivers eulogies at funerals. He introduces wedding parties at Red Sox-theme weddings the same way......
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11:38 AM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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As URI edges toward another postseason berth, and possibly a spot in the NCAA Tournament, the story of Jim and Jimmy Baron continues to draw increased national attention. The New York Times had a section-front feature on the Baron family......
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9:16 AM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - Lars Anderson paid little attention to the Red Sox pursuit of Mark Teixeira even though the talented prospect's position would have been tied up for a long time if the team succeeded. The 21-year-old first......
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9:10 AM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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AP photo / Jeff Roberson Alex Rodriguez kisses his 4-year-old daughter, Natasha, through a fence while practicing with the Dominican Republic team during practice for the World Baseball Classic on Monday in Jupiter, Fla. By Kat O'Brien Newsday LAKE......
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8:57 AM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers last night became the first two teams in the NBA to clinch postseason spots. Boston, which has the second-best record in the Eastern Conference at 48-14, beat the New Jersey Nets (who are......
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8:41 AM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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By David Waldstein The New York Times EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Stephon Marbury could barely contain his joy, even as the booing thundered around him. Marbury checked into the game late in the first quarter Wednesday night, and Nets fans......
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8:31 AM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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BOSTON (AP) - Manny Ramirez is severing one of his last ties to Boston. The former Red Sox outfielder put his Boston penthouse condominium on the market for $8.5 million on Wednesday, the same day he agreed to a $45-million......
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8:09 AM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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Coaches, ADs, parents: We're still seeking scores of several first-round boys hockey playoff games from last night. Here are the games we're missing: East Greenwich-Lincoln Pilgrim-North Kingstown Prout-Warwick Vets Cranston East-North Smithfield St. Raphael-Portsmouth The Journal relies on scores for......
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7:08 AM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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According to multiple media reports quoting anonymous sources, the Dallas Cowboys have decided to part ways with super-talented, high-maintenance wide receiver Terrell Owens. The Dallas Morning News reports that Owens was cut late last night, despite recent comments by owner......
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10:05 PM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Celtics blew an 11-point fourth quarter lead, but came back and rallied for a 115-111 victory over the Nets in New Jersey on Wednesday night. See the box score here. More to come . . .......
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9:55 PM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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BOYS BASKETBALL -- Westerly 62, North Providence 59 -- Scituate 42, Rogers 39 -- West Warwick 54, Tolman 48 GIRLS BASKETBALL -- Woonsocket 73, Chariho 43 -- Portsmouth 64, Tolman 46 -- East Greenwich 42, Ponaganset 38 -- Pilgrim 54,......
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9:02 PM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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MEN'S LACROSSE -- Army 11, Bryant 5......
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6:10 PM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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Allan Muir of SI.com has a quick take on Boston GM Peter Chiarelli's work at the trade deadline: Nokelainen to Anaheim for Montador Here's one of those deals that's going to look a lot more important in May than it......
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2:42 PM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Celtics are getting set to take on the New Jersey Nets on the road tomorrow night, and they're practicing at Manhattan's John Jay College. After a one-hour shootaround today, according to The Boston Globe, new acquisition Stephon Marbury found......
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2:34 PM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Manny Ramirez and the Los Angeles Dodgers reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday on a $45 million, two-year contract following months of talks. The agreement is subject to the outfielder passing a physical, a person familiar with......
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2:29 PM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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With the NHL trade deadline approaching at 3 p.m., Canada's Sportsnet.ca says that teams are asking about Phil Kessel of the Bruins. Says Sportsnet: "Teams have been inquiring about Phil Kessel with the Boston Bruins, and the B's have been......
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1:48 PM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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Elizabeth Beisel of Saunderstown and North Kingstown High is in Austin for the Texas Grand Prix and is featured in the American-Statesman newspaper today: ''Still an amateur, Beisel won't be in the race for the $20,000 first prize this week,......
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1:47 PM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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Running back LaMont Jordan, who played an injury-shortened season in New England last year, has reached agreement on a two-year, $2.5-million contract with the Denver Broncos, according to Fox affiliate KVDR in Denver. Jordan had 80 carries for 363 yards......
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1:28 PM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded left wing Mark Recchi, and a second-round draft pick to the Bruins for right wing Martins Karsums and Providence Bruins defenseman Matt Lashoff. Recchi, 41, is a two time Stanley Cup winner.......
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1:04 PM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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TSN.com reports that the Bruins have traded forward Petteri Nokelainen to Anaheim in exchange for 29-year-old defenseman Steve Montador.......
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12:40 PM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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Fluto Shinzawa of Boston.com reports that Petteri Nokelainen of the Bruins was held out of practice this morning because he might be involved in a trade. Every other healthy Bruin participated in the practice. Read about it here.......
