Celtics Continue Fighting
Last week I said the Celtics needed to split the two games of the series in Chicago in order to regain homecourt advantage. They did! Game 4 was so close for us as I watched on TV and checked my phone countless times to check the scoreboard walking to the store and being out in [...]
NHL Playoffs Round 2
And the Band Plays On After finally finishing what seemed like a never ending first round the NHL is ready for the semifinal round, or round 2. After predicting the entire playoffs it seems that my picks were not too bad for the first round, getting 5 of the 8 2nd round teams correct. There’s no [...]
Bay Homers in 9th, Sox Scalp Tribe
As if his late inning heroics weren’t displayed enough against the New York Yankees, Jason Bay has begun to build his case for being the real reason why Manny Ramirez is now in Los Angeles. Bay homered against the Yankees in game 2 of their series to send it into extra innings and topped that [...]
Ellsbury, Red Sox Sweep Yankees
Last night I was laying in bed watching the third game of the series between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. With Justin Masterson and Andy Petite putting on a great show, the action was lacking in the first few innings. Once the game got started, the biggest play of the game [...]
With the 23rd Overall Pick,
The Baltimore Ravens selected Offensive Tackle Michael Oher from Ole Miss. The life story of Michael Oher was chronicled by Michael Lewis in “The Blind Side: The Evolution of a Game”. I was lent that book from a friend two years ago and it took me about two month to even open it up. I’m [...]
Youk's Extra Innings Walk-Off HR Beats Yanks
Last night the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees began the first three game series of the 2009 season. All over the place, people were anticipating the first at bat of Kevin Youkilis facing Joba Chamberlain. The anticipation was a big let down, Youk was walked. Again in his second at bat, the heat [...]
Red Sox v. Yankees 4/25-4/27
With the upcoming Red Sox v. Yankees rivalry series and my love for the Dropkick Murphy’s, I thought “Tessie” would be appropriate for this weeks video. Enjoy.
Bruins Sweep Habs
The Boston Bruins have just won their first playoff series in 10 years with a sweep of the Montreal Canadiens in the first round, even though my prediction was the B’s in six games. It was a well played series for the Bruins and it showed just how tough they play their hockey. The goal differential [...]
2009 Fantasy Baseball Update
April 13-20 marked the opening week of my 2009 fantasy baseball league on Yahoo! Fantasy Sports. I entered Yahoo Public 308387 and pre-ranked my players for an auto-draft. I am a much bigger fan of the live draft. Due to time constraints with work and what not, I settled for entering a league and showing [...]
Celtics Take Momentum to Chicago
The Boston Celtics have home court advantage in the first two rounds of the 2009 NBA Playoffs. With that, the Celtics and Bulls series is tied 1-1. A comment Doc Rivers made toward the end of the regular season just popped back into my mind: Home court advantage doesn’t matter. I’m more concerned about the [...]
Bruins Look to Sweep Canadiens
The Boston Bruins have showed that They Want It after taking a 3-0 series lead over the Habs in the first round of the 2009 NHL Playoffs. The Bruins look unstoppable so far while riding Tim Thomas through the series. I haven’t been this excited about hockey since I was a junior in high school. [...]
Another Red Sox Rain Out
The Sox game was rained out yet again today. A double-header is scheduled for tomorrow, but the forecast this week has said rain until Thursday morning. Tim Wakefield is scheduled to pitch game 1 at 12:45 and Brad Penny will remain the pitcher for the regularly scheduled game at 7:05. Among the update that Jed [...]
Marathon Monday
Patriots Day couldn’t have been any better of a day in Boston for our local sports teams. All three teams participating in competition yesterday came out on top. Also to mention, in both the mens and womens running of the Boston Marathon, competitors from the local area; Thomas Deeg of Eastham (2:34.16) and Marylee Schroeder [...]
