It’s typically hard to say a team “won” a draw, but what happened Saturday morning in Russia is a rare exception. Iceland miraculously played Argentina to a 1-1 draw in the two teams’ 2018 FIFA World Cup Group D opener. The result really is a tale of two perspectives: Iceland will celebrate earning the first World Cup point in the country’s history, while Argentina and its superstar captain, Lionel Messi, will mourn the squandering of so many great scoring chances. Chief among them was Messi’s missed penalty kick in the second half, but we’ll get to that later. First, watch Sergio Aguero give Argentina a 1-0 lead early in the f... NESN.com
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Why Jason Whitlock Believes 2018 Season Could Be Bill Belichick’s Last With Patriots
Many have tried to speculate when Bill Belichick’s tenure as head coach of the New England Patriots will come to an end. Jason Whitlock believes it could be sooner than you think. During Wednesday’s edition of “Speak for Yourself” on FOX Sports 1, hosts Whitlock and Colin Cowherd both agreed that Belichick canceling the Patriots’ last two days of OTAs was a big deal. Whitlock took the take to the next level, though, suggesting the upcoming season could be Belichick’s last in New England. Here’s Whitlock’s reasoning: Everyone has to call it quits at some point, and both Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady aren’t getting any yo... NESN.com
NESN Red Sox Podcast: Is Eventual Steven Wright Decision A No-Brainer?
The Boston Red Sox will have a difficult decision to make when Drew Pomeranz returns from the disabled list. …actually, the decision might be rather easy. Steven Wright has been so good recently, particularly in his two starts with Pomeranz sidelined, that it’s hard to imagine the Red Sox removing the knuckleballer from their rotation even when everyone is healthy. That would mean Pomeranz could be destined for the bullpen, where he hasn’t pitched extensively since the 2015 season with the Oakland Athletics. Ricky Doyle and Dakota Randall broke down Boston’s eventual pitching decision in the latest “NESN Red Sox Podcast” and could... NESN.com
Red Sox’s Rick Porcello Bemoans Walks Allowed In Outing Vs. White Sox
Rick Porcello had allowed one walk or less in seven of his 13 outings entering Sunday. Unfortunately for the Boston Red Sox starter, he had trouble finding the strike zone in the series finale against the Chicago White Sox. The veteran right-hander allowed three free-passes to the Southsiders, including a bases-loaded walk in the third inning, as Chicago grabbed a 5-2 victory at Fenway Park. After the game, Porcello acknowledged that while pitchers won’t be 100 percent every outing, throwing strikes is to be expected. For more from Porcello, as well as Mitch Moreland and Andrew Benintendi, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,”... NESN.com
Red Sox Vs. White Sox Lineups: Rick Porcello Starts Series Finale For Boston
The Boston Red Sox will send Rick Porcello to the mound Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park as they try to take two of three games from their weekend series against the Chicago White Sox. Porcello takes a two-game win streak into Sunday. His last outing was particularly impressive. He went 6 1/3 innings and gave up just two runs in a victory over the defending World Series champion Houston Astros. The Red Sox have made a few changes to their lineup. Sandy Leon replaces Christian Vazquez at catcher and will bat ninth. Mitch Moreland will play first base and bat third, and Brock Holt gets the start at second base with Eduardo Nunez getting a
LeBron James Sheds Light On His Mindset Ahead Of NBA Free Agency
The Golden State Warriors claimed their third NBA championship in four years Friday night when they completed a series sweep over the Cleveland Cavaliers. While Game 4 marked the final contest of LeBron James’ 2017-18 season, it might also have been the last time he donned a Cavaliers uniform. James is expected to opt-out of his current contract with Cleveland and become a free agent this summer. While there’s still a possibility the Cavs will be able to re-sign the star forward, James, of course, will have a bevy of other suitors around the league. The 33-year-old was asked after Friday’s game whether if knew if Game 4 was his last as ... NESN.com
Tigers’ Ron Gardenhire Wasn’t Amused By Red Sox Fans’ Cell Phone Light Show
Red Sox manager Alex Cora found humor in fans at Fenway Park shining their cell phone lights Wednesday night while the Tigers batted in the seventh inning of Boston’s 7-1 win over Detroit. Tigers skipper Ron Gardenhire wasn’t as amused by the fans’ antics, though, and wondered after the game why the umpires didn’t intervene sooner. “You ever tried to hit with a light like that in your face? It’s not supposed to happen,” Gardenhire told reporters, per ESPN.com. “The umpires should have, in my opinion, stopped it right away. They see it happen — it’s right in dead center field. “The fans are just having fun. I get it. But ... NESN.com