UFC 118 Preview Show on Boston Radio

Tune in to 98.5 The Sports Hub on Saturday, August 28th, from 6:00-7:30pm to hear a special UFC 118 Preview Show hosted by Rich Keefe and Nick Cattles.

To listen just go to 98.5TheSportsHub.com or find it on iTunes.

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Podcast: Team USA Roster

Brian Robb of CelticsHub.com and Rich Keefe break down the roster for Team USA in the upcoming World Championships in Turkey later this month. They make their predictions for who will make the squad and how they will do against the rest of the world.

CelticsHub.com USA World Championship Team Podcast 8-12-10 by BRobb8

UFC 117 Recap

On the latest edition of The Throwdown we recap a great night of fights from UFC 117 in Oakland. Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen, Junior Dos Santos, Roy Nelson, Jon Fitch, Thiago Alves, and Matt Hughes all took part in this fantastic card. Check out the podcast below.

The Throwdown: UFC 117 Recap

-Keefe

Shaq to Boston

Shaquille O'Neal appears to be on his way to the Boston Celtics. I don't hate the move at all. He's a lot like Perk, but better offensively, and if he's signing for the minimum then why not? Rondo-Allen-Pierce-Garnett-Shaq with Jermaine O'Neal, Glen Davis, Von Wafer, Nate Robinson, Avery Bradley off the bench. I like it, and now they don't have to wait and pray for Perkins to get healthy.

But can you imagine if this was the team in 2003?

2003 Stats (02-03 season)

Shaquille O'Neal - 27.5 pts, 11.1 rebs
Kevin Garnett - 23 pts, 13.4 rebs
Paul Pierce - 25.9 pts, 7.3 rebs
Ray Allen - 22.5 pts, 44% 3pt
Jermaine O'Neal - 20.8 pts, 10.3 rebs

Shaq & KG were 1st Team All-NBA
Pierce & Jermaine were 3rd Team All-NBA
All 4 were All-Stars

Check out some of my favorite Shaq moments over the years below...




-Keefe

Picking Team USA

The World Championships are this month out in Turkey. Team USA has narrowed down their roster to 15 players, but only 12 can make the trip. Who are the odd men out?

Guards:

Chauncey Billups, Nuggets

Eric Gordon, Clippers

Derrick Rose, Bulls

Rajon Rondo, Celtics

Russell Westbrook, Thunder

Stephen Curry, Warriors

Forwards:

Kevin Durant, Thunder
Rudy Gay, Grizzlies

Jeff Green, Thunder

Danny Granger, Pacers

Andre Iguodala, 76ers

Lamar Odom, Lakers

Kevin Love, Timberwolves

Centers:

Tyson Chandler, Mavericks

Brook Lopez, Nets

What do you think? Very guard/wing heavy for sure. Kevin Durant is the only lock to make this team, and certainly the only lock to start. I got Derrick Rose running the show for this team, but you could make an argument for any of the guards to start.

Brian Robb (from CelticsHub.com) and I debated who should make this team, the podcast will be posted soon. I'll wait til that comes out to reveal my team, but I'll let you know right now that we only agreed on 1 of the cuts.

Should be interesting and for basketball fans the Olympics and World Championships always provide a fun and unique atmosphere. None of the Gold medalists from 2008 are going to be playing this time around, giving another group of stars a change to shine on the international stage.

-Rich Keefe

Jorge Rivera on 98.5 The Sports Hub

I had a chance to talk with UFC Middleweight and Massachusetts native Jorge Rivera when I was filling in for DA on The DA Show last Thursday and Friday from 7:00pm-12:00am on 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, MA.

Unfortunately for Jorge, an injury in training forced him out of UFC 118 at the TD Garden in Boston at the end of the month. He still talked about the upcoming card and his thoughts on Anderson Silva, Randy Couture vs. James Toney, and the Red Sox.

Click here for the full interview with Jorge Rivera from BostonThrowdown.com

-Rich Keefe