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Shaquille O’Neal: Magic GM ‘not a job I have an interest in pursuing’

25 May 2012 | 2:44 am

Reports surfaced Wednesday night that Shaquille O’Neal might interview for the vacant Magic general manager position as soon as next week, but in a written statement the former NBA All-Star and current TNT analyst said Thursday afternoon that he has declined an interview invitation from the Magic. “When I first heard about the vacancy for [...]

Source: LEEInks | 25 May 2012 | 2:44 am

Joseph Addai ready for a fresh start in New England

24 May 2012 | 9:31 pm

In the confines of Gillette Stadium, it’s easy to forget the harsh reality that nothing lasts forever in sports. Injuries happen, players get older, and new formidable opponents arise. And, sometimes, this can happen all at once in a flash, as with the case with Joseph Addai. The seventh-year running back knows about mortality in the NFL from both [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 24 May 2012 | 9:31 pm

Debunking myths about Daniel Bard’s velocity

24 May 2012 | 8:13 pm

It is every pitcher’s least favorite topic when analyzing performance: a drop of velocity. But Thursday morning, while attending an event to celebrate the launch of Fenway Park’s 100th anniversary commemorative album at the Hard Rock Cafe, Daniel Bard took some time to elaborate on one of the chief discussion points hovering around the Red [...]

Source: Full Count | 24 May 2012 | 8:13 pm

How Che-Hsuan Lin became the most famous defensive replacement in the world

24 May 2012 | 7:52 pm

BALTIMORE — It is typically a less-than-glamorous position to occupy. But in the last week, Che-Hsuan Lin has turned defensive excellence into an international phenomenon. The outfielder has long received raves for the way he’s played outfield — primarily center field — while coming up through the ranks of the Red Sox farm system. He [...]

Source: Full Count | 24 May 2012 | 7:52 pm

Chad Ochocinco laments stolen Starbucks card

24 May 2012 | 7:26 pm

Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco — a well-known user of Twitter — took to the social media website on Wednesday afternoon to report that his SUV was broken into and his wallet stolen. In a two-minute and rather emotional video, Ochocinco said that his driver’s license and two credit cards were stolen, but he was [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 24 May 2012 | 7:26 pm

Notes from the Patriots’ Thursday morning OTA session

24 May 2012 | 5:26 pm

FOXBORO — The Patriots just wrapped up an OTA session that ran for almost two hours on the fields behind Gillette Stadium. The practice, which was held in T-shirts, sweats, shorts and helmets, had a crisp, efficient feeling, not unlike a training camp workout, sans pads. Here are a few quick notes on what happened: [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 24 May 2012 | 5:26 pm

Jerry Remy on D&C: Alfredo Aceves good enough to keep closer spot on Andrew Bailey’s return

24 May 2012 | 3:03 pm

NESN Red Sox analyst Jerry Remy made his weekly appearance on the Dennis & Callahan show Thursday morning and talked about the impressive performance of Alfredo Aceves of late. With closer Andrew Bailey working his way back from a thumb injury, Remy said Bobby Valentine should not be so quick to move Aceves from the [...]

Source: Full Count | 24 May 2012 | 3:03 pm

Report: Shaquille O’Neal candidate for Magic GM job

24 May 2012 | 1:10 pm

Now that his playing career is over, Shaquille O’Neal might be returning to the place where it all started: Orlando. This time though, O’Neal apparently is looking to return as a general manager. According to a report from ESPN basketball analyst Chris Broussard, O’Neal might meet with the Magic as soon as next week for the [...]

Source: LEEInks | 24 May 2012 | 1:10 pm

Thursday’s Morning Mashup: Report indicates Yankees could be put up for sale by Steinbrenners

24 May 2012 | 11:53 am

Welcome to Thursday’s Morning Mashup. For the latest news, start at our WEEI.com home page or click here for the top stories from our news wire. THURSDAY’S BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS: NBA playoffs: Heat at Pacers, 8 p.m. (ESPN) MLB: Phillies at Cardinals, 8:15 p.m. (MLB Network) AROUND THE WEB: ♦ According to the New York Daily [...]

Source: LEEInks | 24 May 2012 | 11:53 am

NFL union upset over knee, thigh pad requirement

24 May 2012 | 1:53 am

The NFL competition committee announced Tuesday that thigh and knee pads would be mandatory equipment for the 2013 season. While Falcons president Rich McKay, chairman of the competition committee, said the league can apply the decision unilaterally, the players union argued that the move should be negotiated. “Any change in working conditions is a collectively [...]

Source: LEEInks | 24 May 2012 | 1:53 am

Red Sox makeshift outfield comes up with unlikely contributions in win

24 May 2012 | 1:06 am

BALTIMORE — Adrian Gonzalez took some fly balls in right field in spring training, but he did not play a single inning there during Grapefruit League competition. Daniel Nava got in a few big league games near the end of camp, but otherwise spent the entire spring residing in minor league camp, a vantage point [...]

Source: Full Count | 24 May 2012 | 1:06 am

Closing time: Bottom of the lineup powers Sox back to .500

23 May 2012 | 8:06 pm

For the fourth time this season the Red Sox are at .500, as their 6-5 win over the Orioles Wednesday improved their record to 22-22. They have yet to have a winning record this season, but they will have their chance to finally go above .500 when when they return home to face the Rays [...]

