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We all saw the touching tribute by the Chicago Tribune following the Boston Marathon bombings. On the front page of its sports section, there was an image which said, “We are” followed by the logos...

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After being on the losing side of a exhilarating, triple-overtime, Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the city of Boston will need more than a Dunkin’ Donuts coffee to get through the day.  Ease...

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If we learned anything from Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, it may be that three periods are just not enough time for the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks to play each other. Wednesday...

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In this week's edition of Shanda Sounds Off, we're talking Tim Tebow, Ochocinco, hospitalizations and coach firings. ...

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While the Bruins get ready to face off against the Blackhawks in their quest for the Cup, many fans lay down a few casual wagers and bets. It happens all the time, but Chicago’s Mayor...

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It’s not every day that you get to play your childhood hero in the biggest series of your life. Come to think of it, that may never have happened in any sport before. It will...

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Nothing like a Stanley Cup Final to bring out the best in people, eh? (Or worst, depending on how you look at it.) Nonetheless, here are a few of the more… interesting stories to emerge...

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Hundred of Bruins fans gathered early Tuesday morning at the TD Garden to say goodbye to their team as the Bruins head off to Chicago for Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals....

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Can the Blackhawks cool down the red-hot Bruins? And can the Bruins overcome a team that has been a Cup favorite since Day 1? Check out our prediction for this series. ...

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Standing Os:  The Houston Texans took a step back from business this week and moved their starting practice so that members of the organization could attend a memorial service for the fallen firefighters in Houston. ...

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