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The latest extended sports interviews and press conferences from WBZ Radio Sports.

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When you want to hear more than just a brief sound clip of your favorite athlete after the game, look here to find extended interviews and press conferences.

2009 07 01 Celtics GM, Danny Ainge on Free Agency
Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge with WBZ's Tom Cuddy in Waltham on the Celtics, Summer League and Free Agency.

2009 07 01 Red Sox Post Game: Julio Lugo on Game-Winning Hit
Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo with WBZ's Jon Miller following his game-winning single against Baltimore in the 11th inning.

2009 07 01 Celtics 2009 Draft pick Lester Hudson
The Boston Celtics introduced their only selection in the 2009 NBA Draft, Lester Hudson (#58 overall).

2009 06 23 Celtics GM Danny Ainge on Upcoming NBA Draft
Boston Celtics General Manger Danny Ainge with reporters in Waltham on the upcoming NBA Draft. The Celtics first pick is at #58.

2009 05 31 Red Sox 8, Blue Jays 2: Dustin Pedroia
Red Sox 2nd baseman Dustin Pedroia with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 8-2 win over the Blue Jays in Toronto. Pedroia hit his 2nd home run of the season, a 3-run line drive into the left field foul pole.

2009 05 31 Red Sox 8, Blue Jays 2: Jon Lester on Win
Red Sox starting and winning pitcher Jon Lester with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 8-2 win in Toronto against the Blue Jays.

Papelbon on Ramirez Suspension
Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon with WBZ's Jon Miller on the announced 50-game suspension of current Dodger and former Red Sox teammate Manny Ramirez for using a performance-enhancing drug.

2009 04 24 Red Sox 5 Yankees 4 Post Game: Jason Bay
Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 11th inning walkoff win against the Yankees at Fenway Park.

2009 04 24 Red Sox 5 Yankees 4 Post Game: Kevin Youkilis
Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 11th inning walkoff win against the Yankees at Fenway Park.

2009 04 24 Red Sox 5 Yankees 4 Post Game: Jon Lester
Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 11th inning walkoff win against the Yankees at Fenway Park.

2009 04 24 Red Sox 5 Yankees 4 Post Game: Dustin Pedroia
Red Sox 2nd baseman Dustin Pedroia with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 11th inning walkoff win against the Yankees at Fenway Park.

2009 04 07 Opening Day: Red Sox manager Terry Francona
Red Sox manager Terry Francona holds his pre-game news conference on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 as the Sox open the season against Tampa Bay.

2009 03 23 Spring Training: Francona Post Game
Red Sox manager Terry Francona with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 7-6 win over the Detroit Tigers at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 03 23 Spring Training: Francona on Schilling Retirement
Red Sox manager Terry Francona with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, FL on Curt Schilling's announced retirement.

2009 03 23 Spring Training: Varitek on Schilling Retirement
Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek with WBZ's Jon Miller on the announced retirement of Curt Schilling.

2009 03 23 Spring Training: Ortiz on Schilling Retirement
Red Sox DH David Ortiz with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, FL talking about Curt Schilling's announced retirement.

2009 03 23 Spring Training: Brad Penny on 1st Outing of Spring
Red Sox pitcher Brad Penny with WBZ's Jon Miller following his first outing of the spring. Penny, who is battling back from shoulder trouble in 2008, tossed three hitless innings against the Detroit Tigers.

2009 03 15 Spring Training: Dustin Pedroia on Muscle Strain
Red Sox 2nd baseman Dustin Pedroia with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, FL talking about the muscle strain that sent him home from the World Baseball Classic.

2009 03 13 Spring Training: Manny Delcarmen
Red Sox relief pitcher Manny Delcarmen with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 03 06 Red Sox 5 Marlins 3 Post Game: Josh Beckett
Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Becket with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, FL after his 3-inning stint against the Marlins.

2009 02 24 Spring Training: SS Jed Lowrie
Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 02 23 Spring Training: Mike Andrews
Former Red Sox 2nd baseman and current Chairman of The Jimmy Fund, Mike Andrews, talks about how today's economy has and will affect The Jimmy Fund's efforts.

2009 02 23 Spring Training: RHP Brad Penny
Red Sox pitcher Brad Penny with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, Florida talking about the schedule the Sox have him on as he battles back from shoulder problems.

