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Byrnes for Lugo, and Other Hot Stove News

Blogged on Dec 11, 2008

The trade and acquisition market in the MLB is heating up. Steve Phillips of ESPN is reporting that the Red Sox and Diamondbacks could swap shortstop Julio Lugo ($18 million left on his contract) for outfielder Eric Byrnes ($22 million left). Boston would use Byrnes as a fourth outfielder.
The Yankees solidified their deal with CC […]

Sabathia to Sign with Yankees

Blogged on Dec 10, 2008

The New York Post and Fox Sports have both reported that CC Sabathia will sign a 7-year $170 million contract with the New York Yankees. This would be the fourth highest contract in baseball history, and would give Sabathia an annual average salary slightly less than Mets ace Johan Santana. The Yankees, badly in need […]

Blur to Reunite for UK Gig, Possibly Tour

Blogged on Dec 10, 2008

Frontman Damon Albarn and guitarist Graham Coxon have put aside their differences and reunite Britpop band Blur for a gig in London’s Hyde Park. The show will feature the band’s fulle lineup (including bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree) and will be followed by other festival appearances.
“It just felt it was right again,” Albarn […]

Celtics Win Their 12th Straight

Blogged on Dec 8, 2008

The Indiana Pacers continue to give the Boston Celtics trouble.  The Celtics needed overtime to avoid their 2nd loss of the year to Indiana, one of only two teams to beat Boston this year.  The Celtics relied on Ray Allen’s 35 points to take the 122-117 win at the Canseco Fieldhouse.  The win was the […]

2009 College Football Bowl Game Schedule

Blogged on Dec 8, 2008

The matchups for the 2009 College Football Bowls are set. Wake Forest and Navy will kick off bowl season on December 20th, while Florida and Oklahoma will face off in the BCS Championship on January 8th to close it out.
EagleBank Bowl
Wake Forest vs. Navy
Washington, D.C. - RFK Stadium - Dec. 20, 11 a.m
New Mexico Bowl
Colorado […]

Nickelback's Dark Horse Tour Coming to Worcester

Blogged on Dec 8, 2008

Canadian rock band Nickelback is teaming up with Seether and Saving Abel to go on a cross-country trek in support of their new record Dark Horse. Released on Novemeber 18th, the album has already sold 500,000 copies in North America (certified gold).
Tour Dates:
02/25/09 - Nashville, TN - Sommet Center
02/27/09 - Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena
02/28/09 […]

NFL Week 14 Results

Blogged on Dec 7, 2008

The Philadelphia Eagles kept their playoff hopes alive with a win over the NFL East leading New York Giants in week 14.  
12/04/08
San Diego Chargers (5-8) 34 Oakland Raiders (3-10) 7 - The Chargers started week 14 with a win over the hapless Raiders.
12/07/08
Houston Texans (6-7) 24 Green Bay Packers (5-8) 21 - The Packers playoff chances are slipping away as […]

2009 Fleetwood Mac Tour Announced

Blogged on Dec 4, 2008

Rock legends Fleetwood Mac will embark on a “greatest hits” tour starting in March of 2009. The tour will coincide with the re-release of Rumors along with a box-set of previously unreleased songs. The tour will visit the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on March 11th.
Tour Dates:
03/01/09 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena
03/03/09 St. Paul, MN Xcel […]

The Pretenders Return With New Album, Tour

Blogged on Dec 4, 2008

The Pretenders are planning to go on tour in support of October’s Break Up The Concrete, their first studio album in six years. Chrissie Hynde and company will go out on a 34-date tour starting on January 29th. On February 4th they will make their Boston stop, playing the Orpheum Theatre.
Fans can expect to hear […]

Coldplay & Lil Wayne Get 15 Grammy Nominations

Blogged on Dec 4, 2008

Some nominations for the 59th Grammy Awards on February 9, 2009 were announced last night as part of a TV Concert Special to celebrate the Grammys.  Topping the list of nominees are Coldplay who got 7 nods and rapper Lil’ Wayne who received 8 nominations.  Last night’s celebration included performances by the Foo Fighters, Mariah […]

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