Vanderbilt snaps BC bowl wining streak

Posted by NECN - Sports December 31, 2008 at 7:03 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt won a bowl game for the first time in exactly 53 years when Bryant Hahnfeldt kicked a 45-yard field goal with 3:26 left to beat Boston College 16-14 Wednesday in the Music City Bowl.

Vanderbilt hadn't even played in a bowl since 1982 and the win gave the Commodores (7-6) their first winning season since then, too.

Boston College (9-5) snapped the nation's longest bowl winning streak after eight straight games in its 10th consecutive bowl appearance. The Eagles also missed a chance at finishing with at

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Lowe to keep shopping; Sox not involved

Posted by Extra Bases December 31, 2008 at 5:56 pm According to a source familiar with the negotiations, Derek Lowe is likely to continue shopping for a more desirable offer after the New York Mets presented him with a three-year, $36 million offer on Tuesday. While some reports have placed...

Mike Comrie nets 2; Islanders rally to beat Panthers 4-2

Posted by Bruins & NHL - BostonHerald.com December 31, 2008 at 5:01 pm UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Mike Comrie scored twice in New York's three-goal second period - first with his skate and then with his stick - and the Islanders beat the Florida...

Happy New Year!

Posted by ssilva December 31, 2008 at 4:08 pm

In This Episode of Baseball-tawk,
the Biggest Sports Stars in Boston Wish You the Best This New Year's Eve
Want Rice in the Hall? Sawxheads Wants You to Sign a Petition

Which outdoor venue should host the Bruins?

Posted by Dean Reddington December 31, 2008 at 3:30 pm

On New Year’s Day the Chicago Blackhawks will host the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL’s second Winter Classic. What outdoor venue would be best to watch your first place Boston Bruins… Fenway Park? Harvard Stadium? Gillette?

On New Year’s Day 2008, the Buffalo Sabres hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Buffalo Bills’ Ralph Wilson Stadium.

While you ponder, watch a video of the crews preparing Chicago’s Wrigley Field for the Wings and Hawks

Crews prepare Wrigley Field for hockey

Posted by NECN - Sports December 31, 2008 at 3:16 pm

(NECN: Chicago) - The Detroit Red Wings will face the Chicago Blackhawks at baseball's historic Wrigley Field on New Year's Day. It is the NHL's second Winter Classic.

The forecast for Thursday is for temperatures in the low 30s and cloudy skies.

In this video, crews prepare the historic ballpark for ice hockey.

On New Year's Day 2008, the Buffalo Sabres hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Buffalo Bills' Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Bruins extend streak to 9

Posted by Bruins & NHL - BostonHerald.com December 31, 2008 at 2:52 pm PITTSBURGH - The fans back home may have sat down in front of their televisions last night assuming the Bruins never were going to lose another game. But as the B's faced...

Chiefs request permission on Pioli; could speed up process

Posted by Reiss' Pieces December 31, 2008 at 2:25 pm The Kansas City Chiefs officially request permission to speak with Scott Pioli, which could accelerate the process.

Hanson AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Posted by Reiss' Pieces December 31, 2008 at 2:24 pm Punter Chris Hanson was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. From the NFL's official release: Facing winds of 35-50 miles per hour at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, Hanson punted three times for 135 yards (45.0 average) in...

Personal award is bittersweet for team player Mayo

Posted by New England Patriots News Feed December 31, 2008 at 2:00 pm

Rookie Jerod Mayo does as expected, winning the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. But his joy is tempered by an early end to the 2008 season.

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