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Drew has four hits, four RBIs to lead Red Sox over Phillies Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:21:00 EDT
PHILADELPHIA — Eleven years later, J.D. Drew gets the same welcome whenever he visits the City of Brotherly Love: "Booooooo!"
The jeers only got louder each time he got a hit.
Drew tied a career-high with four hits and fell a triple short of the cycle, Justin Masterson pitched five effective innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 yesterday.

Banner 17: Celtics add to record championship haul Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:20:00 EDT
BOSTON — When the Boston Celtics built a new practice facility, they surrounded the court with their 16 NBA championship banners and left a blank space for No. 17.
The message was a bit too subtle for Doc Rivers.

Celtics "rolling rally" scheduled for today Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:20:00 EDT
BOSTON — Boston's streets will be crowded again with screaming fans celebrating a championship — but this time they'll be wearing green.
Mayor Tom Menino announced plans yesterday for a "rolling rally" at 11 a.m. today to celebrate the Boston Celtics' win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals.

What do locals think of the Green's title run? We want your thoughts and memories of the Celtics' ti Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:19:00 EDT
Dan Guttenplan
As a sports department, we shared our thoughts on the Boston Celtics season with you in Tuesday's newspaper.
Now we want to hear from you.
Did you go to the championship-clinching game on Tuesday night? Are going to the parade today (11 a.m., starting at the TD Banknorth Garden)? Are you a season-ticket holder? Do you have fond memories of Bill Russell, John Havlicek, Bob Cousy, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale or even Al Jefferson?

Out of the gate: Newburyport native has worked to become one of the top jockeys at Suffolk Downs Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:19:00 EDT
Newburyport native Tammi Piermarini had aspirations of becoming a surgeon as a child. However, a chance job at a racing farm inevitably led her down a different path — the adrenaline-fueled life of a Suffolk Downs thoroughbred horse jockey.

Local schedule Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:18:00 EDT
Today
NORTH SHORE LEAGUE BASEBALL: Newburyport at Haverhill (6 p.m.)

Woods needs season-ending knee surgery Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:18:00 EDT
Tiger Woods walked tenderly out of Torrey Pines with a U.S. Open trophy he was destined to win on a left leg worse than anyone imagined. A group of children called out to him and Woods looked over and waved.

Nor'Easters fall despite home run from Esposito Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:16:00 EDT
Post 150 Senior Legion
Exeter 7, Newburyport 6
Facing Exeter's No. 1 pitcher, the Nor'Easters (5-2-1) were led by Joe Esposito, who was 1 for 3 with a home run. Cam Kneeland was 2 for 4 with a stolen bases, two runs scored, and an RBI. Kyle LeBlanc was 1 for 2 with an RBI. James Ellison went 1 for 2 with an RBI.

Local sports briefs Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:35:00 EDT
Golf
The Ray Larnard Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on July 11 at Apple Hill Golf Club in East Kingston, NH. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will go toward scholarships for two Amesbury High students, a donation made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and contributions made to an education fund for Ray's young daughter. The Web site is www.tournevents.com/raylarnard2008.

Welcome to the varsity: Triton JV hoops coach named Connell's successor Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:35:00 EDT
BYFIELD — For the first time during Triton athletic director David Dempsey's one-year tenure, the school replaced an incumbent coach yesterday by hiring from within the affected sports program.
Dempsey named former junior-varsity boys basketball coach Ryan Souliotis as the head coach of the varsity team for the 2008-2009 season. Souliotis succeeds Tim Connell, who held the head-coaching position for the past seven years. Souliotis, 24, captained the Triton basketball team as a senior in 2001-2002 before attending Bates College. Upon his graduation from Bates, he served as the freshman coach at Ipswich High for one year before spending another as the JV coach at Triton.

New Tribe AAU baseball teams making big noise Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:33:00 EDT
As an instructor at Extra Innings in Salisbury, Scott Bevan wanted to start an AAU baseball team for 14-year-olds with the goal of teaching kids the proper way to play the game.
The Danvers native did so this season, acquiring many of his players from the talent pool at Extra Innings.

Local sports schedule Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:32:00 EDT
Today
POST 150 SENIOR LEGION: Newburyport at Exeter Academy (6 p.m.)

Nor'Easters offense continues to pound out runs Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:31:00 EDT
Baseball
Newburyport 13, North Andover 3
Exploding for another 18 hits, the Newburyport Nor'Easters (5-1-1) scored in every inning except the third as Joe Katin led the way with two home runs, four RBIs, and three runs scored.

