Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward is one of the top NBA free agents on the market, and there are several teams interested in his services. Hayward has meetings lined up this weekend with the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz, per ESPN’s Marc Stein, setting the stage for some potential fireworks on July 4. The 27-year-old star has been linked with the Celtics quite often, with the obvious connection being Boston head coach Brad Stevens, who recruited and coached Hayward while the two were at Butler University. But the C’s appear to have stiff competition for Hayward, who averaged a career-high 21.9 points per game last season. Kee... NESN.com
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Anonymous Bomb Threat Investigated At Daytona International Speedway
Independence Day weekend at Daytona International Speedway got off to a troubling start. Daytona Beach Police responded to a bomb threat at the speedway Thursday afternoon, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Police Chief Craig Capri said authorities investigated the area and found no evidence of explosive devices. An anonymous caller reportedly said multiple devices at Daytona were set to go off in 30 minutes. Once the 30 minutes passed, police spent roughly an hour sweeping the area, according to spokeswoman Lyda Longa. Authorities reportedly obtained a phone number, and are attempting to identify the source of the call. The bomb threat does n... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: Chris Paul Lost Interest In Spurs For Two Specific Reasons
Chris Paul was going to be a highly sought after player in free agency this summer, but the Houston Rockets made sure the point guard wouldn’t hit the open market. The Rockets agreed to trade for Paul in a blockbuster deal with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, pairing CP3 with James Harden in what should be a lethal backcourt. Paul reportedly had his eyes set on Houston for quite some time, but it allegedly wasn’t the only team he had interest in. The nine-time All-Star reportedly considered the San Antonio Spurs, but his desire to head to The Lone Star State dwindled due to the Spurs’ current roster. According to Marc Spears
Red Sox Notes: Lack Of Run Support Troubling Rick Porcello This Season
Aside from being dominant on the mound, Rick Porcello’s march to the 2016 American League Cy Young Award was assisted by the Boston Red Sox bats. The right-hander received an outpouring of run support in nearly every start last season, which helped him amass a 22-4 record en route to baseball’s highest pitching honor. It’s been a much different tale of the tape this season, though, as the Red Sox offense, for whatever reason, has been quiet on nights Porcello takes the hill. Wednesday’s outing was no different, as Boston was defeated 4-1 by the Minnesota Twins, marking Porcello’s 10th loss of the 2017 campaign. To be clear, Porcello ha... NESN.com
Red Sox Notes: Drew Pomeranz Proving His Worth During Dominant Stretch
Drew Pomeranz often has been thought of as the weak link in the Boston Red Sox’s rotation, but he’s been anything but that over his past seven starts. The Red Sox left-hander came into Tuesday night’s game against the Minnesota Twins without a win in his previous three starts despite posting a 3.00 ERA over that stretch. And while Pomeranz only lasted five innings in Boston’s 9-2 win over the Twins, his ability to fight through two rain delays showed just how valuable the lefty has been. Pomeranz mowed down the first six hitters of the evening before sitting down for a 90-minute rain delay. But while a lot of starters might have
John McEnroe Isn’t Apologizing For His Controversial Serena Williams Comments
John McEnroe had a chance to apologize for his controversial remarks about Serena Williams, but he chose a different path. The legendary men’s tennis player has caused quite the stir over the past few days after he said Williams would be ranked No. 700 if she played on the men’s tour. Williams later responded to McEnroe’s comments on Twitter, and McEnroe further addressed the controversy during an appearance Tuesday on “CBS This Morning.” He started out with a complement, saying she’s the greatest women’s tennis player of all time. But when asked if he would apologize, his answer was a resounding, “No.” But while McEn... NESN.com
Dining Playbook: Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro
This week we’re hosting the show from the Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro located on the beautiful Charles Street in the most historic neighborhood of Boston. We’re talking to Dan Donahue, President of Saunders Hotel Group about the quaint hotel and bistro. For more on Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro, find them online and on social:BEACONHILLHOTEL.COMInstagram: @BeaconHillHotel ... NESN.com