FOXBORO — Junior Seau, after one practice, said on Thursday that he intends to be ready to play this Sunday against Tennessee. "It was fun, going out there and taking the steps, getting in the right position, making calls here and there," Seau said of his initial practice on Wednesday without pads. "It was fun. I'm a little sluggish. There are some things I could do better. For the first day, it went well. There's no choice. I've got to be ready on Sunday. I've got to insert myself into being the player I can be and build that into shape, but more importantly be a part of the formula for Sunday. My role is to help this team win. My role is not here to babysit." For more, visit our football blog, It Is What It Is.
ESPN senior writer Buster Olney, in an interview on the Dale & Holley show, suggested that the Red Sox could be inclined to draw the line on a new deal for Jason Bay at four years given the concerns about his defense. Olney said that general managers and scouts with whom he has talked have described Bay as "basically a designated hitter playing outfield," which will temper the length of his contract.
"[Bay] provides the kind of power that the Red Sox need. But he’s basically a designated hitter playing outfield. That’s the assessment of most of the general managers and scouts that I’ve talked with. He’s so defensively challenged that he’s going to go very quickly to being a DH. If you’re the Red Sox, do you lock yourselves into a five-year deal with a guy who probably projects to DH after Ortiz leaves? I seriously doubt it," said Olney. "I do wonder whether Seattle or...
Former ESPN contributor and columnist Stephen A. Smith appeared on the Dennis & Callahan Show on Thursday morning (Steve DeOssie filling in for Gerry Callahan). Smith, who is always outspoken, contributed his opinion on Rush Limbaugh's interest in purchasing the St. Louis Rams. "By in large, this man is hated for his political ideologies and I just think that's flat out wrong ... I would be surprised if 5% (those people who critizied his interest in Rams) listen to him and knew what he said ... People who have a problem with him, by in large, have no knowledge about who he is or who he stands for," Smith said. Smith also talked about week 6 in the NFL and Tiger Woods. To listen to the complete interview, please CLICK HERE.
WILMINGTON -- Dennis Wideman remains missing from practice again on Thursday morning with an injured left shoulder -- the B's final practice before embarking on a two-game road trip through the NHL southland. The 26-year-old defenseman has been out of the lineup since going down with a left shoulder injury late in the second period of the win over the Islanders last weekend. There are no callups from Providence on the ice with the Bruins. Andy Wozniewski and Drew Fata would be the most logical defensemen promotions should B's coach Claude Julien need another healthy body for the road trip through Dallas and Phoenix. See the Big Bad Blog for more details.
Red Sox director of amateur scouting Jason McLeod will drop by the Virtual Press Box on Thursday, Oct. 15, at noon to take questions about the Red Sox’ scouting and player development. In the six drafts since McLeod joined the organization, the Sox have added several key big-league contributors, including Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Clay Buchholz and Daniel Bard. The draft has also helped the Sox to build what is regarded as one of the top farm systems in the majors.
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Pete joined the show to discuss Tebow's signing with the Patriots. He said that Tim Tebow cant play and that he has trouble learning NFL playbooks.
On this episode of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price talks with the Boston Herald's Jeff P Howe about the Patriots offseason, Rob Gronkowski's back surgery, Danny Amendola replacing Wes Welker, and how this seasons team will stack up against last seasons.
In the latest edition of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price talks with Will Carroll. Injury expert and lead writer for Sports Medicine, Bleacher Report. They talk about the injury to Rob Gronkowski and what his back surgery could mean for his season.
Jeff joined the show to discuss the rumors of Doc heading to the Clippers. Jeff said that he will not discuss his future but that his brother would be a great candidate anywhere.
Stephen A. joined the show to discuss the status of trade negotiations between the Clippers and the Celtics. Stephen said that it is a 50-50 proposition that Doc ends up in Los Angeles.
Grande and Max take more calls on the Celtics and discuss what lies ahead for Doc Rivers with Steve Bulpett.
John Farrell postgame press conference
Joe & Dave talked to the Sox outfielder, who pounded the ball out of the park to win the second game of the doubleheader against the Rays.
John Farrell postgame press conference
Pierre McGuire joins Mut and Merloni after a Bruins win and discusses the play of Rask and the defense, the Hossa injury, and Jagr.
Tony Amonte calls out Marian Hossa for missing Game 3 and recaps the Bruins win.
Barry joined the show to discuss the Bruins 2-0 win over the Blackhawks in game three. Barry continues to be impressed by the play of Bergeron.
Barry joined the show to discuss the Bruins 2-0 win over the Blackhawks in game three. Barry continues to be impressed by the play of Bergeron.
Jeff joined the show to discuss the rumors of Doc heading to the Clippers. Jeff said that he will not discuss his future but that his brother would be a great candidate anywhere.
The guys opened the show discussing the Bruins' dominating Game 3 win over the Blackhawks. Gerry thinks the series is over.
Pierre McGuire joins Mut and Merloni after a Bruins win and discusses the play of Rask and the defense, the Hossa injury, and Jagr.
Tony Amonte calls out Marian Hossa for missing Game 3 and recaps the Bruins win.
Andy Brickley joins Mut and Merloni in studio to take phone calls from the listeners and to preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup.
Salk and Holley break down a big Bruins win over the Blackhawks in game 3 at the garden.
We talk all Bruins, all the time with the man himself, Jack Edwards from NESN gets us ready for game three and beyond.
Four guys, four topics we haven't yet touched upon today. TO visits Ocho, Bob Costas has enough smarm for us all, stupid beauty pageant contestants and more.
Mikey gets a surprise call from Bernie Carbo, they talk about old time baseball and Bernie's new book.
Mikey talks with Tom and Luke about their new movie, Plimpton! and finds out what it was like to try to encapsulate everything Plimpton accomplished during his life.
Today on the Daily Planet, the Red Sox and Yankees face off in the Bronx, Claude Julien doesn't want players wasting energy, and Dwight Howard and free agency.
You ask, we answer. Today featuring NESN's Jack Edwards.
The new way we end the show. You ask, we answer.
You ask, we answer... anything!
Stephen A. joined the show to discuss the status of trade negotiations between the Clippers and the Celtics. Stephen said that it is a 50-50 proposition that Doc ends up in Los Angeles.
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More from this showBoth Xander Bogaerts and Anthony Ranaudo punctuated their strong 2013 seasons with head-turning events on June 13. On that day, Bogaerts, the Red Sox' top prospect, was promoted from Double-A Portland Pawtucket, with the 20-year-old becoming one of the youngest position players in the affiliate's history. On that same day, right-hander Anthony Ranaudo punched out 13 batters for Double-A Portland, the most strikeouts by a Red Sox minor leaguer since Jon Lester in 2005. They joined Minor Details to discuss both those accomplishments and their seasons to date.
More from this showThe guys opened the show discussing ESPN's NBA coverage and how Bill Simmons has lost his edge in recent years. Gerry praised Bill for anti-ESPN tweets following the coverage of Game 4.
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