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January 18, 2008 Archives


Red Sox broadcaster Glenn Geffner takes job with Marlins

6:06 PM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Broadcaster Glenn Geffner has left the Boston Red Sox to become the No. 2 radio announcer for the Florida Marlins. Geffner will do play-by-play for four innings while Dave Van Horne will call the other five. Geffner, a Miami native,......

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Two local players selected in MLS SuperDraft

5:35 PM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

Two local college soccer players were taken in Friday's MLS SuperDraft. Brown defenseman Matthew Britner was taken with the 41st pick by the New England Revolution and URI midfielder Geoff Cameron was taken with the 42nd pick by the Houston......

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Revs acquire Albright from Galaxy

5:18 PM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Corey Bourassa    Email

The New England Revolution acquired U.S. international defender Chris Albright from the Los Angeles Galaxy on Friday in exchange for allocation money. Albright, 29, is a 10-year MLS veteran who has also made 22 appearances for the U.S. national team,......

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Red Sox sign Javier Lopez to one-year deal

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By Corey Bourassa    Email

The Boston Red Sox today agreed to terms with lefthanded pitcher Javier Lopez on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract for the 2008 season. No further terms were disclosed. The agreement was announced by Executive Vice President/General Manager Theo Epstein. Lopez was......

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Projo Pats-Talk: Shalise and Jim preview Pats-Chargers

11:34 AM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Shalise Manza Young and Jim Donaldson talked Patriots-Chargers this morning with projo sports producer Mike McDermott. Click on the play button below to see and hear the show.......

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Craybas beaten at Australian Open

11:24 AM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike Szostak    Email

Jill Craybas's ninth visit to the Australian Open ended in the second round in singles and first round in doubles. The East Greenwich native lost to Elena Vesnina of Russia, 6-2, 6-4, in the second round at Melbourne. She......

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Rizzi adds to URI football staff

10:55 AM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike Szostak    Email

University of Rhode Island football coach Darren Rizzi has added four assistant coaches and a director of operations to his staff. John Gendron, offensive line coach at URI the last two seasons, will remain as an offensive assistant. The......

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Download today's sports cover

10:22 AM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

On today's sports cover, Rob Lee looks at the Patriots' offensive line, and their importance to the team's success. Shalise Manza Young brings you the latest on the Randy Moss mess, and we have reports on PC and URI basketball......

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