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Former New England Patriots guard Joe Andruzzi was at the finish line Monday when two explosions rocked the Boston Marathon. And if you know anything about the former NFL-er, he reacted exactly like you’d expect...

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In the wake of yesterday’s tragedy’s, sports cities and teams around the country showed their support for Boston. The acts of support came in different forms, from a few strokes of a Sharpie pen to...

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I’m 21 years old. In my time, I’ve seen terrorist attacks and shootings, experienced tragedy. But never in my own back yard, never in my city. Today, that changed. I found myself huddled around the...

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Following Thursday night’s brawl, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp was out for vengeance when he confronted Carlos Quentin from the Padres in the tunnel at Petco Park on Thursday Night. Kemp was furious that...

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At long last, the Bruins have their man. ESPN reported early Tuesday that Carl Soderberg‘s deal with the Bruins has been agreed upon with his release from his Swedish team, Linkoping, finally. The Bruins have been...

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Now that March Madness has officially ended, I can say this with confidence. My bracket was busted. Like, really, really busted. As the first round of 64 teams began, I got off to a great...

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In honor of Opening Day at Fenway Park, here are a few of our favorite things about baseball’s return to Boston: It finally feels like Spring. There might be baby geese in the park and...

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In sports, we like to hope the comings and goings of players from team to team is all business. Sometimes, it isn’t. Brendon Ayanbadejo was released from the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, and he says it...

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When a college hockey team completes a perfect season, the championship game should be on TV. That was not the case for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, and the explanation as to why the game was...

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Ladies and gentlemen, get your mullets ready. Jaromir Jagr is coming to Boston. Trade rumors clogged up Twitter all of Tuesday morning, but the Boston Globe confirmed Jagr’s trade from the Dallas Stars to the...

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