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Boston University Beats Indiana 71-67
feeds.sportsofboston.com — Let’s get two things straight. First, this is not Bob Knight’s Indiana University Hoosiers. Gone are the days of dominant basketball in Hoosierville and the red and white no longer strike fear in the hearts of their opponents. However, secondly, beating such a prestigious program ... (more) Boston University Beats Indiana 71-67
Sox Will Pay if They Don’t Sign Bay
sportsofboston.com — Five years, $75 to $80 million. That’s likely what it will cost the Red Sox to retain left fielder Jason Bay. The 31-year-old, now officially a free agent, reportedly passed on a last minute, four-year, $60 million deal Thursday as Boston’s exclusive negotiating window inched shut. In honor ... (more) Sox Will Pay if They Don’t Sign Bay
TGIF: What Has Become of Yahoo! Fantasy Football’s First Round?
sportsofboston.com — Now, I am focusing on just one provider of fantasy football, so the rankings may differ from other leagues. Every season, for people who are not that familiar with the game of fantasy football, we tend to lean heavily on the rankings. Even if you are a seasoned veteran, you can’t help ... (more) TGIF: What Has Become of Yahoo! Fantasy Football’s First ...
Ice Breakers: Bruins-Sabres, Friday 11-20
sportsofboston.com — Fresh off last night’s nail-biting shootout victory over the Atlanta Thrashers, the Bruins (9-8-4) will head north to take on division leading Buffalo (12-5-1) tonight at HSBC Arena. It looked like another win was going to slip away from Boston last night when in the final minute of ... (more) Ice Breakers: Bruins-Sabres, Friday 11-20
The NFL Should Not Expand to 18-Game Seasons
sportsofboston.com — One of the functions of a league is to ensure that the league has created a schedule that entertains fans, but also draws as much money as possible. So, it is no surprise that the NFL wants to expand to more games, given that a large percentage of their games sell out as is. An increased amount ... (more) The NFL Should Not Expand to 18-Game Seasons
Bruins Hang On For 4-3 SO Victory Over Atlanta Thrashers
sportsofboston.com — At times it was ugly. At times it was long. But overall, two points are two points and the Boston Bruins will take those however they can, even if it means being forced to a shootout, which is exactly what happened in Thursday night’s 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers. In front of an ... (more) Bruins Hang On For 4-3 SO Victory Over Atlanta Thrashers
Bruins Future Stars: Trent Whitfield
sportsofboston.com — Trent Whitfield is the perfect example of a journey-man in the NHL. Although he might not be a “Future Star” of the Bruins, as he is already 32 years old, he may contribute more than people think. Whitfield was originally selected by the B’s in the NHL Entry Draft in 1996 in ... (more) Bruins Future Stars: Trent Whitfield
Acquiring Gonzalez a Necessity for Successful Offseason
sportsofboston.com — Soon after the the Gold Gloves, Cy Young Awards and MVP’s are handed out, the focus officially moves onto the upcoming season. No other sport entices its fans with the offseason like baseball. But, even with estimates surpassing 200 players hitting the open market this winter, all signs ... (more) Acquiring Gonzalez a Necessity for Successful Offseason
Jabba the Rex? Belichick and Brady in Star Wars
Jabba the Rex? Belichick and Brady in Star Wars
sportsofboston.com — So what do we have for you this fine Friday morning? Henry over at Global Sports Fraternity sent us over this cartoon for the upcoming Jets/Patriots match-up on Sunday. We get to see Belichick wield a light saber and a … rather masculine looking Giselle put a chokehold on Rex. Enjoy!  ... (more) Jabba the Rex? Belichick and Brady in Star Wars
Week 11: Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em
sportsofboston.com — There’s going to be a change to the Start/Sit this week. Before the riots start let me just say it involves more work for me and more information for you so this is a good thing. The reason? Well, now that the bye weeks are over you are going to be starting your main guys most of the ... (more) Week 11: Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em

