Byrd continues to give the Sox surprising production (The Providence Journal)

7 September 2008, 4:47 pm

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Paul Byrd was by no means the brightest star in the pitching constellation for a team looking to fortify itself for a stretch run.... read more

Olajuwon: One of NBA's four best pivots (Fox Sports)

7 September 2008, 1:03 pm

Mike Kahn looks at the latest Hall of Fame class and says no one had a better or more improbable career than Hakeem Olajuwon.... read more

Paul Pierce (AskMen)

7 September 2008, 12:23 am

Why Is He Famous? Paul Pierce has never had a problem scoring. A superstar since his teens and a millionaire since his early 20s, this perennial all-star has been romantically linked to a bevy of beautiful women over the years including hip-hop hottie Inga Newson.... read more

Walker seems ready to run (Boston Globe)

7 September 2008, 12:05 am

WALTHAM - Injuries have cost Bill Walker playing time and, perhaps, millions of dollars. But rather than being burdened by regrets, Walker has retained his eagerness and optimism; he is, after all, living his dream in becoming a professional basketball player with the Celtics.... read more

NBA rookies take lessons in handling fame, fortune, fans (Boston Herald)

6 September 2008, 9:27 pm

Twenty-two years ago the NBA and Boston Celtics legend Thomas "Satch" Sanders formed a crash course for rookie basketball players - essentially Celebrity 101 - where...... read more

New floor for Ford Center coming (The Oklahoman)

5 September 2008, 10:10 pm

The same company that constructed the Boston Celtics' famed parquet floor, and constructs basketball courts for NCAA Regionals and Final Fours, has built a new court that will be used by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Connor Sport Court International began working on the new Ford Center floor soon after... read more