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All articles by "Jill Saftel"

The biggest and best sports stories can come from the smallest places – this one from a high school in El Paso, Tex. According to Fox, when Coronado High School’s basketball team played its final...

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Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryan, Lebron James ... all have put their personal touch the game of basketball. But one man changed the business side of the NBA like no one else, and that man was...

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Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed is set to become a free agent this offseason. And well, the Patriots have a need for his talents. Reed was quoted earlier this week saying some pretty complimentary things about...

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The X Games have a shock and awe factor not associated with your everyday football or baseball game. With that, comes some serious risk. We were saddened to hear of the death of Caleb Moore,...

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Black and gold in the cold

January 30, 2013

I wore my Bruins gear throughout the entirety of the lockout, but it sure feels good to throw a Lucic shirt on now that the guys are back on the ice. And not that you...

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According to ESPN Boston, Harvard University has been tabbed to oversee a $100 million research initiative looking into studying and treating injuries suffered by football players. The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is negotiating...

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Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis comes into the Super Bowl with his fair share of baggage, and thanks to a Sports Illustrated story, we can add one more suitcase. SI published an in-depth examination of Sports with Alternatives...

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The “Miracle on Ice” is my favorite sports story of all time. I read books about it, wishing I had been around for the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics. And I watch the movie whenever I...

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In honor of the Bruins trip to New York to take on the Rangers, here's a little city vs. city showdown. ...

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Hey Youk, call Joba maybe?

January 23, 2013

Kevin Youkilis isn't quite getting along with new teammate Joba Chamberlain. Will they be able to put their beef behind them? ...

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