2009 02 23 Spring Training: Pitching Coach John Farrell
Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training talks about right-handed pitcher Brad Penny.

2009 02 23 Spring Training: Justin Masterson
Red Sox pitcher Justin Masterson with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 02 23 Spring Training: Jason Bay
Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 02 23 Spring Training: Josh Bard
Red Sox catcher Josh Bard with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 02 22 Spring Training: Jacoby Ellsbury
Red Sox centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, FL.

Dave Goucher Previews the Bruins & Panthers

2009 02 21 Spring Training: David Ortiz
Red Sox DH David Ortiz with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, FL. Ortiz talks about his association with barred trainer, Angel Presinal, a Dominican trainer well known throughout baseball. Presinal has been banned from entering baseballcl

2009 02 19 Spring Training: Kevin Youkilis
Red Sox 1st baseman Kevin Youkilis with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 19 Spring Training: Rocco Baldelli
Red Sox outfielder and Rhode Island native Rocco Baldelli with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 19 Spring Training: Brad Wilkerson
Red Sox outfielder Brad Wilkerson with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 19 Spring Training: Tim Wakefield
Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 19 Spring Training: Javy Lopez
Red Sox relief pitcher Javy Lopez with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, Florida. Lopez talks about the similarities between his delivery and that of fellow reliever Wes Littleton.

2009 02 19 Spring Training: Wes Littleton
Red Sox relief pitcher Wes Littleton with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 19 Spring Training: Dustin Pedroia
Red Sox 2nd baseman Dustin Pedroia with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 18 Spring Training: Ownership Weighs In On 2009
Red Sox owner John Henry, Chairman Tom Werner and President/CEO Larry Lucchino with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 18 Spring Training: Terry Francona on 1st Workout
Red Sox manager Terry Francona with WBZ's Jon Miller on the team's first full working of spring training in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 2 18 Tom Brady
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talks about his knee and the Pats.

2009 02 18 Spring Training: SS Jed Lowrie
Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie with WBZ's Jon Miller on the team's first full working of spring training in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 02 17 Spring Training: Mike Lowell
Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, Florida on the eve of the team's first full-squad workout.

2009 02 16 Spring Training: David Ortiz
Red Sox DH David Ortiz with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 16 Spring Training: Terry Francona
Red Sox manager Terry Francona with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 16 Spring Training: Jason Bay
Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 16 Spring Training: Julio Lugo
Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 15 Spring Training: Dustin Pedroia
Red Sox 2nd baseman and reigning A.L. MVP, Dustin Pedroia, with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 02 15 Spring Training: Jacoby Ellsbury
Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 02 15 Spring Training: J.D. Drew
Red Sox outfielder J.D. Drew with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 02 15 Spring Training: Josh Beckett
Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 02 15 Spring Training: Javier Lopez
Red Sox relief pitcher Javier Lopez with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 02 15 Spring Training: George Kottaras
Red Sox catcher George Kottaras with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 02 13 Spring Training: Terry Francona
Red Sox manager Terry Francona with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, FL on the start of spring training.

2009 02 14 Spring Training: Jason Varitek
Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 14 Spring Training: Tim Wakefield
Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 14 Spring Training: Clay Buchholz
Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 14 Spring Training: Josh Bard
Red Sox catcher Josh Bard with WBZ's Jon Miller at spring training in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 14 Spring Training: Jed Lowrie
Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, Florida.

2009 02 13 Spring Training: John Smoltz
Red Sox pitcher John Smoltz with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, Florida as Spring Training 2009 begins.

2009 02 13 Spring Training: Manny Delcarmen
Red Sox pitcher Manny Delcarmen with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, Florida as Spring Training 2009 begins.

Tennis at B.U.'s Agganis Arena
Jim Courier's Champions Series lands in Boston this weekend. Courier, John McEnroe and Pete Sampras are among the headliners. WBZ's Dave Mager spoke to Courier.

2009 02 12 Spring Training: Justin Masterson
Red Sox pitcher Justin Masterson with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 02 12 Spring Training: Epstein & Francona
Red Sox VP/GM Theo Epstein and manager Terry Francona with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers on the eve of spring training.

2009 02 11 Spring Training: Terry Francona
Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, FL.

2009 02 11 Spring Training: Brad Penny
Red Sox pitcher Brad Penny with WBZ's Jon Miller on his expectations with the Sox for the 2009 season.

