The Weekly Best for 11/24

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The decade debate: Boston vs. L.A.

With six championships, have Boston sports fans experienced the best decade of success ever?

Salary Crunch

Salary Crunch

First Cup: Training Camp Tuesday

Marc J. Spears of The Boston Globe: "David Stern witnessed the Celtics win an NBA championship during his first year as the league's commissioner in 1...

First Cup: Wednesday

Celtics vs. Lakers  Christopher L. Gasper of The Boston Globe: "When Kevin Garnett was recognized as the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year, Celt...

...as Carolina Hurricanes celebrate a 3-2 victory in Game 7 of an NHL Eastern Conference semifinal hockey playoff series in Boston on Thursday, May 14, 2009. The Hurricanes won 3-2 in overtime. (R...

Lee's return in second round unclear

Surgery on Magic guard Courtney Lee's fractured left sinus cavity was a success, the team said Thursday. But when and if Lee will be able to return for the Magic's second-round series remains to be seen.

Crosby-Ovie conjures epic showdowns

As Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin lock horns in the Stanley Cup playoffs, Page 2 revisits the greatest superstar clashes ever.

New Web Site Celebrates Chicago Sports

Forget taxes, the economy and the unemployment rate. It's a great time if you're a Chicago sports fan.

Notes, Stats and Trends: Feb. 13, 2009

Insider digs in to the day's hot topics.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2009

Notes, Stats and Trends: Feb. 9, 2009

Insider digs in to the day's hot topics.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2009

Notes, Stats and Trends: Feb. 6, 2009

Insider digs in to the day's hot topics.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2009

Notes, Stats and Trends: Feb. 4, 2009

Insider digs in to the day's hot topics.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2009

Massachusetts's Mt. Rushmore of Sports

Check out which four sports figures made it onto Massachusett's Mount Rushmore.

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