KC Downey

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Celtics, Delonte West Agree on Deal

By KC Downey ⋅ September 2, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Delonte West has played a big part in Celtics success the last few years — without ever playing a game for the team. He was the key part of a Summer 2007 deal that sent him, Wally Szczerbiak, and No. 5 pick Jeff Green to the then-Seattle Supersonics for Ray Allen and Glen ‘Big Baby’ [...]

Red Sox Six-Run Inning Helps Lester Beat Orioles

By KC Downey ⋅ September 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Jon Lester entered Wednesday night’s start a perfect 12-0 against the Baltimore Orioles, so it looked like the Red Sox would be able to end their three-game losing streak and keep pace with the Yankees and Rays in an increasingly impossible push to the playoffs. But suddenly, Lester gave up a 1-0 lead by allowing [...]

Video: Patriots LB Brandon Spikes Sex Tape?

By KC Downey ⋅ September 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Brandon Spikes does a great job of tackling tight ends — on and off the field.
On the field, the Patriots tape game footage (legally of course. We wouldn’t want another Spygate would we?) of their rookie linebacker and review that game footage to make him better.
Off the field, Spikes apparently taped a sexual encounter with [...]

Patriots Place Leigh Bodden on IR

By KC Downey ⋅ August 31, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

If you thought the Patriots defense was bad, look out: it’s about to get a whole lot worse. The Patriots surprisingly placed No. 1 cornerback Leigh Bodden on season-ending injured reserve with a shoulder injury. Bodden’s injury comes just two days before the team’s final preseason game, and less than two weeks before the regular [...]

Red Sox Trade Manny Delcarmen to Rockies, Waive White Flag

By KC Downey ⋅ August 31, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s amazing how quickly things turn around. A week ago, the Red Sox made a bold move in claiming Johnny Damon off waivers in an effort to add outfield help as the Sox pushed toward the playoffs. Johnny Damon said “Screw You” to Theo Epstein in not so many words, and the Red Sox arrived [...]

Roger Clemens Pleads Not Guilty in Perjury Case

By KC Downey ⋅ August 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Have you ever said something so much you believed it? Like that time you told your parents you got a B+ on that algebra test when you failed it? Then, when you got your grade at the end of the term, you were surprised to see that you had a C in the course despite [...]

Martinez Blasts 2 HRs, Helps Red Sox Beat Rays

By KC Downey ⋅ August 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Fresh of being spurned by Johnny Damon, the Red Sox entered Friday 5.5 games back of the Yankees and Rays in the AL East and Wild Card. Damon was not in the lineup. Neither was Manny Ramirez, who was claimed by the Sox (the ones in Chicago) earlier in the day. So, it looks like [...]

Patriots, Gostkowski Agree on Contract Extension

By KC Downey ⋅ August 27, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Patriots have had trouble even communicating with offensive lineman Logan Mankins, and it appears that both sides may never reach a deal. Some have suggested Mankins may even sit out the entire season instead of sign the restricted free agent tender.
If he was angry before, he’ll be furious now.
The Patriots locked up their kicker…yes, [...]

Former Bruin Aaron Ward Retires

By KC Downey ⋅ August 25, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

After a 13-year career in the NHL, including three Stanley Cups, defenseman Aaron Ward has decided to hang up his skates. The 37-year-old Ward spent parts of three years with the Bruins from 2007-2009.
“I’m very proud to have played for as long as I did in the NHL, with and against the best players [...]

Lackey, Scutaro Carry Red Sox Over Mariners

By KC Downey ⋅ August 24, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

All the talk at Fenway Park on Monday night was about the possible return of Johnny Damon and all the rain that continued to fall in the Boston area. Despite the distractions, the Red Sox and Mariners did indeed start their three-game series at Fenway on Monday, with the inconsistent John Lackey squaring off against [...]

Red Sox Claim Johnny Damon Off Waivers: Will He Return to Boston?

By KC Downey ⋅ August 24, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

One of the biggest “Idiots” in Red Sox history may be on his way back to Boston after the Sox claimed Tigers outfielder Johnny Damon off waivers on Monday. Damon, who played for the Red Sox for four seasons from 2002-2005, has a limited no-trade clause in his contract that restricts him from joining the [...]

Blue Jays Peck Holes in Red Sox, Win 16-2

By KC Downey ⋅ August 21, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Toronto won by 14 on Friday night. You’re right, there’s no NFL team in Toronto. No, the Buffalo Bills haven’t moved across the border yet. The Raptors aren’t playing right now, either. So wait a minute…you mean to tell me the Toronto FC squad set an MLS record with 14 goals? Nope.
As much as I [...]

Welker Returns, Pats Roll Over Falcons 28-10

By KC Downey ⋅ August 20, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

I know these games don’t count. I know it’s just the preseason. But, football is football. It can be physical whether you’re playing two-hand touch or playing in the Super Bowl. That’s why Wes Welker playing on the second game of the preseason on Thursday night is so remarkable, just seven months after a major [...]

Beckett Implodes, Red Sox Fall to Angels

By KC Downey ⋅ August 20, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Through the first five innings on Thursday night, Josh Beckett was back into form against a pretty good Angels offense. He allowed just two hits and no runs, and appeared on track for the win in a tight ballgame.
Something happened between the fifth and sixth innings. Maybe Beckett checked the calendar to see it’s 2010 [...]

Kalish Hits Grand Slam, Red Sox Top Angels 6-0

By KC Downey ⋅ August 18, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox entered Tuesday’s contest with the Angels 5.5 games behind both the Yankees and Rays for first place in the AL East and Wild Card. The Yankees and Rays, of course, both won their games. How did the Red Sox do?
The Sox countered with another dominant performance from their budding ace Clay Buchholz, [...]