Ice Breakers: Bruins-Thrashers, Thursday 11-19
sportsofboston.com — The Bruins travel to Atlanta tonight to face captain Ilya Kovalchuk and the Thrashers (10-6-1, 21 pts.). Boston (8-8-4, 20 pts.) hopes to have a familiar face back in the lineup tonight, as Milan Lucic could make his return this evening. Lucic, who has been nursing a broken finger, returned ... (more) Ice Breakers: Bruins-Thrashers, Thursday 11-19
Video: Kevin Garnett Half-Court Shot vs. Warriors
Video: Kevin Garnett Half-Court Shot vs. Warriors
sportsofboston.com — The title says it all. Kevin Garnett launched a 70-foot hook shot in attempt to beat the buzzer against the Warriors Wednesday night. Unfortunately, he released the ball a fraction of a second too late. Here’s the video: © KC for Sports of Boston , 2009. |  ... (more) Video: Kevin Garnett Half-Court Shot vs. Warriors
College Football Top 10: 2009 Week 11
sportsofboston.com — This week’s edition of the SportsofBoston.com poll was the least changed poll we had all season. Stanford’s pasting of USC ousted the Trojans from a tie for the tenth spot and Boise State’s strength of schedule is catching up to them as Cincinnati moved past them into fifth. ... (more) College Football Top 10: 2009 Week 11
College Football Top 10: 2009 Week 11 Expert Ballots
sportsofboston.com — Do you want to see how your favorite Sports of Boston expert voted in the poll ? Then look no further, we have listed the ballots here. Erikk KC Mike MikeBBonner Composite 1 Alabama Florida Florida Florida Florida 2 Florida Alabama Alabama  ... (more) College Football Top 10: 2009 Week 11 Expert Ballots
The Present And Future Of Red Sox Catching
sportsofboston.com — Over the past week, the Red Sox have moved forward with their plans for 2010 and beyond. Just before the deadline, the Red Sox picked up their option on Victor Martinez and declined their option on long-time catcher and team captain Jason Varitek. However, Varitek responded and exercised his ... (more) The Present And Future Of Red Sox Catching
Running Back to Basics
sportsofboston.com — Two leagues. Six running backs. Three very bad decisions. Sometimes, people make decisions based on careful analysis. Other times, people make reckless calls based on no thought or on pure gut instinct. Most of the time, I fall somewhere in the middle. I trust my gut instinct first, then ... (more) Running Back to Basics
If the Playoffs Started Today – NBA Week 3
sportsofboston.com — It’s been fun so far, with plenty of surprise teams making a run at the brackets in the early going. And the Nets have turned into the Detroit Lions of basketball, starting 0-12. Wouldn’t 0-82 be awesome to see? Despite the roughness of the two-game stretch, the Celtics are jumping back to ... (more) If the Playoffs Started Today – NBA Week 3
Terriers Hurt by Poor Shooting, Fall to Colonials
sportsofboston.com — Coach Patrick Chambers and the Boston University Terriers will have to wait at least until the Puerto Rico Tipoff to secure their first win of the season. George Washington upended the Terriers 69–59 in a hard fought contest on Tuesday night, which opened the fifth basketball season for the ... (more) Terriers Hurt by Poor Shooting, Fall to Colonials
Nocioni Could be Next Big Trade, Not
sportsofboston.com — Unless you have been living under a rock for the past two years, since the Celtics have won the Championship in 2007-08 the team has been looking for a reliable replacement for James Posey . Last year Tony Allen and Bill Walker didn’t work out as expected. This season we have Marquis ... (more) Nocioni Could be Next Big Trade, Not
Week 11 Sleepers
sportsofboston.com — Yikes! Larry Johnson uses offensive gay slurs, Dwayne Bowe is using performance-enhancing drugs, and head coach Todd Haley wants nothing more than for QB Matt Cassel to sit on the bench so that Brodie Croyle can play every week. It sure is wild and crazy with them Duke boys up in Kansas City, ... (more) Week 11 Sleepers
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