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Paul Pierce Responds

6:34 PM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Kevin McNamara    Email

Celtics star Paul Pierce has issued a statement tonight in response to the $25,000 fine that the NBA levied against him on Monday night in regards to an incident that occurred during Game 3 of the Boston-Atlanta series. Pierce......

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PawSox rough up Francisco Liriano, win game

3:03 PM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

The Pawtucket Red Sox touched up Francisco Liriano, the onetime Minnesota Twins phenom who was recently demoted to Rochester, for four runs in 4.1 innings en route to a 4-2 victory today at Rochester. Liriano walked five and surrendered a......

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Mavericks fire Avery Johnson

2:59 PM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Dallas bowed out of the playoffs quietly last night at the hands of the New Orleans Hornets. For more on this story, may we recommend the site of the Dallas Morning News.......

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Darryl Strawberry working on a book

2:50 PM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

NEW YORK (AP) - Former baseball slugger Darryl Strawberry, whose achievements on the field often were overshadowed by his struggles with cancer and substance abuse, is writing a memoir, "Straw," that will come out in 2009, publisher Ecco announced Wednesday.......

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Projo CeltsTalk with KMac: 2-to-2, but the Celtics are really behind

1:35 PM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Click the play button below to hear Kevin McNamara discuss what the Celtics need to do tonight, how they are going to defend Joe Johnson, why Josh Smith is a future All-Star, and Sam Cassell's inability to play defense.......

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Projo SoxTalk with McAdam: Red Sox win a thriller

1:34 PM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Click the play button below to hear Sean's comments, recorded this morning. Today's topics: Last night's ninth-inning victory, Dustin Pedroia as a danger to his own health, up-and-down Jon Lester very much up last night, and Roy Halladay's frustrating world.......

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In the mood for pain? Then watch the N.Y. Giants visit President Bush today

11:07 AM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

We'll have a live feed from AP Video as the New York Giants visit President Bush at the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl championship. Go to this link at 3:20 to see the whole miserable thing.......

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Randy Moss to start NASCAR truck team

10:56 AM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Already this offseason, Randy Moss has signed an endorsement deal with Pony, had his image on a commemorative U.S. Postal Service envelope , and was honored for his work with children in his native West Virginia. Now, he's apparently jumping......

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Video: How to dig steamers

10:39 AM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Our own Mike Foran shows you how to dig steamer clams in the salt waters of Ninigret Pond in Charlestown.......

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P-Bruins may be facing shorthanded Pirates in Game Three

10:32 AM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Facing a 2-0 deficit in their playoff series with the Providence Bruins, the Portland Pirates are facing an uncertain situation with two of their most important players. The Portland Press Herald reports today that goaltender J.S. Aubin and center Tyler......

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Fantasy baseball help

10:02 AM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Right now on our Fantasy Sports Blog, you can find updated position-by-position hitter rankings, complete rankings for starting and relief pitchers, plus Michael Salfino's weekly Baseball by the Numbers column. This week, he looks at pitchers who are extreme in......

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A-Rod to join Posada on disabled list

8:34 AM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

NEW YORK (AP) - Alex Rodriguez is out for 15 days, Jorge Posada maybe more. The New York Yankees are about to find out if they're good enough to win without a pair of crucial players. A-Rod is sidelined because......

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Download today's sports cover

7:50 AM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

On today's sports cover is the lead story of Mike Szostak's series on Rhode Island high school athletes who managed to get Division I scholarships. The full series, including a slideshow of the athletes, can be viewed at HSGameTime. Mike......

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Brazil to meet Venezuela at Gillette Stadium

7:48 AM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

FOXBORO -- The New England Revolution today announced that world soccer power Brazil will return to Foxborough when it meets the Venezuela National Team at Gillette Stadium at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2008. The June 6 match falls......

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