2009 02 11 Spring Training: John Farrell
Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, FL on the 2009 pitching staff.

2009 02 10 Spring Training: Kevin Youkilis
Red Sox infielder Kevin Youkilis with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers, Florida talks about A-Rod and gives his thoughts on the 2009 Red Sox.

2009 Spring Training: Rocco Baldelli
Rhode Island native Rocco Baldelli, a member of the 2008 A.L. Champion Tampa Bay Rays, now a member of the Red Sox, with WBZ's Jon Miller.

2009 1 30 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil says a final good-bye.

2009 1 29 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil salutes Celtics guard Eddie House.

2009 02 03: Jon Lester in Fort Myers Preps for 2009
Red Sox starter Jon Lester with WBZ's Jon Miller in Fort Myers on the eve of Spring Training. Lester talks about his off-season and his preparation for 2009.

2009 02 03: Jon Lester in Fort Myers on Starters
Red Sox lefty starter Jon Lester with WBZ's Jon Miller on how the Red Sox starting staff looks on the eve of Spring Training.

2009 1 28 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt takes a look at sports events on this day in history.

2009 1 26 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil considers the controversial 100-0 girls' high school basketball game in Texas.

2009 01 25 Delcarmen On Upcoming Season
Red Sox pitcher and Boston native Manny Delcarmen talks about the upcoming 2009 season while hosting his Candlepins Challenge to raise money for Boston public schools.

2009 1 23 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil looks at the Boston Bruins over the All-Star break.

2009 1 22 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil discusses Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady's comments about his recovery from injury.

2009 1 21 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil is ready to talk some baseball.

2009 01 19 Celtics 104 Suns 87 Post Game: Kevin Garnett
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, after the team's 104-87 win over the visiting Phoenix Suns, on guarding Shaquille O'Neal.

2009 01 19 Celtics 104 Suns 87 Post Game: Doc Rivers
Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers following the team's 104-87 dismantling of the Phoenix Suns at the Garden.

2009 1 19 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil says it comes as no surprise to see who is going to the Super Bowl.

2009 01 16 Red Sox Infielder Kevin Youkilis on New Contract
Red Sox infielder Kevin Youkilis, along with VP/GM Theo Epstein and manager Terry Francona discuss the new four-year contract for the player.

2009 1 16 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil has some thoughts about the NFL match-ups this weekend.

2009 1 15 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil examines the call for a new college football playoff system.

2009 01 14 Celtics 118 Nets 86 Post Game: Pierce & Garnett
Boston Celtics captain Paul Pierce and forward Kevin Garnett following the team's 118-86 dismantling of visiting New Jersey at the Garden.

2009 01 14 Celtics 118 Nets 86 Post Game: Doc Rivers
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers following the team's 118-86 home win against the New Jersey Nets.

2009 1 14 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil looks at the latest changes for the New England Patriots.

2009 01 13 Red Sox Introduce Pitcher John Smoltz
Boston Red Sox VP/GM Theo Epstein introduces the newest member of the Red Sox staff, pitcher John Smoltz.

2009 1 13 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil congratulates Jim Rice on his selection into baseball's Hall of Fame.

2009 01 12 Jim Rice Hall of Fame News Conference
Jim Rice sits before the microphones upon learning of his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

Gil says it's time
After 38 years, Gil Santos is retiring from doing the morning sports on WBZ. WBZ's Laurie Kirby gets Gil to do some reflecting.

2009 1 12 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil takes a look at who made it to the NFL Championship games.

2009 01 07 Celtics 85 Rockets 89 Post Game: Pierce, Garnett, RAllen, Rivers
Celtics Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen along with head coach Doc Rivers following an 89-85 home loss to the Houston Rockets.

Boston College AD Gene DeFilippo News Conference
Boston College Athletic Director Gene DeFilippo meets the media on Wednesday to explain his decision to fire football coach Jeff Jagodzinski.

2009 1 07 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt examines the issue of BC football coach Jeff Jagodzinski.

2009 1 06 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil looks at how well the Bruins and Celtics are doing so far.

2009 1 05 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil comments on the Patriots' season and what's next for the team.

2009 01 02 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt asks, what's your New Years resolution?

2008 12 30 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt has some thoughts on "sports humiliation".

2008 12 29 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt has a story of true sportsmanship.

