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Jan 15, 2015 05:17 PM EDT
Doc Rivers will soon become the first father in league history to coach his son in the NBA, after the Celtics agreed to send Austin Rivers to the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade on Thursday.
When the Hartford Patriots Almost Happened
Jan 15, 2015 04:30 PM EDT
The Patriots once nearly followed in the footsteps of the Colts and bolted from the Bay State to Connecticut.
5 Biggest Snubs from the 2015 Academy Award Nominations
Jan 15, 2015 04:30 PM EDT
There's a lot to celebrate, but a lot that left us scratching our heads.
Two Americans Make History Climbing El Capitan With Their Bare Hands
Jan 15, 2015 01:24 PM EDT
Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world, is 2,722 feet tall. Two Americans made history January 14, climbing a mountain higher than that. And they did it with their bare hands.
Girl's Balloon Message to Deceased Dad Answered 436 Miles Away
Jan 15, 2015 12:38 PM EDT
We’ve all heard about messages in a bottle being sent out to sea. This is a message on a star-shaped balloon that was sent up into the sky by a 16-year-old girl who hoped her deceased dad would somehow answer. And many are saying he did.
Jan 15, 2015 12:38 PM EDT
This weekend, thousands of fans will watch the Patriots play the Colts. The outcome of the game won’t buy them a drink, watch their kids or hold a door for them, but it can damn well ruin their day.
'Birdman,' 'Budapest' top Oscar nominations with 9 each
Jan 15, 2015 11:51 AM EDT
Two extravagant comedies, 'Birdman' and 'The Grand Budapest Hotel,' dominated nominations for the 87th annual Academy Awards with nine nods each, while 'Boyhood' remained the widely acknowledged front-runner.
Westport Car Dealership Messes With Pizza Delivery Guy, Feels Internet's Wrath
Jan 15, 2015 11:20 AM EDT
A video of car dealership employees in Westport getting into a heated argument with a local pizza delivery man over $7 has led to Internet anger and a personal apology.
"Rolling Walls of Molasses, 15 Feet High, Scraped Everything in Their Paths'
Jan 15, 2015 10:49 AM EDT
On the morning of Wednesday, January 15, 1919, Boston’s newspaper editors were already bracing for what was sure to be a huge news day.
Protests on I-93 Cause Major Traffic Delays in Milton and Medford
Jan 15, 2015 09:16 AM EDT
Protesters shut down I-93 Northbound at East Milton Square and I-93 Southbound in the Medford-Somerville area during the Thursday morning commute causing major traffic backups.
Top Chef' Boston Episode 11 Recap: "Sous Your Daddy!'
Jan 15, 2015 08:30 AM EDT
In episode 11 of ‘Top Chef Boston’, the contestants get help in the kitchen from their families, but will it cause a food fight?
Last Night, We Learned #FiveWords ToRuinADate According To Twitter
Jan 14, 2015 10:31 PM EDT
#FiveWordsToRuinADate took over the Twittersphere overnight, teaching us what not to say.
Ray Lewis Says Tom Brady Owes Career to Tuck Rule
Jan 14, 2015 09:45 PM EDT
Never one to shy away from spouting attention-grabbing nonsense, Ray Lewis was back to his usual schtick Tuesday morning on Stephen A. Smith’s show in Sirius XM Radio, claiming Tom Brady owes his fame to the NFL’s infamous ‘tuck rule.’
Remembering Nate Robinson's Top 5 Moments As a Celtic
Jan 14, 2015 09:14 PM EDT
Nate Robinson may not be a Celtic for long this time around, but he created plenty of memorable moments during his first stay in Boston.
#Sports Ball Game Talk: How to Derail Conversations During the AFC Championship Game
Jan 14, 2015 06:56 PM EDT
Welcome to another edition of #Sports Game Ball Talk, where all of the sporting questions you never knew you had won’t get answered!
Meet the UFC Fighter Who Broke Tamerlan Tsarnaev's Nose
Jan 14, 2015 06:10 PM EDT
Before he enters the Octagon at the TD Garden on Sunday, Dorchester native and UFC welterweight John “Doomsday” Howard recounts the time he beat up one of the alleged Boston Marathon bombers.
A Hater's Guide to the Indianapolis Colts
Jan 14, 2015 05:24 PM EDT
Think the Colts are an easy team to like? Think again.
10 Times Man's Best Friend Acted More Human Than Dog
Jan 14, 2015 04:38 PM EDT
After video surfaced of a Seattle dog commuting to the park - on the bus, just like the rest of us - we had to wonder, when else have dogs acted just like their owners? We found 9 other adorable examples.
Bills' Rex Ryan Ready to Face Patriots, 'Russ Francis . . . John Hannah'
Jan 14, 2015 03:52 PM EDT
Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan said on Wednesday he's ready to play the Patriots, even if they bring back Russ Francis and John Hannah.
"Gisele! Elevator! Drop!' and Eight Other Uncovered Tom Brady Pre-Snap Calls
Jan 14, 2015 03:06 PM EDT
Boston.com was able to get its hands on a copy of the Patriots playbook, so we can now give you an exclusive look at the pre-snap calls in Brady’s arsenal for Sunday’s showdown with the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC championship game.