The History of Ice Hockey
From a cold weather adaptation of a popular stick and ball game to the packed arenas of today, ice hockey has evolved from a common pastime to an entire industry. While historians disagree on the exact origin of the game, land-based versions of hockey exist as far back as the middle ages. Games that involve chasing and hitting a ball . . . [Read more]
The Best 3 Football Teams of All Time
Ask any football fan about the best NFL team of all time and you’ll likely get a fast response. Ask a hundred fans, and you ‘ll likely end up with a hundred totally different responses. What makes a football team the “best” to one fan is totally subjective, unless you look at actual numeric rankings and stats. Geography and team . . . [Read more]
100 Innings of Baseball
The 8th Annual 100 innings of Baseball game for ALS will be held once again at Adams Field in Quincy, MA over Columbus Day weekend starting at 9:00am on Saturday, 10/08, and continuing for 33+ straight hours, ending sometime Sunday afternoon, 10/09. Curt Schilling will once again be playing this year. His son Gehrig, a high school junior from Medfield, is . . . [Read more]
Bruins vs. Lightning – Tonight’s the Night
TAMPA, FL. - The Bruins are just one win away from heading to the Stanley Cup Finals, and tonight could very well give them that win. There have been numerous complaints during the playoffs regarding Claude Julien's choices, but clearly something he has been doing has been working. You can knock the power play all you want but up until . . . [Read more]
Eastern Conference Finals: Bruins vs. Lightning – Game 3 Prediction
This intense series match-up continues as the Bruins head to Tampa Bay for game three. Look for Thomas to start settling back in to his rhythm after being thrown off by a break between the series. This should be a lower scoring game as both goalies have something to prove after two huge scoring games but. Seguin should also play a . . . [Read more]
Bruins, Cetlics, and Sox – Sports Update
FLYERS @ BRUINS (7:00 PM on VERSUS) BRUINS LEAD FLYERS 2-0 The Boston Bruins will take on the Philadelphia Fylers tonight at the TD Garden in attempt to take a 3 game lead. Although the Bruins power play can be described as lackluster at best, the penalty kill and Tim Thomas' goal tending have kept them winning. Tonight's game is sure to be a . . . [Read more]
Is Baseball Dead?
I know what you're thinking so I'll just stop you right there! NO! I am not some crazy Red Sox fan that thinks the season is over. I don't think that the statistic about a team starting the season 0-4 never winning the world series is worth a damn. I mean baseball in general; Who the heck cares about it anymore? I feel like . . . [Read more]
Patriots Fail to Put Their Best Foot Forward
FOXBORO - The Patriots never really got going against the Jets. The excuses have already started to pour out from disappointed fans but truth be told, the Patriots were outplayed and out-coached on Sunday. They managed a great regular seasons despite being plagued with injuries and an extremely young secondary but couldn't make the final push through the playoffs. This . . . [Read more]
The Patriots Will Watch This NFL Wild-Card Weekend
The Patriots will sit back and wait on Wild-Card Weekend to find out who they will face next weekend in the divisional playoff round. Will it be the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, or Baltimore Ravens? I know a lot of people out there are a little confused with the format so I'll clear it up for you. There are only . . . [Read more]
Patriots Embarrass Jets on Monday Night
FOXBORO - The Jets were a no-show on Monday night. Forget delayed, their flight to victory was cancelled before they even had a chance to pack a bag. This game was an absolute joy to watch as a Pats fan. We all love watching close games, and generally blow-outs can get extremely boring... except this one. After all . . . [Read more]
Patriots Take Win Over Colts – Week 11 Recap
FOXBORO - The Patriots won the toss last night and deferred to the Colts who took their first penalty of the game on the first play of the game. This didn't seem to shake Peyton as he took his no huddle offense 57 yards up the field on 7 plays. What was looking more and more to be a scoring . . . [Read more]
Patriots Beat Steelers 39-26
PITTSBURGH - With last week's terrible performance against the Browns still on the fresh mind the Patriots needed come out fighting against one of the toughest defenses in the NFL. They came out, and came out strong in a 39-26 victory over the Steelers Sunday night at Heinz Field. The Patriots looked like they were back to their normal selves . . . [Read more]
Patriots, Bruins and Celtics, Oh My!