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10:04 AM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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According to a stunning story in the Wall Street Journal, because of the economy, most NBA teams already have thrown in the towel on this season. According to the Journal: "More than 80% of the league's 30 teams have no......
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9:43 AM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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Blogger Kris Liakos of walkoffwalk.com had a brief interview with Rocco Baldelli in the Red Sox clubhouse Tuesday morning. Read it here.......
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9:34 AM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Celtics' most dangerous rival in the Eastern Conference may have just gotten a little bit more dangerous, as the Cleveland Cavaliers have added free-agent big man Joe Smith. The addition of Smith will give the Cavaliers some depth in......
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9:30 AM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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Chris Pronger, 34, the Anaheim Ducks defenseman who has been rumored to be headed to Boston, among other contenders, by today's NHL trade deadline, reportedly has been taken off the market, TSN says. Read about it here.......
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9:22 AM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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Darryl Strawberry, the former Mets and Yankees star whose drug problems prompted Fenway fans to chant "Just Say No" at him during the 1999 American League Championship Series (Strawberry quieted them in Game 4 by cracking a home run off......
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9:08 AM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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I'm not really sure what to make of this report, but here it is: ESPN Deportes' Enrique Rosas, quoting an anonymous source, says Manny Ramirez on the Dodgers have agreed to terms on a two-year, $45-million deal -- essentially the......
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8:12 AM Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Arthur Staple Newsday JUPITER, Fla. - Even when Alex Rodriguez tries to be positive, things seem to turn out wrong. A-Rod paid Mets shortstop Jose Reyes a high compliment on Tuesday after the Dominican Republic's first exhibition game before......
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9:30 PM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Philadelphia Flyers broke a 1-1 tie with three straight third-period goals and defeated the Boston Bruins, 4-2, Tuesday night. See the box score here. More to come . . .......
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8:17 PM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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The University of Rhode Island baseball team shutout nationally-ranked Miami, 3-0, today at Coral Gables, Fla. Miami is ranked eighth in the latest USA Today/ESPN Top 25 coaches' poll. Rhody pitcher Eric Smith tossed eight complete innings and gave up......
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4:36 PM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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Michael Silver of Yahoo!Sports says that former Bill Belichick aide de camp Josh McDaniels played a key role in the Denver front office's bungling of the Jay Cutler situation over the weekend: "To conclude that Josh McDaniels, the Denver Broncos'......
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4:07 PM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) -- Mike Pressler was convinced he'd never coach again after he was forced to resign from Duke University when three of his lacrosse players were accused of raping a stripper. He was spurned by his college alma......
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3:54 PM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Ben Walker AP Baseball Writer "Bat Man" or "Bat Guy" or "Bat Boy" -- that's what they called him. Ask the most hard-core baseball fan about John C. Odom and most likely you'll get a blank stare. Yet millions......
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3:01 PM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Soccer dads and hockey moms beware: Lose your cool at your kids' games and you might have to pay. A bill pending in Rhode Island would create a seven-member council to settle disputes in youth recreational......
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2:47 PM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Timberwolves have a risk-free offer on season tickets for next season: Lose your job and you're off the hook. The Wolves unveiled a new marketing plan Tuesday that's keenly aware of the struggling economy and......
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2:14 PM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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With the NHL trade deadline just over 24 hours away, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports that the Bruins have offered Manny Fernandez to Phoenix in a bid to clear salary cap space. The Coyotes would then flip Fernandez to a third......
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1:43 PM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese says Plaxico Burress would be welcomed back if he can straighten out his legal problems and get his life in order. Burress' future is cloudy because he faces......
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12:39 PM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
WALTHAM, MA -- Boston backup forward Brian Scalabrine, who is suffering from post concussion syndrome, will miss the remainder of the month, Boston coach Doc Rivers told reporters at practice today, but he gave no indication of when Garnett (knee)......
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12:23 PM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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Free agent fullback Heath Evans is scheduled to visit with the New Orleans Saints today. Read about it here. Evans, 30, had been with the New England Patriots since 2005.......
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11:52 AM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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Pedro Martinez, 37, coming off a 5-6 season and a 5.61 ERA in 20 starts for the Mets, says he'll retire and go fishing if he isn't offered a big major league contract after the World Baseball Classic. Read it......
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9:49 AM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Red Sox outfielder J.D. Drew returned to Boston on Tuesday to receive an injection his his back. He's already back in camp and told manager Terry Francona everything went great.......
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9:27 AM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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Nomar Garciaparra and Orlando Cabrera will always be linked in the minds of Red Sox fans -- Cabrera was the most important player acquired by the Red Sox when they traded Garciaparra in the middle of the momentous summer of......
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9:14 AM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Red Sox pitcher Brad Penny said he still doesn't know whether he will make his first spring start on Thursday. The right-hander was scheduled to start an exhibition game against......
