By Darryl Harding Sr - A picturesque Polar Park is the preferred place to commence the 2025 MiLB Worcester Red Sox season. The baseball gods are smiling as the perfect weather permits all the pomp and circumstance that precedes first pitch. From little local singing sensation, Mirabel Pan Weston, belting out the National Anthem to World … Continue reading Woo Sox Falter in Season Opener 4-3
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Pat’s Corral Panthers 17-3
By Darryl Harding Sr - First preseason Patriots game was played against the Carolina Panthers resulting in stellar results as the Pats dominated, especially defensively. New head coach Jerod Mayo debuts with a formidable defense performance recording five sacks from five different players, including LB Christian Ellis and DE Deitrich Wise Jr. Looking stout and … Continue reading Pat’s Corral Panthers 17-3
Woosox Low Tides Win 9-8
By Darryl Harding Sr - On a beautiful Sunday before Memorial Day, the Woosox battle in their last game of the homestand against the Norfolk Tides. After dropping the last four games to the Tides, the Woosox look to rebound from this losing skid. RHP Josh Winckowski takes the mound for Worcester with a 2.84 … Continue reading Woosox Low Tides Win 9-8
Celtics Steal One in Indy and Go Up 3-0
By Darryl Harding Sr - The last time the Celtics played the Pacers without Tyrese Halliburton they won by 50 points. This was not the case in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Even without Halliburton, the Pacers proved to be a very high scoring team and shot over 63% in the first half. … Continue reading Celtics Steal One in Indy and Go Up 3-0
Woosox Fall to the Tides 9-5
By Darryl Harding Sr - Worcester Redsox baseball is in full swing on a picturesque Saturday afternoon to begin Memorial Day Weekend. Woosox faces the Orioles AAA affiliate, Norfolk Tides in their 5th game of this homestand. After trouncing the Tides in the first matchup, Sox have drop the last three and look to turn … Continue reading Woosox Fall to the Tides 9-5
Celtics Clap The Thunder 135 – 100
By Darryl Harding Sr - All roads go through Boston, capturing there 60th win of the season marks home court advantage throughout the entire playoffs including the finals as long as Celtics win as they should. Home court advantage means something the Celtics gained, but relinquished through home playoff losses last year. This year the … Continue reading Celtics Clap The Thunder 135 – 100
Illinois Chills Out : UConn Wins 77-52
By Darryl Harding Sr - A highly anticipated matchup between the #1 seated UConn Huskies vs. #3 Illinois Fighting Illini marks a battle to the Final Four. The most seasoned tournament team, UConn returns with four starters from last year's championship squad while Illinois holds the most prolific pure scorer in Terrence Shannon Jr. averaging … Continue reading Illinois Chills Out : UConn Wins 77-52
Cyclone Spin Out : Fighting Illinois win 72-69
By Darryl Harding Sr - After a slow start in the first half, both teams in single digits on second chance points, Illinois, even though facing the number one defense in the tournament, managed to hold the Iowa State Cyclones to only 26 points and command a 10-point lead at half. The very first play, … Continue reading Cyclone Spin Out : Fighting Illinois win 72-69
Celtics Tune Up The Jazz 123-107
By Darryl Harding Sr - With the absence of Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford, three major producers for the Celtics, Boston persisted to rain a battalion of 3s down on the Utah Jazz. Hitting 20 3 pointers out of 49 attempts the Celtics controlled the game, led by a 38-point performance by Jason … Continue reading Celtics Tune Up The Jazz 123-107
Celtics Scorch Trail Blazers 121-99
By Darryl Harding Sr - With two minutes passed in the game the Portland Trail Blazers led the Boston Celtics 7-5, this would be the first and last time that Portland led Boston throughout the game. It's safe to say that the Celtics controlled the game from beginning to end and never relinquishing the lead, … Continue reading Celtics Scorch Trail Blazers 121-99
Celtics Eclipse The Suns 117-107
By Darryl Harding Sr - In the absence of Devin Booker, one of the Phoenix Suns key producers, the Celtics were able to maintain their winning stature and get back on track. Even with the absence of Kristap Porzingis, the Celtics were able to outscore the Suns with points in the paint. Surprisingly even with … Continue reading Celtics Eclipse The Suns 117-107
Nuggets Outshine Celtics 115 to 109
By Darryl Harding Sr - After a harrowing 4th quarter comeback to be defeated in their last game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Celtics come out looking to establish themselves as victors when facing the Western Conference and specifically the Denver Nuggets. In an attempt to avoid being swept for the season, the Celtics high … Continue reading Nuggets Outshine Celtics 115 to 109
A Cavalier Comeback Celtics Lose 105 to 104
By Darryl Harding Sr - Coming off of a beatdown of the Golden State Warriors, the Celtics looked to continue their 11 game winning streak against the Cleveland Cavaliers. A team with a decent record and holding third place in the Eastern Conference, Cleveland showed grit and determination when battling the Celtics even though at … Continue reading A Cavalier Comeback Celtics Lose 105 to 104
