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May 10 2012

Daily Noontime – May 10, 2012

Josh Beckett made headlines on Wednesday for his golf outing last week, while nursing an injury! (Photo Credit: Cleveland.com)

By NoontimeSports.com 

It’s Thursday, which means the weekend is right around the corner. And while we anxiously await for Friday, let’s jumpstart this particular day with some headlines and news.

* Despite tying the game in the third inning, Kansas City retained the lead with one run in the fourth, which helped the Royals defeat the Boston Red Sox, 4-3. Jon Lester earned his third loss of the season, while Adrian Gonzalez registered his 19th RBI of the season.

* Boston will return to Fenway Park on Thursday, and attempt to earn their second win in May against the Cleveland Indians. The Sox have only won win in the current month, which was against the Royals on Monday, but have lost seven of their last eight contests.

* According to reports – Josh Beckett, who is scheduled to pitch the first game against the Indians in Boston, supposedly spent an off day last week playing golf while nursing a lat muscle. Beckett did not appear in Sunday’s 17 inning contest against Baltimore due to his “injury,” and hasn’t appeared on the bump since April 29, against the Chicago White Sox.

* The Boston Celtics will attempt to end their first round series against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday at the TD Garden. Boston has a 3-2 advantage, and has won two out of three games at home.

* Finally, Hawks owner Michael Gearon Jr. told the Atlanta Journal Constitution that Kevin Garnett is the dirtiest player in league. He also claimed that the Celtics are an old team, too.

May 9 2012

Daily Noontime – May 9, 2012

Rajon Rondo recored a critical steal with approximately nine seconds left in regulation, but didn’t help the Celtics win, as the Hawks won Game No. 5! (Photo Credit: USA Today)

By NoontimeSports.com 

Happy “Hump Day” to everyone, and welcome into yet another outstanding edition of the Daily Noontime! Here are some headlines to jumpstart this gloomy day thus far!

* The word “gloomy” is a good way to describe both the Boston Celtics and Red Sox games from Tuesday, as both teams watched their current winning streaks get snapped.

* Atlanta halted a 7-0 run by Boston, and swarmed Rajon Rondo following a steal with approximately nine seconds remaining in regulation to earn an 87-86 win. Boston still leads, 3-2, and will attempt to punch their ticket to round two on Thursday when both squads return to the hardwood.

* Al Horford led all scorers with 19 points, while Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce each tallied 16 points in the loss.

* After Tuesday’s game concluded, Pierce downplayed his knee injury by saying, “I don’t think it bothered me too much.” Boston’s captain finished the contest 7 of 17, and recorded six rebounds, four assists and three steals.

* Kansas City ended Boston’s one-game winning streak on Tuesday, as they defeated the Red Sox, 6-4. David Ortiz recorded his 13th double, while Kelly Shoppach and Dustin Pedroia each registered an RBI in the loss.

* After their second contest against the Royals, Will Middlebrooks told reporters that he hopes to be in the lineup on Wednesday despite tightness in his left hamstring.

* Finally, the New England Patriots inked former Denver Broncos tight end Daniel Fells to a contract for the upcoming 2012 season. Fells, who was really close to signing with the Patriots in 2010, ended up joining the Broncos for the past two seasons. Although, once the free agency period began this year, he realized that joining New England would be the right thing.

May 8 2012

Daily Noontime – May 8, 2012

Felix Doubront helped Boston return to the winning ways on Monday, as the Sox defeated the Royals, 11-5! (Photo Credit: SB Nation)

By NoontimeSports.com 

Good Tuesday to everyone, and welcome into yet another edition of the Daily Noontime! Let’s kick-start the day with the news and headlines from the state of Massachusetts!

* Boston’s Felix Doubront halted the Red Sox five-game losing streak, as they defeated the Kansas City Royals on Monday, 11-5. Will Middlebrooks hit his second home run as a big leaguer, while Kelly Shoppach recorded his first triple of the season.

* The Red Sox are now 12-16, 8-6 on the road, and will attempt to double their current winning streak on Tuesday when Daniel Bard faces-off against Danny Duffy at 8:10pm.

* The Boston Celtics will attempt to conclude their first round series against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday — tip is scheduled for 8:00pm.

