Boston Sports Media Watch

I’m going to be taking a few days off around here, including today and Monday. Ken Fang (including tonight’s Viewing Picks)  might be in and out with some things, but for the most part we’re going to guide you to the link dashboards to gather up your news.

The Red Sox were off last night, and start a weekend series with the Seattle Mariners. Check all the coverage at RedSoxLinks.com.

There’s nothing yet to report in the way of free agent news for the Celtics. Stephon Marbury appears to be headed elsewhere as the Celtics don’t wish to pay him more than the veteran’s minimum. Things are quiet on the Rasheed Wallace front. Elsewhere, Ron Artest and Trevor Ariza have swapped teams as each free agent signed with the other’s former team. Check all the news at CelticsLinks.com.

If you’ve got a craving for some Patriots, over on Patriots Daily we’ve got a look at Patriots-related programming on NFL Network this weekend, including the “Amercia’s Game” series being shown Saturday and Sunday.

Should the Bruins make any move this weekend, BruinsLinks.com will have it for you.

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Trailing 5-1 in the ninth inning, the Red Sox rallied for four runs in the frame, and then pushed across a run in the 11th inning to pull out a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles yesterday afternoon. That ends the nine game road trip with a 6-3 record.

Amalie Benjamin has the Red Sox turning the tables on the Orioles and staging a late inning comeback of their own. Sean McAdam says that this was just turnabout being fair play and all. Joe McDonald has the Sox bouncing back from their devastating collapse the night before.

Adam Kilgore has Jonathan Papelbon picking up his team record 133rd career save. Rob Bradford says that there is still a lot left in the Papelbon story. Steve Buckley has more on the Sox closer packing up the franchise record for saves. McDonald has more from the new-time saves leader for the Red Sox.

Brian MacPherson has the bullpen redeeming themselves for Thursday’s disaster. Steve Buckley has Julio Lugo trying to make the best of a bad situation. Alex Speier has a detailed look at the Red Sox draft class.

Dan Shaughnessy has baseball taking a swing at ALS this weekend.

Ron Borges reviews the HBO documentary on Ted Williams, which had a screening at Fenway Park last night. Ken Fang has a recap of the screening, which he was able to attend, ( Iwas invited, but unable to attend last night) and has a few pictures from the event to share. He’ll have a full recap of the documentary closer to its premiere on HBO.

Bill Reynolds reviews Minor League Mom: A Mother’s Journey Through the Red Sox Farm Teams

Benjamin’s notebook examines another rough afternoon for Jason Bay. McAdam’s notebook has more on the slumping Bay. McDonald’s Red Sox journal has Bay unfazed after going 0-for-Baltimore.

Celtics

From there “give credit where credit is due” department, Gary Tanguay of Comcast SportsNet has been talking for days about the Celtics interest in Rasheed Wallace. Yesterday, Danny Ainge confirmed that the team is interested, and a report by Adrian Wojnarowski had Ainge on Wallace’s doorstep at midnight Wednesday to pitch to him.

Frank Dell’Apa says Ainge merely phoned Wallace’s agent at midnight, but the former Piston is their top priority. Mark Murphy has more on the Celtics plans to court Wallace.

Murphy has Leon Powe and the Celtics saying their good-byes. Robert Lee has the Celtics introducing draft pick Lester Hudson. Lenny Megliola has Hudson living a dream. Jeff Goodman has Paul Pierce saying he was never concerned that Rajon Rondo was going to be traded.

Buddy Thomas ponders the future of Phil Jackson.

Dell’Apa’s notebook has Leon Powe headed to free agency. Murphy’s notebook has Glen Davis monitoring offers. In his notebook, Jim Fenton has more on Powe and Davis.

Bruins

Fluto Shinzawa has the Bruins starting free agency by signing Montreal forward Steve Begin. Stephen Harris has an ex-rival getting a fresh start with the Bruins. Mike Loftus says bygones are bygones with Begin. Bud Barth weighs in on the Bruins signings yesterday. Loftus also has the Bruins re-signing Byron Bitz.

Harris says that Day 1 of NHL free agency wasn’t a big deal for the Bruins.

