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Melo-led Knicks get best of Garnett, Celtics

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points and won his rematch with Kevin Garnett as the New York Knicks ended an 11-game losing streak in Boston with an 89-86 victory over the Celtics on Thursday night.

Frank Schwab, yahoo.com

At least when Tom Brady is watching the Super Bowl at home, he will do so in style. He also doesn't have to worry about his house being plundered during the big game, considering he has a moat out front. Yeah, that's right. A moat. The Detroit Free Pres…

boston.com

Rajon Rondo turned in a triple-double performance but the Celtics shot the ball poorly in an 89-86 loss to the New York Knicks Thursday night at TD Garden.

Morgan Smith, patriotsgab.com

If you have an inspiring story to share or you know someone doing good for others, such as, people, or animals, then let us know by sending an email to me. That way I get your name and the story as accurate as I can. If you are a huge Patriots fan or kn…

Morgan Smith, patriotsgab.com

New England loves their system, and rightfully so, it is a good one. They make the playoffs every year with Tom Brady at the helm and Belichick as the head coach. The offense doesn’t change, no matter the coordinator, and the defense looks the same ever…

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

The Patriots signed defensive lineman Armond Armstead yesterday, and his old boss thinks they got a steal. The former Southern Cal standout, who left the program after suffering a heart attack, played for the Toronto Argonauts last season, and Argos gen…

Ian Browne, MLB.com

Terry Francona, who won two World Series championships in his eight years as manager of the Red Sox, was back in town to receive the Judge Emil Fuchs Award, a Boston Baseball Writers award presented for long and meritorious service to the game.

CNNSI.com

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The entrance to the Cathedral Basilica looked more like that of a St. Louis Cardinals game on Thursday, just the way Stan Musial would have liked it.

Morgan Smith, patriotsgab.com

Russell Shepard, the wide out from LSU, who also played some RB and wildcat at LSU, is entering this year’s draft. Some draft experts believe Shepard will be anywhere from a 6th rd pick to 7th rd pick, or a undrafted free agent signee. The Patriots coul…

Joe McDonald, ESPN.com

Pedro Martinez rejoins the Red Sox as a special assistant to GM Ben Cherington.

Evan Drellich, MLB.com

Indians manager Terry Francona knows what he has in Mike Aviles from their time together with the Red Sox, but the arbitration-eligible Aviles needs a contract first.

Boston.com Patriots news, boston.com

What is the main offseason priority for Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots? CineSport's Noah Coslov and The Boston Globe's Greg Bedard discuss this and preview Super Bowl XLVII.

boston.com

The former Eagles backup joins a group of young players who signed contracts for next season with the Patriots.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington hasn’t had much stability in his time with the team. He joined the team as a member of the practice squad in 2009, worked himself into a special teams role that turned into a role in the secondary, moved in and out of …

Boston.com Patriots news, boston.com

New England signs former Eagles QB Mike Kafka and several others.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

While at the Senior Bowl, Bills GM Buddy Nix said QB, LB and WR were prioirity positions for his team. The Dolphins got some support from their local government for their stadium project. Patriots CB (and free agent) Kyle Arrington said his preference w…

Boston.com Patriots news, boston.com

After being eliminated from the playoffs by the Ravens, Bill Belichick undoubtedly is already working on roster decisions for next season. Here is a position-by-position breakdown of the Patriots.

boston.com

A lack of chemistry and cohesion on the court has the Celtics in a skid. With Boston having lost four in a row, Thursday night’s rematch with the New York Knicks looms as a huge statement game — for one team or the other.