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WEEI.com's This Just In http://weei.com Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:45:36 EST en-us Celtics Blow Out Pistons 98-80 The Boston Celtics defeated the Detroit Pistons 98-80 in a Eastern Conference rivalry-turned blowout. Rajon Rondo led all scorers with 18 points and Kendrick Perkins grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds. Allen Iverson led the Pistons with 16 points. More from the TD BankNorth Garden on the <a href="http://blogs.weei.com/celtics-game-day-blog/" target="_blank">Celtics Game Day Blog</a>. -- Jessica Camerato (Nov. 20, 10:45 p.m.) </object> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:45:00 EST Knee injury limits Bruschi Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi was limited in practice on Thursday due to a knee injury. Richard Seymour was also limited again with a toe injury. The Dolphins did not report any injuries as the two teams continue preparations for Sunday's showdown at Dolphin Stadium. Below is Thursday's report: Patriots: Eric Alexander LB  Hamstring DNP LaMont Jordan RB Calf DNP Mike Richardson CB Concussion Full practice Richard Seymour DT Toe Limited Adalius Thomas LB Forearm DNP Ray Ventrone S Concussion Full practice Jonathan Wilhite CB Flu DNP Vince Wilfork T Non-injury   DNP Tedy Bruschi LB Knee   Limited Dan Koppen C   Elbow   Full Practice Dolphins: No injuries reported Mike Petraglia (UPDATED Nov. 20, 4:41 p.m.) </object> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:01:00 EST Red Sox add three players to 40-man roster The Red Sox added left-handed pitcher Felix Doubront, catcher Mark Wagner and left-handed pitcher Hunter Jones to their 40-man roster. Doubront, 21, spent the year with Single-A Greenville and Single-A Lancaster, going 13-9 with a 3.69 ERA. Wagner, 24, hit .219 with 10 homers and 48 RBIs for Double-A Portland, while Jones, 24, went 7-3 with a 2.45 ERA between Portland and Triple-A Pawtucket. With the moves, the Sox now have 37 players on their 40-man roster. -- Alex Speier (Nov. 20, 1:08pm) </object> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:08:00 EST Vrabel: We were guinea pigs for Wildcat <a href="http://blogs.weei.com/mikepetraglia/2008/11/20/no-guinea-pigs-allowed/" target="_blank">Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots are vowing to learn from their embarrassing experience against the Miami Dolphins</a> on Sept. 21 at Gillette Stadium when they were exposed by the 'Wildcat' offense. "I think we were certainly the guinea pigs for it," Vrabel said. "We learned a hard lesson. They have continued to run it and continued to have success with it. We've seen all the looks from it to date. There's other formations they can do but we just need to be sound in what we're doing and trust that all 11 guys know what they're doing." The Patriots look to avenge their 38-13 loss to Miami when they travel to Dolphin Stadium for the 1 p.m. game this Sunday. --  Mike Petraglia (Nov. 20, 12:05 p.m.) </object> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:31:00 EST Bergeron notches 200th career point in win Center Patrice Bergeron's 200th career point came at an opportune time as he set up a Zdeno Chara one-timer from the high point that tied the game at 4-4 in the second period. David Krejci has a goal and two assists and Marc Savard has his seventh goal of the season in building up a 7-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Chara and Chuck Kobasew both had two goals in the game. --Joe Haggerty (Nov. 19, 8:22 PM) </object> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:22:00 EST Lashoff called up to Boston Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced before Wednesday night's game that the club has recalled young defenseman Matt Lashoff from the Providence Bruins (American Hockey League) and placed defenseman Andrew Ference on injured reserve. Lashoff has played in 15 games this season for Providence and has posted 3-10=13 totals and 21 penalty minutes. Ference is expected to be 6-8 weeks with a broken right tibia. Check <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.weei.com/joehaggerty/">Pucks with Haggs</a> for more details. --Joe Haggerty (Nov. 19, 6:45 PM)</object> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:31:00 EST Crisp reacts to being traded to the Royals Coco Crisp described himself as "excited" for the chance to return to the A.L. Central as an everyday centerfielder for the Royals. Even so, he felt "bittersweet" about leaving Boston, where he experienced the pinnacle of team success but struggled with injuries for much of his three seasons. He suggested that both he and Sox centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury will benefit from having full-time jobs in 2009. For more, visit <a href="http://blogs.weei.com/alexspeier/" target="_blank">The