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Celtics season preview

Published on October 8, 2012, by in Celtics, NBA.

The Celtics revamped ‘Big Three’ look to build on last season’s impressive playoff run As the weather starts getting colder, with the Red Sox officially done and the Patriots still trying to find their way early on in this season, it is time for the NBA to return. At the time this was published, training

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Lester’s Lost His Touch

Published on July 18, 2012, by in MLB, Red Sox.

Carl Crawford has impressed all since returning from the disabled list, looking like the player he once was in Tampa Bay. Maybe the Boston Red Sox should do with Jon Lester what they did with Daniel Bard. Because sending him out there every fifth day seems to hurt rather than help the team, resulting in

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A Night of Returns at Fenway

Published on July 17, 2012, by in MLB, Red Sox.

Gonzalez could return to his power-hitting ways with more swings like this one last night. Third baseman Kevin Youkilis’ return to Fenway Park since being traded to the Chicago White Sox brought many cheers from fans, including a 40-second standing ovation prior to this first at-bat. Monday night’s contest against Chicago also marked a couple

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Rice, Forte Set the Bar

Published on July 17, 2012, by in NFL.

Over the past couple of seasons, Ray Rice and Matt Forte have emerged as two of the league’s top-five HBs. If you’re en elite running back in the NFL and are looking to negotiate a new, long-term deal, the contracts recently issued to Ray Rice and Matt Forte are good benchmarks to reference. With Rice

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Sox’ Starters Struggles Have Spelled Slow Start

Published on June 17, 2012, by in MLB, Red Sox.

Felix Doubront has been a surprise bright spot this season, going 7-3 with a 4.24 ERA, 61 strikeouts, and just 21 walks.   32-33.  That’s where the Boston Red Sox sit after 65 games in this 2012 season, one that has become a year of redemption for this group of beer-guzzling, chicken-eating misfits.  Despite the

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Sox Offense Sputtering to Start May

Published on May 3, 2012, by in MLB, Red Sox.

Adrian Gonzalez throwing a bat down after striking out with two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh.  The All-Star first baseman has had trouble at the plate lately, hitless in his last 11 at-bats.  Following a six-game winning streak which saw the Boston Red Sox score 45 runs against the Minnesota Twins

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Scorching Sox Beneficiaries of Offense

Published on April 27, 2012, by in MLB, Red Sox.

Kevin Youkilis and Jarrod Saltalamacchia each hit crucial homers that sealed last night’s 10-3 win over the White Sox early.  On their current road trip, the Sox are currently a perfect 4-0. The scores of the past four games are all a Red Sox fan need to see to know that the bats have had a coming out party

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Celtics’ Hot Streak Produces Division Lead

Published on April 2, 2012, by in Celtics, NBA.

Rajon Rondo has helped the C’s out of their mid-season slump with a consistent high level of performance, including recording his fifth triple-double of the season against the Miami Heat on national television. As you read the headline, I’m sure you are just as shocked as I was to have seen it happen, but it

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Carpenter Comes as Compensation from Cubs for Theo

Published on March 30, 2012, by in MLB, Red Sox.

Pitcher Chris Carpenter, acquired from the Cubs as compensation for former GM Theo Epstein, will be thrown into the plethora of young guns on the roster battling to earn a spot on the mound. Alas!  The compensation for the Boston Red Sox letting general manager Theo Epstein sign with the Chicago Cubs has finally been

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C’s Hitting Their Stride?

Published on March 29, 2012, by in Celtics, NBA.

Kevin Garnett and Greg Stiemsma have played well on both sides of the ball at center, anchoring a position which has been plagued by injuries to Jermaine O’Neal and Chris Wilcox.  Their work on defense has been especially valuable, serving to bring the entire unit together with tough interior defense in the middle. The Boston Celtics are in

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