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ESPN Cutting Workforce, ‘Smartly Managing Costs’

May 21st, 2013
(Image Courtesy: MGN Online) By RACHEL COHEN, AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- ESPN says that it is cutting its workforce. The sports media giant said in a statement Tuesday: "We are implementing changes across the company to enhance our...


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Red Sox Lose to White Sox, 6-4, to End 5-game Streak

May 20th, 2013
CHICAGO -- Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Chicago White Sox handed Jon Lester his first loss of the season with a 6-4...

Gronkowski has 4th Surgery on Forearm

May 20th, 2013
Foxborough (ESPNBoston.com) -- New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent a fourth surgery on his forearm Monday and doctors believe...

Fmr. Patriots WR Chad Johnson Arrested on Probation Violation

May 20th, 2013
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an...




Celtics F Terrence Williams Arrested Near Seattle

May 20th, 2013
KENT, Wash. (AP) -- Kent police say Boston Celtics basketball player Terrence Williams was arrested Sunday and accused of brandishing a gun at the mother of his 10-year-old son during a visitation exchange. He was booked into the King County...




Bruins Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Rangers

May 19th, 2013
BOSTON (AP) -- Johnny Boychuk broke a tie midway through the second period, and the Boston Bruins scored two goals in the third to beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Boychuk put...




Ortiz, Red Sox Blow Out Twins

May 19th, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- David Ortiz homered twice and drove in six runs to torment his former team once again, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 12-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. Dustin Pedroia had two hits, two walks and an RBI,...








Dynamo Put Ball in Own Net in 2-0 Loss to Revs

May 18th, 2013
HOUSTON (AP) — Diego Fagundez scored and Houston added an own goal in the New England Revolution's 2-0 victory over the Dynamo on Saturday night. New England (3-4-4), unbeaten in four of its last five games, took a 1-0 lead in the 51st minute...




Oxbow Upsets Orb in Preakness

May 18th, 2013
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown. Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown win, the most in horse...




Red Sox Comeback for Extra Inning Win

May 17th, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS -- Jonny Gomes hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to another comeback victory, 3-2 over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. The Red Sox have won three straight after losing 10 of their previous 14...




Falcons Season Comes to an End in 5-2 Loss to Crunch

May 17th, 2013
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (falconsahl.com) - The Springfield Falcons (3-5) saw their postseason run come to an end on Friday night in a 5-2 loss to the Syracuse Crunch (7-0) at the War Memorial Arena. The Falcons were swept by the Crunch in the...




Military Family Reunited at Red Sox-Rays Game

May 17th, 2013
(Image Courtesy: FOX Sports Florida) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WGGB) -- One Florida girl got quite the surprise Thursday night at the final game in a three-game series between the Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays. The Tampa Bay Times reports that...




Bruins Win Another Thriller, Take 1-0 Series Lead on Rangers

May 16th, 2013
BOSTON -- Brad Marchand scored with 4:20 left in the first overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in the first playoff game in 40 years between the Original Six teams. Marchand, Boston's top goal scorer in the regular...




Red Sox Come From Behind for Second Straight Win

May 16th, 2013
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Will Middlebrooks had a three-run double off closer Fernando Rodney with two outs in the ninth inning that lifted the Boston Red Sox past the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Thursday night. Middlebrooks lined a shot to left on a 1-2...




David Beckham to Retire from Soccer at End of Season

May 16th, 2013
(Image Courtesy: MGN Online / Azteca America) By ROB HARRIS, AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- David Beckham says he is retiring from soccer at the end of the season. The 38-year-old Beckham recently won a league title in a fourth country...







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