A-Blog</a>. -- Alex Speier (Nov. 19, 4:06pm) </object> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:07:00 EST Sturm "very doubtful" for tonight Bruins winger Marco Sturm, who has scored five goals in seven games during the month of November, is "very doubtful" for tonight's game against the Buffalo Sabres at the TD Banknorth Garden, according to coach Claude Julien. Sturm was on the ice during the final minutes of the Toronto Maple Leafs game Monday night, and Julien would only term Sturm's problem as an 'upper body injury". Petteri Nokelainen is expected to take Sturm's place on the Bruins lineup, and Julien said the Bruins may just go with the minimum 20 skaters for tonight's game. --Joe Haggerty (Nov. 19, 12:02 PM) </object> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:03:00 EST Crisp traded to Royals for Ramon Ramirez Major-league sources have confirmed that Red Sox outfielder Coco Crisp has been dealt to the Royals in exchange for relief pitcher Ramon Ramirez. Crisp, 29, had a .283 average with a .344 OBP and .407 slugging mark this year, largely on the strength of a very strong second half (.315/.392/.403). Ramirez, 27, went 3-2 with a 2.64 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 71.2 innings for Kansas City this year, and is viewed as a solid back-end bullpen option thanks to a swing-and-miss changeup that acts like a split-finger fastball. For more, visit <a href="http://blogs.weei.com/alexspeier/2008/11/19/coco-traded-to-royals-for-ramon-ramirez/" target="_blank">The A-Blog</a>. -- Alex Speier (Nov. 19, 11:24am) </object> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:25:00 EST Report: Red Sox trade Crisp to Royals for reliever According to a report from Sports Radio 810 in Kansas City (as relayed by <a href="http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/coco_crisp/index.html" target="_blank">mlbtraderumors.com</a>), Coco Crisp has been traded to the Royals for reliever Ramon Ramirez. Crisp hit .283 with a .344 OBP and .407 slugging mark this year for the Sox. Ramirez struck out 70 in 71.2 innings while producing a 2.64 ERA. -- Alex Speier (Nov. 19, 10:32am) </object> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:33:00 EST Report: Red Sox may make run at Burnett <a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8816036/Sources:-Red-Sox-interested-in-Burnett" target="_blank">According to FoxSports.com</a> and other various media outlets, the Red Sox might be planning on making a "major push" to acquire 32-year-old free agent pitcher A.J. Burnett. -- Rob Bradford (Nov. 19, 8:46 p.m.) </object> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:49:00 EST Report: Hale, Mills miss out on Mariners post According the Associated Press, a source close to the situation reports that the Mariners will hire Oakland A's bench coach Don Wakamatsu to become Seattle's next manager. Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills and third base coach DeMarlo Hale had been interviewed for the position. -- Rob Bradford (Nov. 18, 11:22 p.m.) </object> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:25:00 EST Celtics beat Knicks 110-101 without Garnett Playing without the suspended Kevin Garnett, the Boston Celtics made up for his defensive intensity and defeated the New York Knicks 110-101 on Tuesday night at the TD BankNorth Garden. The win was a team effort -- five players scored in double digits including a team high 21 points for Paul Pierce. Rajon Rondo posted 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Complete game coverage in the <a href="http://blogs.weei.com/celtics-game-day-blog/" target="_blank">Celtics Game Day Blog</a>. -- Jessica Camerato (Nov. 18, 9:56 p.m.) </object> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:58:00 EST Doc on KG: I thought it was a ridiculous suspension Celtics head coach Doc Rivers didn't hold back when asked about the suspension that will leave him without his starting power forward Kevin Garnett against the New York Knicks. "I was just surprised. I thought it was a ridiculous suspension, I really did. Anybody who's been around the game long enough, whether you've played it or not, you've got your head sideways and someone strikes you not once but twice... your reflex is to flail." Rivers then added, "I just want more consistency from our league. I think they have to look at things differently." Garnett was suspended one game and will be out $200,000 for his run-in with Milwaukee's Andrew Bogut on Saturday night. Brian Scalabrine takes Garnett's place in the starting lineup. For full details check out the <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.weei.com/celtics-game-day-blog/">Celtics Game Day Blog</a>. --  Mike Petraglia (Nov. 18, 6:55 p.m.) </object> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:05:00 EST Youkilis: Third-place MVP finish "a tremendous honor" Kevin