by Zack Cox on Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 1:28PM 1,488 Share this: As a former college quarterback, Houston Texans slot receiver Braxton Miller still is learning the nuances of his new position. Luckily for him, he has one of the best in the business showing him the ropes. Miller, who’s entering his second NFL season, has been hounding new Texans offensive/special teams assistant Wes Welker for pointers during organized team activities. “I’m always in his ear, bugging him, as you can see after practice,” Miller told reporters Wednesday, via the Texans’ official website. “I was just asking him all types of questions. What did he see? What did I do wrong today? After every play, he’s always correcting what I did wrong. Then I just
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NBA Rumors: Steve Kerr Could Return To Coach Warriors In NBA Finals
Share this: The Golden State Warriors could have a familiar face return to their sideline for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sources tell ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne that Steve Kerr could return from his leave of absence amid health concerns to coach the Warriors on Thursday night. Kerr has discussed the possibility of returning with Mike Brown, who’s coached Golden State in his absence. And Brown is encouraging the move. “He’s talked about possibly coaching Game 1,” Brown told ESPN’s Michael Wilbon. “And I even tried to tell him, ‘Steve, you should do it … and if you don’t feel like you’re OK, half through the game, just go back in the back.” Kerr has been out of action since Game
Red Sox Finish Month Of May As One Of Hottest Teams In Major League Baseball
Share this: The Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-1 Tuesday night to win eight of their last 10 games in the month of May. Drew Pomeranz pitched another gem for Boston, allowing one run on seven hits while striking out eight in seven innings of work. After Wednesday night’s win, the Red Sox finished the month of May 16-12 and have scored the most runs per game in Major League Baseball since May 6. For more on the Red Sox hot month of May, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo from Jesse Johnson/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Should Boston Celtics Draft Markelle Fultz Or Trade No. 1 Draft Pick?
Share this: It’s officially June 1, which means the NBA Draft is just 21 days away on June 22 and the Boston Celtics currently have the No. 1 pick. The Celtics made it official and have said they are taking calls for the first overall pick in the 2017 draft. NESN asked fans if the Celtics should draft projected No. 1 pick Markelle Fults or trade the draft pick? Check out what fans had to say in the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
American Tennis Player Sobs Following French Open Win Just Weeks After Father’s …
Share this: Steve Johnson won a tennis match Wednesday, a seemingly unspectacular event amid a sports scene flush with seemingly more interesting storylines at the moment. But the second-round French Open win meant the world to Johnson and not just for being a victory at a grand slam tournament. Johnson’s father, Steve Sr., passed away earlier this month. The two were close, and Steve Jr. credits his tennis career to his old man. “He taught me pretty much everything I know,” Johnson told The Orange County Register in 2011. “Since I can remember, it’s always been me and him out there hitting balls, having a blast. It’s really been amazing. I wouldn’t change anything.” Johnson, obviously still reeling from the loss of his father, is
NASCAR Fan Wakes Up After Race, Discovers Family Left Her At Track
Share this: If you’ve ever been to a NASCAR race, you know how easy it is to accidentally leave something at the track. Like a cooler. Or a pair of sunglasses. Or a relative. That’s the fate that reportedly befell Jody Nash, a fan who attended Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 with family only to wake up Monday to discover they’d all left, according to WBTV. “When she woke up, her friends were gone,” WBTV reporter Steve Ohnesorge says in a voiceover. Nash seemed to take it all in stride, toting around a Bud Light and remaining optimistic that someone would come back for her. “Hey mom, I’m OK,” Nash told WBTV. “I’m still here in Turn 2. … Will y’all come get me?” Apparently, Nash was found while
Predators Fan Who Threw Catfish On Penguins’ Ice Is Free, As Charges Are Dropped
Share this: Jacob Waddell is free to return to Tennessee as a legend among Nashville Predators fans. Allegheny County, Pa., prosecutors announced Wednesday they’ll drop charges against Wadell, the Predators fan who threw a catfish on the ice at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ home, PPG Paints Arena, during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, according to The Associated Press. Wadell was ejected from the venue Monday and subsequently arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, possessing instruments of crime and disrupting meetings or processions. But Allegheny County district attorney Stephen Zappala said Wednesday on Facebook that Wadell’s act of Predators fandom “do not rise to the level of criminal charges,” and the charges “will be withdrawn in a timely manner.” Wadell, 36, went to great lengths to sneak a catfish