by Zack Cox on Mon, May 15, 2017 at 9:55AM 2,577 Share this: TD Garden will host its first NBA Game 7 since 2012 on Monday night as the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards battle for a spot in the Eastern Conference finals. Here are four things the Celtics will need to do to end the Wizards’ season and book a date with the Cleveland Cavaliers: Hold serveThis is an easy one. The home team has prevailed in every game in this series, with Boston winning Games 1, 2 and 5 at TD Garden by an average of 18 points per game. The Celtics also have history on their side, boasting the best Game 7 winning percentage (.724) in NBA history. They’ve lost three of
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NFL Rumors: Patriots Hiring Another Coach With Familiar Connection
Share this: The New England Patriots reportedly are kind of going back to the John Carroll University well for their latest coaching hire. The Patriots are expected to hire UT-Chattanooga outside linebackers coach DeMarcus Covington, FOX Sports’ Bruce Feldman reported Monday. UT-Chattanooga’s head coach, Tom Arth, was the head coach at John Carroll from 2013 to 2016. Arth played quarterback at John Carroll from 1999 to 2002. Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, director of player personnel Nick Caserio, assistant quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinksi, director of pro personnel Dave Ziegler, coaching assistant Nick Caley, pro scout Frank Ross and scouting assistant D.J. Debick all graduated from John Carroll. It’s unknown what role Covington will fill for the Patriots, but it’s likely he’ll begin his NFL career
Rob Gronkowski Celebrates Birthday, Mother’s Day In One Great Instagram Post
Share this: Sunday was a special day for New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. It was his 28th birthday, as well as Mother’s Day. In typical Gronk fashion, he went to social media to celebrate. He sent well wishes to all mothers, and noted his birth was the best gift he could’ve given his mom on Mother’s Day 28 years ago. Gronk seems to be having plenty of fun this offseason. Patriots fans are just hoping he’s healthy when New England begins the defense of its Super Bowl title Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Thumbnail photo via Kevin Hoffman/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Watch Derek Jeter Give Heartfelt Speech During Jersey Retirement Ceremony
Share this: The New York Yankees officially ran out of single digit numbers Sunday night. The Yankees honored former shortstop Derek Jeter by retiring his number before their game against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium, and the highlight came when the surefire Hall of Famer unveiled his iconic No. 2 in Monument Park. Jeter also gave a heartfelt speech in which he thanked the Yankees and their fans for their support during his 19-year MLB career. Jeter was the face of baseball for almost two decades, and his accomplishments, of course, are well known. A five-time World Series champion, Jeter amassed over 3,400 hits and was a 14-time All-Star, while never playing for a team with a sub-.500 record. He was celebrated at Yankee Stadium
NBA Rumors: ‘Loaded’ Celtics Have Agents Weary About Clients’ Playing Time As Ro…
Share this: Every first-round pick in the NBA Draft wants to play right away. Players selected in the lottery expect to play right away. Playing time usually come quickly to these lottery picks because they are on teams without a lot of depth and/or talent. The Boston Celtics are the rare championship contender in the lottery thanks to a fantastic trade with the Brooklyn Nets in 2013. The C’s have the best chance (25 percent) of winning Tuesday night’s lottery because of their pick swap with the last-place Nets. Playing time won’t be easy to come by on the C’s roster next season, and according to ESPN’s Chad Ford, that has agents of top prospects in the 2017 draft class a little concerned. Ford reported Sunday
West Ham vs. Liverpool Live Stream: Watch Premier League Game Online
Share this: Chelsea has already claimed the 2016-17 Premier League title, but there still are matches to be played. Liverpool and West Ham will square off Sunday morning at Olympic Stadium. Liverpool enters Sunday sitting fourth in the EPL table with 70 points, while West Ham ranks 12th at 42 points. Here’s how you can watch West Ham vs. Liverpool online. When: Sunday, May 14 at 9:15 a.m. ETLive Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra Thumbnail photo via Robert Mayer/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Tottenham Vs. Manchester United Live Stream: Watch Premier League Game Online
Share this: Tottenham has three matches remaining on its 2016-17 schedule, and the Hotspurs are in good position to claim second place in the Premier League this season. Although Chelsea already has claimed the EPL title, Tottenham currently sits just behind with 77 points. Harry Kane and Co. will try to preserve this position when they host Manchester United on Sunday morning at White Hart Lane. Here’s how you can watch Tottenham vs. Manchester United online. When: Sunday, May 14 at 11:30 a.m. ETLive Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra Thumbnail photo via Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link