Posts Tagged ‘Sports’

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Beer and Chicken Hangover? Rough Start to Sox Season

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    It’s too early. It’s too early to start calling for heads to roll, to bemoan our $173 million team. It’s April 13 (at the time of this writing). [...]

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Apr 13, 2012 | 1 Response

Bobby Valentine

Red Sox 2012 Season Preview: New Horizons, And A Cranky Old Man

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The first pitch of the 2012 Major League Baseball season is less than a month away. On April 5, the Red Sox play the Tigers in Detroit to kick off [...]

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Mar 9, 2012 | Leave a response

BU Women's Heads to NCAA Tournament

BU Women’s Hockey Heads to NCAA Tournament With Double-OT Win Over Providence

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The No. 5 ranked Boston University women’s ice hockey team punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament. This followed the team’s thrilling double-OT win against Providence in Sunday’s WHEA Championship.  [...]

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Mar 7, 2012 | Leave a response

Lob City | Photo courtesy of Keith Allison

The NBA Season… So Far

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Ah, the all-star break. For some players, it’s time to relax; for others, it’s time to participate in what might be the most entertaining weekend in basketball. The actual All-Star [...]

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Feb 27, 2012 | Leave a response

What would Harry Agganis do? | photo by flickr user wallyg

Editorial: Tara Jayakar on the Task Force

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In light of the recent criminal charges brought against another Boston University hockey player, President Brown is forming a task force to “offer the University a thoughtful and impartial assessment [...]

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Feb 23, 2012 | 1 Response

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Oh NBA Lockout, When Will You End?

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The beginning of autumn is here, and sports are finally starting to get interesting again. The Red Sox are in an amazing decline, the NFL is more entertaining than ever, [...]

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Sep 29, 2011 | Leave a response

Canadian-born Pittsburgh Penguin's captain Sidney Crosby, only 23 years old and  | Photo courtsey of flickruser

Athlete’s Tough Attitudes, Soft Brains: Analyzing Head Injuries After Sidney Crosby’s Latest Hit

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After sustaining two major head injuries in only four days, 23 year old Pittsburgh Penguin’s captain Sidney Crosby is prohibited from playing for at least the next month, if not [...]

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Feb 27, 2011 | Leave a response

Egypt Football

Egypt and Soccer: The “Ultra” Revolution?

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Tens of thousands of Egyptians gather in a concentrated area, marching together and shouting in support of their faction. Authorities attempt to subdue the throbbing crowds, but they are prepared [...]

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Feb 2, 2011 | 1 Response

Thanksgiving Football: Lions, Cowboys and Giants, Oh My!

Thanksgiving Football: Lions, Cowboys and Giants, Oh My!

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It’s as American as apple pie, voting for celebrity dancers and engaging in protracted overseas conflicts: watching football on Thanksgiving! As tradition dictates on every last Thursday in November, Americans [...]

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Nov 25, 2009 | Leave a response

Can the Pats Heal the Wounds of Red Sox Nation?

Can the Pats Heal the Wounds of Red Sox Nation?

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Two weeks ago, the collective heartbeat of Red Sox Nation stopped its usual October rhythm as Vladimir Guerrero’s two-out single plated two Angels base runners. The hit, which completed a [...]

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Oct 26, 2009 | Leave a response