Sports Redux: Bedtime For Beckett

This is why Bostonist generally tries to stay away from weather reporting. We were certain that the Red Sox would be washed out yesterday, but the rain stopped long enough for the Sox to whup on the Angels one more time. We're going to be sad to see them go. Josh Beckett was prepared for the original 10:05 AM start, telling reporters, "I think I laid down at 8 and went to sleep at 9. Tried to, anyway." Josh gave up one run in six solid innings, which leads us to recommend a teamwide 8 PM tuck-in time.

Daisuke takes his act north of the border tonight against Gustavo Chacin and the Blue Jays. In other divisional news, the Yankees have put Mike Mussina and Carl Pavano on the shelf for a while, making it imperative for the Sox to make hay while the Yankees' sun isn't shining. (One wag on Fark put it best: "Pavano returns after a short stint on the abled list")

You already know the brave souls who won yesterday's Marathon. It's even more impressive considering that if Bostonist had entered the race, we'd probably be chugging in to Coolidge Corner about noon today.

The Celtics continue to play as if something were on the line. Delonte West hit a crazy shot to tie Miami with less than a minute to go, then Al Jefferson nailed a hook shot with less than a second to go as the C's derailed the defending champs 91-89. The Celtics also announced that Tom Heinsohn will be representing the franchise at the draft lottery; at least we can count on Tommy to make a big stink if the ping-pong balls don't bounce our way.

Chicagoist is mulling over the prospect of the Windy City possibly hosting the 2016 Olympics. All that's certain is that, if Chicago does get the nod, the heavy favorite to win the decathlon, the swimming events, and the pole vault will surely be Ditka.

Beckett picture courtesy of Flickr's intriguingly-named Minneapolis Red Sox.