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The Daily Free Press

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Going for Two: Self-policing in baseball

Going for Two: Self-policing in baseball

David Souza April 25, 2017

This past weekend, the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles made headlines because of the controversial pitch thrown by Sox reliever Matt Barnes. Barnes’ pitch narrowly missed the head of O’s infielder...

Going for Two: Who will be this year’s NHL Cinderella Story?

Going for Two: Who will be this year’s NHL Cinderella Story?

David Souza April 11, 2017

The NHL Playoffs are set to get underway Wednesday night after the regular season wrapped up this past Sunday. While the perennial favorites like Chicago, Pittsburgh, New York and Washington have once...

Going for Two: Red Sox could have best outfield in baseball

Going for Two: Red Sox could have best outfield in baseball

David Souza April 4, 2017

In the Boston Red Sox’s 5-3 Opening Day win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, a pair of young phenoms who scoured the outfield of Fenway Park were on display for all of New England to see. Rookie Andrew...

Going for Two: Don’t blame Tuukka Rask for Bruins’ recent shortcomings

Going for Two: Don’t blame Tuukka Rask for Bruins’ recent shortcomings

David Souza March 29, 2017

Tuukka Rask took over as the full-time Bruins netminder two seasons after the B's captured their sixth Stanley Cup back in 2011. Since then, the Finland native has backstopped the black and gold to...

Going for Two: Red Sox pitching staff goes from promising to woeful

Going for Two: Red Sox pitching staff goes from promising to woeful

David Souza March 23, 2017

The Boston Red Sox entered spring training poised to make a run at the franchise’s ninth World Series title. Headlining the Sox rotation is lefty ace Chris Sale, who was acquired from the Chicago...

Going for Two: Patriots having a championship offseason

Going for Two: Patriots having a championship offseason

David Souza March 16, 2017

The New England Patriots have become notorious in the past decade and a half for not pursuing high-profiled free agents, for letting go former players who are set to earn big contracts and for signing...

Going for Two: Boston teams can’t stay pat

Going for Two: Boston teams can’t stay pat

David Souza March 1, 2017

Around Boston, two teams are currently making headlines for their performance away from the field, despite being in the midst of their respective seasons. Both the Celtics and the Bruins have shown...

Going for Two: Don’t be mad at Claude Julien for joining Canadiens

Going for Two: Don’t be mad at Claude Julien for joining Canadiens

David Souza February 15, 2017

Last week the Boston Bruins made waves by firing head coach Claude Julien the morning that the New England Patriots held a parade to celebrate their victory in Super Bowl LI. The B’s held a press...

Going for Two: Boston sports are the best

Going for Two: Boston sports are the best

David Souza February 7, 2017

When I was born, Boston sports were in a time of turmoil. In the fall of 1995, the Red Sox were enduring a 77-year World Series drought, the Celtics were about to begin a season in which they would...

Going for Two: Patriots defense makes them super

Going for Two: Patriots defense makes them super

David Souza February 1, 2017

For the eighth time in the Brady-Belichick era, the New England Patriots have played their way to February. After winning the Super Bowl two years ago against the Seattle Seahawks, the Pats are back...

Going for Two: Breaking down the College Football Playoff Ranking

Going for Two: Breaking down the College Football Playoff Ranking

David Souza December 6, 2016

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee released its final rankings on Saturday night, placing four teams in the coveted College Football Playoffs with a chance to capture the national title. The...

Going for Two: Young guns bringing in new era of hockey

Going for Two: Young guns bringing in new era of hockey

David Souza November 30, 2016

Across the continent, hockey headlines are dominated by names like Patrick Kane, Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel. And while the path to the Stanley Cup usually features the leadership of a few grizzled...

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