Alex Cora seemingly has pushed all the right buttons for the Boston Red Sox amid their historic start, but the first-year manager won’t take credit for one impressive feat that his team has accomplished. The Red Sox recorded their 19th win in April on Monday night against the Kansas City Royals — a new franchise record — thanks to an offensive outburst that included a grand slam off the bat of Xander Bogaerts. Boston now has six grand slams on the season, tied for the most in Major League Baseball history before May 1. The feat is impressive in its own right, but even more so considering Boston didn’t hit any grand slams last season.
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Bruins Expecting Strong Bounce Back From Lightning In Game 2 On Monday
The Boston Bruins know better than to get complacent after a great win. The Bruins got off to a strong start in their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday with a 6-2 win in Game 1. But as the first-round matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs proved, the momentum of a series can shift in an instant. After Sunday’s training session, Bruce Cassidy and Patrice Bergeron shed light on Boston’s mindset heading into Game 2 on Monday night in Tampa. To hear what the coach and star center had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
Did LeBron James Paint His Living Room Before Game 7 Against Pacers?
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have worn matching suits multiple times during their first-round NBA playoffs series with the Indiana Pacers. But prior to Sunday’s Game 7, James showed up to Quicken Loans Arena wearing something entirely different, yet no less strange. Check out The King’s spotty arrival in the video below: OK, what are those pants? Here are a few possibilities: — James elected to paint his living room just before leaving for the arena.— He had a seriously unfortunate run-in with a flock of pigeons prior to the game.— Bron-Bron put too much bleach in the laundry machine.— His favorite... NESN.com
Patriots Finally Draft Quarterback, Nab LSU’s Danny Etling In Seventh Rond
by Zack Cox on Sat, Apr 28, 2018 at 5:39PM 1,099 The New England Patriots might not have drafted their quarterback of the future this weekend, but they did draft a quarterback. They waited until late in Day 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft to do so, selecting LSU signal-caller Danny Etling with the first pick in the seventh and final round on Saturday. Etling, who was not among the various quarterbacks linked to the Patriots during the pre-d... NESN.com
What Picks Do Patriots Have On Third Day Of 2018 NFL Draft After Trades?
FOXBORO, Mass. — After swinging four trades Friday, it’s excusable to be a little cloudy on the New England Patriots’ Day 3 picks in the 2018 NFL Draft. So, here’s what the Patriots are left with (for now): Fourth round, 105th overallFifth round, 143rd overallSixth round, 198th overallSixth round, 210th overallSeventh round, 219th overall That 105th overall pick is the fifth overall pick on the third day of the draft, so the Patriots will be involved early Saturday. There are still plenty of intriguing players left for the Patriots to take, including Richmond quarterback Kyle Lauletta, Western Kentucky quart... NESN.com
What To Know About Patriots Draft Picks Isaiah Wynn, Sony Michel
by Zack Cox on Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 2:14AM 6,355 FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots did something Thursday night that they’d done just twice before in the Bill Belichick era: draft two players in the first round of an NFL draft. With the 23rd overall pick, the Patriots selected offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn, who played both tackle and guard during his time at Georgia. Then, at No. 31, they nabbed running back Sony Michel, a former college... NESN.com
Yawkey Way Name Change Approved By Commission After Red Sox’s Proposal
Fenway Park has a new address. Boston’s Public Improvement Commission on Thursday unanimously approved the Red Sox’s proposal to rename Yawkey Way. The street on which Fenway Park is located will return to its original name, Jersey Street.The street was renamed for former Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey following his death in 1976, but the decision drew criticism over the years for the history of racism linked to Yawkey. Current Red Sox owner John Henry said last year he was “haunted” by the connection, and the team submitted a petition back in February to change the street’s name. ... NESN.com