by Zack Cox on Fri, May 19, 2017 at 11:14AM 1,745 Share this: More than a month after Doc Rivers’ Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs, his old team still is playing. The Boston Celtics, who launched a full-blown rebuild after Rivers left town in 2013, have reached the Eastern Conference finals just four years later under new coach Brad Stevens. Though the Celtics are unlikely to defeat the heavily favored Cleveland Cavaliers, they also own the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and should be contenders for years to come. Meanwhile, Rivers’ new club, which plays in the much tougher Western Conference, has yet to advance past the second round. But despite this, the coach insists he doesn’t regret his decision
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NBA Rumors: Celtics Unlikely To Trade For Paul George Or Jimmy Butler In Offseas…
Share this: Both Paul George and Jimmy Butler have been tied to trade rumors with the Boston Celtics for quite some time, but don’t expect those rumors to come to fruition this summer. According to The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Celtics’ ownership of the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft would make a trade for either superstar unlikely. “I think with Boston and Los Angeles getting No. 1 and No. 2, I think it makes it highly unlikely that Butler and George are involved in trades with those two teams,” Wojnarowski said, as transcribed by WEEI. “Danny Ainge at No. 1 now, with Jimmy Butler, they dealt with this at the trade deadline last spring.” Wojnarowski also noted that the Celtics reportedly are
What To Expect From Red Sox’s Hector Velazquez In MLB Debut Vs. Athletics
Share this: The Boston Red Sox begin a four-game series in Oakland against the Athletics on Thursday, and the Sox will send a new face to the mound for the series opener. Hector Velazquez is set to make his first Major League Baseball start. The 28-year-old right-hander has impressed in five starts in Triple-A Pawtucket, boasting a 2-1 record and 1.55 ERA. The Red Sox used all eight relievers in Wednesday night’s 13-inning win over the St. Louis Cardinals, so Boston is hoping Velazquez can go deep into Thursday’s game. To hear Red Sox pitching coach Carl Willis’ expectations for Velazquez, check out the video above from “Red Sox First Pitch,” presented by Men’s Wearhouse. Thumbnail photo from Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Athletics’ Jed Lowrie Reminisces About Playing In Red Sox Organization
Share this: Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie is looking forward to playing against the Boston Red Sox. The veteran infielder spent seven years in the Red Sox organization, four of which at the big league level. NESN’s Guerin Austin caught up with Lowrie before Thursday’s game, and you can hear what he had to say in the video above from “Red Sox Gameday Live,” presented by DCU. Thumbnail photo via Stan Szeto/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Martellus Bennett Recalls Halftime Scene In Patriots’ Locker Room During Super B…
by Zack Cox on Thu, May 18, 2017 at 10:34AM 1,342 Share this: By all accounts, the New England Patriots were a confident bunch during halftime of Super Bowl LI, despite the fact they trailed the Atlanta Falcons by 18 points at the time. Quietly confident, according to Martellus Bennett. Bennett, who now plays for the Green Bay Packers, recalled in an interview with Inc. what the mood was like inside the Patriots’ locker room. “In the Super Bowl, we were down,” the tight end said. “We were getting our (butts) kicked. But the most interesting thing about that Super Bowl was that it took that collective group of guys to be together to come back. We came into the locker room at halftime, and there
Is Kylie Jenner Trying To Steal Cavs’ Tristan Thompson From Khloe Kardashian?
Share this: Kylie Jenner shouldn’t go where she’s suspected of trying to venture. The reality television star is accused of trying to steal her sister Khloe Kardashian’s boyfriend, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson, Radar Online reported Tuesday, citing an insider. Jenner’s preferred method of luring Thompson away apparently is via digital flirtation. “She’s been texting him sexy selfies and flirting non-stop when Khloe’s back is turned,” the insider told RadarOnline.com. “Kylie gets a huge kick out of it and can’t help herself. “She’s got it bad for Tristan and has even told friends that he’s way too hot for Khloe. “If he made a move on her she’d totally go there.” Jenner, 19, apparently has history of cozying up to her sisters’ significant others, including Kanye
Riding With Lyft Now Can Earn You Free Miles With Delta Airlines
Share this: Free airline miles are a precious resource, something people go to great lengths to accumulate. Now, though, you can earn miles on your way to work, class, or even the airport. That’s because lyft, the United States’ second most popular ride-hailing service, is allowing users to earn miles with Delta Airlines on every ride they take, the company announced Wednesday. All users have to do is link their accounts to Delta’s SkyMiles program, and they’ll earn a mile for every dollar they spend on Lyft. There’s even an added bonus for rides to and from airports, as riders can earn three miles per dollar. Lyft has been quite active lately, as the company announced a self-driving vehicle partnership with Alphabet-owned Waymo on Monday. Thumbnail photo