* Head coach Doc Rivers gave his team the day off on Monday, so the Green and White could catch a flight to Atlanta earlier than Tuesday. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Avery Bradley needed that extra day to rest, as all three players are nursing an injury.

May 7 2012

Daily Noontime – May 7, 2012

Paul Pierce paced the Celtics with 24 points on Sunday, which helped Boston capture Game No. 4 against Atlanta! (Photo Credit: Cleveland.com)

By NoontimeSports.com 

It’s a brand new week, which means … the Daily Noontime! Here are some headlines and news from the best city in the world…Boston!

* The Boston Celtics are one game away from knocking out the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA playoffs, as the Green and White earned an impressive, 101-79 victory. Paul Pierce paced all scorers in Game No. 4 with 24 points, while Rajon Rondo concluded the contest with 20 points and 16 assists.

* Despite leading his team in points, Pierce sustained a left knee injury during shoot around on Sunday, which left his status for Game No. 4 up in the air. However, he did play, but aggravated his knee, which means his status for Game No. 5 on Tuesday is uncertain. Also, Avery Bradley, who dislocated his shoulder during Friday’s contest, finished Sunday’s game with six points, one rebound and one steal.

* The Boston Red Sox woes continued on Sunday, as the Baltimore Orioles concluded their three-game series sweep with a 9-6 win in 17 innings.Clay Buchholz lasted 3.2 innings, and surrendered seven hits, five earned runs and three home runs. Will Middlebrooks hit his first career home run in a Sox uniform, while David Ortiz recorded two hits and double in the loss.

* The Sox have now dropped five out of their last six contests, and will attempt to rebound on Monday when they travel to Kansas City for an 8:10pm first pitch — Felix Doubront opposes Jonathan Sanchez.

* Last, but certainly not least, New England Patriots left tackle Matt Light is scheduled to announce his retirement on Monday. He issued a statement to the media on Sunday, and will meet with reporters at Gillette Stadium to wrap up his 11-year career with the Patriots.

Nov 8 2011

Daily Noontime – November 8, 2011

The Chicago Bears defense held Michael Vick in check on Monday quite well!

It’s Tuesday, which means, we should all breakout into song and dance, right? OK – in all seriousness, here’s the latest edition of the Daily Noontime, enjoy! 

Headlines: 

* The Chicago Bears defense somehow slowed down Michael Vick en route a 30-24 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.

* After his team’s fifth loss of the season, Eagles head coach Andy Reid explained why he elected to attempt a fake punt, which wasn’t successful.

* The Kansas City Royals acquired former San Francisco Giants left-hander Jonathan Sanchez in exchange for Melky Cabrera.

* Early Tuesday morning, sources confirmed that former boxer Joe Frazier passed away after his battle with lung cancer.

* Apparently Yahoo! Sports confirmed that the University of Notre Dame’s football program wants to change their helmets.

* In the Golf World — Tiger Wood‘s former caddy Steve Williams recently apologized for an inappropriate racial slur he said last week.

Games to Watch: 

* Dallas at Washington (NHL) – 7:00pm eastern 

* Minnesota at Calgary (NHL) – 9:30pm eastern 

Video of the Day: 

Listen to the fans in this video – did they care about that touchdown? 

Aug 15 2011

Daily Noontime – August 15, 2011

Yet again, Tim Wakefield struggled and didn't earn his 200th career win on the mound!

Good Monday to everyone and welcome into yet another Daily Noontime, wahoo! Come on, where’s the excitement? OK… OK… We understand, it’s Monday, but in the meantime, check out our headlines and news of the day! 

Headlines: 

* Yet again, Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield struggled and didn’t earn his 200th career win on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners.

* According to reports, New York Yankees third baseman, Alex Rodriguez plans to rejoin the team this week after surgery.

* Apparently the SEC committee didn’t exactly shut the door on Texas A&M, but instead, allowing the process to “play itself out.”

* Keegan Bradley was apparently proud of his perfect putt, which helped him secure his first U.S. PGA tournament win.

* The New York Jets and Houston Texans will battle against one another on Monday in a preseason game and apparently Rex Ryan is ready to display his offense in the “opener.”

* The NFL indeed has some new rules, especially some that revolves around the kicking game, which isn’t making fans, players or coaches happy.

