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USA Today Sports – Boxing- Peterson hopes to punch ticket to Danny Garcia matchup May 17, 2013Light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson knows what he's facing in Lucas Matthysse
- All firearms charges against boxer Guerrero dismissed May 14, 2013All firearms charges brought against boxer Robert Guerrero were dismissed Tuesday
- Showtime boss: Mayweather fight exceeds 1M PPV buys May 10, 2013Showtime boss Stephen Espinoza said that the Mayweather fight exceeded 1 million buys.
- Boxing's future: Can Mayweather's star be replaced? May 5, 2013Boxing's fan base skewing toward Hispanics, African-Americans and away from whites
- How did Mike Tyson become -- literally -- a cartoon? May 16, 2013He will be the lead in a new show on Cartoon Network called, "Mike Tyson Mysteries."
- Mike Tyson to star as cartoon detective in new show May 10, 2013Adult Swim announced a new animated series called "Mike Tyson Mysteries."
- Peterson hopes to punch ticket to Danny Garcia matchup May 17, 2013
Sherdog.com MMA- UFC on FX 8 Results: ‘Belfort vs. Rockhold’ Play-by-Play & Updates May 19, 2013Sherdog.com will report from Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, with play-by-play and live results of UFC on FX 8, which is headlined by Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold.news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com)
- Weigh-in Video: UFC on FX 8 May 18, 2013Friday's UFC on FX 8 weigh-in video can be watched following the jump.news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com)
- Report: Ex-UFC Talent Paul Kelly Convicted of Heroin Trafficking in England May 18, 2013Former UFC competitor Paul Kelly has been convicted on heroin trafficking charges in his home country of England, according to a report from the Liverpool Echo.mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman)
- UFC Suspends Nate Diaz 90 Days, Fines Lightweight $20,000 for Violating Code of Conduct May 18, 2013The Ultimate Fighting Championship has suspended and fined Nate Diaz for his use of language in a recent tweet.mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman)
- ‘Bigfoot’ Silva on UFC 160 Rematch with Cain Velasquez: ‘Nobody Is Invincible’ May 17, 2013When Antonio Silva enters the Octagon next Saturday for his rematch with Cain Velasquez at UFC 160, he will do so as a heavy underdog.mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman)
- World Anti-Doping Agency Raises Cannabis Threshold for Athletes May 17, 2013The World Anti-Doping Agency has increased the threshold required for an athlete to test positive for cannabis use.mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman)
- Vitor Belfort, Luke Rockhold Cleared for UFC on FX 8 Main Event in Brazil May 17, 2013Luke Rockhold was 12 years old when Vitor Belfort made his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut on Feb. 7, 1997. Soon, the former Strikeforce middleweight champion will find himself standing across the Octagon from “The Phenom.”bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)
- Jimmy Flick Out at Legacy FC 20; Antonio Banuelos Now Meets Alptekin Ozkilic May 17, 2013Once-beaten prospect Jimmy Flick has withdrawn from a flyweight showdown with Alptekin Ozkilic at Legacy Fighting Championship 20.mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman)
- UFC Suspends Nate Diaz for Posting Controversial Tweet May 17, 2013The Ultimate Fighting Championshiphas suspended Nate Diaz indefinitely for posting a controversial tweet on Thursday.mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman)
- Velasquez on UFC 160 Rematch with ‘Bigfoot’ Silva: It’s a Whole New Fight May 16, 2013Cain Velasquez may have handed Antonio Silva one of the bloodiest defeats in UFC history last year, but that does not mean the UFC heavyweight champion is overlooking the massive Brazilian in their rematch.mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman)
- UFC on FX 8 Results: ‘Belfort vs. Rockhold’ Play-by-Play & Updates May 19, 2013
Category Archives: Boston Red Sox
The pain , the joy and then the ineptitude …..
The pain , the joy and then the ineptitude …..
By Tophatal …
When all else fails, there has to be a sacrificial lamb , and nowhere does that seem to be more reflected than within the field of sports . A team is failing miserably , it is usually the manager who has to bear the burden of that blame , and that is even in light of these overpaid athletes simply not being held accountable for the ineptitude being shown on the field of play.
