The Boston Red Sox would love to avoid their longest losing streak in more than eight years on Thursday night, but seeing a healthy and effective Jon Lester may be a bigger priority. The left-hander – a possible Game 1 playoff starter for Boston next …
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Ed Zurga/AP Photo David Ortiz When: Tonight through Sunday. Where: Fenway Park, Boston. TV/radio: SportsTime Ohio all games, WKYC Ch. 3 on Sunday; WTAM AM/1100. Pitching matchups: RHP Carlos Carrasco (0-3, 9.00 ERA) vs. LHP Jon Lester (14-8, 3.52 …
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The second season of having Tom Brady and Bill Belichick on board was the beginning of a dynasty for the New England Patriots. The Baltimore Ravens could be starting one in year two for Joe Flacco and John Harbaugh. As Brady continues to shake off …
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Saturday’s match against Carolina, the team that ended the 2008-09 season, will air on regular NESN and NESN HD. The Red Sox-Cleveland game, also taking place at 7 p.m., will on NESNplus channels. Visit nesn.com later today for the complete list of …
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The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals took the top two seeds in the Eastern Conference last season, and each team gathered plenty of hardware at the awards ceremony. Both budding powers, however, have their eyes on a different trophy. Two-time …
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Two years ago, the Montreal Canadiens had the best record in the Eastern Conference. After things went south last season, they’ve got a revamped roster and a new coach in Jacques Martin. The Toronto Maple Leafs, meanwhile, believe they may be able to …
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BOSTON (AP) _ Behind a closed clubhouse door, the Boston Red Sox celebrated their sixth playoff berth in seven years in the usual way: with spraying beer, commemorative hats and T-shirts, and the customary promises that they will play better once the …
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BOSTON — Roy Halladay pitched a three-hitter for his second consecutive shutout and the Toronto Blue Jays sent the Boston Red Sox to their sixth straight loss, 12-0 on Wednesday night. The Red Sox started only two regulars after clinching the AL …
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Ravens safety Ed Reed said New England quarterback Tom Brady looks like the old Tom Brady, but he might not regain top form until next season. It usually takes two years for a player to fully recover from the type of extensive knee injury Brady …
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BOSTON (AP) -David Ortiz hit one homer in the first two months. All-Star Tim Wakefield and out-of-shape Daisuke Matsuzaka were sidelined from the rotation for long stretches. John Smoltz, signed to make a postseason impact, was released after eight …
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