Games to Watch: 

* San Francisco at Atlanta (MLB) – 7:00pm eastern 

* Minnesota at Detroit (MLB) – 7:05pm eastern 

* New York Jets at Houston (NFL Preseason) – 8:00pm eastern 

* New York Yankees at Kansas City (MLB) – 8:05pm eastern 

* Texas at Los Angles of Anaheim Angels (MLB) – 10:05pm eastern 

Video of the Day: 

In case you missed it, here’s an awesome video recapping the month of July! 

Aug 14 2011

Red Sox Weekly Review

By Matt Noonan 

The Boston Red Sox enter a brand new week with a two-game losing skid, thanks, Seattle, I’m sure the local nine appreciates it!

However, despite their west coast struggles from this past weekend, which usually seem to occur in the month of August, yet again, Tim Wakefield watched another start end without his 200th career victory. Indeed, it’s heartbreaking news, however, will Wakefield eventually win and celebrate that special milestone? Of course, but obviously it won’t be against the Mariners, as the Sox wrapped up their season series with a 5-3 loss on Sunday.

Kevin Youkillis ended Sunday’s contest with his 17th home run, as well as his 78th RBI of the season, however, it wasn’t enough to spark the Sox offense.

Yet, despite the Sox struggles on Saturday and Sunday, they managed to win two-of-three games against the Minnesota Twins. Alfredo Aceves and Matt Albers each recorded wins on Monday and Tuesday, while Jonathan Papelbon collected two additional saves. Although on Wednesday, Jon Lester struggled and so did the offense, as Minnesota’s bats came alive to win the series finale, 5-2.

WEEK OUTLOOK: The Sox will return to Fenway Park on Tuesday for a day-night double header against the Tampa Bay Rays. They’ll wrap up the two-day series on Wednesday and then travel to Kansas City and Texas for an eight game road trip.

DIVISION UPDATE: The New York Yankees-Rays contest was postponed due to rain on Sunday, but, since the Red Sox ended their weekend series with two back-to-back losses, the Bronx Bombers currently remain a half a game behind Boston in the American League East division. Also, New York has a comfortable 8.5 game lead over Tampa Bay and Los Angles for the Wild Card, yet, despite the winner of the AL East, it’s pretty certain that both the Red Sox and Yankees will be playing baseball in October.

Jul 21 2011

Daily Noontime – July 21, 2011

New England Patriots fans will never forget the late great, Myra Kraft!

It’s hot… in fact, it’s getting too hot, right? Yep, it’s Thursday and of course, it’s summertime, which means, it’s going to be a hot one, so drink loads of water and stay cool, my friends! In the meantime, here’s the Daily Noontime for Thursday July 21, 2011. 

Headlines: 

* It seems that the NFL owners can ratify a deal on Thursday for a new CBA despite the fact that the NFL PA hasn’t voted.

* Sad news came Wednesday morning, as the world learned of Myra Kraft‘s passing, which is an incredible loss for the entire Kraft and Hiatt family, as well as the New England Patriots.

* Apparently the Texas Rangers are planning a new “lay out” for ballpark safety, so they can prevent any future injuries or deaths.

* The MLB Trade Deadline hasn’t come or gone just yet, however, the Detroit Tigers acquired Wilson Betemit from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for two Class-A prospects.

* Tiger Woods is back in the news due to firing his old caddy, which could be a good or bad thing, right?

* Well, the Ivy League has made some changes for the upcoming football season, which will hopefully limit “head trauma.”

Games to Watch: 

* St. Louis at New York Mets (MLB) – 12:10pm eastern 

* Texas at Los Angles of Anaheim Angels (MLB) – 3:35pm eastern 

* New York Yankees at Tampa Bay (MLB) – 7:10pm eastern 

Video of the Day: 

Nothing better than Hope Solo and Alex Morgan welcoming viewers to ESPN’s Sports Nation!

May 17 2011

Daily Noontime – May 17, 2011

John Lackey will head to the 15-Day DL, but really, what does that mean for the Red Sox?

Happy Tuesday to everyone and yes, we are experiencing some wacky weather, but at least it doesn’t interrupt the Daily Noontime, so sit back, relax and enjoy today’s news and headlines!

Headlines: 

* On Monday the Boston Red Sox made a move that affected one of their starting pitchers, John Lackey, who was sent to the 15-Day DL.

* The Seattle Mariners made an interesting move on Monday, as they released outfielder Milton Bradley.

