The wait is finally over for the latest version of BMW’s hybrid sports car. BMW unveiled the i8 Roadster on Wednesday, ahead of its official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The German automaker tweeted a video debuting the new model, roughly three months after confirming the Roadster’s existence. In addition to the open-top i8, BMW also revealed details of the updated i8 Coupe, which will have an increased electric range of 34 miles. Convertibles require more chassis strengthening than coupes, so the Roadster understandably is heavier — though we don’t know by how much. BMW has yet to reveal the two cars’ curb weights, but they c... NESN.com
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Texans Defensive End J.J. Watt Takes First Steps Since Leg Injury
The injury bug has bitten the Houston Texans pretty hard this season, but things are beginning to look up. Injuries to defensive end J.J. Watt and quarterback DeShaun Watson have derailed this season for the 4-7 Texans. But moving forward to 2018, Watt took a big step forward Tuesday. Literally. The four-time Pro-Bowler posted a video of him taking his first steps on a treadmill since the injury. He shared the video in an Instagram story. While there’s obviously no chance he returns this season, to see him rehabbing it and moving around — even if just a little bit — must be encouraging to the Texans, especially given how devastating the ... NESN.com
Why Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski Wants To Play In MLS, USA Soccer
Anna Lewandowski’s wife ignited USA soccer fans’ dreams with a mere phrase. The wife of Bayern Munich and Poland superstar Robert Lewandowski revealed Sunday her husband wants to play in Los Angeles in order to further their family’s business and philanthropic interests, according to Sky Sports. “I think that we will spend some time in the United States,” Anna Lewandowski said. “We dream of Los Angeles, and we would love to develop our brand there. “We hope that Robert will end his professional career at a Los Angeles-based club. We can already say that this would be our dream. Our goal is to build a strong, honest and stable brand under... NESN.com
Bengals’ Pacman Jones Gives Birth To Child (Football) After Return TD
Another week, another memorable touchdown celebration in the NFL. This one, however, was a little weird. During the second quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals’ 30-16 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Bengals cornerback/punt returner Adam “Pacman” Jones returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown. After the play, Jones — who welcomed his first son to the world Saturday night — celebrated by giving birth … to a football. Check this out: And here’s another look at the celebration: OK, that was pretty funny. Here’s Jones celebrating the birth of his son, Adam Jones Jr.:
Rex Ryan Relives ‘Butt Fumble’ Play, Recognizes It Will Always Live On
The magnitude of the infamous New York Jets “butt fumble” against the New England Patriots five is not lost on then-head coach Rex Ryan. In celebration (if you can call it that) of the anniversary of the play, ESPN compiled an oral history of the ordeal, including the perspective of Ryan. While that moment came in what Ryan cites to be the worst quarter of his coaching career, he never thought the play would resonate as much as it has. “You sit back, you probably have a drink or two and then you’re like, ‘Flush that one away and get on to the next game,'” Ryan told ESPN. “At the time, I never realized it
Cavs’ Isaiah Thomas Fires Back At Notion That Kyrie Irving Is More Clutch
Kyrie Irving has been sensational for the Boston Celtics this season, to say the least. But don’t let his play cause you to forget how great Isaiah Thomas was during his time in Boston. ESPN reporter Chris Forsberg recently published an article about how clutch Irving has been since joining the C’s, and compared his crunch-time numbers to those of Thomas. No harm, no foul. However, the headline on ESPN.com read, “Isaiah who? Why Kyrie Irving is Boston’s new king of clutch time.” Assuming Thomas would have something to say about this, Twitter user Zach Pisani tweeted the photo at the Cleveland Cavaliers guard. Thomas took the bait, and offer... NESN.com
Patriots Have More Former Players On Other Rosters Than Most Teams
FOXBORO, Mass. — When asked a question about former New England Patriots draft pick Ted Larsen, who now plays guard for the Miami Dolphins, head coach Bill Belichick revealed something interesting. The Patriots track how many former players are on other teams rosters. Belichick said the number varies every day because players are signed, waived and claimed, but the number currently stands at 85, according to NESN.com’s tracking. Belichick projected it was somewhere between 70 and 90. The full list as at the bottom of this post, if you’re so inclined to see all the names still kicking around. “There’s 70-something guys in the league like that... NESN.com