Bruins’ Playoff Hopes On Thin Ice With Eight Games Left In Regular Season

Share this: The Boston Bruins have lost four straight games, causing them to fall from third in the Atlantic Division to the second wild-card spot with only eight contests remaining in the regular season. Interim head coach Bruce Cassidy said the Bruins must improve their goaltending and defense in front of the net if they wish to make the postseason. For more information on the current state of the Bruins, check out the video above from “NESN Live,” presented by Cross Insurance. Thumbnail photo from Greg M. Cooper/USA TODAY Sports More Stories Source link

These 10 NBA X Factors Could Make Serious Noise, Shape 2017 Playoffs

Share this: Everyone knows the NBA’s biggest stars, and there’s a good chance those players will determine which team wins the 2017 NBA Finals. However, players previously unknown to casual basketball fans sometimes come out of nowhere to make noise in the playoffs, ultimately playing a vital role in their team’s championship quest. The Sports Daily identified 10 players who could be described as “X factors” a month out from the NBA playoffs. These players are flying under the radar now, but it might not be long before they become much more well-known. Click for 10 NBA X factors who could make playoff noise >> Thumbnail photo via Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

Arsonist Might Have Set Fire To Multiple Vans Used For Disabled People

Share this: Arson is a pretty terrible crime no matter the situation. But in certain instances, arson can be about as indefensible as any crime. Two vans used for disabled people were destroyed by fire Wednesday in Marshfield, Mass., according to Wicked Local. The vans belonged to Road to Responsibility, whose CEO believes someone intentionally set fire to the vans. “We have every reason to believe this was arson,” Road to Responsibility CEO Chris White said, via Wicked Local. White, who’s working with Marshfield police to discover what happened, added that surveillance footage is being looked at to help determine a suspect. Road to Responsibility is an organization that specializes in finding work for disabled citizens. The vans, which were wheelchair-accessible, reportedly will cost the

Bruins Fans Share Their Favorite TV Shows On The Latest “Ultimate Bruins Show”

Share this: Nikki Reyes was at The Greatest Bar in Boston asking fans the Bud Light Ultimate Question of the Week on Thursday night during a new episode of the “Ultimate Bruins Show.” This week, fans shared their favorite TV shows with Nikki. To hear what some of Boston’s fans had to say, check out the video above from “Ultimate Bruins Show.” More Stories Source link

Go Behind The Scenes With Red Sox’s Hanley Ramirez At Spring Training

Share this: [embedded content] In the latest “Red Sox All-Access,” Boston Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez stretched with his teammates, gave some batting tips to Dustin Pedroia and preached how important it is for veterans to teach the young players how to stay relaxed and play hard at the same time. To see Ramirez prepare for the upcoming 2017 season, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Watch Brett Favre Throw Laser Passes In Workout With Falcons’ Robert Alford

Share this: It looks like Brett Favre still can sling the pigskin. The 47-year-old Hall of Fame quarterback stopped by Traction Sports Performance in Baton Rouge, La., where Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford was working out, and Favre stepped onto the field in street clothes to toss some bullets to receivers. Favre hasn’t played in the NFL since 2010, but Alford told TMZ that he thinks that Favre still could play in the league with a decent offensive line. The Falcons CB also said Favre didn’t even warm up, he just walked onto the field and started throwing lasers. The former Green Bay Packers quarterback did miss on a couple throws, but that’s understandable after six years away from the gridiron. Still, with that

Marcus Stroman, Ian Kinsler Lift Team USA To First World Baseball Classic Title

Share this: Go crazy, Team USA — when Ian Kinsler isn’t looking, of course. For the first time ever, the Americans won the World Baseball Classic final Wednesday with a commanding 8-0 win over Puerto Rico at Dodger Stadium. Marcus Stroman was the star of the game, as he allowed zero hits through six innings before giving up a leadoff single in the bottom of the seventh inning. The talk heading into the big game was Kinsler’s apparent dig at Latin American players in a New York Times article. But that didn’t seem to faze him, as the second baseman belted a two-run home run in the top of the third inning. And a pair of RBI singles by Christian Yelich and Andrew McCutchen in the