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by Matt Noonan

Daily Noontime: Monday, February 24th, 2020

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By Matt Noonan | @NoontimeNation 

Happy Monday, everyone!

I hope you ALL had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed the spring-like temperatures, especially yesterday. It is almost spring here in Boston (and New England), which means warm weather, spring sports, and dinner (and coffee) outside, not inside.

Let’s kick off a brand new week with the ‘Daily Noontime’ by smiling, laughing, and loving life!

The Boston Sports Scoreboard 

  • Jayson Tatum scored 41 points in 37 minutes but it wasn’t enough to lift the Boston Celtics to victory on Sunday. Instead, Boston lost to the Los Angeles Lakers, 114-112, snapping a three-game winning streak.

    Luckily, the Green and White will have a chance to redeem themselves tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 25th) when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers for a 10 p.m. tip-off.

  • The Boston Bruins will look to return to their winning ways tomorrow when they host the Calgary Flames for a 7 p.m. puck drop. Boston beat Calgary on Friday, 4-3, but then lost to the Vancouver Canucks, 9-3, one day later.
  • Finally, the Boston Red Sox will play some exhibition baseball today against the Tampa Bay Rays at 1:05 p.m.

The Noontime Headlines (and Links)

  • LeBron James saluted Jayson Tatum on Instagram following the Lakers’ two-point win over the Celtics on Sunday. (MassLive.com)
  • The Boston Celtics altered their travel plans so they can attend Kobe Bryant‘s Memorial. (CBS Boston)

  • Sunday’s loss to the Lakers was a tough pill to swallow, but it certainly seemed like a game the Celtics should have won. (Boston Globe)

  • Will the Boston Bruins make a move before the NHL Trade Deadline ends at 3 p.m. today? (NESN.com)

  • The Boston Bruins should not pursue Joe Thornton, says one hockey writer. (Yahoo.com)

  • Tom Brady was the fourth-ranked quarterback on the ‘101 NFL free agent‘ list on NFL.com.

VIDEO OF THE DAY: The St. Louis BattleHawks recorded the first XFL kickoff return of the 2002 season yesterday. 

by Matt Noonan

Daily Noontime: Friday, January 31st, 2020

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By Matt Noonan | @NoontimeNation 

Happy Friday, everyone!

Your friendly (and outgoing) editor (and founder) Matt Noonan is here to help us with a brand new Daily Noontime for Fri-Yay (Friday!) January 31st, 2020.

Yes, it is the final day of January, which means we are inching closer to longer days, better weather and most importantly … loads of fun in the sun!

Have a great weekend, enjoy the Super Bowl and we’ll talk to you next Monday!

The Boston Sports Scoreboard 

  • The Boston Celtics picked up their second-straight win – third in their last four outings – with a 119-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
  • The Celtics are back in action tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 1st) when they host the Philadelphia 76ers in a VERY important Eastern Conference clash. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m.
  • The Boston Bruins return to the ice for the first time in a week to commence the second half of their season with an 8 p.m. puck drop against the Winnipeg Jets.

The Noontime Headlines (and Links) 

  • Last night, the Celtics honored Kobe Bryant while Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker were fun to watch. (MassLive.com)

  • Should the Celtics consider trading Marcus Smart to acquire some much-needed pieces for a successful postseason run? (Celticswire.com)

  • The Bruins begin the second half of their season this evening with some questions that need to be answered for a successful stretch run. (Boston Herald)

  • The Boston Red Sox are supposedly interviewing a ‘former soccer goalie’ for their open managerial role. (98.5 The Sports Hub)

  • Tom Brady read some mean tweets about himself on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (Boston.com)
  • Ryan Fitzpatrick is not ready to retire. He will play in 2020. (ProFootballTalk.com)

Video of the Day: ESPN’s Max Kellerman believes Tom Brady is ‘begging for attention’ following his latest tweet.

by Matt Noonan

Daily Noontime: Wednesday, January 29th, 2020

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By NoontimeSports.com | @NoontimeNation 

Hello, Wednesday – you look rather sunny!

Sure, it’s sunny this morning in the Boston area, but it is also chilly, too – don’t go looking for the beach gear just yet as it will get cooler later and be somewhat cold tomorrow.

But, before we worry about the cold weather tomorrow, let’s dish out a brand new Daily Noontime from your friends at Noontime Nation!

Have a wonderful day, read a joke, get an extra cup of coffee, and maybe do something fun later – you deserve it!

