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In talking with friends and family, writing about advanced statistics seems like voodoo to some of them. Coming from a hockey background (not an elite level, I can tell you) and growing up in a hockey family (my Dad played University hockey in Canada and was once recruited by the Michigan Wolverines while my brother […]
Lessons Learned from the Boston Bruins Game 7 Victory Read More »
Jon Lester’s one-hitter on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays marked just another step in the turnaround of the Boston Red Sox franchise. Last year, the Red Sox’ staff was nothing short of terrible en route to their worst record since 1960. There was a seemingly endless list of things wrong with that team, but
Red Sox Starters’ Improvement a Key to 2013 Success Read More »
That time NBA players and fans alike salivate for all year is finally here. After 80-plus games and plenty of high jinks and untold drama the league is gearing up for the 2013 NBA Playoffs. Given the stakes and intensity involved, it often feels like a whole different season rears up its head come playoff
2013 NBA Playoffs Preview and Schedule: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Read More »
In the grand scheme of things, sports mean nothing. They are games. If your team wins the Super Bowl or goes winless, it doesn’t change what’s happening in the real world. And after the events of Monday at the Boston Marathon, the games have taken a backseat to the realities of life. But, as meaningless
As Boston Continues to Hurt, the Bruins Can Help the City Heal Tonight Read More »
At certain points, the real world butts into our daily sports lives. It shakes us from our diversion and makes us ask real questions, and come up with some very tough answers. Today, that happened, when the bombs went off at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon.
Boston Marathon Bombing: Bridging Daily Diversions and Reality Read More »
Boston Red Sox fans have been hearing for years how prospect Jose Iglesias was the shortstop of the future. The defensive prodigy is often compared to Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith and not without good reason. He is a magician with the glove, making difficult plays look routine. The issue with Iglesias and his viability
Stephen Drew to Debut for Red Sox, Jose Iglesias Demoted – Right Call? Read More »
The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees have been bitter rivals for the better part of the last century. Ever since Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1919, the two organizations have had it out for one another, creating what very well may be the biggest rivalry in
Youngsters Usher in New Era in Red Sox’ Rivalry with Yankees Read More »
The Boston Bruins have acquired one of the best hockey players to ever lace a pair of skates from the Dallas Stars. Going to Boston is Jaromir Jagr who, as of today, is eighth all-time in NHL scoring with 1,679 points, trailing former teammate Mario Lemieux by 44 points. Had he not gone to Russia
The Boston Bruins Add Jaromir Jagr; Who Will It Affect Most? Read More »
