The Boston Celtics fought back tired legs and low energy to defeat the young and feisty Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 92-90, moving their record to 6-0 on the season. After absolutely dominating the first five games of the season, the Celtics got all they could handle Wednesday night, allowing the Timberwolves to dictate the tempo while setting an opponent season high in...

Rajon Rondo and the Boston Celtics have agreed in principle to a 5-year, 55-million dollar contract extension today, as reported in the Boston Herald. Details are sketchy as to the particulars of the deal, and a source close to negotiations told the Herald that it's "not a done deal yet." Recently, David Aldridge at nba.com has reported that Rondo's agent, Bill...

The Boston Celtics (4-0) defeated the visiting New Orleans Hornets (1-2) by a score of 97-87 tonight at the TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics, who never really developed a good rhythm until late in the game, were led by Paul Pierce's 27 points (on 10-of-14 shooting), and Ray Allen's 17 points (on 8-of-15 shooting). Paul Pierce continued his barrage from Friday night (when...

Quick Picks for Week 8 (picks are bolded) Denver at Baltimore (-3.5) Cleveland at Chicago (-13) Houston at Buffalo (+3.5) Minnesota at Green Bay (-3) San Francisco at Indianapolis (-13) Miami at NY Jets (-3.5) St. Louis at Detroit (-4) Seattle at Dallas (-9.5) Oakland at San Diego (-16.5) Jacksonville at Tennessee (-3) Carolina at Arizona (-10) NY Giants at Philadelphia...

The Boston Celtics (2-0), after thoroughly dominating the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday and holding them to a franchise-low 59 points, renew their budding rivalry with the Chicago Bulls (1-0) tonight at 8 p.m. EST at the TD Garden. The Bulls, playing on the second night of a back-to-back, are coming off an impressive win against the San Antonio Spurs last night and look to exact...

The Patriots are 5-2 heading into their bye week with accolades after their strong performance in London. A 35-7 thrashing of the Buccaneers. Tom Brady was named Offensive Player of the Month which should silence his critics who were questioning the timetable of his return to prominence. IT IS SAFE TO SAY HE'S BACK. This is the third time he has earned that honor having been...

The Celtics, fresh off a relatively easy win in Cleveland last night, host the Charlotte Bobcats tonight at 7:30 p.m EST at the TD Garden in Boston. The youthful Bobcats, led by wingman extraordinaire Gerald Wallace, and the point guard tandem of Ray Felton and D.J. Augustin, enter the 2009-2010 season looking to improve upon last year's 35-47 record, and possibly make a run...

The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 95-89 tonight at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, snapping a road winless streak that stretches back to December of 2004. The Celtics, after a sluggish start to the game, which saw Boston fall down by as much as 14 points in the opening quarter, eventually regained the lead in the 2nd quarter, and basically controlled the...

The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers kick off the 2009-2010 NBA regular season tonight in Cleveland, Ohio at 7:30 p.m. EST on TNT. Both teams are expected to challenge for the NBA crown this season and there will be no shortage of drama, both on and off the court, as these teams meet for the 16th time in the last 2 years. On Boston's side, the Celtics come in just like...

New England Sports Blog | 2009 NFL Week 2 Picks | Team, Against, Picks, Game, Nfl, Good, Article, Defense 2009 NFL Week 2 PicksFriday, 18 September 2009Here is my first picks article of the year. Hopefully it's not going to be my last. I make no promises, but I will try. My picks are bolded.... © 2009 - New England Sports Blog

Tom Brady, fresh off of a 50 touchdown MVP season in 2007 made the Patriots and their high octane offense the pre-season favorites to reach Super Bowl 43. Despite losing to the Giants in Super Bowl 42 after an undefeated 16-0 campaign, football pundits everywhere had the Patriots penciled in as a virtual lock to reach the title game again but the unthinkable happened. Midway into...

Long live the King of Pop. he passed away on June 25 2009 but left an uprecedented legacy that will be unmatched forever. Thank you for the joy you have brought to millions through your music and charitable work. Our deepest sympathies go out to the Jackson family. We are a world in mourning right now. Micheal Jackson the "King of Pop" 1958-2009

Patriots Free Agency: Day 1 Additions .::. Fred Taylor [RB; Jacksonville Jaguars] Contract: 2 years / 5 million The 33 year old former Jaguar star brings a lot to the table for the New England Patriots. We could talk about his leadership and locker presence, but it's the way he runs that makes Taylor special. A terrific down hill runner, Taylor would prefer to run a defender...

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David Ortiz is nursing a sore shoulder claiming he slept on it the wrong way a couple of nights ago. I don't want to sound like a pessimist but that sounds like old age creeping in to me. Let's hope not. Also newly acquired Rocco Baldelli is not taking part in these early workouts as part of his "take it slow" regimen due to his medical condition. The team also...

Patriots Star QB Tom Brady says he is doing everything to get himself ready for next season's opening game and that as of right now his knee is " A non issue". That sounds like the Brady we know and the guy who lead this franchise to three championships and don't  f*#*  with us status. Read more...

Not only losing 90-85 to the Utah Jazz on Thursday night, Boston has loss Kevin Garnett for 2-3 weeks and possibly longer due to a strained knee. Knee injuries to basketball players are like stripping the vocal chords of a singer or rapper. This does not bode well for the Celtics who need the big guy for not only his game but all of the intangibles he brings to the team such as leadership...