Share this: David Ortiz looks to be heating up again, so NESN’s Tom Caron believes the Boston Red Sox designated hitter should find his way into your DraftKings daily fantasy baseball lineup. If you’re interested in giving DraftKings a whirl, visit DraftKings.com and enter promo code “NESN” to play for free. Here are TC’s three picks for Saturday, August 13:— David Ortiz, DH, Boston Red Sox— Miguel Cabrera, 1B, Detroit Tigers— Jacob deGrom, SP, New York Mets Click to play DraftKings daily fantasy baseball >> Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
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Red Sox Interested In Jonathan Papelbon? It’s ‘Worth Investigating,’ Says Dave D…
Share this: BOSTON — Jonathan Papelbon was released by the Washington Nationals on Saturday, sparking speculation and rumors about his future. Could a reunion with the Boston Red Sox be in the cards? It sounds like team president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski will at least look at the possibility. Asked about interest in Jonathan Papelbon, Dave Dombrowski responded, "At this point, is worth investigating." — Nick Cafardo (@nickcafardo) August 13, 2016 Red Sox manager John Farrell was asked about Papelbon before Saturday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park, and he said the team hasn’t had any internal discussions on the 35-year-old reliever right now. Boston certainly could use an upgrade to its bullpen, whether it comes from inside or outside the organization. The
Premier League Predictions: Champions, Relegation, 2016-17 Standings And More
Share this: The 2016-17 Premier League season is upon us. England’s top flight kicks off on Saturday, with the first of 380 games that will take place between this weekend and May 21. The Premier League campaign will offer a host of storylines, plot twists and surprises. Here’s what we think might happen this term. Title winnerManchester United Champions League placesManchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Leicester City Europa League placesChelsea, West Ham (via FA Cup), Liverpool (via League Cup) Relegated teamsHull City, Watford, Swansea City Top scorerSergio Aguero (Manchester City) Player of the YearZlatan Ibrahimovic (Manchester United) Impact signingN’Golo Kante (Chelsea) Transfer bustJohn Stones (Manchester City) First manager firedTony Pulis (West Brom) Premier League standings (table) 1. Manchester United2. Manchester City3. Arsenal4. Leicester City5. Chelsea6. Liverpool7. Tottenham8. Everton9. West Ham10. Stoke City11. Bournemouth12. Southampton13.
USA Vs. Serbia Live: Updates, Highlights From Olympic Men’s Basketball Game
Share this: Good evening and welcome into NESN.com’s coverage of Team USA basketball’s preliminary round Group A matchup versus Serbia. We’ll have you covered with live scoring updates, plus stats, highlights and analysis throughout the game, so be sure to stay tuned. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. FOURTH QUARTER 3:13 — Jokic hits a trey and it remains a five-point deficit. USA 90, Serbia 85. The crowd at this game is rooting hard for Serbia, and why not? Underdogs are fun, and this game is very entertaining. 4:30 — Cousins just blocked a layup that somehow found its way into the hoop anyway. That’s how this game is going. Serbia playing with house money and getting a bit of luck, too. USA 87, Serbia 82. 5:19
Patriots-Saints Notes: Defense’s Big-Play Ability On Full Display In Preseason O…
by Zack Cox on Fri, Aug 12, 2016 at 12:57AM 3,800 Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — Those not yet sold on the formidablity of the New England Patriots’ defense need only to look at the film from Thursday night’s preseason opener. The Patriots’ D terrorized the visiting New Orleans Saints from the opening kickoff, forcing four turnovers and producing a pair of defensive touchdowns in a 34-22 win at Gillette Stadium. “Any time the defense can score, it’s a real game-changer,” defensive end Chris Long said after the game. “For the entire team, it’s a little bit of a lift. Ball disruption, creating turnovers — that’s always an emphasis for everybody, and any time you can do that, it’s a good thing.” Defensive end Jabaal Sheard set
David Ortiz Returns To Red Sox’s Lineup; Same Can’t Be Said For Mookie Betts
Share this: The Boston Red Sox had a few scares Wednesday night against the New York Yankees, although it appears they dodged a bullet for the most part. David Ortiz is right back in the lineup after fouling a ball off his shin, and while Mookie Betts won’t get the start, he’s day to day with calf soreness. Hear what Ortiz and manager John Farrell had to say about the injuries in the video from “Red Sox First Pitch” above. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Olympic Track and Field 2016: Dates, Start Times, TV Schedule, Live Stream
Share this: Track and field will help define the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, and the athletics portion of the Summer Games finally is upon us. The track and field events will begin on Friday and run through Aug. 21. In that time span, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt will try to defend his title as the world’s fastest man. USA’s Justin Gatlin is among the contenders to de-throne Bolt, and the two have carried their simmering rivalry into the Olympics. Expect competitors to set some new world records in Rio. That’s often the case in the Summer Olympics. But Russian athletes won’t win any medals or set new marks. They’re banned from competing in Rio due to widespread, state-sponsored doping. Here’s everything you need