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Bruins, Rangers to carry on Boston-New York lore

After the marathon bombings, the cities of Boston and New York put aside their bitter rivalries and joined in their mutual love of sports and country.Well, that time may be ending, at least when it comes to sports.The Knicks beat the Celtics in an NBA first-round playoff series this year, and now the NHL's Rangers and Bruins will play in the Eastern Conference semifinals — their first playoff meeting since 1973 — despite the fact that the two teams are part of the league's Original Six franchises.Here's a look at the very best of the Boston-New York rivalries in football, basketball, baseball and hockey.___NFL2008 SUPER BOWLThe Giants beat the Patriots 17-14 on a 13-yard touchdown pass from Eli Manning to Plaxico Burress with 35 seconds left. It was set up by a 32-yard completion to David Tyree with 59 seconds to go on which the receiver trapped the ball against his helmet while being guarded tightly by Rodney Harrison. The loss ruined the Patriots' chances at going 19-0 and denied the...

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  1. Browns players offer support to coach Eric Mangini , whose days in Cleveland could be numbered

    His destiny's unknown and in team president Mike Holmgren's hands. Eric Mangini could be down to his final days with the Browns.He hopes his time in Cleveland isn't ...

  2. Search underway: Browns president Mike Holmgren seeks new coach after dismissing Eric Mangini

    As Eric Mangini packed picture frames and two years of football into boxes, Browns president Mike Holmgren was already looking for his replacement.One day after anot...

  3. Browns coach Eric Mangini defends rookie safety T.J. Ward after helmet-to-helmet hit on Sunday

    Browns rookie safety T.J. Ward already had a reputation for being a hard hitter before he played a single down in the NFL.His coach doesn't think he deserves one for...

  4. Browns shoot for rare sweep of Steelers

    This isn't exactly what the Pittsburgh Steelers are trained for.Instead of amassing momentum for a late-season push toward yet another Super Bowl appearance -- they'...

  5. Jets hope to start late-season surge against Cards

    Among the certainties of life are death, taxes and Rex Ryan being Rex Ryan.The fourth-year New York Jets coach is in the midst of his worst season since succeeding E...

  6. Cardinals, Jets going through similar struggles

    The Arizona Cardinals were flying high earlier this season, a surprising 4-0 and one of the league's few unbeaten teams.Two months and a seven-game skid later, they'...

  7. Report: Browns fire coach Shurmur and GM Heckert

    The Cleveland Browns announced on Monday head coach Pat Shurmur and general manager Tom Heckert have both been relieved of their duties, according to a report by the...

  8. Browns dismiss coach Shurmur, GM Heckert

    The Cleveland Browns have relieved both head coach Pat Shurmur and general manager Tom Heckert of their duties.Shurmur became the 13th full-time head coach in Browns...

  9. Attention! Caleb Campbell has a shot to play for the Lions 2 years after Army brought him back

    Detroit Lions linebacker Caleb Campbell was singing the national anthem in a football uniform a couple weeks ago for the first time since he suited up Dec. 1, 2007, ...

  10. Buccaneers TE Kellen Winslow says nothing special about facing old team for first time

    Kellen Winslow hasn't forgotten Cleveland, but he has moved on.The former Browns tight end faces his old team for the first time Sunday when he begins his second sea...

  11. Browns kicker Phil Dawson at minicamp after skipping offseason workouts

    BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Phil Dawson avoided kicking up any controversy.Cleveland's longtime, steady kicker reported to the Browns' mandatory minicamp on Thursday after sk...

  12. Cowboys' Rob Ryan ready for Cleveland reunion

    Dallas defensive coordinator Rob Ryan isn't hiding his desire to beat Cleveland in his first game against the Browns since they dumped him two years ago.Ryan, the tw...

  1. Browns coach Eric Mangini warns players about dangers of social media sites after vulgar Tweet

    The only loud tweets Browns coach Eric Mangini wants to hear about are the ones coming out of his whistle.Mangini talked to Cleveland's players on Monday about the p...

  2. Judgment Day: Browns coach Mangini's future in doubt as meeting with team prez Holmgren looms

    Before stepping away from the podium and into deeper uncertainty, Eric Mangini thanked the media on hand for perhaps his last news conference as Cleveland's coach."T...

  3. Browns coach Eric Mangini leaning toward starting rookie QB Colt McCoy in Pittsburgh

    Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini said he is "leaning" toward starting rookie quarterback Colt McCoy on Sunday in Pittsburgh.McCoy would be making his NFL regular-...

  4. Browns coach Eric Mangini expects to meet with team president Mike Holmgren about future

    Browns coach Eric Mangini expects to meet with team president Mike Holmgren on Monday to discuss his future in Cleveland.Mangini is just 10-21 in two seasons and cou...

  5. Browns coach Eric Mangini has empathy for Mike Brown, fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers

    BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Now the longest tenured coach of Cleveland's three professional teams, Eric Mangini understands Mike Brown's pain.Mangini, who kept his job follow...

  6. Browns coach Eric Mangini points to improvement as his future hangs in season's balance

    An unexpected winning streak prevented Browns coach Eric Mangini from being fired after last season. It may take another one to save him again.Mangini's future could...

  7. Monday Misery: Browns coach Eric Mangini "disappointed" with loss, will wait on QB decision

    Eric Mangini wore one of those I-hate-Mondays looks on his face as he stepped behind the podium.This wasn't going to be fun.When it was time to review Cleveland's la...

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