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OBF: A legendary run for Larry Lucchino
Larry Lucchino died Tuesday. And with him, so did an integral part of Red Sox history. John Henry famously told the listeners of “Felger and Mazz” back in 2011 that...
OBF: Pessimistic clouds hanging over Boston’s pro sports teams
The Sweet 16 has come to town. But Boston remains in a sour mood when it comes to its pro sports teams.
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OBF: Sox can hide behind B’s, C’s and flailing Pats
FORT MYERS, Florida – Jacoby Brissett is the best thing to happen to the Red Sox since the 2018 World Series. The antipathy triggered by the “full throttle” Red Sox...
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OBF: Lots of empty words coming from Foxboro and Fenway these days
It just goes to show you can’t believe everything you hear these days. Especially from Foxboro and Fenway Park.
OBF: Tone-deaf Patriots making mistake by bringing back the band
The Patriots have held onto all of the so-called “key players” from last year’s atrocious 4-13 season. Yet, none of “The Holdovers” in Foxboro are Oscar-worthy.
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OBF: Celtics soar when blowing teams out, stumble when pushed
Boston has gotten more “wake-up” calls than Cornelius Rooster of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes fame. But they go soggy at crunch time.
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OBF: NFLPA grades put Pats between ‘Animal House’ and outhouse
The Patriots’ final 2023-24 grades came on Wednesday. Delta House would be ashamed. Patriots Owner Robert “Hoover” Kraft: “D+” Former Coach Bill “Otter” Belichick: “B-minus” Meanwhile, “Treatment Of Families” pulled...
OBF: When it comes to the Red Sox, John Henry’s silence is far from golden
John Henry continues to walk away literally and metaphorically from addressing any concerns about the Major League Baseball team that operates under his company masthead.
Betr exit from Massachusetts approved by regulators
Massachusetts gaming regulators on Wednesday formally approved Betr's plan to cease operations in the state. Betr stopped taking bets at the end of the day on February 16 and has...
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OBF: On Valentine’s Day, it’s tough to love these Red Sox
On this Valentine’s Day, it’s clear Cupid’s arrow missed the 2024 Red Sox by a mile. This entire offseason was like kissing your sister.