Tim Tebow sure is trying to make this baseball thing work, but so far, that’s just not happening. The former NFL quarterback signed with the New York Mets in September and has been playing in the Arizona Fall League, where he put up a .194/.296/.242 slash line with three doubles, no home runs and 20 strikeouts in 19 games. And with those numbers came pretty rough assessments from major league scouts. Here’s what a few had to say, via the New York Post: “Awful,” one American League scout said. “Stinks,” one National League scout said. “Ugly,” another executive said. “In the field and at the plate, nothing looks natu... NESN.com
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Duke Vs. Pittsburgh Highlights NESN, NESNplus Saturday College Football Schedules
The Pittsburgh Panthers pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the college football season in their last game, but that doesn’t mean facing 4-6 Duke on Saturday will be a walk in the park. The Panthers stunned Clemson last week and shook up the College Football Playoff race. They already are bowl eligible, so they mostly have pride and bowl positioning left to play for this season. The Blue Devils, meanwhile, are coming off a win over then-No. 17 North Carolina but still are two wins away from becoming bowl eligible. So there will be plenty on the line when these two Atlantic Coast Conference teams face off on NESN at 3 p.m.
Emotional Luke Kuechly Carted Off Field After Suffering Scary-Looking Injury
The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints on “Thursday Night Football” 23-20, but that was the last thing on everyone’s minds afterward. Panthers superstar linebacker Luke Kuechly was carted off the field with under five minutes remaining in the game and was evaluated for a concussion after suffering a horrific-looking injury. It appeared as though Saints running back Tim Hightower inadvertently hit Kuechly in the head with his own helmet as he was being tackled. Kuechly visibly was gasping for air when the cameras zoomed in on his face after the injury, and he appeared to be very emotional. Thumbnail photo via Jerem... NESN.com
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Five Must-Drop Players Entering Week 11
The playoff race is heating up in the NFL and in fantasy football leagues across the country. But, as the regular season draws to a close, it’s time to make some tough decisions and drop underperforming players. So, to help you with that dilemna, here are five players you should consider dropping this week to make room for these guys. Case Keenum, QB, Los Angeles RamsIt’s finally happening. The Los Angeles Rams have decided to bench Keenum and finally start rookie No. 1 pick Jared Goff at quarterback. Obviously that means you should bench Keenum in fantasy, but if he’s been your starter, then your season probably will be o... NESN.com
Marcus Smart Thoroughly Enjoyed Flopping On Solomon Hill’s Huge Dunk
Marcus Smart isn’t afraid to throw his body around, and sometimes his fearlessness results in some pretty epic flops. Monday night was one of those times. During the second quarter of the Boston Celtics’ matchup with the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans forward Solomon Hill drove the lane and jumped over Smart for a vicious, poster-esque slam. Or so he thought. Smart managed to draw the offensive foul on Hill by collapsing to the floor, which made Hill pretty upset after his premature celebration. Smart, on the other hand, was quite pleased with the work he had done. Hill’s leg appeared to make some conta... NESN.com
Japan Baseball’s Shohei Otani Crushes Ball Into Dome Roof; Could MLB Be Next?
Shohei Otani’s pitching skills make him a hot commodity in the baseball world, but his slugging ability could make him a legend. The Japanese baseball star hit a ball into the roof of the Tokyo Dome on Sunday in Japan’s 12-10 exhibition win over the Netherlands. Per Tokyo Dome rules, umpires awarded Otani a double. But the stunned looks on the faces of his Japan teammates suggest he’s a special talent. Ex-New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui struck a ball into the roof of the famous venue in 2002. While Otani appears to be following in the footsteps of Japanese baseball Giants, he actually could be blazing his own trail. Otani,
USA Vs. Mexico: How Rafa Marquez Ended Columbus Curse In World Cup Qualifying
Like the country it represents, the United States men’s soccer team entered a world of uncertainty this week. Unlike the U.S. nation itself, we can blame Mexico for the change in mood. Team USA lost 2-1 to Mexico on Friday at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Rafael Marquez scored the winning goal in the 89th minute to consign the U.S. its first home loss in FIFA World Cup qualifying in 15 years. Conversely, Mexico notched its first road World Cup qualifying win over its archrival since 1972. While “El Tri” has kicked off its final round of World Cup qualifying with a bang, team USA has stumbled into an iffy future ahead of