2008 12 24 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil looks ahead to Sunday's Patriots-Bills match-up.

2008 12 23 Celtics 110 Sixers 91 Post Game: Pierce & Garnett
Celtics Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett with WBZ's Tom Cuddy following the team's 19th straight win, 110-91 over Philadelphia, to improve to an NBA record 27-2.

2008 12 23 Celtics 110 Sixers 91 Post Game: R. Allen & Perkins
Celtics Ray Allen and Kendrick Perkins with WBZ's Tom Cuddy following the team's 19th straight win, 110-91 over Philadelphia, to improve to an NBA record 27-2.

2008 12 23 Celtics 110 Sixers 91 Post Game: Doc Rivers
Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers with WBZ's Tom Cuddy following the team's 19th straight win, 110-91 over Philadelphia, to improve to an NBA record 27-2.

2008 12 13 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil has some thoughts about the tough times for sports agent, Scott Boras.

2008 12 22 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt looks at this day in sports history.

2008 12 19 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil previews this week's Pats game against Arizona.

2008 12 18 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil has some thoughts about the late great Slingin' Sammy Baugh.

2008 12 17 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil looks at Joe Paterno who will remain a fixture at Penn State.

2008 12 16 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil has some admiration for the Celtics, Bruins and Patriots.

2008 12 15 Celtics 100 Jazz 91 Post Game: Rajon Rondo
Celtics guard Rajon Rondo with WBZ's Tom Cuddy following the team's 100-91 win over the visting Utah Jazz for their 15th straight win.

2008 12 15 Celtics 100 Jazz 91 Post Game: Pierce & Garnett
Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett of the Celtics with WBZ's Tom Cuddy following the team's 100-91 win over the visting Utah Jazz for their 15th straight win.

2008 12 15 Celtics 100 Jazz 91 Post Game: Doc Rivers
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers with WBZ's Tom Cuddy following the team's 100-91 win over the visting Utah Jazz for their 15th straight win.

2008 12 15 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt looks at the wagering on sports.

2008 12 12 Gil Santos Sports Commentary
Gil says the Pats will likely win against Oakland this Sunday, putting them in first place in the division.

2008 12 11 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil thinks the Yankees contract for C.C. Sabathia is way over the top.

2008 12 10 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil comments on the Patriots, Celtics and Bruins.

2008 12 9 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil shares his thoughts about the Patriots win over the Seahawks.

2008 12 8 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt says there's a lot to like about the injury-prone Ptriots.

Gil Santos Sports Commentary -- 12/05/2008
Gil looks ahead to the Patriots' game on Sunday against the Seahawks in Seattle.

2008 12 4 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil talks about Dustin Pedroia's new contract with the Red Sox.

2008 12 3 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil looks at where things stand with the Patriots, Celtics and Bruins.

2001 12 2 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil gives us his analysis of the Patriots-Steelers game.

2008 12 1 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt takes a look at sport history on this day.

2008 11 26 Celtics 119 Warriors 111 Post Game: Ray Allen
Celtics guard Ray Allen with WBZ's Tom Cuddy following the team's 119-111 win over the visiting Golden State Warriors.

2008 11 26 Celtics 119 Warriors 111 Post Game: Rajon Rondo
Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo with WBZ's Tom Cuddy following the team's 119-111 win over the visiting Golden State Warriors.

2008 11 26 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil takes a closer look at the Patriots-Steelers match-up this weekend.

2008 11 25 Celtics Prep for Warriors: Kendrick Perkins
Celtics center Kendrick Perkins meets with reporters following practice on Tuesday, November 25, 2008.

2008 11 25 Celtics Prep for Warriors: Ray Allen
Celtics guard Ray Allen following practice on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 as the team preps for the Golden State Warriors.

2008 11 25 Celtics Prep for Warriors: Rivers and Pierce
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers and captain Paul Pierce meet with reporters following practice on Tuesday, November 25, 2008.

2008 11 25 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil takes a look at how Matt Cassell is doing at starting quarterback.

2008 11 21 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil gives his assessment of how the Patriots are doing so far this season.

2008 11 20 Celtics 98 Pistons 80 Post Game: Pierce & Garnett
Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett of the Celtics with WBZ's Tom Cuddy following the team's 98-80 win over visiting Detroit.

