Sports

Rangers Finish Sweep Of Boston

May 6, 2013
Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia (15) steals second base against Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (1) during the eighth inning. (AP/LM Otero)

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish pumped his fist coming off the mound after the last of his 127 pitches, ending the seventh inning with his 14th strikeout against Boston.

Commentary: Bruins Need To Erase Memory Of Loss To Leafs

May 5, 2013

BOSTON — The Bruins did not look anything like the team that outworked and out matched and out scored the Toronto Maple Leafs as they suffered a 4-2 loss and allowed the Leafs to tie the series.

Red Sox Drop Another One In Texas

May 5, 2013

ARLINGTON, Texas — Craig Gentry had an infield hit that produced two runs and later hit a two-run homer as the Rangers beat the Red Sox 5-1 on Saturday night.

Leafs Tie Series With 4-2 Win Over Bruins

May 5, 2013

BOSTON — The Toronto Maple Leafs knew they had to play more aggressively after a weak performance in the opener. They wasted little time doing it.

Orb Comes From Behind To Win Kentucky Derby

May 4, 2013

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Orb rewarded last-minute bettors with a win at the Kentucky Derby, with a time of 2:02.89.

37 Boston Marathon Runners To Run In Pittsburgh Marathon

May 4, 2013

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — About three dozen participants in this weekend’s Pittsburgh Marathon will be runners who weren’t able to finish last month’s Boston Marathon due to the bombings.

Mine That Bird Races To The Big Screen

May 4, 2013
After beating the odds to win the 2009 Kentucky Derby, Mine The Bird is now readying for his big-screen debut.

Ahead of the 139th Kentucky Derby, 2009 winner Mine That Bird has been preparing for the Hollywood version of his own story. Gabe Bullard of WFPL in Louisville reports on the making of the film ’50 to 1.’

Defending Champion Kings Fall Behind 2-0

May 4, 2013
LA Kings goalie Jonathan Quick has made 63 saves through two games, but the Kings still trail the St. Louis Blues, 2-0, in the first round of the NHL playoffs. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

The Los Angeles Kings need a big comeback if they’re going to defend their Stanley Cup title. The St. Louis Blues jumped out to a 2-0 lead over the Kings in their opening round playoff series. Helene Elliott of the L.A. Times joins Bill Littlefield for an update.

‘You Can Play’ Promotes Acceptance In Pro Sports

May 4, 2013
Former Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke founded the You Can Play Project with his son, Patrick, to promote a culture of tolerance in professional sports. (Tom Gannam/AP)

The You Can Play Project, founded in 2012 by former Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke and his son Patrick, was created to promote tolerance in professional sports. Patrick Burke joins Bill Littlefield to discuss the group’s efforts and the impact of Jason Collins’s recent announcement.

The Story Behind The Jason Collins Story

May 4, 2013
Former Boston Celtics center Jason Collins revealed his homosexuality through a Sports Illustrated cover story. (Elise Amendola/AP)

NBA veteran Jason Collins made history this week by announcing he is gay. The news appeared in an exclusive Sports Illustrated cover story. Bill Littlefield spoke with SI Executive Editor Jon Wertheim who was there for the Collins interview.

Celtics’ Comeback Fades In 88-80 Loss To Knicks

May 4, 2013
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) reaches for a rebound over New York Knicks guard Raymond Felton (2) during the second half in Game 6 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Friday, May 3, 2013. The Knicks won 88-80, eliminating the Celtics from the playoffs. (Charles Krupa/AP)

BOSTON — The Celtics’ season is over, ending in an 88-80 loss Friday night to New York that clinched the first-round playoff series for the Knicks in six games.

How Much Does Home Court Advantage Matter In The Playoffs?

May 3, 2013
Jason Terry revs up the Garden crowd in Boston during Game 4. (Elise Amendola/AP)

BOSTON — Crunching the numbers.

Dempster Wins 2nd Straight, Red Sox Beat Jays

May 3, 2013

TORONTO — Ryan Dempster remained undefeated in his homeland.

Dump Garnett And Pierce? Here’s What The Data Says

May 2, 2013
Celtics stars Kevin Garnett, left, and Paul Pierce during a February game (Don Ryan/AP)

BOSTON — We take a “Moneyball” approach to the biggest question in Boston sports.

Revived Offense Lifts Bruins Over Maple Leafs 4-1

May 2, 2013
Bruins left wing Milan Lucic, left, celebrates a goal scored by center David Krejci (46) as Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nikolai Kulemin (41) looks on during the second period. (AP/Elise Amendola)

BOSTON — Nathan Horton scored the go-ahead goal late in the first period, and the postseason-tested Bruins used a revived offense to beat the Maple Leafs.

Most Popular
SUPPORT