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Ortiz, Sox offense back brilliant Lester

BOSTON -- Life has been painful enough for David Ortiz so far this season. He didn't need a hard foul ball off the arch of his right foot in the second inning to add to his misery. But just as Ortiz has with his approach at the plate over the past ...

From MIKE PETRAGLIA, MLB.com,  7 Jun 2009
Related Topics: David Ortiz,  Terry Francona,  Jason Bay,  Jason Varitek,  Kris Benson

Ray Allen: At a Loss

The good news for Ray Allen is that, win or lose on Sunday night in Game 7, he has seen the last of Amway Arena until next season. After his three games there this series, he’s probably hoping he never plays there again. In the three road games, Allen ...

From MIKE PETRAGLIA, Bleacher Report,  15 May 2009
Related Topics: Ray Allen,  Rashard Lewis,  Paul Pierce,  Eddie House

Celtics' Rajon Rondo: "I Guess We Just Choked"

ORLANDO—Rajon Rondo didn’t mince words following a bitter 83-75 loss to the Orlando Magic that has forced Game Seven Sunday night at TD Banknorth Garden. “We didn’t run out of gas,” Rondo said... ORLANDO—Rajon Rondo didn’t mince words following a ...

From MIKE PETRAGLIA, Bleacher Report,  14 May 2009
Related Topics: Rajon Rondo,  Orlando Magic,  National Basketball Association

The NBA Playoffs: Game Six, First Quarter Blog Thoughts

ORLANDO—Some early thoughts from Amway Arena. Doc Rivers, who stressed the importance of his big men to play disciplined before the game, sent an early message to Glen Davis... Doc Rivers, who stressed the importance of his big men to play disciplined ...

From MIKE PETRAGLIA, Bleacher Report,  14 May 2009
Related Topics: Glen Davis,  Dwight Howard,  National Basketball Association,  Doc Rivers,  Brian Scalabrine

Close out special

ORLANDO - Doc Rivers could live without suspense for once. On the quest for a 17th title, the Celtics head coach watched nervously on the sideline as his team was pressed to seven games against ... ORLANDO - Doc Rivers could live without suspense for ...

From MIKE PETRAGLIA, Bleacher Report,  14 May 2009
Related Topics: Doc Rivers,  National Basketball Association,  Brian Scalabrine,  Paul Pierce,  Glen Davis

Brian Scalabrine Misses Practice With Flu

Waltham—Already down Kevin Garnett and Leon Powe, the Celtics are dealing with two more health concerns to their front court... Waltham—Already down Kevin Garnett and Leon Powe, the Celtics are dealing with two more health concerns to their front court. ...

From MIKE PETRAGLIA, Bleacher Report,  12 May 2009
Related Topics: Brian Scalabrine,  Kevin Garnett,  Leon Powe,  Doc Rivers,  Kendrick Perkins

Doc on Manny: That's shocking and disappointing

Celtics coach Doc Rivers is not just an NBA head coach, he is a huge sports fan. And when news broke Thursday that Manny Ramirez had been suspended 50 games for testing positive for a performance- enhancing substance, he reacted just like a sports fan.. ...

From MIKE PETRAGLIA, Bleacher Report,  7 May 2009
Related Topics: Doc Rivers,  Manny Ramirez,  National Basketball Association,  Paul Pierce,  Barry Bonds

Van Gundy: Vermont to Lowell to the NBA

Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy has been criticized by some players for being too uptight on the bench during NBA. He was anything but just 90 minutes before Game 2 of his team’s Eastern Conference ... Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy has been criticized by ...

From MIKE PETRAGLIA, Bleacher Report,  6 May 2009
Related Topics: Stan Van Gundy,  National Basketball Association,  Pat Riley

Big Men, Old Friends

Orlando’s Dwight Howard and Boston’s Kendrick Perkins have always been close. They will renew acquaintances for the next two weeks when they battle in the low post in the best-of-seven ... They will renew acquaintances for the next two weeks when they ...

From MIKE PETRAGLIA, Bleacher Report,  4 May 2009
Related Topics: Dwight Howard,  National Basketball Association,  Clifford Ray,  Kendrick Perkins

Boston Celtics Get Ready for 'different' Challenge in Orlando Magic

WALTHAM -Everyone knows this will be a different challenge for the Boston Celtics. From the style of play to the expectations, this series with the Orlando Magic figures to be a different set of circumstances altogether for the defending NBA ...

From MIKE PETRAGLIA, Bleacher Report,  4 May 2009
Related Topics: Boston Celtics,  Orlando Magic,  National Basketball Association,  Kendrick Perkins,  Dwight Howard

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