Source: Full Count | 23 May 2012 | 8:06 pm

Patriots release new numerical roster, with some interesting decisions

23 May 2012 | 7:09 pm

The Patriots have released a numerical roster, and many of the numbers for the new guys match up with what we’ve told you already when we met them earlier this offseason. That being said, here’s a complete rundown of who will be wearing what, at least for the meantime. 10: Wide receiver Jabar Gaffney. The [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 23 May 2012 | 7:09 pm

NFL union files suit against league over 2010 cap

23 May 2012 | 6:18 pm

Nostalgic for the seemingly never-ending series of league lockouts and player union lawsuits of last summer, fans everywhere are delighting over news that the NFL Players Association has filed a lawsuit against the league over the 2010 salary cap. The complaint was filed in federal court Wednesday, accusing the league of colluding to impose a [...]

Source: LEEInks | 23 May 2012 | 6:18 pm

Citing concussions, Tom Brady’s dad not sure he would let son play football

23 May 2012 | 5:58 pm

If he had to do it all over again, Tom Brady Sr. isn’t sure he would allow his son to play football. In light of the growing body of research linking degenerative brain disease to the type of head trauma common in football, Brady Sr. told Yahoo Sports’ Michael Silver: “No, not without hesitation. I [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 23 May 2012 | 5:58 pm

Former Jazz coach Jerry Sloan expresses interest in coaching Magic, Bobcats

23 May 2012 | 5:15 pm

Jerry Sloan last coached in 2011, and the former Jazz leader is interested in coming back to take command of the now coach-less Magic, Fox Sports Florida reported. Sloan, 70, expressed his interest on Tuesday, just one day after the Magic said farewell to Stan Van Gundy and general manager Otis Smith. Van Gundy coached [...]

Source: LEEInks | 23 May 2012 | 5:15 pm

Florida high schooler Tebows during graduation, has diploma temporarily taken away

23 May 2012 | 5:08 pm

Chuck Shriner said he wanted to have some fun, so the Florida teen channeled Jets quarterback Tim Tebow at Bishop Verot Catholic High School’s graduation on Saturday in Fort Myers and Tebowed in front of his classmates and principal. His classmates laughed, but the faculty at Shriner’s school was less amused, temporarily taking away Shriner’s high [...]

Source: LEEInks | 23 May 2012 | 5:08 pm

No plans for Red Sox to move Alex Wilson back to rotation

23 May 2012 | 4:28 pm

BALTIMORE — While imminent major league need played a part in the decision to move pitcher Alex Wilson from the rotation to the bullpen in April, the Red Sox, according to multiple team sources, believe that the pitcher’s future is in the bullpen. He has achieved the developmental goals that the team had in mind [...]

Source: Full Count | 23 May 2012 | 4:28 pm

Adrian Gonzalez spits in the face of danger in right field and other Red Sox notes

23 May 2012 | 4:22 pm

BALTIMORE — On Tuesday, Adrian Gonzalez enjoyed an uneventful day in right field. Not a single ball — not a groundball single, not a fly ball — was hit to him in his first start in right field in an American League ballpark since Sept. 30, 2005. But he will be back in right on [...]

Source: Full Count | 23 May 2012 | 4:22 pm

Coyotes’ Mike Smith says Kings’ Dustin Brown should be ‘done forever’ for questionable hit

23 May 2012 | 4:05 pm

Following the Coyotes’ Game 5 loss Tuesday night and a questionable hit from Kings captain Dustin Brown, Mike Smith said Brown should be “done forever.” Smith’s comments came after Brown laid a vicious hit on forward Michael Rozsival just after the whistle. Late in the overtime period, Rozsival was crossing into the Kings’ zone when [...]

Source: LEEInks | 23 May 2012 | 4:05 pm

Live Blog: Daniel Bard, Red Sox take on Orioles in series finale

23 May 2012 | 3:29 pm

Red Sox vs. Orioles

Source: Full Count | 23 May 2012 | 3:29 pm

Men involved in fight outside Dodger Stadium won’t face felony charges

23 May 2012 | 3:29 pm

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office decided not to file felony charges against the men who dragged a man from his vehicle and beating him outside of Dodger Stadium over the weekend. Spokeswoman Jane Robison said the DA’s office decided the crimes of the men involved in the beating were not felonies because the victim’s injuries [...]

Source: LEEInks | 23 May 2012 | 3:29 pm

Roger Goodell expects bounty evidence to be made public

23 May 2012 | 3:15 pm

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday he believes the evidence in the Saints’ bounty scandal will be available to the public after the hearings of player appeals. Goodell’s decision comes after linebacker Jonathan Vilma filed a defamation lawsuit against the NFL commissioner. Some players, like linebacker Scott Fujita (now with the Browns), want the evidence to be released immediately. [...]

Source: LEEInks | 23 May 2012 | 3:15 pm

Wednesday’s Red Sox-Orioles matchups: Daniel Bard vs. Jake Arrieta

23 May 2012 | 11:17 am

Daniel Bard will try to get his fourth win of the season and inch his way closer to a .500 record on Wednesday when he pitches against the Orioles at Camden Yards. Bard’s last outing against the Phillies last Friday was sub-par as he walked five batters and allowed five earned runs over five innings. [...]

Source: Full Count | 23 May 2012 | 11:17 am

Matt Light talks Patriots on the NFL Network

23 May 2012 | 3:47 am

Former Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light spent some quality time with the gang from NFL Network’s “Total Access” on Tuesday night, and they touched on a wide variety of topics, including retirement, Wes Welker’s contract situation and what the Patriots might look like in 2012. On the first few weeks of retirement: “I’m breathing easier. [...]

Source: It Is What It Is | 23 May 2012 | 3:47 am