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Baltimore’s Edgar Allan Poe couldn’t have come up with a more fiendish nightmare than what the Red Sox bullpen went through last night. Entrusted with a 10-1 lead, the relief corps brought back memories of the early season 2003 Gasoline Alley Gang. All we needed was Bob Lobel sitting on the set of WBZ with the giant panic button. The Orioles scored five runs in the seventh and 5 runs in the eighth to come all the way back and stun the Red Sox, 11-10.

If NESN has the “Mothers Day Miracle” that they like to show over and over, now MASN (Mid-Atlantic Sports Network) has last night’s game to show in a loop.

Sean McAdam notes that in this game, the deluge came after the rain.  Amalie Benjamin has the rejuvenated Orioles washing out the Red Sox lead. Joe McDonald has the Red Sox playing two completely different games last night, one before and one after the rain.

Don Orsillo noted this a couple of times on the NESN broadcast last night, and Steve Buckley does as well, that the Red Sox woes started after the entire infield began to trot off the field in the sixth inning, thinking there were three outs, when there were only two. Rob Bradford notes why this was truly a historic collapse by the Red Sox.

With MLB players union head Donald Fehr set to retire, Bob Ryan notes that there is probably not a job in sports that is loathed more by the public than being the head of a players union. McDonald has Terry Francona not really into the whole ‘this time it counts’ approach to the All Star Game. Buckley notes that the Red Sox roster is able to withstand injuries and is now in a good spot after a tough start to the season.

Adam Kilgore says that the four innings of work from John Smoltz ended up being the lone bright spot for the Sox last night. McDonald notes that it was a bittersweet night for Smoltz. McAdam has Mike Lowell being placed on the DL. Jeff Bailey was called up to take his place on the roster, and Brian MacPherson has Bailey ready to contribute, whatever his role might be.

Benjamin’s notebook has the Sox playing cautious and putting Mike Lowell on DL, where he’ll be out until after the All Star break. McAdam’s notebook agrees that Smoltz was the only bright spot for the Sox. McDonald’s Red Sox journal has more on the Sox putting Lowell on the shelf.

Bruins

Free Agency starts at noon today, but don’t expect a flurry of signings. Mick Colageo has Peter Chiarelli saying that the Bruins are going to “sit back” at the start of free agency. Bud Barth says there are no big deals on the horizon for the Bruins. Fluto Shinzawa says that the Bruins talented roster allows them to “pace” themselves in the free agent market. Mike Loftus says that the salary cap puts tight limits on the Bruins options. Stephen Harris has the Bruins just playing a waiting game. Joseph Gravellese says that big signings are not on the Bruins agenda.

Kevin Paul Dupont has Scott Gomez becoming one of the sports all-time salary dumps in his trade to the Canadiens. Mike McMahon thinks that Phil Kessel could still be on his way out of town. Joe Haggerty explains some of the RFA rules.

Celtics

Frank Dell’Apa and Marc J. Spears have Eddie House deciding against free agency and electing to stay with the Celtics for another season. Mark Murphy has more on House choosing to stay at home here in Boston. Scott Souza has House staying while the Celtics declined to offer a tender to Leon Powe.

Murphy has Danny Ainge’s shopping list for free agency. Kevin McNamara has Paul Pierce saying that the Celtics need to add depth. Murphy has the Celtics issuing a tender offer to Glen Davis.

Ron Chimelis has a look at Springfield’s new NBDL team.

Misc

Mark Farinella has a few ponderous thoughts.

Christopher L. Gasper and Will Hulings have Tedy Bruschi breaking in his coaching whistle. Christopher Price has Ellis Hobbs talking Patriots on ESPN radio.

Ken Fang has your Viewing Picks for today.

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Jon Lester continued his career dominance of the Baltimore Orioles, pitching seven shutout innings last night to lead the Red Sox to a 4-0 win. Lester is now 8-0 lifetime against Baltimore. J.D. Drew keyed the offense from the leadoff spot with three hits, including a home run, and Jonathan Papelbon tied the Red Sox career mark for saves with the 132nd of his career, putting him even with Bob Stanley in the record books.

Amalie Benjamin has Terry Francona’s decision to flip Drew and Dustin Pedroia in the lineup paying off. Sean McAdam has the Red Sox making Francona’s job look easy last night. Joe McDonald has the Sox wasting no time settling back into the American League.