2008 11 20 Celtics 98 Pistons 80 Post Game: Doc Rivers
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers following the team's 98-80 win over the visiting Detroit Piston.

2008 11 20 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil likes the latest Red Sox trade.

2008 11 18 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil shares his thoughts on Dustin Pedroia.

2008 11 18 Celtics 110 Knicks 101 Post Game: Paul Pierce
Boston Celtics captain Paul Pierce with WBZ's Tom Cuddy following the team's 110-101 win over the New York Knicks on the parquet.

2008 11 18 Celtics 110 Knicks 101 Post Game: Doc Rivers
Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers with WBZ's Tom Cuddy following the team's 110-101 win over the visiting NY Knicks.

2008 11 18 Dustin Pedroia on winning the A.L. MVP Award
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia talks about winning the American League Most Valuable Player Award.

2008 11 18 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil has a preview of the Patriots-Dolphins match-up this weekend.

Doc Rivers Not Happy with Garnett Suspension
Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers tells WBZ's Tom Cuddy he isn't pleased with the league's one-game suspension of Kevin Garnett for having a dust-up with Andrew Bogut of the Milwaukee Bucks.

2008 11 17 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt takes issue with some of the match-ups in college sports.

The Bruins through the eye of Steve Babineau
Steve Babineau, the Boston Bruins official photographer for the past 34 years tells all through the lens of his cameras. He talks with WBZ's Tom Cuddy.

2008 11 14 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt takes a look at sports history on Nov. 13.

2008 11 13 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt comments on the end of the Bank of America Championship.

2008 11 12 Celtics 103 Hawks 102 Post Game: Pierce & Garnett
Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics with WBZ's Tom Cuddy following the team's 103-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks at the Garden.

2008 11 12 Celtics 103 Hawks 102 Post Game: Doc Rivers
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers with WBZ's Tom Cuddy following the team's 103-102 win over visiting Atlanta.

2008 11 12 Patriots-Jets Preview: Matt Cassell
The Patriots QB talks about Brett Farve, Tom Brady and playing in wet weather.

2008 11 12 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil looks ahead to the Pats-Jets match-up Thursday night.

2008 11 11 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil looks at how well Boston's professional sports teams are doing.

2008 11 10 Celtics 94 Raptors 87 Post Game: Pierce & Garnett
Celtics Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett following the team's comeback 94-87 win over Toronto at the Garden.

2008 11 10 Celtics 94 Raptors 87 Post Game: Leon Powe
Boston Celtics forward Leon Powe with WBZ's Alan Segel following the team's comeback 94-87 win over Toronto at the Garden.

2008 11 10 Celtics 94 Raptors 87 Post Game: Kendrick Perkins
Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins with WBZ's Alan Segel following the team's comeback 94-87 win over Toronto at the Garden.

2008 11 10 Celtics 94 Raptors 87 Post Game: Glen Davis
Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis with WBZ's Alan Segel following the team's comeback 94-87 win over Toronto at the Garden.

2008 11 10 Celtics 94 Raptors 87 Post Game: Eddie House
Boston Celtics guard Eddie House with WBZ's Alan Segel following the team's comeback 94-87 win over Toronto at the Garden.

2008 11 10 Celtics 94 Raptors 87 Post Game: Doc Rivers
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers following the team's comeback 94-87 win over Toronto at the Garden.

2008 11 10 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt looks at the injury-plagued Patriots.

2008 11 07 Celtics 101 Bucks 89 Postgame: Pierce & Garnett
Celtics Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett with WBZ's Alan Segel following the team's 101-89 win over Milwaukee at the Garden.

2008 11 07 Celtics 101 Bucks 89 Postgame: Leon Powe
Celtics forward Leon Powe with WBZ's Alan Segel following the team's 101-89 win over Milwaukee at the Garden.

2008 11 07 Celtics 101 Bucks 89 Postgame: Kendrick Perkins
Celtics center Kendrick Perkins with WBZ's Alan Segel following the team's 101-89 win over Milwaukee at the Garden.

2008 11 07 Celtics 101 Bucks 89 Postgame: Eddie House
Celtics guard Eddie House with WBZ's Alan Segel following the team's 101-89 win over Milwaukee at the Garden.

2008 11 07 Celtics 101 Bucks 89 Postgame: Doc Rivers
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers with WBZ's Alan Segel following the team's 101-89 win over Milwaukee at the Garden.

