Tony Ferguson picked up the signature win he’s been starving for, landing an unbelievable 187 significant strikes at altitude in Mexico City to secure a unanimous decision win over Rafael Dos Anjos, 48-47, 48-47, 48-47. Ferguson looked to be in trouble after five minutes as RDA was busting his leg up with some brutal leg kicks. But Ferguson turned up the volume in the second round and ended up outstriking RDA in every single round and finishing with an amazing 187-114 total strike advantage and all of those 187 were singificant strikes. Ferguson landed 47 percent of his total strikes thrown and now has extended his winning streak to nine in a row
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Lakers Destroy Warriors In 117-97 Win, End Stephen Curry’s 3-Point Streak
It’s safe to say Luke Walton’s first meeting against his former went pretty well. The Los Angeles Lakers coach, who used to be the assistant coach for Golden State, led his team to a 117-97 blowout win over the Warriors on Friday at Staples Center. The Lakers improved to 3-3, while the Dubs dropped to 4-2. Warriors star Stephen Curry also ended his streak of 196 games with at least one 3-pointer, as he went 0-for-10 from long range. “That was a cool little ride,” Curry said, per USA TODAY. “Would have loved to finish my career making one every game, but hey, start a new one. What was it, like two years?
Virginia Vs. Wake Forest Highlights NESN, NESNplus Saturday College Football Schedules
The college football season is coming down to the wire, which means Saturday could go a long ways in determining bowl eligibity for many teams throughout the country. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have been a pleasant surprise this season, and they’re only one win away from becoming bowl eligible. One of their best chances for win No. 6 comes Saturday, when they host 2-6 Virginia at 3 p.m. ET in an Atlantic Coast Conference clash on NESN. NESNplus also will televise three college football contests Saturday, starting with a Football Championship Subdivision matchup between Ivy League rivals Penn and Princeton at noon. Southern Miss, like Wake Forest... NESN.com
How Jason Heyward’s Rain-Delay Speech Made Cubs World Series Champions
Jason Heyward might have earned every penny of his $ 184 million contract with one speech Wednesday night. Rajai Davis’ two-run homer shockingly tied Game 7 of the World Series for the Cleveland Indians in the eighth inning, and Heyward’s Chicago Cubs entered the 17-minute rain delay that preceded extra innings possibly feeling sorry for themselves. That’s when Heyward stepped forward and rallied his teammates. “That was the best thing for us,” Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant told FOX Sports on the field after the game. “I mean, we all got together in the weight room, and, you know, we all supported each other. … Jason Heyward led the... NESN.com
Is Blake Griffin Already Sneakily Laying Groundwork To Leave Clippers?
Kevin Durant might not be the last big superstar to shockingly leave the only team he’s ever played for in NBA free agency. The free agent class of 2017 is top heavy with loads of talented player, most of whom are expected to remain with their current clubs and/or even re-sign before even testing the waters — names like Stephen Curry, Chris Paul and, until his recent extension, Russell Westbrook are the big ones, but there’s one All-Star whose name shouldn’t fly so under the radar: Blake Griffin. The Los Angeles Clippers’ star probably isn’t going anywhere. He’s got a great gig in L.A. both on the court and off of it, and
Bill Belichick Provides Little Insight Into Surprising Jamie Collins Trade
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has some explaining to do. OK, Belichick probably has earned the benefit of the doubt, but fans and players are still looking for answers after the Patriots traded second-team All-Pro linebacker Jamie Collins to the Cleveland Browns on Monday for a compensatory third-round draft pick. Belichick appeared on WEEI’s “Dale & Holley” to share some reasoning behind the trade, and the audio can be heard in the above video from NESN Sports Today. Thumbnail photo via Kevin Hoffman/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com
David Ross Makes History To Help Cubs Keep World Series Hopes Alive
The Chicago Cubs have lived to see another day, and they have their 39-year-old catcher in part to thank. The Cubs staved off elimination at Wrigley Field on Sunday night, defeating the Cleveland Indians 3-2 in Game 5 of the World Series to force a Game 6 in Cleveland on Tuesday. David Ross was right in the thick of the action, delivering what proved to be the game-winning RBI in the fourth inning with a sacrifice fly to left field that scored Ben Zobrist from third base. That run gave Chicago a 3-1 lead, and while the Indians made it 3-2 in the sixth with a Francisco Lindor RBI single, Cubs closer