Sox Complete Seattle Sweep
Mike Lowell hit a two-run single off Sean Green in the 12th inning, and the Red Sox took advantage of two outfield errors to beat the lowly Mariners 6-3 on Wednesday and complete Boston's first series sweep at Seattle in 15 years.
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Red Sox Sink Mariners, 4-2
Daisuke Matsuzaka followed Jon Lester's solid performance from Monday night with one of his own as the Red Sox upended the Mariners, 4-2, in Seattle.
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Ortiz 2-for-3 in Portland, On Target for Friday Return
Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz singled twice, walked, and flied out Monday night in his first of three rehab appearances for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs.
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Lester Leads Sox Past M's, 4-0
Seattle is special to Jon Lester, and not just because he's a local favorite. Lester rewarded his family and teammates by pitching the Red Sox to a 4-0 win over the Mariners to end a Boston three-game losing streak.
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Anaheim Angst Complete with Sweep
Casey Kotchman hit a two-run double to cap a three-run rally in the eighth inning, Francisco Rodriguez became the fastest pitcher to 40 saves in big league history, and the Angels beat the Boston Red Sox, 5-3 to complete a 3-game sweep.
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House Sold on Celtics
Eddie House had virtually disappeared from the Boston rotation during the Celtics' run to the NBA title. When he got in the game, though, he showed his worth.
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Celtics Giddy Over Giddens
The Boston Celtics picked guard J.R. Giddens of New Mexico with the 30th pick of the NBA draft Thursday night and coach Doc Rivers said his defensive skills give him a chance to contribute to the world champions next season.
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NBA CHAMPS!
The Boston Celtics used a suffocating defense to totally dominate the Los Angeles Lakers, 131-92, and win the 17th Championship in franchise history .
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| New England Patriots News |
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Patriots Training Camp, 2008, Begins
The defending AFC champion New England Patriots are back at work, trying to erase the memory of the disappointing end to their otherwise perfect 2007 season.
Coach Bill Belichick said he's treating this camp no different than any other, despite the Super Bowl loss to the New York Giants.
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Patriots Sign Wheatley
The New England Patriots signed second-round pick Terrence Wheatley on Tuesday, leaving only top pick Jerod Mayo unsigned among their draftees two days before the start of training camp.
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Kraft to Present Tippett in Canton
Former New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett has chosen team owner Robert Kraft to present him at his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 2 in Canton, Ohio.
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Patriots Mix Clement into O-Line
The Patriots have signed free agent offensive lineman Anthony Clement, a ten-year veteran who started every game at right tackle for the New York Jets the past two seasons.
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Patriots Sign Two Draft Picks
The New England Patriots on Monday signed linebacker Shawn Crable and quarterback Kevin O'Connell, two players drafted in the third round this year.
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| Boston Bruins Top Stories |
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Bruins Obtain Forward Martin St. Pierre
The Boston Bruins have swapped forwards with the Chicago Blackhawks, getting Martin St. Pierre in exchange for Pascal Pelletier.
The trade was announced Thursday.
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Wideman Signs Multi-Year Deal
The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Dennis Wideman to a multiyear contract extension.
Wideman had career bests last season with 13 goals and 23 assists in 81 games. He was the No. 2 scoring defenseman to captain Zdeno Chara and sixth overall on the team.
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Bruins Will be Sky High for Season Opener
The Boston Bruins will begin the 2008-09 NHL season on the road with a four city excursion before gracing home ice at the T.D. Banknorth Garden.
The Bruins will begin the new campaign in Colorado on Thursday, October 9, at 10 p.m. ET.
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Bruins Pre-Season Slate
The Bruins take on the Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings on September 25th in Halifax, Nova Scotia, then again the next night in Detroit. Training camp starts September 19th.
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Bruins 2008-09 Regular Season Schedule
The Boston Bruins open the 2008-09 season with four road games- the first in Colorado on October 9 - before getting their home season underway on October 20 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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