Toucher & Rich Massachusetts HeadlinesAccording to Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli, center Marc Savard has been diagnosed with a grade two concussion. Savard flew back to Boston following the 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and was evaluated by team doctors. No time table has been set for his return.
The concussion occurred after an elbow from Matt Cooke. more
The month of March is synonymous with college basketball, and that is fine, they earned it. (Let’s ignore the fact that the Final 4 is actually played in April.) But this year the world of Mixed Martial Arts is making a push for center stage.more
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The Bruins lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in Mellon Arena, despite 31 saves by Tim Thomas. The B’s led the game 1-0 after a power play goal by Blake Wheeler (14) in the 2nd period.more
The Bruins beat the New York Islanders 3-2 this afternoon, the first of seven straight games away from the Garden. Tim Thomas, starting for the second consecutive game, made 37 saves in the Boston net. more
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Ray Allen scored a game-high 24 points as the Celtics took down the Lakers 87-86 last night out at the Staples Center. Rajon Rondo finished with 14 points, 11 assists, 5 rebounds, and 5 steals.more
The Celtics continue their Western Conference road trip tonight against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. Tip off is at 10:30pm. Kobe Bryant is expected to miss his 5th straight game due to pain in his left leg and ankle. more
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The NBA trade deadline is Thursday at 3pm, and according to multiple sources the Celtics and Knicks could be close to a deal. The trade would send Slam Dunk Champion Nate Robinson to Boston formore
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The Celtics began the 2nd half with a 95-92 win over the Sacramento Kings in ARCO Arena. Paul Pierce and Rasheed Wallace each scored a team-high 17 points. Ray Allen (15) and Eddie House (12) also scored in double-figures.
Kings rookie Tyreke Evans finished with 17 points 11 rebounds and 7 assists in the loss. Omri Casspi had a game-high 19.
The C’s continue their road trip Thursday night against the Lakers.
Team USA beat Switzerland 3-1 in their first game at the Winter Olympics from Vancouver. Bobby Ryan, David Backes, and Ryan Malone scored the goals for USA. The U.S. skates with Norway on Thursday. more
The Celtics get back on the floor tonight to take on the rookie of the year favorite Tyreke Evans and the Sacramento Kings. Tip off from ARCO Arena is at 10pm. more
In front of a record crowd of over 108,000 at Cowboys Stadium, the Eastern Conference beat the West 141-139 in the NBA All-Star Game. Heat guard Dwyane Wade (game-high 28 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists) took home the MVP honors. more
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