Share this: If there’s a playoff game but literally no one believes one of the teams can win, does it really count? We’re joking, of course, but that’s basically the setup for this Saturday night when the New England Patriots host the Houston Texans in a divisional playoff game. The Patriots are massive double-digit favorites, and for good reason. They destroyed the Texans 27-0 in Week 3 with third-string quarterback Jacoby Brissett under center, and this time the Pats will have Tom Brady leading the offense. No wonder why virtually all the experts are picking New England to advance to the AFC Championship Game. As for NESN.com, we make our predictions based on the spread, and all three of our experts — Mike Cole, Ricky Doyle and Andre Khatchaturian
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Vince Wilfork Aways Will Be Remembered, Admired By Former Patriots Teammates
Share this: Houston Texans defensive lineman Vince Wilfork carries himself with amazing professionalism, and it’s one of many reasons why his former New England Patriots teammates have so much admiration for him. Wilfork will play in his first playoff game at Gillette Stadium as a visitor Saturday, and regardless of the outcome, Patriots fans always will have fond memories of him. Check out what the Patriots had to say about Wilfork in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Pedro Martinez Among Participants In Red Sox’s ‘Baseball Winter Weekend’
Share this: If you’re heading to Foxwoods Resort and Casino on Jan. 21, you might so a current or former Boston Red Sox there. The Red Sox will hold their annual “Baseball Winter Weekend” Jan. 20-22, and the 21st will be headlined by panel discussions, which will include current Sox Mookie Betts, David Price and Rick Porcello, as well as legends Wade Boggs, Pedro Martinez, and Jason Varitek. Here’s a rundown of the panels scheduled for that Saturday. (Note: All times are ET.) — “Wally’s Making Books Come Alive,” 9 a.m.— “Memories of 2007,” 10:15 a.m. (John Farrell, Jason Varitek and Tim Wakefield)— “Call to the Hall,” 10:45 a.m. (Wade Boggs, Dennis Eckersley, Carlton Fisk and Jim Rice)— “Cy Young Award Winners,” noon (Dennis Eckersley, Pedro Martinez, David
Angry Chargers Fans React To San Diego Exit By Throwing Around Apparel
Share this: Fans in San Diego are going off the deep end. The Chargers are moving to Los Angeles next season after spending 56 years in San Diego. It’s a move that isn’t all that surprising given the rumors that have circulated over the past year, but the actual exit was abrupt and fans stationed in the now-former home of the Bolts are furious, to say the least. While several Chargers supporters — or ex-supporters, in some instances — took to social media to express their displeasure with the organization’s relocation, others descended upon the team facility to ditch their merchandise and voice their frustration. Well, at least they still have the Padres … OK, maybe that’s not the best way to soften the
Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Predators Lineups
Share this: The road sure has been kind to the Boston Bruins on their current stretch away from TD Garden. The B’s have earned five out of a possible six points through three games on their four-game road trip, and they can keep the good times rolling away from TD Garden with two more points Thursday night against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Boston coach Claude Julien said the Bruins will be without defenseman Colin Miller on Thursday after he suffered a lower body injury Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues. However, the news appears to be more encouraging for defenseman Adam McQuaid, who also was injured Tuesday. McQuaid good to go? Julien: "He says he is, so as long as everything is OK
These Automakers Are Finding Different Ways To Deploy Autonomous Features
Share this: BOSTON — A level five — or fully autonomous — vehicle is probably years away from making a debut. But until that day, autonomous capabilities can be found in a variety of advanced safety features from different manufacturers. Here are some of those features we found at the 2017 New England International Automotive Show in Boston. Autonomous cruise control Or “adaptive cruise control,” as Ford calls it. Using radars to maintain a safe distance between vehicles while in cruise control, this vehicle is becoming more common throughout the industry, and is available in all of Ford’s 2017 models. “That’s the direction (fully autonomous) that we’re going,” Marc Rogowski, regional sales manager for Ford New England, told NESN Fuel. “We gotta do all this stuff
Isaiah Thomas Hits 3-Pointer, Celebrates By High-Fiving Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Share this: There was a high-profile guest at TD Garden on Wednesday night to see the Boston Celtics take on the Washington Wizards. Legendary boxer and good friend of Isaiah Thomas, Floyd Mayweather Jr., was sitting courtside to see the C’s come back to beat the Wizards 117-108. So when Thomas hit a clutch 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter, he celebrated by high-fiving “Money” Mayweather. This wasn’t the only exchange the two had Wednesday night. After the Celtics victory, IT gifted Mayweather his game jersey. Thomas finished the night with 38 points, 20 of which came in the fourth quarter. Thumbnail photo via Mark L. Baer/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link