Sports: March 2008 Archives

"Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in." - Michael Corleone There are things that are a little confusing. There are things that out-and-out defy logic. Then there are the 2007-2008 Bruins. Left for dead a week ago, unable to score a goal and suffering a rash of untimely injuries, most of us figured the Bruins had as much chance to compete for the Stanley Cup this year as the Hartford Whalers did. But whatever coach Claude Julien told them last week, it's working. The gritty B's won their......

One of the few remaining regular-season goals left for the Celtics is checked off. They've seen every NBA team; they've beaten every NBA team. The Hornets were the last stragglers, winning in New Orleans last week. Last night, they found out what 2008 Celtics basketball is really all about. The game was close at halftime, but the C's clamped down the defense, completely took out the Hornets' stars, and rallied to their 2nd straight 20-point win over one of the West's best. Want a list of Celtic standouts? Just......