Share this: New England Patriots fans must resign to an immediate future without their most versatile and explosive running back. Dion Lewis reportedly needs a second surgery on his left knee, and while it’s certainly not a worst-case scenario, it will absolutely negatively affect the Patriots’ offense while he’s out. Lewis is dangerous on handoffs, using a combination of burst and quickness to make defenders miss in close quarters. He’s perhaps even better as a receiver with the versatility to catch passes out of the backfield, in the slot and outside. He uses his agility to make defenders miss in space. Perhaps most importantly, he gives the Patriots a degree of unpredictability. When he’s on the field, the Patriots can run the ball just as well
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American Pole Vaulter Halts Attempt When Star-Spangled Banners Starts Playing
Share this: Sam Kendricks, a second lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve, was competing in the pole vault last week when midway through one of his attempts, the star-spangled banner from a medal ceremony happening on the other side of the stadium started playing. In a show of patriotism for his country and respect for his fellow athletes, Kendricks stopped competing once he heard the national anthem. He put his hand over his heart and didn’t resume his attempt until the anthem finished. Kendricks finished third in the men’s pole vault final, earning himself a bronze medal. It was Team USA’s first pole vaulting medal at the Olympics in 12 years. Thumbnail photo via Eric Seals/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
WWE SummerSlam 2016: Five Bold Predictions Including Surprise Celebrity Guest
Share this: It wouldn’t be WWE without a bit of drama. Fans of professional wrestling are, in essence, fans of entertainment. So when the biggest events of the year — like SummerSlam — roll around, people want to be entertained. That means cameos from non-wrestlers, old wrestlers and everything in between. It also means upsets and surprise endings and hopefully a bunch of stuff you didn’t see happening, as well as a few happy endings everyone was rooting for. That said, we can’t just look at Sunday night’s match card and expect a clean sweep for the favorites. Something, or someone, will shock us. It’s in that spirit that NESN.com’s Pat Bradley (@PatBradley_) and Ricky Doyle (@TheRickyDoyle) took a shot at a few of
WWE SummerSlam Results: Charlotte Shocks Sasha Banks For Women’s Championship
Share this: Charlotte entered SummerSlam on Sunday night hoping to become a two-time WWE women’s champion. With the entire crowd behind her opponent, Boston’s own Sasha Banks, Charlotte accomplished her goals in a shocking ending. It was a grueling match, lasting more than 15 minutes with momentum swinging back and forth, though Charlotte seemed to hold an edge the entire time. Sasha took control late with this surprising counter, though. Banks even had Charlotte in her signature finishing hold, The Bank Statement, but Charlotte managed to roll her over and pin her for a three count to reclaim her title. What an incredible match. Follow SummerSlam 2016 live >> Thumbnail photo via Twitter/@WWEUniverse More Stories Source link
WWE SummerSlam 2016 Live: Results, Highlights From Every Match In Brooklyn
Share this: 9:05 p.m.: John Stewart — shocker — interfered in the match. With Kofi Kingston knocked out and Xavier Woods about to be, Stewart hopped in the ring and served as a distraction. Just as Gallows and Anderson were about to drag Stewart (and his manhood) into the post like they did to Big E a few weeks ago, Big E himself showed up and ran down to the ring to save the day. The bell was rung at that point, Stewart’s groin was spared, and The New Day retain their WWE Tag Team Championship. 8:47 p.m.: John Stewart announces that he’ll join The New Day in the sted of injured member Big E. He also poked some fun at himself for hitting Cena
Conor McGregor Learns From Mistakes, Exacts Revenge Vs. Nate Diaz At UFC 202
Share this: Through the first three rounds, it appeared as though Saturday’s UFC 202 fight between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz was destined for the same result as their first meeting. But this time, McGregor was able to turn the tide. McGregor was the aggressor to start, and he had a very smart strategy. He knew he had to take away Diaz’s right leg so Diaz couldn’t plant it and deliver big strikes as the bout wore on, so that’s exactly what he did. You could tell as the first and second rounds went on that Diaz was starting to lose his plant leg. But Diaz started to regain momentum, and he was the one who started connecting on successful combinations, which started to knock McGregor
Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz Rivalry Features These Insane Trash-Talking Moments
Share this: Conor McGregor and trash talk go hand in hand, but losses usually don’t. However, that all changed back in March when McGregor suffered a stunning loss to Nate Diaz at UFC 196. But if you thought that might change McGregor’s approach with a microphone before his rematch at UFC 202 on Saturday, think again. McGregor had plenty of insults for Diaz at the pre-fight press conference Wednesday, and even water bottles weren’t safe from an intense showdown just a few days before the big bout. But that was far from the only entertaining moment of this rivalry. Not by a long shot. Click to see the rivalry’s top trash-talking moments >> Photos via Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link