Alex Speier has J.D. Drew the perfect leading man for the Sox right now. Steve Buckley has Drew looking at home in the leadoff spot. Adam Kilgore has a look at Jon Lester settling into a groove on the mound. Brian MacPherson has Kevin Youkilis OK with playing third base when Mike Lowell is out. Joe Haggerty has George Kottaras adjusting to life in the big leagues as Tim Wakefield’s personal catcher.

Lenny Megliola wonders what will become of Pedro Martinez. Rob Bradford has Mike Lowell optimistic after his shot yesterday. McDonald has Papelbon tying the Red Sox’ saves record. Buckley has Papelbon gushing over Mariano Rivera.

Benjamin’s notebook has Papelbon talking about tying the Red Sox record. McAdam’s notebook has an update on Mike Lowell’s status, who could return to the lineup Friday, or possibly go on the DL. McDonald’s notebook has more on the lineup change.

Celtics

Gerry Callahan says that the balance of power is shifting in the Eastern Conference and Danny Ainge must deal with the changing landscape. Jim Fenton has the Celtics set to do some shopping in free agency. Frank Dell’Apa and Marc J. Spears have Ainge saying that Glen “Big Baby’ Davis will be tendered a qualifying offer, allowing the Celtics to match any deal he signs elsewhere.

Mark Murphy has Ainge on hand to annouce the Celtics affiliation with the new Maine Red Claws of the NBDL. Murphy says Eddie House might test the free agent waters.

Bruins/Misc

Stephen Harris says things might be quiet for the start of NHL free agency. Kevin Paul Dupont examines how the Bruins proposed trade of Phil Kessel fell apart due to poor communication on draft day.

Chris Warner on Patriots Daily has a look at the top half-dozen pairings of the Belichick era.  

Check Fang’s Bites for Tuesday’s Viewing Picks.

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The Red Sox offense was shut down by rookie pitcher Tommy Hanson, who limited the Red Sox to two hits in his six innings of work in the Braves 2-1 victory over the Red Sox. The win helped Atlanta avoid being swept by the Red Sox on their home field.

Amalie Benjamin has the Sox once again unable to close out a series with a sweep. Sean McAdam has a combination of the searing heat and Hanson’s pitching proving to be too much for the Sox. Joe McDonald has the Sox happy to put interleague play behind them.

Check RedSoxLinks.com for more national and regional coverage.

Steve Buckley looks at another good start from Brad Penny, but one that once again did not result in a win. McDonald has Penny getting an early scare yesterday, but recovering to post another sharp performance. He also has the Sox impressed with Penny opposite on the mound yesterday, Tommy Hanson.

Tony Massarotti has the Red Sox saying good riddance to National League rules for another regular season. Buckley has another interleague festival coming to an end for the Sox. Adam Smartschan has the AL once again coming out on top in interleague play.

McDonald has Lowell scheduled to get a Synvisc injection into his hip today. Peter Gobis has Jed Lowrie suffering a minor setback in his rehab at Pawtucket. Sarah Green examines her All Star ballot.

Benjamin’s notebook has Penny’s thumb tendon popping out of place for an instant yesterday. McAdam’s notebook has Mike Lowell set to get an injection in his hip today.

Misc

Fluto Shinzawa reports on 19-year-old Joey Logano scoring his first Sprint Cup win yesterday’s Lenox Industrial Tools 301 in Loudon NH. Rich Thompson says that the rookie’s effort was one for the ages. Allen Lessels has the rain helping the teenage to the win. Jason Remillard has more on the win for Logano.

Kevin Provencher had double the fun at Loudon this weekend. Ben Collins says Ryan Newman could’ve used a little luck yesterday. Remillard has drivers using social networking to connect with fans.

Thompson’s notebook has Kyle Busch creating some enemies on the track yesterday. Julian Benbow has more on other racers blaming Busch for the wreck yesterday. Shinzawa’s notebook says the weekend wasn’t a total loss for Tony Stewart. Provencher’s notebook has Logano getting the right weather forecast.

Mike Loftus has the Bruins pleased with their draft results. Steve Conroy has Peter Chiarelli now turning his attention to the salary cap.

