The American League Division Series will go, at most, five games. When you think about it, that doesn’t seem like much, especially after playing 162 games (or 161 in the case of the Cleveland Indians). But even in a relatively short period of time, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into. That’s certainly the case in both American League Division Series, especially with the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays renewing their newfound rivalry … you might have heard what happened last time they met. But there’s no shortage of juicy storylines for the matchup pitting the Boston Red Sox against the Indians. In fact, we went ahead and ranked s... NESN.com
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Patriots Injury Report: LeGarrette Blount Limited With Hip Ailment
FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots added five players to their injury report Wednesday as they prepare for their Week 5 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. Running backs Brandon Bolden and LeGarrette Blount, linebacker Shea McClellin, defensive tackle Vincent Valentine and guard Joe Thuney all suffered new injuries this week. Cornerback Eric Rowe (ankle) and guard Jonathan Cooper (foot) finally are healthy and were removed from the injury report. Here’s the Patriots’ full practice participation and injury report. DID NOT PARTICIPATERB Brandon Bolden (knee)LB Shea McClellin (concussion)DL Vincent Valen... NESN.com
Blue Jays Fan Throws Beer Can At Hyun-Soo Kim During AL Wild Card Game
You shouldn’t throw things at people. It’s just not very nice. But some fan in the outfield bleachers at Rogers Centre on Tuesday during the Toronto Blue Jays-Baltimore Orioles American League Wild Card Game apparently didn’t know that. As Orioles left fielder Hyun-Soo Kim went to catch a fly ball for the third out in the bottom of the seventh inning, someone threw a beer can onto the field, and it came dangerously close to hitting him. As Yahoo! Sports’ Jeff Passan pointed out, Blue Jays fans have a bit of history when it comes to throwing beer at Orioles players. Thumbnail photo via Nick Turchiaro/USA TODAY Sports Images< ... NESN.com
LeBron James Endorses Hillary Clinton For President In Passionate Op-Ed
An influential resident in the swing state of Ohio made an important political endorsement Sunday. Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James made headlines this weekend by officially endorsing Hillary Clinton for president in a Business Insider op-ed article. The three-time NBA champion and four-time Most Valuable Player wrote at length about his decision in the first-person article, saying he supports Clinton because “she will build on the legacy of my good friend, President Barack Obama.” “Like my foundation (The LeBron James Family Foundation), Hillary has always been a champion for children and their futures,” James wrote. “For over 40 ye... NESN.com
Tom Brady’s Return Should Curb Patriots Fans’ Panic After Bills Shutout
FOXBORO, Mass. — Tom Brady’s impending return couldn’t come at a better time. New England Patriots fans are beginning to panic after their team was shut out at home for the first time in almost 23 years. And worse yet, the embarrassing 16-0 blowout came at the hands of Rex Ryan’s Buffalo Bills. So, get ready for a week-long victory lap from Ryan and his players. But Brady is allowed to return to the facility in under seven hours as his four-game suspension is up at midnight Monday morning, and he already was spotted working out in Brookline to get in some last-minute reps before he can go back to Gillette Stadium for good.
Indians Announce ALDS Pitching Rotation; Red Sox’s Still To Be Determined
BOSTON — Where the Red Sox and Cleveland Indians will play Game 1 of the American League Division Series still is unknown. What we do know, however, is who will be on the mound for the Tribe next Thursday. Indians manager Terry Francona announced Saturday that right-hander Trevor Bauer will be the team’s Game 1 starter, with righty Corey Kluber set to pitch Game 2 on Friday. According to MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian, right-hander Josh Tomlin is set to start Game 3, which means Cleveland’s full rotation for the five-game series will feature all righties. Kluber is the Indians’ ace and apparently requested to pitch Game 1. But he recently m... NESN.com
Tom Brady, Robert Kraft Among Star-Studded Group Of New UFC Investors
The new list of UFC owners is star-studded to say the least. Late-night TV host Conan O’Brien revealed Thursday night that he’s part of a celebrity-laden group that bought a small ownership stake in UFC. Included in that group is New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. WME-IMG recently purchased the UFC for the whopping price of $ 4 billion in July. The talent agency allowed some of its clients to buy a small stake in the mixed martial arts company, and there apparently was no shortage of interest. “I said yes and so now I technically own a piece of the UFC,” O’Brien said Thursday, according to FOXSports.com. “I am now part