Tuesday, July 12, 2011
It's just about the midpoint of the summer, and this week, Jim Pignatiello and Matt Vautour assess an unusual first half for the Red Sox and the overall state of the major leagues at the All-Star break. Also, fresh off one of the most amazing game endings in recent memory, they evaluate the fallout of the US women's soccer team's win over Brazil and speculate on what's next. And Matt has an update on the Trey Davis saga at UMass.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
American League's Adrian Gonzalez of the Boston Red Sox hits a solo home run during the fourth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
American League's Adrian Gonzalez of the Boston Red Sox hits a solo home run during the fourth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Monday, June 27, 2011
From left, Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge, Celtics forward JaJuan Johnson, left, and guard EíTwaun Moore answer questions at a news conference in Boston on Monday, June 27, 2011. Johnson came to the Celtics after a draft day trade and Moore was taken number 55 in the second round. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)
From left, Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge, Celtics forward JaJuan Johnson, left, and guard EíTwaun Moore answer questions at a news conference in Boston on Monday, June 27, 2011. Johnson came to the Celtics after a draft day trade and Moore was taken number 55 in the second round. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)
Friday, June 10, 2011
What does the Gazette's Jim Pignatiello have in common with Vin Scully? They both do their broadcasts solo – or at least Jim does in this week's Gazette Sports Podcast, as he talks about the high school tournaments and which players so far have been worth watching this late into the season. Local teams are still making runs at Western Mass titles in Baseball, softball, boys and girls tennis, and boys lacrosse, and Jim assess their chances.
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Friday, June 3, 2011
The Western Massachusetts baseball, softball, and lacrosse high school tournaments are under way, and Jim Pignatiello and Matt Vautour evaluate the big picture for Pioneer Valley teams that are seeking titles. They also keep abreast of the Bruins, who have gotten to the finals in their quest for Lord Stanley's fabled Cup.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
The Boston Bruins are closing in on their potential first Stanley Cup Finals appearance since 1990, and Jim Pignatiello and Matt Vautour break down how the B's have gotten this far in the semis against Tampa Bay. They also chat about the Red Sox historic Fenway matchup with the Chicago Cubs over the weekend and those seriously old throwbacks that both teams wore Saturday night, as well as a look at interleague baseball in general and an assessment of the newest Sox star.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith (41) dives out to protect the net with support from defenseman Mike Lundin (39) as Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly (23) controls the puck with center Tyler Seguin (19) in back during the second period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals in Boston on Monday, May 23, 2011. The Bruins won 3-1. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith (41) dives out to protect the net with support from defenseman Mike Lundin (39) as Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly (23) controls the puck with center Tyler Seguin (19) in back during the second period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals in Boston on Monday, May 23, 2011. The Bruins won 3-1. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Monday, May 16, 2011
This week's Gazette Sports Podcast takes you on a guided tour of the Boston sports scene. Gazette sportswriters Jim Pignatiello and Matt Vautour assess the Bruins' ongoing run in the NHL conference championships, draw the curtain on the Celtics season and look ahead to their likely makeup next season, and catch up with the Red Sox as they finally get above the .500 mark after a sweep of the Yankees. They also chat about the ongoing NBA playoffs and take a last look at the key UMass spring sports.