Check Fang’s Bites for Monday’s Viewing Picks.

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It was a rocky first inning in a Boston Red Sox uniform for John Smoltz, who gave up four runs on four hits in the frame. On the other side, Jordan Zimmermann, who was born almost a year to the day after Smoltz was drafted by the Detroit Tigers had his way with the Red Sox, as the Nationals posted a 9-3 win in the series finale.

John Tomase says Smoltz should get a mulligan for his first inning as a Red Sox pitcher. Adam Kilgore has Zimmermann outpitching Smoltz on this night. Joe McDonald has Smoltz and the Red Sox liking how the right-hander finished his outing.

Michael Silverman says that despite the first inning, there were a number of promising signs in Smoltz last night. Nick Cafardo says that it might’ve been a tough start for Smoltz, but it’s certainly not the end. Dan Lamothe though, says that Smoltz was an EPIC FAIL last night.

Nationally, Ken Rosenthal says that Smoltz really wasn’t all that bad last night.

Silverman says that pitching depth has put the Red Sox in a good position. McDonald says that Smoltz’s debut last night was another piece of the Red Sox offseason blueprint being put into place.

Kilgore’s Minor League notebook has catcher Mark Wagner showing off his bat at AA Portland.

Chad Finn talks to Dennis Eckersley about his stint in the booth, filling in for Jerry Remy.

Tomase’s notebook has David Ortiz hitting the cleanup spot last night, a spot he might see more of in the future. Kilgore’s notebook has Jonathan Papelbon talking All Star game. McDonald’s Red Sox journal has Ortiz pleased with getting his 1000th career RBI on Wednesday night.

Celtics

The Celtics stood pat last night, not making any trades, and instead just holding onto their one draft pick at #58 overall and using it on University of Tennessee-Martin guard Lester Hudson, who was second in NCAA Div I scoring last season.

Mike Fine says that it was a long night with little to do for Ainge. Steve Bulpett says that it is all about the now for Ainge and the Celtics, who may yet make some moves. Marc J. Spears notes that with the Celtics standing still, there was activity all around them in the Eastern Conference yesterday. Paul Flannery fires off five things we learned about the draft last night.

Dan Shaughnessy says that now is not the time to trade Rajon Rondo. Alan Siegel says that it appears that Rondo is staying put for now. Scott Souza has Ainge saying again that the Celtics are not looking to trade Rondo. Mark Murphy has Doc Rivers saying he has no doubts that Rondo and Ray Allen will be here next season. Murphy has Rondo’s camp miffed over Ainge’s comments on WEEI earlier this week.

Robert Lee thinks that the addition of Shaq to the Cavs might change the Celtics offseason plans. Bulpett has Rivers viewing all the trades made in the East yesterday as no big deal.

Murphy’s notebook has a look at Hudson, who impressed Ainge with his scoring ability. Frank Dell’Apa’s notebook has more on Hudson, who had a long, hard road to last night.

Bruins

Kevin Paul Dupont ponders what Phil Kessel might be worth in a trade. Steve Conroy says that there might be a lot of moves made tonight, but don’t count on the Bruins being big players. Bud Barth thinks that it is possible that Kessel might get dealt. Mike Loftus has the Bruins taking a little different approach to the draft this year.

Joseph Gravellese wonders if there is anyone in this draft who can make the Bruins better. Dupont’s notebook has the Bruins looking to move up in the draft. Conroy looks at who could be on the Bruins radar at No. 25.

Misc

Michael Felger attacks Celtics fans in his mailbag.

Mike Reiss has Matt Light participating in the NFL’s third-annual Broadcast Boot Camp.

Announcement

Finally this morning, I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome Ken Fang to BSMW. You know Ken from the Friday megalinks, which will still be published here on the front page each week, but in between Ken is going to writing at the new BSMW Fang’s Bites blog each day.

If you’re familiar with Ken’s blog, you know he tirelessly posts at all hours about all things. This blog will be focused solely on sports media, with a regional emphasis of here in New England. Each day he’s going to bring us sports media links and news, and will provide commentary and analysis of the local sports media. I think he’s going to be a terrific addition to the site. His blog is still a work-in-progress design-wise, but we’re getting there. The focus is on the content for now. Welcome, Ken!

