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01/07/2011
Bill Belichick's Players Rave About Work Ethic, Committed to Backing Legendary Performance Bill Belichick's Players Rave About Work Ethic, Committed to Backing Legendary Performance
FOXBORO, Mass. -- Players talk ad nauseum about Bill Belichick's work ethic. Some Patriots report to Gillette Stadium as early as 5:30 in the morning. Others will watch film at the facility until midnight or 1 a.m. Belichick, every one of them says, has been in the building at each end of that spectrum. They know there are nights when Belichick sleeps at Gillette, and some Patriots have wondered -- seriously, jokingly, whatever -- if he ever leaves. See, that's the thing about Belichick, who in the last decade has unquestionably become one of the greatest coaches to ever walk...

Posted by Jeff Howe in New England Patriots

Fan Forum: LeBron James Has the Best Chance at Topping Kobe Bryant's Vote Total for NBA All-Star Game Fan Forum: LeBron James Has the Best Chance at Topping Kobe Bryant's Vote Total for NBA All-Star Game
The NBA released its third installment of NBA All-Star balloting on Thursday, and it comes as no surprise that Kobe Bryant is leading the way with 1,391,597 votes.

Posted by Jill Seward in Boston Celtics

Bobby Jenks, Jonathan Papelbon Can Make Each Other Better in Back End of Red Sox' Bullpen Bobby Jenks, Jonathan Papelbon Can Make Each Other Better in Back End of Red Sox' Bullpen
Editors note: Each day this week, Tony Lee will examine one part of Bobby Jenks journey to major league stardom. On Thursday, the story was told of Jenks silencing the doubters and critics. Much has been made of Jonathan Papelbons numbers after what was undeniably his worst season as a major leaguer. Some have even said that the signing of Bobby Jenks signals a potential upgrade at the closer position in 2012, or even earlier if Papelbon is traded.

Posted by Tony Lee in Boston Red Sox

Rajon Rondo Could Challenge LeBron James as This Generation's Triple-Double King Rajon Rondo Could Challenge LeBron James as This Generation's Triple-Double King
A funny thing happened in the final three seconds of the Celtics' dramatic win Wednesday night over the San Antonio Spurs.

Posted by Evans Clinchy in Boston Celtics

Sammi Sweetheart-JWoww Fight Might Make 'Jersey Shore' Biggest Rival to UFC, Boxing Sammi Sweetheart-JWoww Fight Might Make 'Jersey Shore' Biggest Rival to UFC, Boxing
The third season of MTV's Jersey Shore premiered on Thursday night as the lovely crew returned to Seaside Heights, N.J. Like clockwork, two of the leading ladies came to blows.

Posted by Michael Hurley in Daily Blend

HBO's '24/7' Lives Up to Hype, Thanks to Rise of Unlikely Stars Like Bruce Boudreau, Dan Bylsma HBO's '24/7' Lives Up to Hype, Thanks to Rise of Unlikely Stars Like Bruce Boudreau, Dan Bylsma
I’ll admit, when I first heard about HBO’s proposed 24/7 program following the Penguins and Capitals on the road to this year’s Winter Classic, I had mixed emotions.

Posted by Douglas Flynn in NHL

Buck Showalter's No-Nonsense Approach Could Be Just What Orioles Need to Be Competitive in 2011 Buck Showalter's No-Nonsense Approach Could Be Just What Orioles Need to Be Competitive in 2011
The American League East is already loaded with talent and top-notch teams, but it would be a much better division if the Baltimore Orioles, behind the Red Sox and Yankees the franchise with the most tradition, could ever get their act together.

Posted by Tony Lee in Instant Opinion

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