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Patrice Bergeron Brings Hope, but Boston Bruins Still a Long Way from Cup
Last season, Boston overcame key injuries to squeak into the playoffs and take Montreal to seven games. While Bruins fans have become accustomed to early exits, this one was sweeter...
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Quantity Over Quality? Evaluating the L.A. Dodgers' Postseason Rotation
When the Dodgers acquired Manny Ramirez, they were in second place and were stuck at .500 after more than a hundred games in the season. Since then, they’ve clinched the division by winning 29 of 50...
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MLB's Most Valuable Trade: What's the Biggest Deal?
When taking stock of what's important, there is a natural tendency to put more emphasis on recent events. Even with that in mind, the trade that sent Manny Ramirez from Back Bay to East L...
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Winning Wenger's Way: Despite Early Success, Arsenal's Best Is Yet to Come
These are heady days for Arsenal. The Gunners survived a nightmarish week of scheduling, winning bookend Premiership matches against Blackburn and Bolton, with a Champions League draw against Dynamo Kiev in the middle...
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Manchester United Gets New Look? (Humor)
With Manchester United's sponsor, AIG, in financial trouble, there's speculation as to what will happen to the Red Devils' jerseys...
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Is Tim Lincecum Being Pushed by the SF Giants for the Cy Young?
It will be a shame if Cy Young voters overlook Tim Lincecum’s performance this year just because his team is in a rebuilding cycle.It will be an even greater shame if a late push for the award puts unnecessary strain on “the Franchise...
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With Jonathan Papelbon Struggling, Can the Boston Red Sox Win the Division?
The Red Sox haven’t given up on winning the A.L. East just yet.For proof, look no further than their usage of Jonathan Papelbon...
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Price Check: Rainout May Put Rays Stud In Line to Face Red Sox
Earlier this week the Tampa Bay Rays adjusted their rotation, moving Matt Garza’s start up to Friday in order to give James Shields an extra day of rest...
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Terry Francona’s Conundrum: Sit Mark Kotsay, Jacoby Ellsbury or Coco Crisp?
J.D. Drew may not be helping the Red Sox on the field, but at least he’s giving manager Terry Francona one less decision to make...
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Bay Area Blues: Are the Giants, Athletics, 49ers, and Raiders All Playing Golf?
Ah, September. The time when pennant races heat up, the virgin NFL season offers hope to fans far and wide, and basketball and hockey players start practicing again. It’s a great time of year for professional sports...
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Why the Boston Red Sox Shouldn’t Worry About Winning the A.L. East
It was one hell of a series.Edwin Jackson’s first inning butterflies against David Ortiz and Jason Bay made all the difference on Monday, as Jon Lester got his 14th win of the year...
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Patriots: No Tom Brady, No Chance?
Last year, a bar-room hypothetical came to life as Tom Brady got a pro-bowl receiver and Peyton Manning had to make do with a strong defense but few weapons...