Youkilis described his third-place finish in the MVP race behind teammate Dustin Pedroia and Twins first baseman Justin Morneau as "a tremendous honor," and one for which he never expected consideration. "I don’t think I ever really thought I was going to be the MVP. Next thing you know, my name was in the running," he said. “It’s great just to have an MVP from the Boston Red Sox." For more from Youkilis, visit <a href="http://blogs.weei.com/alexspeier/2008/11/18/youkilis-on-the-mvp-race/" target="_blank">The A-Blog</a>. -- Alex Speier (Nov. 18, 6:27pm) </object> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:28:00 EST Pedroia named A.L. MVP Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia was named American League MVP, receiving first-place votes on 16 of 28 ballots. Twins first baseman Justin Morneau finished second, garnering seven first-place votes. Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis finished in third place, and received two first-place votes. <a target="_blank" href="http://audio.weei.com/m/audio/21466620/dustin_pedroia.htm?pageid=968">Click here</a> to listen to Pedroia's interview with the Big Show minutes after the MVP announcement. For complete results, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.weei.com/alexspeier/2008/11/18/pedroia-takes-home-the-mvp/">The A-Blog</a>. -- Alex Speier (Nov. 18, 2:03pm) </object> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:06:00 EST Pats look to silence Porter on field <a href="http://blogs.weei.com/mikepetraglia/2008/11/18/give-thanks-for-joey-porter/" target="_blank">Heath Evans echoed the sentiments of most in the Patriots locker room on Tuesday</a> when asked about <a target="_blank" href="http://weei.stats.com/fb/story.asp?i=20081118090535400000101&ref=rec&tm=15&src=NFL">the latest verbal shots offered by Miami linebacker Joey Porter</a>. “When you have 12 and a half, 13 and a half sacks or whatever he’s got in 10 games, you can pretty much say what you want in this league and get away with it. Until we do something about him, he’s earned the right to say what he wants to say," Evans said. "They’re 1-0 against us this year. Some of those details, I warm up in my same spot every week.” Porter caused a stir during Miami's 38-13 win on Sept. 21 when he said the Patriots disrepected the Dolphins during warm-ups. --  Mike Petraglia (Nov. 18, 1:11 p.m.) </object> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:15:00 EST Garnett suspended one game Celtics All-Star Kevin Garnett was suspended for one game for throwing a punch at Bucks center Andrew Bogut in Milwaukee on Saturday. Garnett, <a href="http://blogs.weei.com/jessicacamerato/2008/11/17/celtics-know-how-to-beat-knicks-without-garnett/" target="_blank">who is scheduled to serve the suspension in Tuesday's game against the Knicks</a>, is averaging 16.3 points and 9.8 rebounds a game. -- Alex Speier (Nov. 17, 7:46pm) </object> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:47:00 EST Pats place Wheatley on season-ending IR After sustaining a wrist injury on Nov. 2 in Indianapolis, the season finally came to an end on Monday for Terrence Wheatley.  The Patriots placed the rookie cornerback out of Colorado on injured reserve with an injured left wrist. Trainers were holding the hand when he last played in the 18-15 loss to the Colts. The team also signed tight end Tyson DeVree to the active roster from their practice squad while signing linebacker Darrell Robertson to the practice squad. For full details, check <a href="http://blogs.weei.com/mikepetraglia" target="_blank">"Where's Trags?"</a> --  Mike Petraglia (Nov. 17, 4:03 p.m.) </object> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:10:00 EST ACC honors BC's Bowman Another week, another ACC honor for a Boston College football player. Junior free safety Marcellus Bowman was named the ACC Defensive Back of the Week after his performance in Boston College’s 27-17 upset win at Florida State on Saturday. Bowman returned an interception 87 yards for the first touchdown of his career. Bowman’s interception return came in the first quarter to put the Eagles up 14-0 with 1:04 left. The 7-3 Eagles visit Wake Forest this Saturday. For more, check <a href="http://blogs.weei.com/mikepetraglia" target="_blank">"Where's Trags?"