Sox Shortstop Jinx
The Boston Red Sox have had issues at the shortstop position for as long as I can remember. Since John Valentin (1992-2001) the Sawx have a long list of shortstops. Red Sox Short Stops Nomar Garciaparra (96-04) Jose Offerman (99-02) Orlando Cabrera (2004) Edgar Renteria (2005) Alex Cora (05-08) Julio Lugo(06-09) Jed Lowrie (06-09) After [...]
New Look Patriots
So far the off-season books have myself as well as others very nervous about the New England Patriots for next season…as a fan. However, as a believer in the Belichick system, the moves being made make me think they are all for good reason. Trading Places After Scott Pioli left for Kansas City he had [...]
B's Slam Habs to Take 2-0 Series Lead
The Boston Bruins routed the Montreal Canadiens 5-1 last night. Powered by 2 power play goals from Marc Savard to take a 2-0 lead sending the series to Montreal. The Bruins outplayed the Habs in every sense of the word and were clearly the aggressors of the night. The Bruins and Canadiens both had 31 [...]
Please, Remain Calm
Everywhere I looked last week I read; cellar, basement, last and bottom. The Red Sox were in all of those places after dropping two of three to the Angels and Athletics on the west coast. The Sawx have come back to Fenway Park and opinions are changing. Everyone is saying; comebacks, bullpen pitching and bats [...]
Let the Playoffs Begin
With both the Bruins and the Celtics fulfilling our post season dreams, I thought you might enjoy this video about the PLAYOFFS?!? I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.
Garnett to Miss Entire Post Season
Kevin Garnett as of this morning is said to be done for the rest of the 2009 season, says coach Doc Rivers. I’m sure all the national broadcasts are going to be off the wall with how the Celtics can’t win without KG. I on the other hand realize that the Celtics are far from [...]
2009 Pats Schedule Released
I got home from work Tuesday night to hear that the New England Patriots 2009 Schedule was released. After looking at the schedule, I realized we’re playing a preview of the possible AFC Championship every week. Week 1 Mon, Sep. 14 v. Buffalo, 7pm-on ESPN Week 2 Sun, Sep. 20 @ NY Jets, 1pm Week [...]
The Puck Drops Here
It seems as if the NHL never got back on the map after the 2004-2005 season cancellation. Still, this sportsfan is more excited for hockey now than he has been since the days of Ray Bourque, Cam Neely and Andy Moog. The B’s have some new, high-grade talent this season in our Captain Zdeno Chara [...]
2009 NHL Playoff Predictions
Nostradamus eat your heart out The road to the Finals will not be easy, no tournament ever is. The Bruins have the top seed in the Eastern Conference and look to be the favorites to make it to the Stanley Cup Finals. Now that puts a huge target on their backs and they will have [...]
42 Observations from Anaheim
I attended one of the Red Sox-Angels games this past weekend in Anaheim, CA. Here are 42 observations I made at the game in Anaheim. They have a parking lot(unlike Fenway). There are two giant red helmets that mark the front of the stadium(kinda dumb looking I think). There are lots of food places inside. [...]
Jason Being Jason
The talk of the town last year was that Manny Ramirez was irreplaceable. The talk of the town this year is that Jason Bay is our left fielder. Getting off to a pretty good start by knocking in a few runs and blasting two home runs against the Angels on Saturday afternoon, I am so [...]
Red Sox Drop Two to the Angels
With Josh Beckett starting on Easter in the rubber match against the Angels he showed his stuff just how we love to see it. With Chone Figgins on second and Bobby Abreu (former Yankee) at the plate with a 1-2 count, Beckett was holding the ball for a good amount of time continuously checking on [...]
The B's are Back in Town: The 2009 NHL Playoffs
Playoff time Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, hockey fans and not hockey fans. The time has come for the other spring time event, the NHL playoffs. This one looks to be as good as any of the previous one because none other than our very own Boston Bruins are not only in it but [...]
