http://www.eagletribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:44:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329234425.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329234425.html NORTH ANDOVER and mdash; Call Alex Blane the bodyguard and mdash; or possibly the enforcer. Any defender with ideas of hassling one of North Andover's big-play backs must first go through Blane, a task few savor and even fewer have succeeded in. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:39:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329233910.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329233910.html BOSTON and mdash; Rajon Rondo scored six points during a key run early in the fourth quarter, nailed a shot clock-beating jumper on the baseline in the closing seconds, and the Boston Celtics overcame poor 3-point shooting to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-110 last night. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:38:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329233813.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329233813.html MALDEN and mdash; Senior running back Quinn McDonough racked up 241 yards on the ground by halftime and finished with 368 yards rushing as Malden Catholic downed the Lancers 42-32 at a soggy Brother Gilbert Stadium. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:34:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329233418.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329233418.html ST. PAUL, Minn. and mdash; David Krejci scored the shootout winner and rookie goalie Tuukka Rask stopped 28 shots to help the Boston Bruins win their fourth straight game, 2-1 over the Minnesota Wild last night. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:33:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329233327.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329233327.html BEREA, Ohio (AP) and mdash; Brady Quinn's best game as a pro seemed to make him nostalgic about his college days. With Charlie Weis perhaps down to his final days at Notre Dame, Cleveland's quarterback said he would love to be reunited with his former coach. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:32:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329233237.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329233237.html MANCHESTER, N.H. and mdash; Former Boston Red Sox shortstop Luis Rivera was named the new manager of the Double-A N.H. Fisher Cats as part of several minor league hirings announced by the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:32:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329233202.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329233202.html LAKE FOREST, Ill. and mdash; Jay Cutler's struggles the last two weeks have the critics howling, the theorists postulating and the scrutiny on the Chicago Bears quarterback more intense than ever. Is it mechanics? Is it mental? Is his confidence waning? Is he gun-shy because of his NFL-high 18 interceptions this season? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:04:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_030084059.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_030084059.html Video coverage of sports stories by the Associated Press. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:30:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329233058.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329233058.html Peyton Manning's poise in the 2-minute drill: $98 million. Peyton's composure, or lack thereof, on a commercial set: Priceless. Manning acknowledged this week that he and his two buddies, three-time Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday and right tackle Ryan Diem, struggled to play it straight during their latest MasterCard commercial shoot. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:29:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329232928.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329232928.html The hot rumor in the hot stove league is Toronto ace Roy Halladay could join the Red Sox after all. The Sox were rumored to be after him when he was on the block over the summer, but it fell through. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:28:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329232900.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329232900.html Sox acquire infielder Hulett from Royals KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) and mdash; The Royals have traded infielder Tug Hulett to the Boston Red Sox for cash or a player to be named. The 26-year-old infielder had been designated for assignment last week. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:28:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329232830.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329232830.html LOWELL and mdash; The Lowell Devils saw their five-game home winning streak come to an end in a 4-1 loss to the Hartford Wolf Pack. The Devils drew first blood on the power play at the 9:30 mark of the opening period. Patrick Davis netted his fourth goal of the season when he cut in front and snuck a backhand through the pads of Chad Johnson. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:27:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329232743.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329232743.html Whittier at Greater Lawrence10 a.m. Manchester Essex at Georgetown10 a.m. North Andover at Masconomet10 a.m. Lowell at Haverhill10 a.m. Pentucket at Triton10 a.m. Methuen at Dracut10 a.m. Andover at Central Catholic10:30 a.m. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:27:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329232712.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329232712.html It appears that Alabama's Mark Ingram is two weeks away from making history. The sophomore running back built on his lead in this week's Heisman Trophy poll. Picking up five of 10 first-place votes, Ingram now has a 20-point lead and has now led the poll the last three weeks. No Alabama player has ever won the Heisman. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:26:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329232639.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_329232639.html In the spirit of today's impending gluttony, here's our annual moment to give thanks around college football. Courageous duo Thanks to the courage shown by two members of the college football community. Boston College senior linebacker Mark Herzlich, a legit NFL first-round prospect who pondered leaving early for the NFL last spring, faced every athlete's greatest fear when he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer (Ewing's sarcoma) in May.