Gil Santos Sports Commentary - 11/07/2008
Gil takes a look at what the coming weeks hold for the Patriots.

2008 11 06 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil examines NFL team payrolls.

2008 11 05 Gil Santos Sports Commentary
Gil says the Giants are a Super Bowl contender, but the Jets can forget it.

2008 11 4 Gil Santos Sports Commentary
Gil says the Pats really should\'ve won Sunday\'s game against the Colts.

2008 11 3 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt looks at the Colts win over the Pats Sunday night.

2008 10 31 Celtics 96 Bulls 80 Postgame: Kendrick Perkins
Celtics center Kendrick Perkins following his team's 96-80 win over the Chicago Bulls at the Garden.

2008 10 31 Celtics 96 Bulls 80 Postgame: Leon Powe
Celtics forward Leon Powe following his team's 96-80 win over the visiting Chicago Bulls.

2008 10 31 Celtics 96 Bulls 80 Postgame: Eddie House
Celtics guard Eddie House following his team's 96-80 win over the Chicago Bulls at the Garden.

2008 10 31 Celtics 96 Bulls 80 Postgame: Doc Rivers
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers following this team's 96-80 win over the Chicago Bulls at the Garden.

2008 10 31 Celtics 96 Bulls 80 Postgame: Garnett & Pierce
Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce following the Celtics' 96-80 win over the Chicago Bulls at the Garden.

2008 10 31 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil takes a look at Sunday night's match-up between the Patriots and the Colts.

2008 10 30 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil looks at the World Series and the Patriots.

2008 10 28 Celtics 90 Cavaliers 85 Postgame: Pierce & Garnett
Celtics Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett following the team's season-opening win over Cleveland.

Gil Santos Sports Commentary - 10/29/2008
Gil talks about the reaction of the Celtics' Paul Pierce to the NBA championship banner and ring ceremony.

2008 10 28 Celtics 90 Cavaliers 85 Postgame: Doc Rivers
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers with WBZ's Tom Cuddy following the team's 90-85 opening night win over Cleveland.

2008 10 21 Gil Santos Commentary
Gil looks at the World Series, the Celtics, the Bruins and the Patriots.

2008 10 27 Celtics Season Opener Preview: Bill Walker
Boston Celtics rookie Bill Walker with WBZ's Tom Cuddy on the eve of the 2008-09 regular season.

2008 10 27 Celtics Season Opener Preview: Doc Rivers
Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers with WBZ's Tom Cuddy on the upcoming season and season opener against Cleveland.

2008 10 27 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt looks at the Patriots after Sunday's win over the Rams.

Gil Santos Commentary - 10/22/2008
Gil reflects on this year's Red Sox and the Patriots' Rodney Harrison.

2008 10 21 Red Sox Manager Terry Francona
Francona talks to reporters at Fenway Park about his health and the 2008 season.

2008 10 21 Gil Santos on Rodney Harrison
The hard-hitting but injury-plagued safety of the New England Patriots appears to be done for the season and perhaps his career after being hurt again.

2008 10 21 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt takes a look at this day in sports history.

2008 10 21 Bruins tonight on WBZ
Dave Goucher and Bob Beers preview tonight's match-up between the B's and Buffalo.

2008 10 20 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary
Walt takes a look at the ALCS.

2008 10 19 ALCS Game 7 Postgame: Kevin Youkilis
Red Sox infielder Kevin Youkilis with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay in game 7 of the ALCS.

2008 10 19 ALCS Game 7 Postgame: Jason Varitek
Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay in game 7 of the ALCS.

2008 10 19 ALCS Game 7 Postgame: Dustin Pedroia
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay in game 7 of the ALCS.

2008 10 19 ALCS Game 7 Postgame: David Ortiz
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay in game 7 of the ALCS.

2008 10 19 ALCS Game 7 Postgame: Jon Lester
Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay in game 7 of the ALCS.

2008 10 19 ALCS Game 7 Postgame: J.D. Drew
Red Sox outfielder J.D. Drew with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay in game 7 of the ALCS.

2008 10 19 ALCS Game 7 Postgame: Terry Francona
Red Sox manager Terry Francona following his team's 3-1 loss in game 7 of the ALCS to Tampa Bay.

