Rafael Devers crushed the hearts of New York Yankees fans everywhere Sunday when he launched a game-tying home run to left center field off a 103-mph fastball from closer Aroldis Chapman. Devers’ blast stunned what had been a raucous Yankee Stadium crowd, and it shattered one fan in particular, who shared his range of emotions on the internet after the Boston Red Sox’s 10-inning victory. The video instantly blew up on social media, and Devers himself got a glimpse of his handy work after the victory. “It was a good feeling,” Devers said, per WEEI. “When I got back to the clubhouse I saw the video. I was like, ‘Oh shoot, he thought t... NESN.com
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John Farrell Praises ‘Presence Of Mind’ Of Rafael Devers On Triple Play
The Boston Red Sox completed a rare triple play in Tuesday night’s 10-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park, and it all started with rookie Rafael Devers. The 20-year-old third baseman immediately recognized the situation, quickly stepped on third base, and fired to second to continue the play. John Farrell praised Devers’ “presence of mind” on the play, and you can check out the Sox manager’s full comments in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Patriots Head To West Virginia For Joint Practices With Texans Before Preseason Game
The New England Patriots welcomed the Jacksonville Jaguars to Gillette Stadium for joint practices last week as the teams prepared for their NFL Week 1 preseason game last Thursday. Now, the Pats are headed on the road for joint practices. They will go down to West Virginia to practice with the Houston Texans. These teams met in the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs last season, a game the Patriots won. They’ll play at NRG Stadium on Saturday night in Week 2 of the preseason. For more on Monday’s Patriots practice, check out the NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Red Wings Condemn Use Of Their Logo At Charlottesville Rally
The Detroit Red Wings want nothing to do with white nationalism or the so-called alt-right. The NHL team condemned a white nationalist group’s use of its logo Saturday at the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Va. The Red Wings issued a statement that day in which they made their stance clear and threatened legal action. A Michigan-based white nationalist group called the Detroit Right Wings has adopted the Red Wings’ logo, albeit with slight alterations, according to CNN. “The only difference between the Red Wings and Right Wings logos?” CNN’s Paul P. Murphy wrote Saturday. “The spokes of the tire that is the center ... NESN.com
Red Sox Have Big Shoes To Fill At Second Base With Dustin Pedroia Injured
It’s impossible to overstate just how important Dustin Pedroia is to the Boston Red Sox’s clubhouse, but the team will have to continue on without him for the time being. The Red Sox second baseman, who had just come off the disabled list earlier this week, is headed back to the 10-day DL after playing one game due to more knee issues. And while Eduardo Nunez has been playing well ever since joining the Sox, losing Pedroia for any amount of time certainly isn’t ideal. Pedroia leads the team in batting average and OBP, and he’s also third in RBIs and OPS. Hear more about the impact of losing Pedroia in the video from
Paige VanZant Grosses Out Internet With Photo Of Very Nasty Cut On Foot
Paige VanZant is a very beautiful woman, but feet are disgusting, and the UFC star’s dew-beaters leave much to be desired these days thanks to a huge gash. VanZant completely grossed out the internet Thursday by posting a photo of a nasty cut she apparently suffered on her left foot. It’s unclear what exactly happened, but the cut looks like one of those fake wounds you buy at one of those pop-up stores around Halloween. Consider yourself warned. The following photo could be nauseating for some.
Stephen A. Smith Apparently Plays Big Role In ‘NBA Live 18’ Career Mode
If you can’t stand Stephen A. Smith, you might want to avoid “NBA Live 18.” That’s because the upcoming game’s career mode will feature actual segments from “First Take,” ESPN’s polarizing talk show co-hosted by Smith and Max Kellerman, according to For The Win. Now, before you freak out and cancel your “NBA Live” pre-order, you might want to watch the following clip. Say what you want about “First Take,” but it’s pretty impressive that Smith and Kellerman are able to carry on a “debate” without mentioning either a specific team or the name of The Comeback Kid, the protagonist of the game’s career mode. It looks l... NESN.com