Negotiations continue on Boston Globe deadline day as union asks for extensionBOSTON — Negotiations continued Friday between unions at The Boston Globe and its owner, The New York Times Co., yet it was unclear whether the company would extend its midnight deadline for the newspapers’ employees to make $20 million in concessions. Boston Globe union reportedly asks for deadline extension on contract concessionsBOSTON — Leaders of The Boston Globe’s largest union have reportedly asked the newspaper’s owners to extend the deadline for millions of dollars worth of concessions. Marathon Men: Bulls outlast Celtics 128-127 in triple overtime to force Game 7 in BostonCHICAGO — Derrick Rose scored 28 points and blocked Rajon Rondo’s potential game-winner, John Salmons scored 35, and the Chicago Bulls beat the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics 128-127 in triple overtime Thursday night to even the first-round series. Rose, Salmons lead Bulls to 128-127 victory over Celtics in triple OTCHICAGO — One more thriller, and now, the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics will play a decisive seventh game. Garza falls short of perfection, but Rays cool off Red Sox 13-0ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay’s Matt Garza took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Evan Longoria homered and drove four runs to help the AL Championship Series MVP shut down the Boston Red Sox 13-0 on Thursday night. Rays 13, Red Sox 0DP_Tampa Bay 1. LOB_Boston 2, Tampa Bay 10. 2B_B.Upton (3), Crawford (5), Longoria (11), Gross (2), Iwamura 2 (9), M.Hernandez (1). HR_Longoria (6), M.Hernandez (1). SB_Crawford (9). Citing economic pressures in newspaper industry, Boston Herald to hike newsstand pricesBOSTON — The Boston Herald is raising the newsstand price of its daily newspaper by 25 cents to $1, citing economic pressures affecting the newspaper industry. More controversy for Celtics Rondo; he throws elbow at Hinrich but stays in gameCHICAGO — Already embroiled in controversy, Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo threw an elbow at the Chicago Bulls’ Kirk Hinrich late in the first quarter Thursday but was not ejected from the first-round playoff game. Boston Globe future uncertain as deadline looms for $20 million in cutbacksBOSTON — The Boston Globe faced a Friday deadline for its unions to agree to $20 million in concessions or endure a possible shutdown, leaving the newspaper’s employees unsure about their future. AP source: Ad brings no more accusations against Boston med student in Craigslist caseBOSTON — An ad placed on Craigslist by prosecutors has not turned up any new accusations against the Boston University medical student charged with killing one masseuse and robbing a second one. Boston Globe publisher tells employees all sides ‘negotiating sincerely’ for paper’s futureBOSTON — The publisher of The Boston Globe has warned employees to be ready to make sacrifices but said he’s hopeful that the paper will survive a threatened closure by its owner, The New York Times Co. Red Sox owners deny reports they might buy Boston Globe from New York Times Co.BOSTON — The owners of the Boston Red Sox are denying reports that they might try to buy the struggling Boston Globe. Fiancee’s lawyer: Wedding between client, Craigslist slaying suspect being ‘dismantled’BOSTON — A lawyer for the fiancee of a former medical student accused of killing a masseuse he contacted on Craigslist says the wedding they had planned this summer is being “dismantled.” Fiancee of Craigslist slaying suspect visits him in Boston jail where he awaits trialBOSTON — The fiancee of a former medical student accused of killing a masseuse he contacted on Craigslist has visited him in a Boston jail. Greinke allows 1st earned runs in 43 innings, righty still dominates as Royals rout Jays 11-3KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Anyone wishing to talk about 20 wins or Cy Young awards or anything else that might await Zack Greinke at the end of the season would be smart to do it when Greinke is out of the room. Bruins finally learn next playoff opponent with Hurricanes’ stunning victory in Game 7WILMINGTON, Mass. — Tim Thomas kept pushing the remote control, switching between games that would determine Boston’s next playoff opponent. Smoltz will not throw batting practice Thursday as originally scheduledCLEVELAND — John Smoltz, recovering from shoulder surgery last June, will not throw batting practice Thursday, Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. Van Every hits first major league homer in 10th, as Boston rallies for victoryCLEVELAND — Jonathan Van Every hit his first major league home run in the 10th inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 6-5, comeback win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night. Red Sox 6, Indians 5, 10 inningsE_Lester (1), DeRosa (4). DP_Cleveland 1. LOB_Boston 9, Cleveland 11. 2B_Lowell (8), Varitek (5). 3B_V.Martinez (1). HR_Van Every (1), DeRosa (5), Shoppach (2). SB_A.Cabrera (4), B.Francisco (3). CS_Sizemore (3), B.Francisco (1). SF_Choo. NHL Playoff Preview CapsulesCapsules of NHL second-round series: Drew’s leg, Youkilis’ back keep them out of starting lineupCLEVELAND — First baseman Kevin Youkilis and right fielder J.D. Drew were out of the Boston Red Sox lineup for Wednesday night’s game against the Cleveland Indians. Matsuzaka throws successful side session, will throw again on SaturdayCLEVELAND — Boston right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka, sidelined earlier this month by a sore shoulder, threw 47 pain-free pitches Wednesday and is set for another bullpen session this weekend. After three OT games and regulation nailbiter, Celtics look to close out Bulls in Game 6CHICAGO — Three overtime games, including one that needed two extra periods. Another one went down to the wire in regulation. And this series isn’t over yet. Firm that acted as feeder fund for Madoff rejects fraud charges by Mass. securities regulatorBOSTON — A Connecticut firm that acted as a feeder fund for Bernard Madoff’s fraudulent investment scheme rejected allegations by Massachusetts’ top securities regulator that it misrepresented its lack of knowledge about Madoff’s operations. Pierce comes through late, Rondo and Perkins help Celtics beat Bulls 106-104 in Game 5BOSTON — Paul Pierce made three straight jumpers in the final 77 seconds of overtime and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Chicago Bulls 106-104 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series. Red Sox streak ends at 11 on ninth-inning error as Indians rally for 9-8 winCLEVELAND — Mark DeRosa had four hits and scored from second base on an error with two outs in the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians beat the Boston Red Sox 9-8 on Tuesday night, snapping their 11-game winning streak. Indians 9, Red Sox 8Two outs when winning run scored. E_Lowell (3), Lugo (1), Ja.Lopez (1). DP_Cleveland 2. LOB_Boston 11, Cleveland 12. 2B_Pedroia (7), D.Ortiz (7), Youkilis (8), Varitek (4), DeRosa (3). HR_DeRosa (4), B.Francisco (2). SB_Pedroia (3), Choo (5), B.Francisco (2). S_B.Francisco. SF_Ellsbury, V.Martinez, Garko. Pierce comes through late, Rondo and Perkins help Celtics beat Bulls 106-104 in Game 5BOSTON — Paul Pierce made three straight jumpers in the final 77 seconds of overtime and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Chicago Bulls 106-104 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series. Mass. congressional delegation urges Times Co. to find way to keep Boston Globe openBOSTON — The Massachusetts congressional delegation has sent a letter to the chairman of The New York Times Co. urging that a solution be found to prevent The Boston Globe from closing. Jason Bay’s 3-run homer in 9th lifts Red Sox to 11th straight victory, 3-1 over IndiansCLEVELAND — For eight innings, there were nothing but zeros stretching across the giant scoreboard at Progressive Field. |
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