2008 10 18 ALCS Game 6 Postgame: Kevin Youkilis
Red Sox infielder Kevin Youkilis with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 4-2 Game 6 win over Tampa Bay in the ALCS to force a 7th and deciding game.

2008 10 18 ALCS Game 6 Postgame: Jason Varitek
Red Sox catcher and team captain Jason Varitek with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 4-2 Game 6 win over Tampa Bay in the ALCS to force a 7th and deciding game.

2008 10 18 ALCS Game 6 Postgame: Jonathan Papelbon
Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 4-2 Game 6 win over Tampa Bay in the ALCS to force a 7th and deciding game.

2008 10 18 ALCS Game 6 Postgame: David Ortiz
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 4-2 Game 6 win over Tampa Bay in the ALCS to force a 7th and deciding game.

2008 10 18 ALCS Game 6 Postgame: Justin Masterson
Red Sox relief pitcher Justin Masterson with WBZ's Jon Miller following the team's 4-2 Game 6 win over Tampa Bay in the ALCS to force a 7th and deciding game.

Free Friday Flicks 2009

John Henry's wedding causes a stir

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Woman killed, 3 seriously injured in Cape crash

Blue Angels Boston flyover cancelled

Rt. 93 accident causes traffic mess

Latest crash involving elderly driver sends woman to hospital

Hanover man held in girl's kidnapping, attempted rape

Dozens of Boston firefighters race to retire

5th Annual Boston Navy Week Activities

"T" union calls for change in cellphone rules

WBZ Presents The Cape Cod Baseball Game of The Week

Owners charged after child disfigured at Fall River day care center

Turnpike insiders get a free ride

Boston seafood supplier recalls tuna steaks

Medical examiner: Pitchman Mays had heart disease

2 Fatal crashes on MA hghways

Celebrate the Fourth of July with WBZ!

Fox killed after attacking woman, rescuer

Free Friday Flicks 2009

Delays at Logan

City union approves wage freeze

Claire C. from Newton Center, MA

Blue Angels Boston flyover cancelled

Markoff's fiancee issues new statement

Rt. 93 accident causes traffic mess

Hannaford warns of recalled beef

Anthony Silva

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MA assigns more civilian traffic flaggers

Toll hike scrapped; Gov. signs budget

Woman killed, 3 seriously injured in Cape crash

Lawmakers hear impassioned plea to test elderly drivers

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Preparing for the Fourth
The stage is set at the Hatch Shell along the Charles River for Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart and Neil Diamond for the big Fourth of July concert.

Keith Lockhart talks with WBZ's Laurie Kirby:

Celebrate the Fourth of July with WBZ!
WBZ NewsRadio 1030 will once again broadcast the July 4th concert on the Esplanade along the banks of the Charles River.

Things you should know before heading to the Hub on the Fourth
The City of Boston is strongly urging people traveling to the Esplanade on the Fourth of July, to take the MBTA. The T will offer increased bus, rail and subway service, and starting at 10:30 pm., no fares will be collected.

Dimitri Long in court Thursday. (WBZ-TV)

Prosecutors: MA bank rob suspects followed
Prosecutors say two men arrested after a bank heist in Needham had been under surveillance by law enforcement authorities and was followed to the bank by police. Thirty-two-year-old Dimitri Long and 44-year-old Michael Coty were each ordered held on $250,000 bail following their arraignments on several charges in Dedham District Court Thursday. Investigators say the men may be linked to the so-called "U30" bank heists. Seven banks in eastern Massachusetts have been robbed this year by a man dubbed the "U30 Bandit" because he was in and out of the banks in less than 30 seconds. Long was arrested as he left the Sovereign Bank branch Wednesday. Police said Coty drove off but was later captured in Newton.

Lightning kills man on Cape, damages 195-year-old church in Medway
Lightning killed a man on Cape Cod while another survived a lightning strike in Upton and firefighters saved a 195-year-old church in Medway after lightning hit its steeple during the heavy rains of Wednesday and Thursday, authorities said. Police in Orleans identified the victim there as Christopher West, 42, of Eastham.

Judge queries feds' photo releases in Boston cases
A federal judge has ordered prosecutors to produce affidavits explaining why photographs were released and any news conferences held following the arrests of two Boston politicians on corruption charges. Judge Douglas Woodlock said Thursday at a pretrial that he wants to evaluate whether prosecutors tried to "gin things up" among the public following the arrests last year of former Sen. Dianne Wilkerson and Boston city councilor Chuck Turner.