Living the life: Promoting basketball, Newburyport High grad met NBA legends and traveled the globe Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:31:00 EDT
If you were a die-hard basketball fan not gifted enough to play professionally in the NBA, what would be the next best thing? To meet and work with NBA legends? To travel the globe to various exotic locations promoting the game? To go to many of the premier games throughout the year?

Before Celtics attempted to clinch title, team wondered about flight problems Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:30:00 EDT
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics needed three airplanes to get back from Los Angeles, and that's smelling a little fishy to coach Doc Rivers.
The Celtics were supposed to leave around 11 a.m. Monday, but they didn't take off until close to 3 p.m., and didn't land until 10:30 p.m. Asked about the travel problems, Rivers pointed a sarcastic finger squarely at Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and coach Phil Jackson.

Lester, Crisp lead Red Sox over Phils Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:29:00 EDT
PHILADELPHIA — Jon Lester struck out five over seven shutout innings and Coco Crisp homered to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies last night.
Lester (6-3) never got into any serious trouble and won his third straight start. He gave up six hits and walked only one.

Desire trumps flash ... by 39 points Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:06:00 EDT
BOSTON — These Los Angeles Lakers, more aptly called the Los Angeles Lakers Light, never had a chance. Not here. Not with that scrawny group. Not now.
The Boston Celtics are world champions for the 17th time, and the formula pretty much remained the same.

PHOTO SLIDESHOW:Hershey Series Youth Track Meet Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:11:00 EDT
Kristen Mackie, 10, gives it her all in the standing broad jump at the ninth annual Hershey Series Youth Track Meet at Fuller Track Tuesday night. The program, which teaches kids ages 9-14 about track and field, includes along with the broad jump, a softball throw and track events ranging from 100m to 1 mile. Photo by Jim Vaiknoras

Another Triton coaching change: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:32:00 EDT
BYFIELD — Each coaching change at Triton Regional High raises new questions.
Expect more to arise today when Triton athletic director David Dempsey finalizes the school's fifth coaching change in the last year. Dempsey confirmed yesterday that boys basketball coach Tim Connell will not return for an eighth season. The Vikings struggled during Connell's tenure, logging a record of 20-120.

What has the Celtics season meant to us? Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EDT
Editor's note: With Game 6 of the NBA finals between the Celtics and Lakers lurking this evening, members of The Daily News sports staff share their thoughts on the NBA season.
Dan Guttenplan
Sports Editor

Pace completes career as top thrower at NHS Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:58:00 EDT
Track and Field
New England Championships
Newburyport senior Richie Pace placed 13th among New England high school athletes in the shot put (48-01/2). He completed his career as the top Newburyport High shot put thrower of all-time and the second-best discus thrower.

Legend of Tiger Woods grows with his Open win Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:58:00 EDT
On Golf
Tim Dahlberg
SAN DIEGO — The legend grows.
On a sunny day on the California coast, Tiger Woods beat a guy ranked 158th in the world — and the world couldn't get enough of it.
This wasn't Rocco versus Tiger for the U.S. Open title. This was Rocky against the champ in a slugfest so compelling that even an extra 18 holes couldn't settle it.

Howard, Hamels lead Phillies over Red Sox 8-2 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:57:00 EDT
PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard homered twice and Jimmy Rollins also connected to back another strong outing by Cole Hamels, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 Monday night in an interleague matchup of division leaders.

They're at it again: Newburyport trio lead Aztecs to state title Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:15:00 EDT
On Soccer
John Shimer
Fans of the Newburyport girls soccer team remember that Jillian Kinter, Laura Muise, and Taylor Bresnahan were vital members of the Clippers squad that won its first ever state championship last fall.

'Rolling Rally' for Celtics slated for Thursday Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:52 EST

BOSTON Bostons streets will be crowded again Thursday with screaming fans celebrating a championship but this time theyll be wearing green.

Standing with giants Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:55 EST

From Paul Pierces return from injury in Game 1 to the comeback for the ages in Game 4 to the Game 6 demolition, the 2008 NBA Finals have had some truly epic moments. And overall, its been a Celtics season of significant milestones. But as the quest is...

Tiger Woods to miss rest of golf season Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:45 EST

Tiger Woods will miss the rest of the season because of a left knee that will require more surgery, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday.

