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by Matt Noonan

Daily Noontime: Wednesday, February 12th, 2020

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By NoontimeSports.com | @NoontimeNation 

Welcome to Wednesday!

We’re two days away from the weekend – we are also two days away from celebrating love (Valentine’s Day), so make sure to pick up some chocolate and flowers for someone special either today or tomorrow.

The sun has officially returned to Boston (and the surrounding neighborhoods), so get outside today and soak in some Vitamin D!

Have a great day, everyone, and remember to smile, laugh, and eat something yummy today!

The Boston Sports Scoreboard

  • The Boston Celtics winning streak was snapped last night as the Houston Rockets topped the Green and White by a score of 116-105. Boston will have a chance to return to the win column tomorrow when they host the Los Angeles Clippers at 8 p.m.
  • The Boston Bruins return to the ice this evening – the Black and Gold will host the Montreal Canadiens with puck drop scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Boston is looking to erase memories of a 3-1 setback a few days ago against the Detroit Red Wings.
  • The Northeastern University women’s ice hockey team captured its first Beanpot Tournament title since 2013 with a 4-3 win over Boston University in overtime.

The Noontime Headlines (and Links)

  • The Boston Red Sox have promoted Ron Roenicke to the interim manager. (ESPN.com)

  • Will the Red Sox be contenders this season without Mookie Betts and David Price? (Boston.com)

  • Adding Kevin Pillar to the Red Sox outfield would be a great way to ‘revamp’ the team’s outfield. (NESN.com)

  • Let’s do a mid-February check-in on Tom Brady, who may or may not play for the New England Patriots in 2020. (ESPN.com)

  • David Krejci is closing in on 900 games with the Boston Bruins. (WEEI.com)
  • Kemba Walker was frustrated by the referees last night during his team’s setback to the Houston Rockets. (Boston.com)

VIDEO OF THE DAY: Eminem performed ‘Lose Yourself’ at the Oscars this past Sunday – he sounded pretty good (just our two-cents!). 

by Matt Noonan

Daily Noontime: Tuesday, February 11th, 2020

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By NoontimeSports.com | @NoontimeNation 

Hello, Tuesday – how are you?

From a quick glance outside our window, you look a bit cloudy – do I see rain?

Well, let’s brighten everyone’s spirit with a brand new ‘Daily Noontime’ for Tuesday, February 11th, 2020.

Also, make sure to follow @NewsNoontime on Twitter so you won’t miss future ‘Daily Noontime’ posts!

The Boston Sports Scoreboard

  • The Northeastern University men’s ice hockey team captured their third-straight Beanpot Tournament crown last night as they defeated Boston University, 5-4, in double-overtime at the TD Garden. The three-peat is a first for Northeastern.
  • Tonight, the Northeastern women’s ice hockey team will attempt to win their Beanpot Tournament against Boston University.
  • The Boston Celtics return to the hardwood this evening – the Green and White are in Texas this evening to face the Houston Rockets with tip-off scheduled for 9:30 p.m.

The Noontime Headlines (and Links)

  • Marcellus Wiley does not believe Tom Brady is the right fit for the Los Angeles Chargers. (NESN.com)
  • New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft hinted to a reporter at a 2020 Oscars party where he wants Tom Brady to play next fall. (NBC Sports Boston)
  • The Boston Red Sox, including Chaim Bloom, says they are not giving up on the upcoming 2020 season. (Boston Globe) 
  • Northeastern may have won the 2020 Beanpot last night, but coaches and players on the Boston University men’s hockey team were not happy about the outcome. (Boston Globe) 
  • Philip Rivers won’t be playing for the Chargers next fall, but he still wants to play. (ProFootballTalk.com)

VIDEO OF THE DAY: Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre – yes, he also quarterbacked the Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets – says he does not see a decline in Tom Brady, who will turn 43-years-old this summer. 

by Matt Noonan

Daily Noontime: Monday, February 10th, 2020

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By NoontimeSports.com | @NoontimeNation 

Happy Monday, everyone!

How was your weekend? Are you ready for a brand new week?

It looks like a yucky day outside our window. Expect some rain today in Boston (and outside the city), but the good news is the mild winter returns after some chilly temps this past weekend.

Have a great day, everyone, and remember to smile, laugh, and drink an extra cup of coffee today!

The Boston Sports Scoreboard

  • The Boston Bruins saw their six-game winning streak snapped yesterday with a 3-1 setback to the Detroit Red Wings. Boston will return to the ice on Wednesday, February 12th when they host the Montreal Canadiens at 7:30 p.m.
  • The Boston Celtics edged the Oklahoma City Thunder yesterday by a score of 112-111. With the win, the Green and White have now won seven-straight contests – they will look to extend their winning streak on Tuesday against the Houston Rockets.