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David Ortiz hit a three-run homer last night to spark the Red Sox offense in a 6-4 win over the Washington Nationals.

Adam Kilgore has Ortiz seemingly having turned it all around for himself. John Tomase says that Ortiz’s home run last night was just a like the old days  – a no-doubt-about-it moon shot. Joe McDonald has Ortiz and Jason Varitek powering the Sox to victory.

Michael Silverman looks at John Smoltz’s first start for the Red Sox tonight, and prepares us not to see a finished product just yet.  Brian MacPherson notes that today has been more than a year in the making for Smoltz. Mike Fine says that Smoltz is still pitching because that is what he loves to do.

Nick Cafardo says Jason Varitek is giving the Red Sox everything he has, and a little more. Cafardo compares him to Bill Buckner in 1986, who did anything he could to get on the field. Rob Bradford says that there was a lot of the familiar in last night’s win. Silverman has Nick Green nearly getting impaled by a flying broken bat last night. McDonald has Green able to avoid injury on the play.

McDonald has Julio Lugo just trying to be a good soldier. McDonald has Dusty Brown talking about his “awesome” time in the majors as he prepares to go back to Pawtucket. Bradford has Jason Bay working to become a United States Citizen.

Jeff Jacobs has Sandy Koufax making an appearance at a CT charity golf tournament.

Kilgore’s notebook has Smoltz set to make his debut with the Red Sox tonight. Tomase’s notebook looks at a little piece of history between Smoltz and Dave Magadan. McDonald’s Red Sox journal has Smoltz rarin’ to go tonight.

Celtics

The NBA draft is tonight, and the Celtics will either do something big, or nothing at all, it seems.

Danny Ainge went on WEEI yesterday morning and had some curious things to say about Rajon Rondo. Bob Ryan believe that where there is this much smoke there has to be at least a small fire. You know what? This Bruce Allen guy agrees in the Metro. Glad we see eye-to-eye for the most part, Bob. Bill Burt says that this just might all be a wake-up call for Rondo. Mark Murphy says that the saga with Rondo is more important than tonight’s draft. Marc J. Spears has Rondo’s agent responds to Ainge’s criticism of his client. Matthew Conyers has Ray Allen speaking at a golf event about the trade rumors around him.

Steve Bulpett notes that Danny Ainge can pretty much sit back and relax during this draft, a marked change from some years past. If they pick at all, Scott Souza says the goal will be to find a diamond in the rough. Jim Fenton says that pickings will be slim for the Celtics at #58. Jessica Camerato notes that taking flyers on international players in the second round hasn’t really panned out for the Celtics thus far. Bill Reynolds notes the trade talk surrounding Ainge and the Celtics. Jeff Howe tries to figure out what the Celtics are going to do tonight.

Ron Chimelis thinks that the Celtics should draft UMass’ Tony Gaffney. While the talent level isn’t as high as some drafts, Spears thinks that this could be among the most entertaining and surprising drafts ever because of some of the side stories. Dan Duggan checks in with Memphis guard Antonio Anderson, a Lynn native hoping to hear his named called tonight. Frank Dell’Apa thinks that UConn’s Jeff Adrien could be worth a second look.

Bruins/NHL

Kevin Paul Dupont has BC-bound Chris Kreider likely to be a first round pick in the NHL draft. Steve Conroy has Ryan Bourque ready for the next step in his career. John Connolly has Merrimack goaltender Joe Cannata also among those who could be drafted.

Steve Buckley has a report from The Tradition.

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In a tight 3-3 battle heading into the seventh inning, the Red Sox erupted for eight runs in the final three innings, including six runs in the eighth to post an 11-3 win over the Washington Nationals.

Adam Kilgore has Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Bay and Jason Varitek standing out as the stars of this win. John Tomase says that last night’s game actually hinged on two defensive plays. Joe McDonald has the Red Sox successful in their first visit to Nationals Park.

Michael Silverman says that the Nationals are simply a disaster. Brian MacPherson is talking hitting with Chipper Jones. Alex Speier says that Jason Bay is a run-producing monster. Joe Haggerty has Kevin Youkilis going through a bit of a rough patch at the plate. Speier also has a Day in the Life of the Red Sox Draft.

