Best of 2012: Top 10 Boston Celtics stories
The top 10 Boston Celtics stories, as ranked by MassLive.com. AP The top 10 Boston Celtics stories, as ranked by MassLive.com: 10. Big Three era over, but unstained The Big Three ended with a loss...
View ArticleBest of 2012: Top 10 Boston Red Sox stories
The Boston Red Sox had a 2012 season that many would prefer to forget, but it still had some memorable moments. AP photo For Boston Red Sox fans, 2012 won't be fondly remembered. The 2012 season was...
View ArticleRed Sox mum on Mike Napoli, may need to pursue another player to play first base
Three weeks after announcing the free-agent signing, the Sox appear to be no closer to filling their lineup hole at first base. Maybe Mike Napoli isn't headed to the Red Sox after all. AP file The...
View ArticleLeBron James should thank referees for this Christmas present - no fouls in 6...
The All-Star has played 224 minutes without being whistled for an offense. LeBron James has not been called for a foul since Dec. 8. AP file By DeANTAE PRINCE The NBA is a star league, and Miami...
View ArticleChristmas snow with promise of more later in the week cheers ski areas
A winter storm is being predicted for Wednesday night into Thursday. After a slow start to winter, skiers and snowboarders are finally seeing some snow fall on the slopes and colder temperatures blow...
View ArticleHitting to All Fields: Will the Patriots have any momentum for the postseason?
You might be getting old if you remember when bowl games actually meant something. Just sitting and wondering if the Pats can get their groove back. Say hello to “Mr. Zero,” Falcons goaltender Curtis...
View ArticleOld age is all the rage across the NBA
Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Marcus Camby are just four names among many still enjoying legitimate success after nearly two decades in the league. Kevin Garnett, left, is still loving...
View ArticleOptimistic offseason for Bill O'Brien, Penn State football team
While most 8-4 teams from BCS conferences prepare for their bowl games, the Nittany Lions are just beginning their first of four years hamstrung by heavy sanctions. Penn State coach Bill O'Brien,...
View ArticleL.A. Lakers beat New York Knicks 100-94 to get to .500
Kobe Bryant surpassed Oscar Robertson as the NBA's all-time leading Christmas scorer with 34 points. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers took this battle of bad uniforms. Alex Gallardo | Associated Press By...
View ArticleMiami Heat win Finals rematch over Oklahoma City Thunder 103-97
The Heat had three players with at least 20 points and were perfect from the free-throw line. Yes, the NBA's top two teams from last year met in Miami Tuesday, but there was also whatever this is. J...
View ArticleBest of 2012: Top 10 New England Patriots stories
The top 10 New England Patriots stories of 2012, as ranked by MassLive.com. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) leads his teammates onto the field at the start of an NFL football game with...
View ArticlePatriots will be aware of playoff scenarios, but main focus is on beating...
Yes, there will be scoreboard watching going on. FOXBOROUGH – Even he Patriots can't pretend that the circumstances surrounding Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins are meaningless. New England...
View ArticleAndruw Jones arrested, accused of dragging wife down staircase and saying he...
Andruw Jones was free on bond after being arrested in Duluth on a battery charge, according to Gwinnett County Jail records. This booking photo provided by the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Department on...
View ArticleBoston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas was smart to bail on the NHL
The goalie made waves by skipping a year, but at least he did it by choice. Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) said good-bye to the NHL for a year, months before events would have dictated his...
View ArticleRob Gronkowski is getting closer to a return, but not quite there yet
A decision on Gronkowski will be made later in the week. AP FOXBOROUGH – Rob Gronkowski is getting close to returning to action. He just may not be there yet. The Patriots tight end returned to...
View ArticleShould Jared Sullinger start for Boston Celtics? The numbers are quite enticing
The Boston Celtics have played astoundingly well whenever Jared Sullinger is surrounded by great players. Should Jared Sullinger start for the Boston Celtics? It seems like a good choice. AP Last...
View ArticleBoston Red Sox rumors 2012: Is Mike Napoli coming, and if not who might be?
If the Red Sox deal with Mike Napoli collapses, who will the team target to play first base in 2013? If Mike Napoli's deal with the Red Sox falls apart then the team will have to find someone to start...
View ArticleJoel Hanrahan trade to Boston Red Sox finalized: Red Sox also acquire Brock...
Over the past two seasons, the right-handed Hanrahan had 76 saves, fourth most in the National League, and a 2.24 ERA. New Red Sox reliever Joel Hanrahan AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar BOSTON (AP) — The...
View ArticleNew England Patriots defensive end Jermaine Cunningham back from suspension
Cunningham missed four games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. AP FOXBOROUGH -- Defensive end Jermaine Cunningham is set to come back from a four-game suspension for violating...
View ArticleDoc Rivers of Boston Celtics thinks Christmas start to NBA season would be...
A year after the NBA started its season on Christmas out of necessity, Rivers and others think it's something the league should consider doing regularly. AP NEW YORK (AP) — Doc Rivers left home for...
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