Dice K gets 18th; Patriots had no answers; President Remarks to the Celtics

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Dice K gets 18th win, Red Sox move closer to playoffs
(Clinch Tie for Wild-card)
The Sports Network
Toronto, ON - David Ortiz belted a two-run homer and Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched seven shutout innings, as the Boston Red Sox crept closer to a playoff berth with a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the finale of a three-game set from the Rogers Centre. more

Patriots had no answers for Miami's scheme
By Mike Reiss, Globe, September 21, 2008
FOXBOROUGH - The Wildcat got 'em. That's what Ricky Williams called the unconventional offensive package the Dolphins sprung on the Patriots during today's 38-13 beatdown at Gillette Stadium. The unique strategy had running back Ronnie Brown taking a direct snap while lined up in the shotgun as the quarterback, Williams coming left to right in motion as a receiver, and quarterback Chad Pennington at receiver. more

White House goes Green
Champion Celtics meet the president
By Frank Dell'Apa, Globe, September 20, 2008
WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush paid tribute to the coaching of Doc Rivers and the Celtics' sense of team play during a 10-minute ceremony yesterday at the White House, commemorating the team's 17th NBA championship.

"So, Celtic pride is back," Bush said before a crowd of about 250, including Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont, in the East Room.

Bush spoke from a podium standing next to the NBA championship trophy, named for former Democratic National Committee chairman Lawrence O'Brien, the scene framed by portraits of George and Martha Washington.

Bush opened by referring to the importance of teamwork, then mixed in jokes, including a self-deprecating reference to his days as owner of the Texas Rangers, and afterward was presented with a basketball autographed by the team and a No. 43 Celtics jersey. more