The Boston Sports Scoreboard 

  • The Boston Celtics capped their three-game road trip with a 109-101 win last night over the Miami Heat.
  • With their win over the Heat on Tuesday evening, the Celtics are now 31-15. They remain in fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
  • Boston will entertain the Golden State Warriors tomorrow (Thursday, January 30th) with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m.

The Noontime Headlines (and Links)

  • Dante Scarnecchia is retiring from the NFL after 36 seasons, including 34 with the New England Patriots. Scarnecchia was the Patriots offensive line coach. (ESPN.com)
  • Tom Brady may be the greatest quarterback, but Dante Scarnecchia could be considered one of the best offensive line coaches. (WEEI.com)
  • Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill may want to qualify for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. (ProFootballTalk.com)
  • “I haven’t felt a pain that sharp in a while,” says Shaquille O’Neal when discussing his former teammate, Kobe Bryant. (ESPN.com)
  • Mitch Moreland will be playing for the Boston Red Sox this spring, but it appears like Mookie Betts will be competing for another team. (CBSSports.com)
  • Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams will be singing “Let It Go” in a 60-second spot for Audi on Super Bowl Sunday. (CNBC.com)

Video of the Day: Joe Buck joined The Herd with Colin Cowherd yesterday to discuss broadcasting a Super Bowl to working with former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman. 

by Matt Noonan

Daily Noontime: Tuesday, January 28th, 2020

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By NoontimeSports.com | @NoontimeNation 

Hello, Tuesday – how are you?

We hope everyone is having a great day thus far.

Yes, we know we are posting our ‘Daily Noontime’ a bit later this morning, but we’re happy to unveil some interesting and intriguing news (and links) below from the world wide web!

As always, thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful rest of your day and remember … never stop smiling!

The Boston Sports Scoreboard 

  • After enjoying an off day yesterday, the Boston Celtics are back on the hardwood this evening when they visit the Miami Heat with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

    Tonight’s game marks the end of a three-game road trip for the Green and White, which began with a win over the Orlando Magic but was followed by a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

  • We’re another day closer to the start of the second half of the Boston Bruins season – let the countdown for puck drop on Friday, January 31st against the Winnipeg Jets continue!

The Noontime Headlines (and Links)

  • After losing to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI, former Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator (and now the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers) Kyle Shanahan acknowledged that Bill Belichick reached out to him to talk. (ProFootballTalk.com)

  • NBC Sports announcer Mike Tirico recently shared a “kind gesture made by now Celtics player Gordon Hayward in Kobe Bryant’s final NBA game.” (Boston.com)

  • The death of Kobe Bryant ‘leaves us with poignant images, vivid memories, and disbeliefs,’ writes Chad Finn. (Boston.com)

  • Joe Montana has some advice for Tom Brady: “It’s not easy to go to another team.” (NFL.com)
  • LeBron James told members of the media that “he will take on the legacy of the Lakers great as his own responsibility.” (ESPN.com)
  • Kobe Bryant was more than just a basketball player, but someone that helped the NBA ‘conquer the world.’ (New York Times)

VIDEO OF THE DAY: Ellie Duncan shares a powerful story about Kobe Bryant being a ‘girl dad.’ 

by Matt Noonan

Daily Noontime: Monday, January 27th, 2020

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By NoontimeSports.com | @NoontimeNation

Welcome to Monday, everyone – hope you had a great weekend!

This past weekend ended with a disappointing note with the news of Kobe Bryant‘s passing. We have some links (below) on Kobe, who was a five-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion, an 18-time All-Star, a 15-time member of the All-NBA team, and the 2008 Most Valuable Player.

Additionally, Bryant was tabbed the NBA Finals MVP in 2009 when the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic and in 2010 when the Purple and Gold outlasted our beloved Boston Celtics.

Switching gears – just for a quick second! – it will be somewhat mild today in Boston, both in and outside the city with temperatures in the high 40s. However, it will be mostly cloudy today, but the warmer weather makes up for it, though!

Have a wonderful day, everyone, and remember to smile and laugh!

The Boston Sports Scoreboard 

  • The Boston Celtics saw their three-game winning streak snapped last night as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Green and White by a score of 123-108. Kemba Walker led the way with a game-high 35 points, Gordon Hayward netted 23 points and Jaylen Brown chipped in 20 points.
  • Boston is off this evening but will cap their three-game road trip tomorrow with a visit to the Miami Heat, who currently resides in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 31-14 record. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
  • The Boston Bruins will begin the second half of their season on Friday, January 31st when they visit the Winnipeg Jets at 8 p.m.

The Noontime Headlines (and Links)

Video of the Day: On January 22nd, 2006, Kobe Bryant made headlines by netting 81 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors, 122-104. 

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