Share this: Boston Red Sox fans can breathe a sigh of relief for John Valentin. The former Red Sox infielder and his mother were injured Thursday when the car he was driving crashed into a vacant building in Red Bank, N.J., according to The Associated Press. Red Bank Police Chief Darren McConnell said their injuries aren’t life threatening and the ex-Major League Baseball player might have suffered a medical problem prior to the crash. Valentin, 50, played for the Red Sox from 1992 to 2001. He joined the New York Mets in 2002 and retired after the season. Thumbnail photo via Rick Scuteri/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
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76ers’ Joel Embiid, Dario Saric Want Markelle Fultz To ‘Trust The Process’
Share this: While the Boston Celtics and 76ers reportedly are working out a deal for Philadelphia to acquire the No. 1 overall selection in the 2017 NBA Draft, a few members of the 76ers are excited about the prospects of Washington guard Markelle Fultz becoming part of their process. Joel Embiid and Dario Saric fanned the trade rumor flames Saturday when they tweeted a photo of themselves in front of a locker with Fultz’s name on it with the caption — “Trust The Process.” Fultz, of course, is expected to be the top selection in the draft and was in Philadelphia on Saturday for a pre-draft workout. The C’s and 76ers reportedly are working on a trade that would send the No. 1 pick to Philadelphia
Mookie Betts, Red Sox Get Off To Good Start In Weekend Series Vs. Astros
Share this: The Boston Red Sox took Game 1 of their big weekend series against the Major League Baseball-leading Houston Astros, and Mookie Betts was a big reason why. The Red Sox right fielder hit a home run, scored both Boston runs and saved a run with his arm in the Sox’s 2-1 win at Minute Maid Park. Hear what Betts had to say about his big game in the video from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino, above. Thumbnail photo via Erik Williams/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Drew Pomeranz Has Strong Outing For Red Sox In Boston’s Win Vs. Astros
Share this: Drew Pomeranz didn’t get the win Friday night, but he pitched well enough to in his team’s 2-1 win at Minute Maid Park. The Boston Red Sox left-hander ran into some trouble in the seventh inning when he allowed a run, but he otherwise had a strong outing. He allowed the one earned run on four hits with three walks and four strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings. Hear what Pomeranz and manager John Farrell said about the left-hander’s performance in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. More Stories Source link
South African Journalist Breaks Record With 102-Mile Continuous Drift
Share this: Most people would throw their cars in cruise control on a 100-plus-mile drive so they could relax. Journalist Jesse Adams didn’t have that luxury, however, during his recent stunt at Gerotek Test Facilities in South Africa. Adams broke the record this week for the longest continuous drift by keeping a Toyota GT86 — sold in the United States as the 86 — sideways for 102 1/2 miles, according to 4WheelsNews. His run broke the previous record of 90 miles that was set by Harald Muller, who also used a GT86 for his attempt. For anybody who isn’t familiar with drifting, it’s when you make the back end come lose on a rear-wheel-drive car, and hold it on the edge of a spin.
Celtics Fans Will Enjoy This Photo Of Markelle Fultz With Red Auerbach’s Old Car
Share this: Markelle Fultz seems to be embracing the idea that there’s a good chance the Boston Celtics will select him with the No. 1 overall pick in next week’s NBA draft. Fultz has long been considered the best player available, and all signs suggest the Washington point guard is ready to don green. For instance, consider the following photos, which show Fultz posing in front of Red Auerbach’s old car on Friday: The photos apparently were taken on the campus of DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Md., where Fultz blossomed into an All-American before committing to the University of Washington and enjoying a sensational freshman season for the Huskies. Auerbach, a Celtics legend, was a terrific talent evaluator. It would be fitting if
Markelle Fultz Has Clear Message For Lonzo Ball Ahead Of NBA Draft
Share this: The 2017 NBA Draft class features a bevy of skilled point guards, but there’s two that stand out among the rest of the group. Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball have been considered by many as the top two talents in this year’s class, with Fultz being projected to be taken No. 1 by the Boston Celtics. Ball, who’s been outspoken about his desire to become a Los Angeles Laker, has a very good chance of being picked by the Purple and Gold at No. 2. It’s likely Fultz will be taken by the C’s, but the Washington product traveled to L.A. for a workout with the Lakers on Friday. And when Ball’s name was mention during his media availability, Fultz had