Nick Cafardo says that we just need to wait and see what kind of player Jacoby Ellsbury is going to be, rather than placing high expectations on him. Silverman has hitting coach Dave Magadan still keeping a close eye on David Ortiz at the plate. McDonald has Dusty Brown making his Major League debut. He also looks at another big night for Jason Bay.

Adam Kilgore’s notebook has Mike Lowell benefiting from his weekend rest. Tomase’s notebook has Jason Bay saying that he will not participate in the Home Run Derby. McDonald’s Red Sox journal has the team giving a thumps up to Nationals Park.

Celtics

You can’t turn around these days without hearing a Rajon Rondo trade rumor. Danny Ainge has been doing his best to defuse such talk, but it persists. Frank Dell’Apa has Ainge saying that while no one is untradeable, he likes the lineup he has right now. Mark Murphy has Ainge reaffirming his love of Rondo. Scott Souza also has Ainge downplaying any trade rumors.

Jim Fenton notes that the Celtics will have a long wait before they pick in tomorrow night’s draft. Paul Flannery has five things we know about this year’s NBA draft. Kirk Minihane rates the best and worst of Celtics drafts. Murphy’s notebook has Ainge reporting that KG’s rehab is going well.

Dan Duggan and Ron Chimelis have UMass forward Tony Gaffney hoping to hear his name called on draft night.

Bruins/Misc

Steve Conroy has Peter Chiarelli and the Bruins looking to make a move up in this week’s NHL draft. Kevin Paul Dupont says that the Bruins have targeted a player and may have to move up to get him. DJ Bean has a couple of ideas as to who that player might be.

The Tradition is tonight, and there are a trio of articles in the papers this morning on the events and honorees:

Lenny Megliola has a look at the event, John Connolly has a piece on Ken Hodge getting recognized for his contributions to the Big Bad Bruins, and Dan Shaughnessy checks in with ice queen Nancy Kerrigan.

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To start things off this Tuesday morning, David Scott is calling it quits over at Scott’s Shots. I’d like to thank David, who has been here at BSMW almost from the beginning, and who certainly brought a lot of eyeballs over to the site with some of his posts and commentary on the local media happenings. He’s fleshing out details of a new gig, which he’s not ready to fully announce just yet, but he’s going to be missed here.

Bob Ryan says that we should all agree that Daisuke Matsuzaka has not been worth $102 million. He will not argue this. Michael Silverman says that the Red Sox need Dice-K to get on a shoulder program. Ron Chimelis says that Matsuzaka is willing to listen to the Red Sox for advice on his shoulder.

Amalie Benjamin looks at John Smoltz set to enter a Brave new world with the Red Sox. Dom Amore says that a competitive spirit has kept Smoltz going. Lenny Megliola says that Smoltz’s debut on Thursday will be must-see TV.

Bill Burt thinks that Brad Penny has found a home in Boston, and rather than looking to trade him, perhaps Theo Epstein should be offering him an extension. Daniel Barbarisi looks at several promising catchers in the Red Sox organization. Mike Fine says that Jason Bay has been easy to manage for Terry Francona. Adam Smartschan looks at whether Nick Green’s homer on Sunday was the best of the year for the Red Sox.

Adam Kilgore has a look at the next team up on the Red Sox schedule, the hapless Washington Nationals, who are flirting with the 1962 New York Mets modern day record for worst record. Brian MacPherson has a great opportunity facing the Red Sox as they prepare to face three teams with losing records on this trip.

Nick Cafardo has Donald Fehr retiring as executive director of the baseball players union. Steve Buckley says that Fehr’s legacy will face scrutiny. Bob Halloran is tired of people avoiding the phrase “no-hitter” while one is in progress.

Benjamin’s notebook has David Ortiz finally starting to look like his old self. Silverman’s notebook says that Dice-K’s star hasn’t dimmed in Japan, where they view the WBC as more important that MLB and the Red Sox.

U.S. Open

Michael Whitmer has Lucas Glover taking home the U.S. Open title. Ron Borges has Phil Mickelson coming up short, but aware of what truly matters. Whitmer says that Mickelson will now shift focus to his wife and her cancer treatment. Borges has David Duval getting back into the game.

