UPDATE (9:53 a.m.): The Bruins officially have acquired Rick Nash. Here are the details: UPDATE (9:15 a.m.): The Bruins and Rangers have a “deal in place” to send Rick Nash to Boston, according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie. The deal is not official, but here are the details: ORIGINAL STORY: The Boston Bruins reportedly are close to making a major addition to their roster. Late in the Bruins’ controversial 4-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, TSN’s Darren Dreger reported Boston was having “ongoing discussions” with the New York Rangers about trading for star winger Rick N... NESN.com
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Arizona’s Sean Miller Might Face Dire Consequences In College Basketball Scandal
Jay Bilas believes Sean Miller has talked his way out of college basketball. The ESPN analyst claimed Saturday on “College Gameday” that Arizona Wildcats head coach’s alleged involvement in college basketball’s corruption scandal will end his career. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported Saturday that Miller was heard on FBI wiretaps talking about making an illegal $ 100,000 payment to star freshman Deandre Ayton. “This is a career-ending thing for Sean Miller,” Bilas said. “I can’t imagine him ever coaching in college again.” Bilas also demanded Arizona put Miller on administrative leave and bench Ayton until the matter can be i... NESN.com
Celtics Notes: Boston Gets Off To Good Start Following All-Star Break
Time can heal, and it appears to have done that for the Boston Celtics. At least it did on Friday night. The Celtics used a big second quarter and a fourth-quarter surge to create some separation between themselves and the Detroit Pistons, ultimately winning Friday’s game at Little Caesars Arena 110-98. With the win, Boston snapped its three-game losing streak that they took into the All-Star break, and the victory certainly felt like a refreshing change of pace after the ugly skid. But in many ways, Friday’s win certainly felt like a proverbial turning of the page given the things that went right that previously had been going wro... NESN.com
Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki ‘Disgusted’ By Workplace Misconduct Allegations
Dallas Mavericks big man Dirk Nowitzki has been the face of the franchise for nearly two decades, and he is absolutely appalled at what allegedly has been transpiring behind the scenes. A Sports Illustrated story detailed a real-life “Animal House” environment that was taking place in the front office of the NBA franchise, with former team president and CEO Terdema Ussery and former in-house Mavs.com beat writer Earl K. Sneed being the main aggressors. The Mavs’ locker room was regarded by one former employee as one of the few safe places, and Nowitzki — who has played for Dallas since the 1998-99 season — had the chance to respond to the... NESN.com
Head of USA Swimming says no tolerance for sexual misconduct
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The new head of USA Swimming has sent a letter to members of the national governing body saying the organization doesn’t tolerate sexual abuse or misconduct. The letter signed by president and CEO Tim Hinchey went out to member clubs and individuals Thursday. “Let me be clear: USA Swimming does not tolerate sexual abuse or misconduct, and I assure you that this organization is facing this extremely serious issue with one very clear goal — protecting children and athletes,” he wrote. This month, former Olympian and world champion swimmer Ariana Kukors alleged publicly that her former coach Sean Hutchison sexually abused her for a decade starting when she was a minor. Hutchison has denied the allegations. He acknowledged they
It Sure Sounds Like Conor McGregor Is Losing His UFC Lightweight Belt
Conor McGregor has run out of time, it appears. UFC president Dana White all but confirmed Wednesday he’ll strip McGregor of his UFC lightweight title in an interview with TMZ Sports. White told TMZ Sports that when Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov fight at UFC 223 on April 7, it will be for the “real” lightweight title. “It’s not for interim title,” White said. “That fight is for the title.” TMZ Sports pointed out that scenario means White will have to strip McGregor of his belt, to which White replied, “Right.” White suggested he hasn’t officially broken the news to McGregor yet, but doesn’t expect the UFC ... NESN.com
North Korea Olympic Cheerleader Claps For USA Figure Skaters, Breaks Protocol
Has one North Korean cheerleader gone rogue during the 2018 Winter Olympics? North Korea’s squad of cheerleaders has been a hit in Pyeongchang, South Korea, due to the energetic and choreographed support they provide Korean Olympians. The so-called “Army of Beauties” reserves its enthusiasm solely for its own teams, so the fact one appeared to cheer for a sworn enemy is notable. Korean-language television cameras spotted a North Korean cheerleader clapping for United States figure skaters Alexa Scimeca Knierim and Chris Knierim last Friday during one of their performances. As you can see in the video below, the cheerleader seated next to the rogue cl... NESN.com