The Boston Bruins, as you might have heard, recently went to China. The Bruins and the Calgary Flames played two preseason games in Shenzhen, with Boston winning both. Bruce Cassidy and Co. are back in the states and gearing up for the start of the regular season, but the excitement of the trip remains. In fact, NHL Network soon will air behind-the-scenes footage from the trip in a “China Games All Access” special. You can see some of the footage in the trailer below: Say what you want about sending two professional hockey teams to China, but it sure looks like the players enjoyed themselves. “China Games All Access” airs M... NESN.com
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Red Sox’s Victory ‘Not Just Another Game’ After Breaking Franchise Record
It’s been quite a historic year for the Boston Red Sox. The team set a new franchise record for wins in a single season Monday night with a 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Boston also clinched home field advantage throughout the playoffs beginning Oct. 5. But what makes this Red Sox team so different from previous Boston World Series teams? NESN’s Dave O’Brien and Dennis Eckersley discussed why the team is special, and why the Red Sox need to do well in the postseason as they battle for the World Series trophy. To hear from O’Brien and Eckersley, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presen... NESN.com
Patriots Notes: Josh Gordon Takes Only Mental Reps In First Game With Pats
by Zack Cox on Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 2:05AM DETROIT — Some leftover notes and nuggets from the New England Patriots’ 26-10 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday night at Ford Field: — Despite initial optimism over Josh Gordon’s availability, the recently acquired wide receiver was inactive for his first game with the Patriots following his trade from the Cleveland Browns earlier in the week. Gordon, who was questionable with a hamstring injury entering Sunday, used the night a... NESN.com
NFL Injury Report: Week 3 Injury Updates For Fantasy Football Stars
Inactives for the 1 p.m. games are out, and Leonard Fournette will NOT play against the Titans. Here’s a list of notable actives and inactives, via ESPN’s Field Yates: Official:Leonard Fournette: OutT.J. Yeldon: InLeSean McCoy: OutAaron Rodgers: InMarcus Mariota: InCorey Clement: InMarquise Goodwin: InAaron Jones: InAlshon Jeffery: Out — Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 23, 2018 ... NESN.com
Bart Scott Calls Out Browns For Helping Patriots With Josh Gordon Trade
After their embarrassing Week 2 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New England Patriots clearly needed help on the offensive side of the ball. And the Cleveland Browns were all too happy to oblige. Cleveland traded talented but troubled wideout Josh Gordon to the Patriots, along with a 2019 seventh-round draft pick Monday, in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2019. While the jury still out on whether or not Gordon will make an impact for a Patriots’ offense starved for downfield weapons, one former rival of the Patriots isn’t happy that Cleveland made the trade. Bart Scott, who played linebacker for the New York Jets from 2009-12, ... NESN.com
Red Sox Notes: Friday’s Win Among ‘Most Enjoyable’ Of 2018 For Alex Cora
It’s safe to say the Red Sox had an absolute blast Thursday night. Boston claimed the American League East with a win in the series finale over the New York Yankees and got to pop champagne bottles on their fiercest rival’s turf. To date, it would be tough to top the division-clinching win for the Red Sox this season. But given how things played out Friday night at Progressive Field, manager Alex Cora was of the belief that the 7-5 victory in the series opener against the Cleveland Indians was among the most entertaining of the season for his team. Boston received an encouraging start from Chris Sale, who continues to gain strength
Alex Cora Has Simple Message For Puerto Rico After Red Sox’s Win Vs. Yankees
It’s been quite a year for Alex Cora. The first-year manager has led the Boston Red Sox to Major League Baseball’s best record at 104-49, is just one win away from tying the 1912 franchise record for most wins in a regular season and watched his team clinch the American League East division Thursday night when the Sox defeated the New York Yankees 11-6 at Yankee Stadium. But aside from what’s been happening on the field, Cora has been dealing with a lot off the field as well. Most notably, Hurricane Maria, which made landfall in Cora’s native Puerto Rico a year ago Thursday, causing devastating damage. After Boston clinched, Cora wa... NESN.com