Jayson Tatum dazzled during his rookie season with the Boston Celtics, and that was just the beginning for the 20-year-old forward. After his eye-opening rookie campaign that saw the Duke product lead the Celtics to within one game of the NBA Finals without Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, the expectations for Tatum’s sophomore season, and his career, are sky-high. How high, you ask? Well, fellow Duke basketball alumni and Hall of Famer Grant Hill thinks the young star is on track to end up where Hill will be enshrined Friday — the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. “I think he’s on his way,”
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Rick Porcello Makes MLB History With Latest (Offensive) Performance
Rick Porcello — and his bat — now are in the Major League Baseball record books. The Boston Red Sox pitcher went 1-for-2 in Tuesday’s 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves, giving him hits in three games this season. Porcello now is just the fifth American League pitcher in the designated hitter era, which began in 1973, to record a hit in at least three games in one season. Porcello spoke about his surprising success at the plate after Tuesday’s victory at SunTrust Park. To hear what the right-hander had to say, check out the video above from “Red Sox First Pitch,” presented by
Stephon Gilmore Knew Jadeveon Clowney Was A ‘Freak’ Before Anyone
FOXBORO, Mass. — Sunday’s matchup between the New England Patriots and Houston Texans will double as a town meeting of sorts. Two Patriots players and two Texans players hail from Rock Hill, S.C., aka Football City USA. Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, 27, and Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, 25, are South Pointe High School alums, while New England wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, 27, and Houston cornerback Johnathan Joseph, 34, went to rival Northwestern High School. Gilmore was two grades above Clowney, but he knew the two-time Pro Bowler was a “freak” before anyone else. “We were close,” Gilmore said Tuesday. “We w... NESN.com
Tom Brady Leaves Awkward Comment On Randy Moss’ Instagram Tribute To Late Trainer
Awareness is one of Tom Brady’s strengths on the football field, but it appears that might not extend to the digital realm. Take Monday for example. Randy Moss, a former record-setting teammate of Brady, posted an Instagram tribute to Fred Zamberletti, the longtime Minnesota Vikings trainer who passed away Sunday, and the New England Patriots quarterback posted a comment that didn’t go over great with the public at large. “On behalf of all the Purple People Eaters & true Viking fans worldwide……..”thank u mr.fred zamberletti!”#skol#rip#oltimer,” Moss wrote in his post, which you can see here. And here’s Brady’s comme... NESN.com
Here’s Every NASCAR Throwback Paint Scheme For Southern 500 At Darlington
NASCAR’s throwback weekend is back. Drivers are set to compete in Sunday’s Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, the site of the sport’s annual throwback weekend. Nearly every driver will feature a paint scheme that honors NASCAR history, no matter how big or small. Here are the paint schemes NASCAR fans can expect to see on the track Sunday night, along with context via NASCAR and ESPN’s Jay Adamczyk. Landon Cassill: No. 00 StarCom Racing ChevroletCassill will honor Bobby Allison’s famed Miller High Life Car. Jamie McMurray: No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing ChevroletMcMurray’s... NESN.com
Dunkin’ Donuts Poll Question: Should MLB Active Rosters Be More Than 25 Players For Entire Season?
There’s been plenty of talk as of late about how to improve the game of baseball. From pitch clocks, to shortening the season, to even beginning extra innings with a man on second base, there certainly has been no shortage of chatter. One thing that isn’t often talked about, is the Major League Baseball rosters. As it is, the active roster for each team is made up of 25 players. But should the roster expand to over 25 for the entire season? We asked fans that very question in Friday’s Dunkin’ Donuts poll question. To see the results, check out the video above. Thumbnail
Rick Porcello Praises Offense, Bullpen For Lifting Red Sox To Win
Rick Porcello didn’t have his best stuff Thursday night. The Boston Red Sox right-hander allowed four runs on eight hits over five innings against the Chicago White Sox. Luckily for Porcello, his teammates picked him up. Boston’s offense came alive late, scoring nine unanswered runs, while the bullpen closed things out with four scoreless frames to lock down a 9-4 win. After the game, Porcello praised his teammates for their resilient performance. To hear what he had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com