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New England Patriots Workmanlike in Win over Baltimore Ravens

Anyone who watches a Patriots postgame press conference knows that memorable quotes are hard to come by. They’re the typical, “We need to play better,” or the “That was a solid performance” ...

Written by Ben Carder about about 1 month ago 359 reads 2 comments
Patriots Look Improved in Win Over Falcons

It wasn’t the Patriots circa 2007, but Belichick’s boys did more than enough to win yesterday afternoon, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 26-10 in front of a rain-soaked capacity crowd at Gillette Stadium...

Written by Ben Carder about 2 months ago 259 reads 5 comments
Curt Schilling Says No to Senate Run: Too Bad, He'd Have Been Fun To Watch

After several weeks of speculation and “Will he? or Won’t he?” interviews, 38pitches.com founder made it official on HBO’s Joe Buck Live this week: No senate run for Schilling...

Written by Ben Carder about 2 months ago 29 reads 0 comments
Is the WNBA on the Way Out? Why the League Should Consider Game Changes

So the WNBA Conference Finals are set. In the East, it’s the Shock vs. the Fever; in the West, it’s the Sparks vs. the Mercury. Hoping to whet WNBA enthusiasts’ appetites, ESPN...

Written by Ben Carder about 2 months ago 47 reads 1 comments
Jets Embarrass Patriots: Rhodes' Prediction Comes True with Pats Poor Showing

In the run up to the 100th all-time meeting between the Patriots and Jets, the AFC East rivalry contained all the hallmarks of a hard fought battle. For instance, in the preceding 99 games, both teams had 49 wins (one game ending in a tie)...

Written by Ben Carder about 2 months ago 141 reads 10 comments
Elementary, My Dear Watson: Why Benjamin Watson's Return Is a No Brainer

Benjamin Watson makes his long awaited return to the grid iron Friday, but you sure wouldn’t know that if most of your Boston sports knowledge comes from the radio dial. That’s because No...

Written by Ben Carder about 3 months ago 196 reads 3 comments
Justin Masterson Trade No Master Stroke

When someone feels as though they’ve been wronged and that it demands some sort of response, it’s often suggested that the person writing the letter “sit on it...

Written by Ben Carder about 3 months ago 341 reads 0 comments
Dice-K Drama: Red Sox Should Allow Hurler to Throw Longer

“Disappointing” was the word of the day Tuesday in Red Sox land, as Boston’s boys of summer turned in a disappointing bullpen performance, punctuated by Jonathan Papelbon’s third blown save of the season...

Written by Ben Carder about 4 months ago 330 reads 8 comments
Time For Favre To Pack It In

In 1979, Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler” hit the top of the Billboard country music charts. The song’s toe-tapping melody kept it at the top for several weeks, but what really ...

Written by Ben Carder about 4 months ago 1,384 reads 17 comments
With Rasheed Wallace, Celtics Should Proceed with Caution

The Celtics’ signing of Rasheed Wallace is arguably the most impactful acquisition in the NBA’s brief offseason...

Written by Ben Carder about 4 months ago 519 reads 14 comments
Wimbledon Wailing: WTA Chief Can Make Statement with Shrieking Shutdown

With the women’s Grand Slam tennis season in full swing, there are a number of regular rituals that make tennis a joy for the senses: For the eyes, the swaying of finely-toned hips as they prepare for the incoming 100 mph serve...

Written by Ben Carder about 4 months ago 216 reads 1 comments
(Not So) Over the Hill: Eight Great Performances by Grandpas—and Mas—of Sports

In a pop culture world that venerates youth and the next new thing, the sporting world remains a bastion for the wizened and experienced; an arena (pardon the pun) where the doyens are extolled just as much—if not more—than the tenderfoots...

Written by Ben Carder about 7 months ago 49 reads 3 comments
Michael Vick Returning To NFL? Maybe In Dog Years

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Written by Ben Carder about 8 months ago 421 reads 0 comments
Boston Sports Scene: Battered, Beaten, and Bruised

There's a scourge that's wreaking havoc in Boston. It was originally detected at 4 Yawkey Way this past summer, but because its effects were fairly normal, no one gave it much attention...

Written by Ben Carder about 8 months ago 115 reads 0 comments
'Pepper'ed with Possibility: New England Pats Can Still Make Good On Bad Deal

In Bill we trust. In Bill we trust. In Bill we trust. Like an incantation, this refrain has been repeated over and over again by members of Patriots Nation after last weekend’s misbegotten ...

Written by Ben Carder about 8 months ago 1,063 reads 13 comments

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Ben Carder Article Archive

New England Patriots Workmanlike in Win over Baltimore Ravens

Patriots Look Improved in Win Over Falcons

Curt Schilling Says No to Senate Run: Too Bad, He'd Have Been Fun To Watch

Is the WNBA on the Way Out? Why the League Should Consider Game Changes

Jets Embarrass Patriots: Rhodes' Prediction Comes True with Pats Poor Showing

Elementary, My Dear Watson: Why Benjamin Watson's Return Is a No Brainer

Justin Masterson Trade No Master Stroke

Dice-K Drama: Red Sox Should Allow Hurler to Throw Longer

Time For Favre To Pack It In

With Rasheed Wallace, Celtics Should Proceed with Caution

Wimbledon Wailing: WTA Chief Can Make Statement with Shrieking Shutdown

(Not So) Over the Hill: Eight Great Performances by Grandpas—and Mas—of Sports

Michael Vick Returning To NFL? Maybe In Dog Years

Boston Sports Scene: Battered, Beaten, and Bruised

'Pepper'ed with Possibility: New England Pats Can Still Make Good On Bad Deal

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