Celtics' 17th seems just like old times Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

The Celtics are World Champions. Sixteen times, that's been written before. Sixteen times, it's felt this good. But none has been yearned for as long as No. 17.

AT THE FINALS: Garnett finally gets his ring Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — This is why Kevin Garnett came to Boston. This is why he wanted to be a Celtic.

Return to glory Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — On a new parquet floor below aging championship banners, the Boston Celtics won their 17th NBA title and a first one — at last — for Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen — their Big Three for a new generation.

FINALS NOTEBOOK: Flight problems left Celts wondering Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Young point guard Rajon Rondo played so poorly in Game 5 of the NBA finals that Celtics coach Doc Rivers used him for just 14½ minutes. That all changed in Game 6.

Lester locks the door on Phillies Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

PHILADELPHIA — Terry Francona was as efficient with his words as Jon Lester was with his pitches.

Cotuit homes in on win over Gatemen Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

Cotuit scored twice in the eighth inning, snapping a 3-3 tie in the Kettleers' 5-3 home win over the Wareham Gatemen on Tuesday.

Whaling City gem Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

Max Perlman pitched seven scoreless innings, and rain held off until just after the final pitch as the Gatmen earned a 2-0 victory over Orleans in their third visit in as many years.

C's happy to be home Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

The Boston Celtics are home, not home free.

Perkins a game-time decision Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — The Celtics expect Ray Allen to play when they try for a second time to win the NBA championship.

Woods adds to legend with Open title Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

SAN DIEGO — Tiger Woods cradled the silver U.S. Open trophy in his right hand and limped toward the edge of the Pacific bluffs, each step as much a burden as the 91 holes he played at Torrey Pines for a major that might have been his most amazing...

Hamels stops Sox, predicts October rematch Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

PHILADELPHIA — Dustin Pedroia and J.D. Drew hit back-to-back homers, but that was all the Red Sox could muster against Phillies starter Cole Hamels on Monday night in what Hamels, for one, thinks was a World Series preview.

Dice-K goes five in rehab outing Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed two runs and three hits over five innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket in Allentown, Pa., on Monday night, his first game action since straining his rotator cuff last month.

NFL NOTEBOOK: Colvin now ex-Pat, signs with Houston Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

HOUSTON — Free agent linebacker Rosevelt Colvin signed with the Houston Texans on Monday, giving the team another pass rusher to pair with 2006 No. 1 draft pick Mario Williams.

Kobe won't force, and Lakers won't either Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

LOS ANGELES — The greatest closer in the NBA instead focused on being a quick starter in Game 5.

Celtics put champagne on ice Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

Kobe Bryant scored 25 points, including a decisive dunk in the final minute — and Lamar Odom added 20 as the Lakers prevented the Celtics from winning a 17th title with a 103-98 win in Game 5.

U.S. OPEN: Westwood inches away from being third man in Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

SAN DIEGO — Lee Westwood waited so long to come up this short.

PIN TALES: Junior bowlers honored Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

The Wonder Bowl P.M. Junior Bowling Program held their end of the season Award's Banquet at White's at Westport last week.

Sox hit four homers in rout Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

CINCINNATI — Manny was out of the lineup. Big Papi was out of town. The Boston Red Sox sure didn't look like themselves with their two biggest hitters gone.

FAIRHAVEN FATHER'S DAY ROAD RACE: No letting up for Spolidoro, Kenyans Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

FAIRHAVEN — The Kenyans swept the men's races, while Julie Spolidoro of Duxbury continued her sweep through the SouthCoast on a cold, wet, but record-setting Sunday morning.

U.S. OPEN: Tiger Woods forces playoff with Rocco Mediate with birdie putt on 18 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

SAN DIEGO — Tiger Woods wasn't sure if his left knee would allow him to finish 72 holes of the U.S. Open. After yet another defining moment at Torrey Pines, he was thrilled to get a chance at 18 more.

Swiss beat Portuguese Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BASEL, Switzerland — The Swiss team left Euro 2008 early — as a winner.

Earnhardt wins on fumes Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BROOKLYN, Mich. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. ended his 76-race winless string Sunday, coasting to victory at Michigan International Speedway under a caution flag with little but fumes left in his gas tank.

Eight is enough Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

CARSON, Calif. — The United States couldn't wait to get started in its qualifying run for the 2010 World Cup.

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