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8:44 AM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Adam Teicher The Kansas City Star KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Quarterback Matt Cassel waited a long time -- five years in college at Southern California and four more with New England -- to find a football team to call......
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8:22 AM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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Former Boston Bruins goaltender and coach Gerry Cheevers is on a list of people expected to be mentioned in an upcoming mob trial involving sports gambling, The Boston Herald reports today. Although Cheevers' connection to the case is not known,......
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5:52 PM Mon, Mar 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots on Monday re-signed offensive lineman Russ Hochstein. The versatile eight-year veteran has filled in at guard, center and tackle during his time in New England. He also played fullback and tight end in some short yardage situations last......
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3:01 PM Mon, Mar 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Kevin McNamara Journal Sports Writer Busy day for an off-day in college basketball in Rhode Island. **First, congratulations to Rhode Island College for its NCAA Division 3 invite announced today. The Anchormen will host MIT in a first round......
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1:17 PM Mon, Mar 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Weyinmi Efejuku has become the first member of the PC Friars in two years to win Big East Player of the Week honors. Efejuku, coming off a career-best 31-point performance in PC's Feb. 21 loss to Notre Dame, averaged 22......
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1:04 PM Mon, Mar 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Online columnist and TV talking head Jay Mariotti has written that the Patriots' trade of Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel to Scott Pioli's Kansas City Chiefs is a "sweetheart deal" that should be investigated by the National Football League. Mariotti......
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11:16 AM Mon, Mar 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
With a game looming on Thursday night at Philadelphia against Villanova, it all may be meaningless, but Providence College's bid for an NCAA Tournament berth has picked up an endorsement from one of the country's more prominent "bracketologists" -- Joe......
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11:07 AM Mon, Mar 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Mark Divver Email
With the NHL trade deadline just over 50 hours away, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke has shot down reports that he has talked to the Bruins about trading puck-moving defensema Tomas Kaberle and center Dominic Moore to Boston for......
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10:57 AM Mon, Mar 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
By Pete Thamel The New York Times EAST GREENWICH, R.I. -- It is a quiet Sunday in the Baron household, a moment of calm before the frenetic finishes of two promising basketball seasons. A Celtics-Suns game flickers on the television,......
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10:40 AM Mon, Mar 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Welcome to the NFL head coaching ranks, Josh McDaniels. According to multiple media reports, the young former Patriots offensive coordinator made a bid to get his former student, Matt Cassel, from the Patriots in a three-way trade involving the Tampa......
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9:47 AM Mon, Mar 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
By Bob Klapisch The Record (Hackensack N.J.) PHOENIX - It's been almost six years since "Moneyball" became the bible of baseball's information revolution, but Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane, the architect of this new age, admits he's paid a......
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8:32 AM Mon, Mar 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Journal photo / Ruben W. Perez Falcons senior Giblin became only the second person to win four individual Interscholastic League state wrestling titles as he rolled to the 135-pound title with pins in every match at last week-end's state......
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8:02 AM Mon, Mar 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
It was "white-out" day at Freedom Hall yesterday as the Louisville Cardinals hosted Marquette, and head coach Rick Pitino for the second year in a row marked the occasion with the amazing white suit seen at right. Pitino's suit drew......
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7:39 PM Sun, Mar 01, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Corey Bourassa Email
Safety James Sanders has signed a three-year deal with the New England Patriots, a story first reported by the Boston Globe. Adam Caplan of Scout.com has confirmed that it's a three-year worth $9 million. He'll make close to $4 million......
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5:43 PM Sun, Mar 01, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Kahiem Seawright scored 21 points and Keith Cothran added 20 as the Rhode Island Rams continued their winning ways with a tough 73-71 road win over Duquesne today in Pittsburgh. Rhode Island shot 57 percent from the field in the......
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2:05 PM Sun, Mar 01, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
BOSTON -- The Celtics got off to a sluggish start and trailed 11-2 after a Rasheed Wallace 3-pointer 3:34 into the game. But instead of calling a timeout, Rivers decided to let his players play through the dry spell. It......
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1:40 PM Sun, Mar 01, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
BOSTON -- Boston All-Star and team captain Paul Pierce told ABC that he would retire if Celtics coach Doc Rivers were to leave after the season ended. When told about Pierce's comments, Rivers was touched. "He's not going to retire......
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1:30 PM Sun, Mar 01, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer BOSTON -- Boston backup forward Brian Scalabrine has a scheduled MRI tomorrow at 7 a.m. and is expected to undergo further testing to determine the severity of his head injury, which he is calling......
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12:53 PM Sun, Mar 01, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer BOSTON - Long before Stephon Marbury signed with the Boston Celtics, his former teammate, Kevin Garnett, was bombarded with questions on whether or not he would accept Marbury into the fold. "I'm not opposed......
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