Poll shows NH governor's high approval rating slips
A new poll shows New Hampshire Governor John Lynch losing some of the broad support he's enjoyed for most of this time in office.

MA judge to rule on defense motion in Kissel case
A judge is expected to rule Monday on whether lawyers for a Massachusetts man charged in the killing of Greenwich real estate mogul Andrew Kissel can present evidence implicating Kissel's ex-wife.

Pope OKs MA man's miracle to beatify UK Cardinal
Pope Benedict XVI placed Cardinal John Henry Newman, an influential 19th century Anglican convert, on the path to possible sainthood Friday by approving a miracle in Massachusetts attributed to his intercession. Newman, a hero to many Anglicans and Roman Catholics alike, can now be beatified.

MA teen arrested in slaying of young mother
A New Bedford teen has been arrested for allegedly killing a young mother in a shooting outside his home.
Seventeen-year-old Erick Cournoyer was arrested on Thursday and is scheduled to be arraigned Friday.
Cournoyer is charged with killing 18-year-old Bianca Maria Rosado on Wednesday night and wounding her boyfriend, 17-year-old Victor Camacho.
Camacho was in stable condition at a local

One person hurt after elderly driver crashes into liquor store
An 83 year old woman crashed her Mustang convertible through the front of Fannon's Liquors in Natick just before 11:00 this morning. Authorities say it appears the woman drove into the parking lot then apparently hit the accelerator, slamming into the store.

John Henry's wedding causes a stir
The owner of the Boston Red Sox got hitched last weekend, and everybody knew about it. John Henry's guest list included 400 names, many of them high-profile. Transportation commissioner Tom Timlin said that's exactly why they blocked off streets around Fenway Park.

Turnpike insiders get a free ride
Hundreds of Massachusetts Turnpike employees and former employees are traveling the Pike using so-called "non revenue" Fastlane transponders.

Mass. to seek powers to take over failing schools
Gov. Deval Patrick is preparing to seek legislative approval to take over failing schools and waive parts of teacher contracts considered as undermining efforts to improve performance.

Continuing Coverage: Michael Jackson
The latest developments on the death of pop music icon Michael Jackson, including his funeral and ongoing reaction to his will. Information is updated throughout the day and listen to WBZ Newsradio 1030 for more developments.
Click here for a photo gallery of Michael Jackson

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Elderly driver in fatal crash had been re-cleared
An elderly driver involved in a fatal crash had previously lost his license and then been recertified, suggesting legislative proposals to require increased reviews for older operators may not be a panacea.Registry of Motor Vehicles records released Wednesday show 83-year-old Joseph Casey of Malden had his license revoked after a surchargable accident in February 2004. It was reinstated in September 2004 after he participated in a driver retraining program, did road work with a certified driving instructor and received medical clearance.

AP file

Boston Navy Week activities
The USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat, will take center stage as Boston prepares to celebrate its 5th Annual Navy Week and 28th Annual Harborfest celebrations, June 30 through July 5. Each year, the Navy selects cities across America to thank its citizens for their support of the world’s finest maritime force. Boston is one of 22 cities that have been selected to host a Navy Week again this year.

AP file

List of July 4th events in Massachusetts - LINK
Strained budgets have prompted some Massachusetts communities to cancel or rejigger their fireworks schedule, so Secretary of State William Galvin has compiled a list of activities. The state's chief historical officer announced Monday that information about fireworks displays, parades, concerts and other activities can be found at his Web site. Click here.

Michael Jackson - Album Art
The music of Michael from Thriller to Invincible

Michael Jackson in 2007 (AP)

Michael Jackson was much more than the King of Pop - SOUNDOFF
When Michael Jackson anointed himself "King of Pop" over two decades ago, there was considerable rumbling about his hubris: Yes, he may have become a world sensation with record-setting sales of "Thriller," and yes, he may have had a string of No. 1 hits with smashes like "Billie Jean" and "Beat It," but the KING OF ALL POP MUSIC? Surely, in a modern music history that has given us Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Stevie Wonder and so many other greats, that title was more than a bit inflated.

Michael Jackson - Memorial in Hollywood
The scene surrounding Michael Jackson's Star on Hollywood Blvd.

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