Celtics Ring 76ers Bell 117-99
By Darryl Harding Sr - A depleted Philadelphia 76ers team, with reigning MVP Joel Embiid recovering from knee surgery, managed to stay relevant in this game with high scorer Tyrese Maxey having 32 points. Unfortunately for the 76ers it was not enough to quell the plethora of offensive weapons that the Celtics possess. Double-doubles from … Continue reading Celtics Ring 76ers Bell 117-99
Celtics Clip Knicks 116 to 102
By Darryl Harding Sr - Although New York's Jalen Brunson had a game high 34 points and Jason Tatum, at an under average 19 points, the Celtics still managed to handle the New York Knickerbockers. In a game, which once again proves that, with this Celtics team, you never know who is going to get … Continue reading Celtics Clip Knicks 116 to 102
Celtics Charge Pass Bulls 129 to 112
By Darryl Harding Sr - After a painfully lackluster performance defensively, in the second quarter, the Celtics found themselves down by three at the half, 62-59. Despite a steady offensive performance by Jaylen Brown, scoring 20 in the first half, the lapse of defense left the Chicago Bulls in charge and in the lead. Outscored … Continue reading Celtics Charge Pass Bulls 129 to 112
NBA All-Star Weekend Rising Stars Challenge Games
By Darryl Harding Sr The NBA All-Star Weekend’s Rising Stars games consist of a four team, three-game mini tournament. The teams consist of rookie players, sophomore players and All-Star G league players. These players represent the next generation of All Stars on the rise. Led by former WNBA and NBA greats Pau Gasol, Detlef Schrempf, … Continue reading NBA All-Star Weekend Rising Stars Challenge Games
Valentine’s Day Massacre Celtics Bash Nets 136-86
By Darryl Harding Sr - Battling the Nets in back to back games the Celtics managed to lambase the Brooklyn Nets in a game which resulted in a 50-point bashing. The Nets finishing with only 86 points, marking a season low in opponent scoring. Consequently the Celtics largest lead of 56 points symbolizes one of … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Massacre Celtics Bash Nets 136-86
Celtics Clip Nets 118-110
By Darryl Harding Sr - Leading the charge in the first half, the Celtics pace kept the Brooklyn Nets off balance and fumbling to keep up. With Kristap Porzingis not playing this game, one would think the Celtics would have to worry about points in the paint. Fortunately this was not a problem due to … Continue reading Celtics Clip Nets 118-110
Super Bowl LVIII Preview: Kansas City Chiefs Versus San Francisco 49ers
By Darryl Harding Sr - In a repeat of Super Bowl LIV, from 4 years ago, the San Francisco 49ers again faced the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. 49ers make their 8th Super Bowl appearance and battle to win a league record six franchise Super Bowls. The Chiefs, on the other hand, try … Continue reading Super Bowl LVIII Preview: Kansas City Chiefs Versus San Francisco 49ers
Celtics Fly Past Hawks 125-117
By Darryl Harding Sr - With Jaylen Brown and Jason Tatum shooting only 2-15 from the three-point line, Brown with only 15 points and Tatum with 20, one would think that the Celtics may have lost to the Hawks. Even with all Hawk starters in double figures and Jrue Holiday, starting point guard for the … Continue reading Celtics Fly Past Hawks 125-117
Hartford Yard Goat Tickets Go On Sale February 9th
By Darryl Harding Sr Opening up the 2024 The Hartford Yard Goats ticket sales are available for purchase starting February 9th. Tickets can be obtained in three separate ways, one can purchase them In person at Dunkin Park, call 860-246-4628 to order tickets, which will be delivered digitally or go on to the Yard Goat … Continue reading Hartford Yard Goat Tickets Go On Sale February 9th
Celtics Mall Grizzlies 131-91
By Darryl Harding Sr - Desperately depleted by injury, the Memphis Grizzlies, unfortunately traveled to Boston with only an eight-man active roster. With such stars as Ja Morant out for a period of time, the Grizzlies, coming in with a record of 18-31, looking to salvage what has been an already disappointing season. The Celtics, … Continue reading Celtics Mall Grizzlies 131-91
Western Woes: Celtics Fall to the Lakers 114-105
By Darryl Harding Sr- The Celtics have not lost very many games at home this season, but it seems like when they do lose it is to a Western Conference team. Taking their first home loss to the Denver Nuggets, breaking a 20-game home winning streak, and then getting lambasted by the Clippers, fans would … Continue reading Western Woes: Celtics Fall to the Lakers 114-105
C Is For Complacency?: Celtics Squeak By Pacers 129-124
By Darryl Harding Sr- After an incredible first half offensive barrage, the Celtics broke a record with 81 points in the first two quarters, leading the Pacers by 15. Despite stellar production, Jason Tatum (30 pts,) Jaylen Brown (25 pts) and Derrick White (24 pts,) somehow the Pacers managed to come back in the second … Continue reading C Is For Complacency?: Celtics Squeak By Pacers 129-124