1.   Eritrea, which is getting hit hard by Ethiopian troops, said it was prepared to return to talks.

2.   However, if the storm turns east, Boston could get hit hard with snow.

3.   Running back LeShon Johnson missed a block that led to Graham getting hit hard and landing directly on his head the first of three times.

4.   Some in Red Sox Nation may worry when Martinez gets hit hard, and he understands that, but he is calm.

5.   Indians RHP Charles Nagy was upbeat despite getting hit hard by Atlanta in three innings Monday.