I was stationed in Groton and the people of East Conn. and the small towns were really really nice, but as soon as you got into Boston, Hartford or Providence the culture of corruption was palpable. Rhode Island in particular is easily the most corrupt state in the Union. Boston ... forgettaboutit. Worse than NYC and NJ. Corruption is endemic. Ever hear of "The Big Dig"? I don't think they ever figured out where all the money went. Fell off a truck, apparently.
So yes, of course they are proud of how their major sport franchise operates ... cause if you aint cheatin, you aint tryin.