Boston Sports Tonight - 'the Best Of' Podcast

1:15 - Chris Mannix and Chris Forsberg stop by Early Edition to discuss the reports that the Celtics are not interested in pursuing Demarcus Cousins 6:04 - The US Women's National Team defeated England 2-1 to advance to the World Cup Final - the Early Edition crew reacts12:52 - John Tomase joins BST to discuss Nathan Eovaldi being named the Red Sox closer and the mixed messages the team is sending about the decision

1:15 - Cedric Maxwell joins Early Edition to give his reaction to the Celtics adding Kemba Walker and Enes Kanter during the first 24 hours of free agency7:45 - John Tomase and Michael Holley give their initial reaction to the reports the the Red Sox will name Nathan Eovaldi their closer when he returns from the injured list12:27 - The early edition crew debates if Kyrie Irving is Boston's biggest sports villain ever.

1:11 - Tom Curran joins the BST Crew to present the question: If the 2004 Patriots and the 2014 Patriots went head to head, who would come out on top? 7:30 - Dan Shaughnessy joins Early Edition to react to Jackie MacMullan's latest piece, which gives a little more insight into what went wrong for the Celtics this past season12:37 - The BST crew react to the report that Kevin Durant will be meeting with the Clippers, Nets, Knicks and Warriors when free agency beginsMessage Input

1:22 - Kemba Walker's former college coach Jim Calhoun joins Tom Giles to give insight on what Kemba could bring to the Celtics and the type of leader he is on and off the court6:58 - Chris Forsberg and Jeff Goodman break down the potential bigs the Celtics could target for next season11:54 - Pro Football Focus ranked the best NFL rosters for next season, Tom Curran and Ted Johnson discuss the Patriots getting the top spot on the list

1:04 - The Red Sox struggles continued today with Matt Barnes giving up a 2 run home run in the 9th to blow another save, John Tomase joins Early Edition to discuss what needs to be done to turn this season around. 7:28 - Tom Giles and Chris Gasper debate if the Celtics should pursue Kemba Walker in free agency 12:23 - The BST crew hand out their midseason Red Sox report cards.

(1:00) The Celtics are reportedly ‘at the front of the line’ for Kemba Walker. Chris Forsberg discusses whether he would be a good fit in Boston. (7:00) Is Kyrie Irving’s drama tarnishing his reputation around the league? Cedric Maxwell and Chris Forsberg join Early Edition to discuss. (15:00) The Bruins have some decisions to make this offseason, which players should the Bruins sign with limited cap space? Our BST crew debates. 

1:28 - No they haven’t turned the corner we won’t argue that, but the Red Sox pulled off a walkout win vs. the White Sox last night despite committing a handful of mistakes. Lou Merloni and John Tomase break down the win and we hear from Alex Cora following the game.5:20 - When Danny Ainge made the comment ‘good people make coming to work more fun’ after his new draft picks were introduced, was he throwing shade at Kyrie Irving? A. Sherrod Blakely, Michael Holley and Danille Trotta debate.9:45 - With the Sox playing game 81 tonight and at the halfway point of the regular season, Lou Merloni and John Tomase give some first half superlatives, including MVP, biggest disappointment, best win and reason for optimism in the second half.

(1:00) Are the Celtics in a “rebuild”? Dan Shaughnessy thinks so, and on Arbella Early Edition he says “I’m too old for rebuild, I’m not interested”(8:50) Chris Simms ranks Tom Brady #9 on his list of best current NFL quarterbacks, our crew discusses this BOLD take.(15:00) The Bruins drafted John Beecher with the 30th overall pick. Joe Haggerty joins BST to break down the pick. 

01:16: Tim Welsh and Rich Keef of WEEI join Michael Holley to discuss the Celtics second pick, Grant Williams from Tennessee.04:55: Next, Kyle Draper, Chris Forsberg, A. Sheered Blakey, and Brian Scalabrine discuss Aaron Baynes trade to the Phoenix Suns, and if this means the Celtics are looking towards a full rebuilding. We then check in with Tom Haberstoh to discuss the Baynes trade, their strategy in the draft, and where they will fit into the conference next season. 

