Follow WBURThe 2 Private Organizations That Have Changed Boston's Public School Sports
May 14, 2013
The Play Ball! Foundation and the Boston Scholar Athlete Program have brought funding to the city’s athletics programs, but they didn’t just cut checks and walk away.
Bruins Rally, Stun Leafs 5-4 In OT In Game 7
May 13, 2013
BOSTON — Boston scored twice in the final 82 seconds to force overtime, and then forward Patrice Bergeron sent Toronto home in OT.
Will The Bruins Blow A 3-1 Playoff Series Lead? A Look At The Odds
May 13, 2013
BOSTON — It happens more than you might imagine in hockey. But the chances are even greater in another major professional sport.
Voices Of Boston Schools’ Sports Transformation
May 13, 2013
Students, administrators and stakeholders share thoughts on sports in Boston Public Schools.
How Boston Public School Sports Have Improved In 4 Years
May 13, 2013
After a scathing report on the state of sports in Boston Public Schools, two community leaders stepped up to pitch in. In Part 1 of a weeklong series, we track the school system’s progress and ask: Is the outside help enough?
Maple Leafs Edge Bruins 2-1 To Force Game 7
May 13, 2013The two teams will meet again tonight in Boston for the series-clinching game.
Bautista HRs Twice As Jays Drop Sox
May 13, 2013
The last-place Blue Jays took two out of three games in their weekend series against the Red Sox.
Camp Empowers Blind Teens Through Sports
May 13, 2013
BOSTON — Teens from Massachusetts and Connecticut took part in a week-long “adaptive” sports camp at Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown. They tried tennis, track, golf and cycling.
Chris Webber’s ‘Excommunication’ Ends
May 11, 2013
The Wall Street Journal’s Rachel Bachman joins Bill Littlefield to discuss the end of former Michigan basketball standout Chris Webber’s 10-year ban and a lawsuit facing the NCAA that could have serious implications.
College Baseball’s Northern Teams Seek Break From Bad Weather
May 11, 2013
Up North, college baseball teams compete against more than just opposing ball clubs. They must also compete against the weather.
Seventh-Seeded Senators Set For Second Round
May 11, 2013
The seventh-seeded Ottawa Senators scored a major upset in the first round of the NHL playoffs, topping the Montreal Canadiens in five games. Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen joins Bill Littlefield to discuss the team’s recent success.
Oklahoma City Continues Without Westbrook
May 11, 2013
The Oklahoma City Thunder advanced past the Houston Rockets without second leading scorer Russell Westbrook, but how much farther can the team go? Daily Oklahoman columnist Berry Tramel shares his thoughts.
Lester Pitches 1-Hitter, Red Sox Top Blue Jays
May 11, 2013BOSTON — Jon Lester hurled a one-hitter as the Boston Red Sox halted their three-game losing streak with a 5-0 win over Toronto.
Leafs Avoid Elimination With 2-1 Win Over Bruins
May 11, 2013BOSTON — The Toronto Maple Leafs won in Boston again to force their playoff series to a sixth game.
Arcia HR, Lackey Error Boost Twins Over Sox 5-3
May 10, 2013
BOSTON — After Thursday’s loss, the Red Sox dropped out of first place in the AL East for the first time this season.