* According to a NFL Network television show, which is counting down 100 influential players for the upcoming 2011 season, the Dallas Cowboys learned on Tuesday that Tony Romo (72) and Jay Ratliff (75) made the cut.

* Dallas and Oklahoma City will play Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday and some wonder if the Mavericks or Thunder could not only win this round, but also the NBA Finals.

* After another meeting, the NFL Lockout will continue and it certainly looks like the owners are getting what they want, no football.

* The MLB watched an important historical moment on Monday, as Kansas City Royals reliever Vin Mazzaro gave up 14 runs to the Cleveland Indians.

Games to Watch:

* Tampa Bay at Boston (NHL Playoffs) – 8:00pm eastern

* Cleveland at Kansas City (MLB) – 8:10pm eastern

* Oklahoma City at Dallas (NBA Playoffs) – 9:00pm eastern

Video of the Day: 

Boy, Chicago is lucky to have a player like Taj Gibson, right?


Mar 31 2011

Chris from New Jersey: A Few Opening Day Thoughts

It's certainly tough to be a Mets fan, according to Chris Hurd, but with a news season comes a new beginning!

By Chris Hurd

Ah yes, spring is in the air.

The NFL is in a labor dispute, the NBA is on its way to a labor dispute, the NHL is plodding along, and I am going to get 5-9 inches of snow tonight in Northern New Jersey (come on!!!).

With the NCAA Championship still a few days away, it is time to begin talking about the only sport left that America does not have to worry about, Major League Baseball.  And as all good de-facto sports aficionados do at this time of year, it is time to tell you all who is going to make the Playoffs and the World Series.

Pay attention Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals fans, you are about to find out you can go home with some other teams right now.  I mean really, why bother playing the season.  But, I digress……….

I have to preface these picks by mentioning I am a Mets/National League fan (Noontime sports needed me to present a balanced MLB picture, you know)

The American League Playoff Picture:

AL East: Boston Red Sox

AL Central: Detroit Tigers

AL West: Texas Rangers

AL Wild Card: Chicago White Sox

The Logic: The East and the West were easy for me to call.  Although there is the possibility of the Angels being better, I don’t think that they will be good enough down the stretch this season to get over the hump vs. the Rangers.

The Red Sox are the cream of the crop in the Al East, no doubt.  The more interesting question that can be asked here is who will push them, the Rays or the Yankees?  I would content that it will probably be the Yankees, but don’t count out the young Baltimore Orioles making a K.C. Royals type run of 2003.

The Central was a tougher call because I think that the wild card will come out the this particular division and who do I have winning that special prize…Ozzie Guillen’s Chicago White Sox. Detroit’s staff seems to be the tops in the Central and will break the recent stranglehold over the division that the Minnesota Twins have had.

The National League Playoff Picture:

NL East: Philadelphia Phillies

NL Central: Milwaukee Brewers

NL West: San Francisco Giants

NL Wild Card: Cincinnati Reds or Atlanta Braves

The Logic: Again, I had a very easy time calling the East and the West in the National League.  Philadelphia’s pitching staff makes them the favorite, but the absence of Chase Utley for any extended period of time should be a cause for concern.

The Atlanta Braves will give the Phillies a run, and of course, my New York Mets will be eliminated from playoff contention after Opening Day!

The World Series champion San Francisco Giants have what it takes to return to the playoffs in 2011, with the same pitching staff intact from last season. I would not be surprised if the West is a close race, but we will have to see how the young arms of Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Jonathan Sanchez and Madison Bumgarner will hold up after a short off season.

In the Central, I am going with the popular pick this off-season, the “Brew-Crew” (Milwaukee Brewers).  Great moves in the offseason brining in Zack Grenke and Shaun Marcum, and you have to believe that Prince Fielder will have a big season heading into a free agent year.

The Reds should be good enough to challenge the Brewers for a playoff spot, but I cannot rule out the Braves from making a return this season too. They had a chance last year and have the pieces to get over the hump. The Reds play the Braves for the last time in a mid-July series, so I have to think at that point both squads will be scoreboard watching for the rest of the season.

Let’s leave it at that for now, but I mean, I don’t want to dampen every team’s hopes by calling the World Series now, so I’ll save that for another blog, but in the meantime … Be Good All!