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Monday, May 16, 2011
Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas looks back as the puck catches in the back of the net on a goal by Tampa Bay Lightning's Marc-Andre Bergeron during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series in Boston, Saturday, May 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas looks back as the puck catches in the back of the net on a goal by Tampa Bay Lightning's Marc-Andre Bergeron during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series in Boston, Saturday, May 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The Bruins are humming along in the NHL playoffs, and on this week's Gazette Sports Podcast, Gazette sportswriters Jim Pignatiello and Matt Vautour talk about how the they are getting it done and what's next as they prepare to face Tampa Bay. They also examine the Celtics' predicament at 3-1 down to Miami, but have some fun at the expense of the Green's biggest nemesis. And they catch up with UMass lacrosse and softball, in which the women are still on the field.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Boston Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk, right, celebrates with goalie Tim Thomas as Bruins defenseman Tomas Kaberle (12), of the Czech Republic, and Andrew Ference, second from left, come into the celebration after the Bruins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 in Game 4 in a second-round NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff series in Boston Friday, May 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Boston Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk, right, celebrates with goalie Tim Thomas as Bruins defenseman Tomas Kaberle (12), of the Czech Republic, and Andrew Ference, second from left, come into the celebration after the Bruins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 in Game 4 in a second-round NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff series in Boston Friday, May 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Monday, May 2, 2011
Is there any sense trying to second-guess whether the choices in last week's NFL draft were good ones? Jim Pignatiello and Matt Vautour have some opinions on that in this week's Gazette Sports Podcast, and they do discuss the Patriots' selections as well. They also talk about the Bruins' run in the NHL playoffs and the Celtics' first-game loss to the Miami Heat.
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Monday, May 2, 2011
Alabama defensive tackle Marcell Dareus, right, poses for photographs with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was selected as the third overall pick by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the NFL football draft at Radio City Music Hall, Thursday, April 28, 2011, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Alabama defensive tackle Marcell Dareus, right, poses for photographs with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was selected as the third overall pick by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the NFL football draft at Radio City Music Hall, Thursday, April 28, 2011, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Friday, April 22, 2011
On this week's Gazette Sports Podcast, Gazette sportswriters Jim Pignatiello and Matt Vautour explore the impact of the University of Massachusetts' decision to upgrade its football program to the Bowl Subdivision and join the Mid-American Conference. They also touch on the performance of the Bruins and Celtics in their first-round playoff series.
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
The University of Massachusetts mascot stands on the field at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough waiting for a photo opportunity following a news conference Wednesday where it was announced that the school will switch to the Mid-American Conference. UMass will play its home games at Gillette Stadium beginning in 2012 and play its first schedule as a full member of the MAC in 2013.
The University of Massachusetts mascot stands on the field at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough waiting for a photo opportunity following a news conference Wednesday where it was announced that the school will switch to the Mid-American Conference. UMass will play its home games at Gillette Stadium beginning in 2012 and play its first schedule as a full member of the MAC in 2013.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
The University of Massachusetts mascot stands on the field at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough waiting for a photo opportunity following a news conference Wednesday where it was announced that the school will switch to the Mid-American Conference. UMass will play its home games at Gillette Stadium beginning in 2012 and play its first schedule as a full member of the MAC in 2013.
The University of Massachusetts mascot stands on the field at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough waiting for a photo opportunity following a news conference Wednesday where it was announced that the school will switch to the Mid-American Conference. UMass will play its home games at Gillette Stadium beginning in 2012 and play its first schedule as a full member of the MAC in 2013.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
The University of Massachusetts mascot stands on the field at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough waiting for a photo opportunity following a news conference Wednesday where it was announced that the school will switch to the Mid-American Conference. UMass will play its home games at Gillette Stadium beginning in 2012 and play its first schedule as a full member of the MAC in 2013.
The University of Massachusetts mascot stands on the field at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough waiting for a photo opportunity following a news conference Wednesday where it was announced that the school will switch to the Mid-American Conference. UMass will play its home games at Gillette Stadium beginning in 2012 and play its first schedule as a full member of the MAC in 2013.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
On this week's Gazette Sports Podcast, it's the pros talking about the pros. Gazette sportswriters Jim Pignatiello and Matt Vautour take a look at the playoffs for Boston teams, with both the Celtics and the Bruins facing old archrivals in the first round. However, they don't use the word "playoffs" when they discuss the Red Sox and a horrible skid that has them at the bottom of the major leagues.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas, right, jokes with teammate Shawn Thornton as they skate during hockey practice in Wilmington, Mass., Tuesday, April 12, 2011. The Bruins will face the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the NHL hockey playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas, right, jokes with teammate Shawn Thornton as they skate during hockey practice in Wilmington, Mass., Tuesday, April 12, 2011. The Bruins will face the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the NHL hockey playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
