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Post-Super Bowl Monday: The Next Great American Holiday
February 02, 2009 by
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if there is one event that brings everyone back together, no matter the age, race, ethnicity or social stature. It unifies our country and makes getting together with family and friends actually looked forward to. It's the NFL's annual orgy of color, flashing lights and violence...
Breaking News: Jason Varitek, Red Sox agree to 2-year deal
January 30, 2009 by
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The prayers have been answered! It's over! Something substantial finally happened on the Jason Varitek front! Several news sources are reporting that the Red Sox and Captain Catcher have agreed to a one-year $5 million deal with a mutual option for a 2nd year. Boston has a $5 million...
Boston Sports Wrap: Varitek deadline looming, Pierce named All-Star, Celtics fire mascot
January 29, 2009 by
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News on Jason Varitek and a Friday deadline
that will probably come and go, another Celtic is
named an All-Star and the team in green decides to fire their mascot, Lucky. Only in Boston, folks.
Blake Wheeler, Boston Bruins make mark during NHL All-Star Weekend
January 26, 2009 by
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It seems fitting that several of the Boston Bruins made big impressions on an NHL All-Star Weekend held in Montreal, Canada. The Bruins - who enter the season's second half tied with San Jose for the NHL's best record - were well-represented during All-Star Weekend. Here are...
Red Sox continue to avoid arbitration, sign Papelbon, Lopez to 1-year deals
January 20, 2009 by
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The streak continues. Around mid-afternoon, the Boston Herald's Sean McAdam reported that closer Jonathan Papelbon and reliever Javier Lopez had signed one-year deals, avoiding arbitration before the agents even got involved.
Helping The Mass(es): Mo Vaughn's Omni Group Makes First Bay State Purchase
January 18, 2009 by
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Former baseball player Mo Vaughn returned to Massachusetts this week as
his Omni investment group made a $44 million purchase of a Lawrence,
MA, low-income property housing unit.
Red Sox reach deal with Kevin Youkilis, MLB adjusts playoff rules
January 15, 2009 by
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Just over a month removed from inking second baseman Dustin Pedroia to a 6-year, $40.5 million deal, the Boston Red Sox secured another young piece of their future puzzle by coming to terms with first baseman Kevin Youkilis on a four-year, $41 million deal.
Patriots Notebook: System builds wealth of internal coaching candidates
January 14, 2009 by
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A Break From Winter: Previewing the 2009 Boston Red Sox:
January 13, 2009 by
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While none of Boston's moves have been as splashy as the Mark Teixeira
signing, Theo Epstein and company have been busy at work, rifling
through the bargain bin and filling in some minor roster holes. As we
sit today, the moves potentially give the club one of the most balanced...
Reviewing the 2008 New England Patriots: 11-5 Means No Playoffs?
January 11, 2009 by
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Loving The National League: Red Sox to Sign John Smoltz
January 08, 2009 by
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Last week, it was former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and National League lifer Brad Penny that signed an incentive-laden deal with
the Boston Red Sox. According to MLB.com tonight, another veteran of
the Senior Circuit may be on his way to Fenway Park for the 2009 season
- John Smoltz.
Big O, Big Cash: Boston Sports Radio Host Inks 5-year, $5 million deal
January 06, 2009 by
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The king of Boston sports radio - WEEI's Glenn Ordway - has been getting paid for years as the host of the mega-popular Big Show. But as his contract expired at the end of December, there were questions of whether Entercom (WEEI's parent company) could afford Ordway with both...
Shameless Self-Promotion: I Write For Magazines
January 05, 2009 by
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After quite a bit of writing over the past few months and a new job in a new city, I'm taking a few days off from active writing. It's a good time to do it: the Celtics are sucking, the Patriots aren't in the playoffs and the Sox are still in a winter slumber. As far as...
Worst Week: A Bad Seven Days In Boston Sports
December 31, 2008 by
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Listen, we get it. New England fans are hated due to our success and
seem to be thought of as a group of dense fools that drink too much,
talk funny and relentlessly torment other fan bases due to multiple
championships and winning teams. (Actually, parts of those stereotypes might...
Welcome to Boston: Brad Penny Signs With Red Sox
December 28, 2008 by
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WEEI's Rob Bradford confirmed tonight that former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny has signed a one-year deal with the Red Sox. The contract calls for a base salary of $5 million and could reach $8 million if Penny hits certain incentives. The news confirms an earlier report...
Top Ten Boston Sports Stories of 2008
December 19, 2008 by
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A star quarterback out for the season. A return to glory. A season full of injuries. A beloved player exiting amidst national controversy. A club previously belittled and mocked making their stand. And that was just in the last 12 months. In Wednesday's review of the 11th-20th...
Red Sox have questions to answer after owner pulls out of Mark Teixeira race
December 19, 2008 by
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Uhhhh....what? That was the first reaction I had when I heard Red Sox owner John Henry sent out an email Thursday night to key media members indicating the team was out of the running for free agent Mark Teixeira. Much like Lucy, the Sox got some 'splainin to do...
2008's Top Boston Sports Stories: #11-20
December 17, 2008 by
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Initially intended to be a list of the top 10 Boston sports stories of 2008 with some honorable mentions, the amount of topics just grew and grew and grew. Titles, wins and plenty of drama will do that for a region. It's been said many times by fans and media alike: it's an...
Red Sox Fishwrap: Deals offered, new Red Sox road and alternate uniforms, Rule 5 Draft
December 11, 2008 by
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Remember a few weeks ago when we linked to a story from Sox and Dawgs about some potential new road uniforms? Well, the images we saw apparently were not for real...but some new ones might be if you believe the buzz. The club is apparently ready to join the rest of the sports merchandising...
What were the Top 10 Boston sports stories of 2008? Help decide!
December 09, 2008 by
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A star quarterback out for the season. A return to glory. A season full of injuries. A beloved player exiting amidst national controversy.
And that was just the last 12 months.
it's a time of year for lists and Small White Ball needs your help in picking the top 10 Boston sports...
Rajon Rondo Helps The Hungry, Big Baby Cries, 2008 Sports Media Low Points
December 06, 2008 by
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Some quick-hit news with Rajon Rondo helping a food bank, Glen Davis gets weepy on the bench and some low points from the year in sports media.
Getting It Right: ESPN Launches Beta Version of Website
December 05, 2008 by
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Roosevelt Colvin Re-Signs with Patriots, Team To Play in London in 2009
December 03, 2008 by
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While not a defensive back they sorely need, the New England Patriots took a step today toward shoring up their defense with the signing of former linebacker Roosevelt Colvin to a one-year deal, according to the Boston Globe. Colvin played for the team from 2003-2007 after spending...
The NHL Was Wrong to Suspend Sean Avery For 'Sloppy Seconds' Remark
December 03, 2008 by
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Classless? Yes. But Sean Avery's latest remarks shouldn't be fodder for the NHL to now restrict free speech with their players and abandon true justice for a meaningless suspension.
Curt Schilling Crosses The Border, Takes Blog To Major Boston Sports Radio Network
December 01, 2008 by
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Curt Schilling - the outspoken pitcher that attained legend-status in Boston - will be taking his keyboard and hard drive to WEEI as they announced Schilling will join the growing media company as a blogger and online presence for their website.
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