The Noontime Headlines (and Links)

  • Mookie Betts and David Price are finally headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers. (ESPN.com)
  • Spring training will officially begin this week for the Boston Red Sox, which is exactly what we need after an interesting (and bizarre) few weeks. (Boston Globe)

  • With the Red Sox-Dodgers deal now complete, the Red Sox have positioned themselves to ‘spend money in free agency next offseason.’ (MassLive.com)

  • Vince Carter thanked the Boston Celtics for their pregame tribute to the veteran shoot guard/small forward. (Boston.com)
  • The XFL drew 3.3 million viewers on ABC this weekend, which is a good start for the spring football league. (ProFootballTalk.com)

  • The Bruins offense did not show up against the Red Wings yesterday, but that shouldn’t derail thoughts of reaching the Stanley Cup. (WEEI.com)

VIDEO OF THE DAY: What do you think about Tom Brady signing with the Dallas Cowboys in a few weeks? 

by Matt Noonan

Noontime’s NBA Playoff Predictions

Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers will certainly be a team to watch in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. (PHOTO CREDIT: Sports Illustrated)

By Matt Noonan (@MattNoonan11) 

The 2018 N.B.A. Playoffs officially begin tomorrow – yes, welcome to the postseason, basketball fans!

This is one of my favorite postseasons to follow – I do also enjoy playoff hockey as well, but playoff basketball is something I could watch all the time. So, without further ado, here are my predictions for the upcoming N.B.A. playoffs, enjoy!

Care to agree or disagree? Send me a tweet @MattNoonan11 and make sure to stay connected with Noontime Sports’ basketball Twitter (@Noontime_Hoops) 

First Round (Eastern Conference) 

No. 1 Toronto vs. No. 8 Washington

Prediction: Toronto (Six Games)

No. 2 Boston vs. No. 7 Milwaukee 

Prediction: Boston (Seven Games)

No. 3 Philadelphia vs. No. 6 Mami 

Prediction: Philadelphia (Six Games)

No. 4 Cleveland vs. No. 5 Indiana 

Prediction: Cleveland (Six Games)

First Round (Western Conference)

No. 1 Houston vs. No. 8 Minnesota 

Prediction: Houston (Five Games)

No. 2 Golden State vs. No. 7 San Antonio 

Prediction: Golden State (Six Games)

No. 3 Portland vs. No. 6 New Orleans 

Prediction: Portland (Six Games)

No. 4 Oklahoma City vs. No. 5 Utah 

Prediction: Oklahoma City (Six Games)

Semifinals (Eastern Conference)

No. 1 Toronto vs. No. 4 Cleveland 

Prediction: No. 4 Cleveland (Six Games)

No. 2 Boston vs. No. 3 Philadelphia

Prediction: No. 3 Philadelphia (Six Games)

Semifinals (Western Conference

No. 1 Houston vs. No. 4 Oklahoma City

Prediction: No. 1 Houston (Six Games)

No. 2 Golden State vs. No. 3 Portland 

Prediction: No. 3 Portland (Seven Games)

Eastern Conference Finals 

No. 3 Philadelphia vs. No. 4 Cleveland 

Prediction: No. 4 Cleveland (Seven Games)

Western Conference Finals

No. 1 Houston vs. No. 3 Portland

Prediction: No. 1 Houston (Six Games)

N.B.A. Finals

No. 1 Houston vs. No. 4 Cleveland

No. 4 Cleveland (Seven Games)
by Matt Noonan

Daily Noontime – March 7, 2012

Paul Pierce paced the Celtics with 30 points on Tuesday! (Photo Credit: Lawrence.com)

By NoontimeSports.com 

Happy Hump Day to everyone, and welcome into yet another edition of the Daily Noontime. Let’s kick-start the rest of your morning!

* The Boston Celtics extended their current winning streak to five games on Tuesday evening, as they defeated the Houston Rockets, 97-92 in overtime. Paul Pierce paced the Green and White with 30 points, while Rajon Rondo tallied 12 points. Boston will return to the hardwood on Wednesday when they travel to Philadelphia for a 7:00pm tip-off.

* The Boston Bruins earned an important road win, as they defeated the Maple Leafs in Toronto, 5-4. The win snaps a two-game skid, too. The Black and Gold will return to the TD Garden on Thursday when they host the Buffalo Sabres.

* According to numerous reports – Indianapolis Colts quarterbackPeyton Manning will become an unrestricted free agent. However, where will he end up? We’ll find out soon!

* For the first time since 1946, Harvard University’s men’s basketball team will be headed to the “big dance,” as the Crimson earned an automatic bid on Tuesday when Princeton defeated Penn, 62-52. The March Madness brackets will be released on Sunday, Mar. 11.