It’s Not Baseball If You’re Not Kicking An Opponents’ Ass
It’s Not Baseball If You’re Not Kicking An Opponents’ Ass By tophatal And so the mess in Boston continues, as the Boston Red Sox’s downward spiral into mediocrity goes on unabated . Much of this malaise simply comes from the … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Boston Red Sox, MLB, Sports, Sports Commentary, Uncategorized
Tagged Baseball, Boston Red Sox, http://wp.me/poxLH-4xy, MLB, Sports, Sports Commentary, Uncategorized
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An Ass By Another Means Or Name Is Still Simply An Ass , Come On Down Bobby Valentine ………….
An Ass By Another Means Or Name Is Still Simply An Ass , Come On Down Bobby Valentine …………. By tophatal It’s becoming increasingly clear that all is not well within the Boston Red Sox … organization . The ball-club … Continue reading
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Tagged Baseball, Boston Red Sox, http://wp.me/poxLH-48a, MLB, Sports, Sports Commentary, Uncategorized
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Who’s To Blame And Who Not To Blame …. Better Yet What Do You Do After That ?
Who’s To Blame And Who Not To Blame …. Better Yet What Do You Do After That ? I am delirious at present , having watched the excitement and suspense unfold last night in a number of games that closed … Continue reading
Posted in Boston Red Sox, MLB, Sports, Sports Commentary, St Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Uncategorized
Tagged Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Divisional series, Fredi Gonzalez, Joe Maddon, MLB, Sports, St Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Terry Francona, WEEI, Widlcard berths
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Pick ‘em At Your Peril ……………..
Pick ‘em At Your Peril ……… Well with the baseball season now climaxing in a schedule of games that may well impact the playoff scenario it is extremely hard to believe that after a 162 game schedule it all now … Continue reading
Never Too Late To Apologize It’s All In How You Say It ………..
Never Too Late To Apologize It’s All In How You Say It ……….. You can either choose to be part of the news or simply read about but in no way do you want to be seen to be creating … Continue reading
Posted in Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Lions, Football, MLB, NFL, Sports, Sports Commentary, Tampa Bay Rays
Tagged AL East, Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Football, Green Bay Packers, Matthew Stafford, MLB, NFL, NL East, Sports, St Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Week 3 (2011 schedule), Wildcard divisional races
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The Madness of King George …………..
The Madness of King George ……………. Contrary to popular belief baseball’s hierarchy does not possess all of the answers to what ails the game . If anything Bud Selig , the league hierarchy , teams owners and the union have … Continue reading
Posted in AL East, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Collegiate Athletics, MLB, NCAA, South Carolina Gamecocks, Sports, Sports Commentary, Steve Spurrier
Tagged AL East, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, College Football, Collegiate Athletics, Larry Scott, MLB, NCAA, New York Yankees, Pitt Panthers, South Carolina Gamecocks, Sports, Steve Spurrier, Syracuse, Tampa Bay Rays, WEEI Radio
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They Say You Can’t Take It With You Or Ever Return Home …………
They Say You Can’t Take It With You Or Ever Return Home ………… Week two of the NFL season is now upon us and there are one or two intriguing match-ups . That being said perhaps the game that may … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Football, Green Bay Packers, Michael Vick, MLB, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Uncategorized
Tagged AL East, Andy Reid, Atlanta Falcons, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Football, Green Bay Packers, Lucas Oil Stadium, Michael Vick, MLB, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Sports, Superbowl (SBXLVII), Tampa Bay Rays, Uncategorized
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PSA …… Warning …… Being A Fan of A Team In The AL East Can Cause Serious Damage To Your Health
PSA …… Warning …… Being A Fan of A Team In The AL East Can Cause Serious Damage To Your Health Well as the final month of the season steadily winds down it would appear that the Boston Red Sox … Continue reading

We’ll start with the sublime and then move on to the ridiculous . Oh sorry we’re talking baseball , so it remains ridiculous
We’ll start with the sublime and then move on to the ridiculous . Oh sorry we’re talking baseball , so it remains ridiculous By Tophatal , 2nd April , 2013 So yesterday , marked the official Opening Day as such … Continue reading →
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