Well folks, we are halfway through November now and I think we have a pretty good idea of where our teams stand. It's time for a quick recap of the seasons so far. The Patriots: The Patriots are doing much better than I would have anticipated. If you were to tell me that they were without Moss, their backfield was BenJarvus Green-Ellis . . . [Read more]
Randy Moss Dropped by Vikings
It looks like Minnesota wasn't for Randy. According to the NFL Network the Minnesota Vikings have waived Randy Moss and he didn't even make the trip back home with the team. This probably isn't much of a surprise after his Pats loving press conference. Any chance he'll be coming back to New England? I doubt it, but another target never . . . [Read more]
Randy Who? – Pats Win Without Moss
FOXBORO - Watching the Patriots yesterday it was hard to imagine that they were a team playing their first game without one of the best all time Wide Receivers ever to play the game. The man responsible for picking up Randy Moss' slack - Deion Branch. Branch had as many grabs in his one game back as Randy had in his 4 . . . [Read more]
Randy Moss Deal: What Does It Mean For The Patriots?
BOSTON, MA - Randy Moss has now had his first official practice with the Minnesota Vikings. Bill Belichik has had his first brief less than informative press conference. The Patriots have replaced Moss in the locker room, physically, although no one can quite say for sure what exactly the Patriots plan to do about compensating for his on . . . [Read more]
Boston Bruins 2010 – 2011 Season Preview
Now that the 2010 - 2011 hockey season is underway we might finally be able to stop talking about the worst collapse in NHL history (I promise that will be the last time that I mention it). A new NHL season is upon us and the Bruins have finally given their fans a reason to look forward to a new . . . [Read more]
Randy Moss Trade to Minnesota?
Foxboro, MA - Randy Moss may be saying goodbye to New England if rumors are true. It has been reported that as soon as tonight Randy Moss may be a member of the Minnesota Vikings in return for a third round draft pick. The idea of moving Moss should come as no surprise after Randy Moss' press conference discussing his contract concerns. . . . [Read more]
Pink Hats – Boston Sport’s Worst Nightmare
Pink Hat fever is a growing trend among sports today. Venues used to be filled with a large percentage of die-hard fans and a small handful of people that were just going for the sake of going. This, unfortunately, is a rapidly changing balance that is threatening the sports experience as we know it. The "Pink Hat" invasion has begun to . . . [Read more]
Patriots Send Laurence Maroney to Denver
FOXBORO, MA - The New England Patriots have sent running back Laurence Maroney (and a 6th round pick) to the Denver Broncos for a 4th round draft pick. Maroney described himself as disappointed upon hearing the news that he was being traded. He didn't see it coming. The 1st round draft pick has been considered a bust by most around the . . . [Read more]
Tom Brady Involved in Car Accident
BOSTON - In what was first reported into the Dennis and Callahan sports radio talk show, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady was involved in what was said to be a minor car accident. Brady was shaken but refused medical attention. Supposedly, the jaws of life were used in the accident, but no further information has been released as to who . . . [Read more]
How to Localize “Shaq Vs” for Next Season
Shaquille O'Neal is now a member of the Boston Celtics. He is bringing his four NBA championships and his MVP awards to Beantown in an attempt to win another title for the thumb. But whether you are a fan or not of his show, "Shaq Vs," I would like to talk about ways to bring a local flavor to the show . . . [Read more]
Patriots Place Another Defensive Starter on IR
FOXBOROUGH, MA - The New England Patriots have placed another key defensive starter from last season on the Injured Reserve (IR) list, ending his season before it ever started. CB Leigh Bodden now joins DE Ty Warren as the second Patriot to be lost for the season following a severe injury. Bodden suffered a shoulder injury that will put him on . . . [Read more]
UFC (Finally) Comes to Boston as Couture Knocks Toney’s ‘Lights Out’
BOSTON - MMA and UFC finally arrived in Boston on Saturday night, as one legend beat another in the middle of the ring. Problem is, it was such a mismatch because the one legend had fought in a different kind of ring for most of his life. Randy Couture, of UFC and MMA legendary status, annihilated James "Lights Out" Toney, who . . . [Read more]