</a> --  Mike Petraglia (Nov. 17, 2:55 p.m.) </object> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:02:00 EST Red Sox bench coach Mills awaits Mariners decision Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills, who interviewed for the open job of Mariners manager on Nov. 10, continues to await word of a decision from Seattle G.M. Jack Zduriencik. While <a target="_blank" href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2008399283_mari170.html">word has emerged</a> that a manager could be named as soon as Tuesday, Mills has yet to hear of such a timeframe. "I was under the impression they might have a second round and have some guys come back up," Mills said by phone. "Then, all of a sudden, I’m hearing some things today that it might be wrapped up (Tuesday)." Mills underscored that the Mariners job would represent a terrific opportunity, given the appeal of the city, the resources available, the front-office led by Zduriencik and the substantial fan base. -- Alex Speier (Nov. 17, 3:00pm) </object> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:01:00 EST Pujols wins NL MVP St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols won the National League MVP award, claiming 18 of 32 first-place votes. Pujols finished ahead of Phillies slugger Ryan Howard. -- Alex Speier (Nov. 17, 2:32pm) </object> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:33:00 EST KG: Imagine what we'll look like full throttle The Celtics <a href="http://blogs.weei.com/mikepetraglia/2008/11/17/just-you-wait/" target="_blank">practiced for a full two hours on Monday</a> at the Sports Authority Training complex in Waltham after taking Sunday off follwing their 102-97 OT win in Milwaukee on Saturday. "I think everybody is a little gassed," Kevin Garnett said of the team's 7-1 record over an eight-game stretch in 12 days. "This has been a tough schedule. But somehow, some way, we're finding ways to win and that's a good thing. If we're playing like this when we're fatigued, imagine what we'll look like full throttle." The Celtics host Jamal Crawford and the New York Knicks on Tuesday night at TD Banknorth Garden, a game that can be heard on WEEI. --  MIke Petraglia (Nov. 17, 2:00 p.m.) </object> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:33:00 EST Pierce hosting charity event Celtics Captain Paul Pierce will host "The Truth Strikes Again," a fundraiser for his charity, The Truth Fund, on Monday, Nov. 17, from 6-10pm at Kings (50 Dalton St., Boston, MA). The event, which will feature a number of local celebrities including Pierce and several of his Celtics teammates, will raise funds to provide educational and life-enriching opportunities for disadvantaged youth. For details, click <a href="http://www.backbaykings.com/kings/popup_truth.php" target="_blank">here</a>. -- Alex Speier (Nov. 17, 12:26pm) </object> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:28:00 EST SEC charges Mark Cuban with insider trading <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122693827604333637.html" target="_blank">According to the Wall Street Journal,</a> the Securities and Exchange Commission has filed insider trading charges against Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban for allegedly selling shares in Mamma.com after learning it was raising money in a private offering. According to the report, the SEC alleges Cuban avoided more than $750,000 because of the transaction. -- Rob Bradford (Nov. 17, 11:34 a.m.) </object> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:39:00 EST Report: Red Sox were ready to suspend Ramirez According to <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3704917" target="_blank">ESPN.com</a>, the Red Sox had filed paperwork with Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players' Association to suspend Manny Ramirez for his refusal to play against the Yankees during the final weekend of July. Ramirez had sat out back-to-back games while complaining of knee soreness. According to the report, after the Sox sent him the paperwork, Ramirez called the front office to say that he would play the next day. -- Alex Speier (Nov. 16, 11:45am) </object> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:46:00 EST Wakefield's shoulder fine Rumors that Tim Wakefield is dealing with shoulder problems that may lead him to contemplate retirement are unfounded. The 42-year-old's shoulder shows normal wear, but otherwise, his end of year medical examination was virtually identical to the one at the end of the previous season, and he is expected to assume roughly the same innings load in 2009 that he did in 2008. -- Alex Speier (Nov. 15, 10:18pm) </object> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:20:00 EST Ference out 6-8 weeks with fractured tibia NESN is reporting that Bruins blueliner Andrew Ference will be out 6-8 weeks with a fractured right tibia, an injury suffered while blocking an Andre Markov blast against the Canadiens Thursday night. Ference will undergo surgery to repair the injury. The B's will put young defenseman Matt Hunwick into the lineup for tonight's game against the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden, but the long term loss of Ference could prompt the Bruins' front office to make a move for a defenseman on the trade market. Stay turned to <a href="http://blogs.weei.com/joehaggerty/" target="_blank">Pucks with Haggs</a> for any further details as they develop. --Joe Haggerty (Nov. 15, 6:54 PM) </object> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:56:00 EST Celtics Assign Giddens to D-League On Saturday the <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.weei.com/jessicacamerato/2008/11/15/celtics-assign-giddens-to-d-league/">Boston Celtics assigned rookie J.R. Giddens to the Utah Flash</a>, their NBA Development League affiliate. Giddens has seen minimal playing time since being selected with the 30th overall pick in this year's draft. The Celtics demanding schedule has limited Doc Rivers looks at Giddens. "We haven't had any [practices] really so it's really tough," he said on Friday night. "It's tough for all those guys right now.” Giddens averaged 2.0 points and 1.5 rebounds during preseason play. -- Jessica Camerato (Nov. 15, 1:15 p.m.) </object> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:22:00 EST Celtics Lose 94-85 to Nuggets The Boston Celtics could not overcome an early deficit and lost 94-85 to the Denver Nuggets. This is the Celtics first home loss of the season and they fall to 8-2. Ray Allen led all scorers with 26 points while Chauncey Billups and Carmelo Anthony scored 18 apiece for the Nuggets. The Celtics end this homestand 2-1. -- Jessica Camerato (Nov. 14, 10:35 p.m.) </object> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:34:00 EST FSU suspends five for BC game Florida State has suspended five players for Saturday's game against the Eagles after their involvement in an on-campus fight earlier this week. Head coach Bobby Bowden issued a statement on Friday through the school, confirming the action. "The police report has not been concluded, but from the information that I have gathered, I am suspending five players who were apparently involved in the fray," Bowden said in the statement. "Taiwan Easterling, Bert Reed, Corey Surrency, Cameron Wade and Richard Goodman will all be suspended for the Boston College game." The game can be heard on WRKO Saturday night at 8 p.m., with Jon Meterparel and Pete Cronan calling the action. --  Mike Petraglia (Nov. 14, 7:22 p.m.) </object> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:48:00 EST BC suspends Tyrese Rice one game Boston College men's basketball coach Al Skinner and the school announced on Friday that the team has suspended senior starting point guard Tyrese Rice from the season-opening game because of a violation of team rules. Rice, an All-ACC preseason first-team selection, will sit out the team’s season opener against Central Connecticut tonight. Rice will return to action for the Eagles’ game against Loyola (Md.) in the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off. -- Mike Petraglia (Nov. 14, 7:15 p.m.) </object> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:43:00 EST Melo Praises Pierce before Celtics-Nuggets Game Before <a href="http://blogs.weei.com/celtics-game-day-blog/" target="_blank">Friday night's Celtics-Nuggets game</a>, Carmelo Anthony praised Paul Pierce's winning performances this season.  "He's one of the best players in the league by far," Anthony said. "I respect his game a lot, especially on this team right now where he doesn't have to go out there every night and score 25, 30 points. He's in a situation where he can score 10 to 15 points and still win a basketball game." Pierce has carried the Celtics to comeback wins this week and is averaging 35 points over the last two games. Patrick O'Bryant will be activated for the Celtics while the Nuggets Steven Hunter is out a minimum of 12 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery today. -- Jessica Camerato (Nov. 14, 7:35 p.m.) </object> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:40:00 EST Alicea finds a job <a href="http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20081114&content_id=3680012&vkey=pr_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym"> Former Red Sox coach Luis Alicea has been hired by the New York Mets</a> to serve as the team's first base coach. The move rounds out Mets manager Jerry Manuel coaching staff. -- Rob Bradford (Nov. 14, 3:22 p.m.) </object> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:26:00 EST Doc: Chauncey gives Denver different look Despite being in the midst of their busiest week of the regular season, the Celtics went through a spirited shootaround this morning at their Sports Authority complex in Waltham. The Green will get a look at the second-half of the Billups for Iverson trade tonight when they host the Denver Nuggets at TD Banknorth Garden. "Chauncey, the one thing he does is he gives them a post game at the point guard spot," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. "He has the ability to get his shot off at the end of games all the time, and that makes him more difficult but I still go back, I think it's a trade that will make both teams different and probably better in some