Every game seems to be a struggle for the Boston Celtics right now, although they managed to win their second straight game against an inferior opponent Saturday night. The Celtics overcame a double-digit first-half deficit to beat the lowly Philadelphia 76ers 107-106 at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night. Isaiah Thomas led the way for Boston with 37 points and seven assists. Avery Bradley (20 points, nine assists), Al Horford (11 points) and Jae Crowder (10 points) were Boston’s other double-digit scorers. All five 76ers starters reached double-digits, but their leading scorer was Dario Saric (21 points) off the bench. With the win, the Ce... NESN.com
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DeMarcus Cousins To Celtics? Cases For, Against Boston Trading For Kings Star
DeMarcus Cousins trade rumors are like inchworms: Just when you think you’ve killed them, they grow back stronger than ever. The Sacramento Kings center, supremely talented but also supremely hard to coach, seemingly has been on the trading block forever. With each new report of the Kings’ dysfunction — they’re on their sixth head coach since Cousins entered the NBA in 2010 — comes speculation that the team finally will trade their perennial All-Star. Cousins is in Boston on Friday to play the Celtics, who have been tied to the big man on several occasions in recent years. Celtics point guard and team cheerleader Isaiah Thomas even said in O... NESN.com
Bruins Outplay Flyers For Large Stretches But Come Up Short In Shootout Loss
The Boston Bruins played better than the Philadelphia Flyers for large portions of Tuesday night’s game, but it was only good enough for one point. Boston lost 3-2 in a shootout to Philly after scoring two third-period goals to force overtime. Check out the video above to hear Jack Edwards and Andy Brickley break down the game, as seen on “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Why Eric Dickerson Claims Rams Banned Him From Sideline During Games
Eric Dickerson arguably is the greatest player in Los Angeles Rams history, but the team apparently wants nothing to do with him. During a radio appearance Monday morning on 750 AM in Los Angeles, the Hall of Fame running back claimed the Rams reached out to him specifically and told him not to attend the team’s home games. “We joke about it on the show, but I did get a call from upper management,” Dickerson said, as transcribed by For the Win. “Somebody from upper management called me and said I make the players feel uncomfortable about some of the stuff I’ve said on the radio. And they don’t want me on the
Dining Playbook: W.B. Mason & Dorset Hall
Jenny and Sally Meehan, W.B. Mason spokesperson, go to Dorset Hall and talk about all the things that W.B. Mason can do for your restaurant, in the kitchen and in the front of house. For more on W.B. Mason, head to wbmason.com.Also make sure to check out Dorset Hall in Dorchester or online at dorsethall.com ... NESN.com
Patriots’ Long-Awaited Turnovers Help Turn Tide In Hard-Fought Win Over Jets
by Zack Cox on Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 10:12PM 1,275 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After surrendering a Brandon Marshall touchdown catch on the New York Jets’ third offensive possession Sunday, Malcolm Butler had just one thought on his mind when he returned to the field a few minutes later. “I gave up a touchdown,” the New England Patriots cornerback told himself. “I’ve got to try to do something.” So, he did. On the second play of the Jets’ next series, Butler ripped the... NESN.com
Usain Bolt hopes documentary will show people his ‘simple li…
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Usain Bolt is now a movie star. He refuses to say he’s an actor. Such a distinction is important for the Jamaican sprinting great and nine-time Olympic champion. Until his competitive career ends next year, Bolt will continue playing only one role: that of the world’s fastest man, someone who beat the odds to acquire immense fame and fortune on his way to becoming one of the biggest stars in global sport. As such, it’s not a made-for-Hollywood version of himself that takes center stage in the documentary “I Am Bolt,” which is being released Monday in theaters and on demand. As the title wants viewers to believe, the Bolt who is in the film is the very same