01:22: Cedric Maxwell joins Trenni Kusnierek and Kyle Draper in studio to discuss a possible exit from both Kyrie Irving and Al Horford. Maxwell also tells us where he thinks Kyrie is really heading.08:06: News broke from Dominican Republic Prosecutor that David Ortiz was not the intended target of attack on him. Phil Perry, John Tomase and Trenni Kusnierek discuss all of the rumors regarding this case.11:46: Phil Perry, A. Sherrod Blakely, Danielle Trotta, and Mike Felger talk abot the possibility of the Brooklyn Nets acquiring both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant

1:17 - Jeff Goodman joins the Early Edition crew to give his thoughts on Anthony Davis landing is LA and why he thinks Kyrie Irving had a negative impact Jayson Tatum this past season. 7:13 - Joe Haggerty and Phil Perry react to Don Sweeney's comments on wanting to keep Torey Krug and David Backes in Boston next year.12:16 - Lou Meroloni, John Tomase and Tony Massaroti react to the Red Sox 2-0 win over the Twins.

1:05 - Cedric Maxwell and Joe Haggerty join the Early Edition crew to debate who had the more disappointing season - the Bruins or the Celtics?7:18 - Chris Forsberg joins the BST crew to talk about how Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson's devastating injuries will affect the Warriors and the rest of the NBA heading into free agency13:38 - The Red Sox beat the Orioles 13-2, John Tomase, Michael Hurley and Michael Holley breakdown the win.

1:09 - A. Sherrod Blakely and Kyle Draper join the BST crew to discuss the reports of Kyrie Irving preparing to sign with the Nets next season8:13 - Joe Haggerty, Phil Perry, A. Sherrod Blakely and Trenni Kusnierek debate if Boston's championship run is coming to an end14:16 - Joe Haggerty and Rich Keefe join Michael Holley talk about the emotions in the Bruins locker room after their Game 7 Stanley Cup Final loss

(1:00) Tony Amonte and Mike Felger break down the Bruins Game 7 loss. (8:30) Joe Haggerty and DJ Bean recap the key plays that cost the Bruins the win.

1:19 - With Kevin Durant suffering an Achilles injury Monday night, the landscape of free agency this offseason has changed drastically. Chris Forsberg, Kyle Draper and Gary Tanguay discuss how the Celtics will be affected.5:36 - Tonight is the night. Bruins. Blues. Game 7 at the TD Garden. DJ Bean and Tom Giles are joined by Joe Haggerty to debate who has the most pressure on them in the Stanley Cup clinching game.9:05 - Dan Shaughnessy joins Gary Tanguay and Kyle Draper to give his take David Ortiz being shot on Sunday night.

01:06: After 28 saves on 29 shots in Game 6, is it safe to say Tuukka Rask has proved himself? Joe Haggerty, Rob Poole, and Gary Tanguay weigh in on his legacy as a big game player.06:39: Phil Perry, Rob Poole, Trenni Kusnierek, and Gary Tanguay react to news that David Ortiz was shot Sunday night in the Dominican Republic, and why he is so loved in the city of Boston. 10:45: Joe Haggerty, DJ Bean, and Tom Giles breakdown the key elements that helped the Bruins win in Game 6, and why fans should feel confident they have the momentum for Game 7. 

(1:00 Joe Haggerty gives his take on the controversial non-call that hurt the Bruins in Game 5, and discusses what the Bruins need to do to win Game 6.(7:00) Chris Forsberg explains why he’s not ‘closing the door’ on Kyrie Irving returning to the Celtics next season. (13:00) The Red Sox 4-game winning streak was snapped Friday in a 5-1 loss to the Rays. John Tomase breaks down the loss.

(1:00) The Bruins are set to face the Blues in Game 5 on Thursday with the series tied 2-2. Joe Haggerty previews the matchup and discusses how badly the Bruins will miss Chara if he cannot play.(6:50) Danny Ainge spoke to the media Wednesday and says that Kyrie Irving hasn’t indicated whether or not he plans to re-sign with the Celtics. A. Sherrod Blakely and Kyle Draper react to Ainge’s comments, and to the reports that the likelihood of Irving returning to the Celtics is low. 

1:12 - Joe Haggerty joins Trenni Kusnierek and Phil Perry to discuss the reports that Zdeno Chara suffered a broken jaw in Game 4 and what this means for the Bruins going forward. 7:07 - Tom Giles and DJ Bean look at the struggles the Bruins top two lines have had with 5-on-5 points this series. 12:42 - Chris Forsberg and Kyle Draper join Michael Holley to look at what it would take for the Celtics to land Anthony Davis. They also get into Stephen A. Smith's report that Kyrie Irving is headed to Brooklyn next year.

1:18 -  Michael Felger and Tony Amonte give us their initial reaction to the Bruins Game 4 loss in St. Louis7:43 - The BST crew discuss Zdeno Chara's injury and what this could mean for the Bruins if is he unable to play in Game 513:36 - DJ Bean and Tom Giles discuss the Bruin offensive struggles and later they're joined by Joe Haggerty who gives his thoughts on how serious Chara's injury may be.