The Greatest College Comeback on Ice
Today’s post is a guest post by Colin McDermott. The Frozen Four The Boston University Terriers crushed the hopes of Miami of Ohio in a one minute come back miracle. Right from the start the two teams meant business. They came out with some of the fastest paced college hockey you’ll ever see. Skaters were [...]
KG and Starbury on the Importance of Being Tasteful
In this video Kevin Garnett and Stephon Marbury discuss the importance of the new ESPN The Magazine being tasteful (this video was recorded in the late 90′s, while both were still with the Minnesota Timberwolves). It’s one of my favorite funny sports videos and hope it makes you laugh! Did it make you laugh?
The Sox Are Back!
Spring is my favorite time of the year. Not only is the weather taking a turn for the better (in New England at least, it’s always nice for me in San Diego) but baseball is also starting back up and that is always good news. Unwavering Passion Since I’ve been living in California I have been [...]
The National (Na-tion-HILLS) Championship
As I previously stated in #15 of my things to do when Red Sox Opening Day is rained out, I got to watch the NCAA National Championship Men’s Basketball game between North Carolina and Michigan State up until 10pm. Then the sportsfangirl took over the remote for the season premier of “The Hills” on MTV. [...]
Lebron, Just Stop!
After reading Josh’s excellent article, I couldn’t help get to thinking about our beloved Celtics and how they have been slipping recently because of injuries. Even though they have been struggling, the Boston Celtics are still coming away with enough wins to lock up the #2 seed before the playoffs. Players like Glen Davis, Eddie [...]
16 Other Things to Do When Red Sox Opening Day is Rained Out
Things to do in Boston on opening day when the game is called four hours before it starts raining: 1. Get a haircut at the local barbershop (however, if it is Sunday or Monday that won’t work. In that case, settle for a “Fantastic Sams” which is not so fantastic since the back of my [...]
The Big Dance in the Big D
You heard it here first sportsfans, MSU v. UNC! Monday night at 9:21 pm the biggest game of the 2009 college basketball season will be underway in Detroit. As stated last week, emotions will be running high for the Michigan State Spartans and again, we’ll see if that will be enough to take home the [...]
New Pair of Sawx
The talk this spring were the two major acquisitions that the Red Sox made by signing pitcher Brad Penny from the Los Angeles Dodgers (Manny’s going to miss him) and Rocco Baldelli from the defending AL Champion (who we should have beat in game 7) Tampa Bay “Devil” Rays (yes from here on I will [...]
Win a Pair of Celtics Playoff Tickets!
What’s up sports fans! I’m a co-founder of The 42nd Estate, the parent company behind Sports Fan 4, and would love to tell you about a contest we’re holding to give away a free pair of Celtics playoff tickets! The contest is designed to be super easy for you to enter. All you have to [...]
Win, Lose or Ty
Detroit, Michigan, April 4, 2009 is the next stop on the road to the Final Four…it’s also the last stop. We’ve finally approached the last three games in the NCAA Tournament and the bracket looks pretty entertaining. First tip at 6:07 pm has Michigan State playing a home game against UConn and Hasheem Thabeet. This [...]
Denver Broncos Trade Disgruntled Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler I’d like you to meet the door, don’t let it hit you on the way out. This situation involving Jay Cutler and the Denver Broncos is finally over. The Broncos announced that they’ve traded their starting quarterback of the past two seasons. There are multiple teams out there in the NFL in need [...]
Fantasy Baseball '09
Well, my little grapefruit leaguers that time has come around, the time for fantasy baseball and I have some great ideas to build a squad for you this season. For the past three years I have won my league twice and finished second place last season. This year I’m back to take it all and [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Brett Favre Un-Retires...Again
Eric Mangini, the new Cleveland Browns Head Coach, asked Brett Favre to come to camp to coach his two battling quarterbacks Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson. Contract Controversy After watching a week of throwing and mechanics from both Quinn and Anderson, Favre either had an epiphany or completely lost it. Brett called the New York [...]