ways." Sean Grande and Cedric Maxwell have the call tonight on WEEI. -- Mike Petraglia (Nov. 14, 2:35 p.m.) </object> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:42:00 EST Delcarmen to host "Bowlin' Strikes for Schools" Red Sox reliever Manny Delcarmen will host "Bowlin' Strikes for Schools," a fundraiser to benefit the Boston Public School System, on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 11am-3pm at King's (50 Dalton Street, Boston, MA). The event offers fans an opportunity to bowl and mingle with Delcarmen and other members of the Red Sox. For more information, call Sports Identity at 617-268-0001 or click <a href="http://www.mannyd17.com" target="_blank">here</a>. -- Alex Speier (Nov. 14, 2:19pm) </object> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:20:00 EST Belichick: Looking back on long night This morning Bill Belichick looked back on Thursday night's 34-31 overtime heartbreaker at Gillette Stadium. "You go through a game like that, you look back at 20, 25, 30 plays, I don’t know," he said. "Any one of them could have made a little bit of a difference or maybe a big difference. I think everybody feels probably about the same way this morning as they did last night, that if I could have just done one thing differently or done one thing better or not done one thing or whatever. That’s the way I feel. I’m sure that’s the way all the players and assistant coaches feel." --  Mike Petraglia (Nov. 14, 12:47 p.m.)  </object> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:04:00 EST Ference out at least two games with foot injury The Bruins will be without the services of their most consistent blueliner for at least the next two games. Andrew Ference will not be making the trip to New York and Toronto to play the next two games due to an foot injury suffered after blocking a shot. Ference is leading the Bruins thus far this season with a +9 and has seven assists, but left the game in the second period after taking a shot off the foot. “For sure he’s not making the trip, so [the doctors] are checking him out," said coach Claude Julien. "Obviously he got the shot off the foot, and he’s in no condition right now to make this trip. Hopefully today or tomorrow we’ll let you guys know.” --Joe Haggerty (Nov. 14, 1:14 PM) </object> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:16:00 EST Favre, Jets ruin night for Pats, Cassel Jay Feely's 34-yard field goal with 7:10 remaining in overtime lifted the New York Jets over the New England Patriots, 34-31, at Gillette Stadium and gave the 7-3 Jets a one-game lead over the 6-4 Patriots for first place in the AFC East. Matt Cassel had a historic night for the Pats, throwing for exactly 400 yards and rushing for 62, the first NFL player since the merger to accomplish that feat. His 16-yard TD strike to an outstretched Randy Moss with one second left in regulation sent the game into overtime. The Patriots gained 511 total yards, their highest total since gaining 597 yards on Sept. 9, 1979 against the Jets. For more details, be sure to check the <a href="http://blogs.weei.com/patriots-game-day-blog/" target="_blank">Patriots GameDay Blog</a>. --  Mike Petraglia (Nov. 13, 11:45 p.m.) </object> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:23:00 EST Bruins pound the hated Habs The Bruins' fourth line got the least amount of ice time in a penalty-filled 2-1 win last night in Chicago, and the ample rest showed up loud and clear on the ice tonight. Shawn Thornton scored one goal and assisted on a Stephane Yelle strike as the Bruins annihilated the Habs by a 6-1 score. Marco Sturm added the third and fourth goals for the Bruins in the second period, and Yelle and Milan Lucic scored in the third. --Joe Haggerty (Nov. 13, 8:02 PM) </object> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:05:00 EST Troy Brown: Belichick is only coach for me On the night that he will be honored for a long career with the Patriots, former wide receiver and part-time defensive back Troy Brown said that he really doesn't have an itch to come back but that if he did it would only be for Bill Belichick. "I'm satisfied with my career, I'm happy with it, it was a great run," Brown said of his career between 1993-2007. "If I ever feel that itch to come back, the only person I'll be calling is Bill Belichick. That's the only colors I'll ever wear. If he ever needs me to come in there and do something, I'll give it my best. I don't know what it'll be, I'll be 42 years old, 44 years old, going out there and try to jam somebody, get an interception, catch a pass, he knows I'll give him 120 percent every time I'm out there for him." For more, check out <a href="http://blogs.weei.com/patriots-game-day-blog/" target="_blank">The Patriots GameDay Blog</a>. --  Mike Petraglia (Nov. 13, 7:15 p.m.) </object> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:32:00 EST