Whitmer’s notebook has Duval feeling like he belongs among the best. Borges’ notebook has a poor start and putting woes doing in Tiger Woods.

Misc

Mike Reiss has Tedy Bruschi leaving his options open beyond this season. Christopher Price has Joe Theismann talking about Tom Brady’s recovery.

Jim Fenton says that the Rajon Rondo trade rumors are absurd.

Mark Murphy has UConn’s Jeff Adrien working out for the Celtics. Dan Duggan has BC’s Tyrese Rice hoping that the NBA recognizes the sacrifices he made in putting his team first in his senior season.

Jeff Howe reports that it appears that Boston College will play in the winter classic at Fenway Park as part of a doubleheader with the Bruins.

Michael Felger has five assorted thoughts on the Boston sports scene.

Um, I don’t have the words.

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Well, maybe now NESN has a new addition to the lineup for when they need to fill space. For the last couple of years the “Mother’s Day Miracle” against the Baltimore Orioles has been played about a 100 times. After yesterday’s 6-5 victory on Father’s Day which was secured with a Nick Green walk off home run around the Pesky Pole, perhaps now the network can mix things up a little bit.

Amalie Benjamin has a somewhat confused Green enjoying his first walk-off as a member of the Red Sox. John Tomase though, notes that Green isn’t entirely without walk-off experience, having done it to the Red Sox as a member of the Braves back in ‘04. Bill Ballou has the Sox taking the game and series. Dom Amore says you can’t blame Green for losing track of time and space. Harry Plumer has the quirks and irregularities of Fenway Park working in the Red Sox favor yesterday. Brian Jordan has Wakefield settling in yesterday. Daniel Barbarisi has more on the Green game winner.

Bob Ryan thinks that “The Nick Green Story” would make a great Hollywood screenplay and vehicle for Matt Damon. Mike Fine agrees that Green is a terrific story. Rob Bradford has Green adding to his remarkable story with the walk off. Barbarisi has Green showing that he’s more than a fill-in for the Red Sox. Michael Silverman says that the Red Sox just seem to get all their problems solved these days.

Ben Collins has Jonathan Papelbon pushing through a tough ninth inning to preserve the tie and pick up the win on Green’s homer. Buckley has the weather making an impact on Tim Wakefield yesterday. Paul Sulzer looks at a rough patch for Dustin Pedrioa. Barbarisi notes that David Ortiz is heating up.

Brian MacPherson has the Sox starting over with Dice-K. Bill Burt says so much for the six man rotation. Steve Buckley says that it isn’t certain whether Daisuke Matsuzaka will return to the Red Sox at all this season after being placed on the DL. Glen Farley has the Sox putting Dice on ice. Barbarisi has more on Matsuzaka being placed on the DL. 

Benjamin’s notebook has Matsuzaka concurring with the Sox decision to pull him from the rotation and go to the DL. Tomase’s notebook has more on Dice-K, who was diagnosed with a shoulder strain. Ballou’s notebook says that it might be a long road back for Dice-K. Amore’s notebook has more on Matsuzaka. Plumer’s notebook says it could be a lengthy stay for Dice-K on the DL.

U.S. Open

Weather has pushed the final round of the U.S. Open to today, where Michael Whitmer says it still isn’t clear who is going to win this thing. Ron Borges has Phil Mickelson keeping his chances alive. He’s got Tiger Woods not ready to concede defeat yet either.

Borges’ notebook has David Duval a surprise contender, while Whitmer’s notebook has the weather delay impacting this week’s CVS Caremark Charity Classic.

Misc

Jeff Goodman says that Rajon Rondo isn’t going anywhere, and gives us 10 free agents that should be on the Celtics radar. John Connolly has a look at Sam Jones, who will be honored at The Tradition on Wednesday night.

Monique Walker has the Revolution picking up a victory in the first round of the SuperLiga Tournament. Peter Gobis has more on the win for the Revs. Connolly has the Revs netting two goals in a three minute span to post the win.

Mark Farinella is obsessed with how “Belichick’s minions” will block the view of the practice field from the top floors of the Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place.

Joe Haggerty says that the Bruins need to get bigger and better on defense this offseason.

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