BOSTON — There wasn’t a dull moment in the Red Sox’s series against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Sunday’s thriller was full of dingers and some exciting offense — at the expense of the pitching, though — and this one ultimately went to the Red Sox thanks to a two-run homer off the bat of catcher Christian Vazquez to give Boston an 8-7 win. Red Sox starter David Price struggled again, but he still ended up getting credit for the win in Boston’s sweep of the Yankees. Here’s how it all went down. GAME IN A WORDWild. It’s hard to get more exciting than Red Sox-Yankees, and this game lived ...
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Kevin Faulk Sends NFL A Message With Tom Brady Jersey, Draft Shout-Out
Kevin Faulk just resolidified his place in New England Patriots lore. The former running back, who won three Super Bowl titles and went to five with New England, dropped a bit of excitement into Day 2 of the 2016 NFL Draft. Faulk, one of the honorary pick announcers Friday night in Chicago, came out to reveal the Patriots’ third-round selection (78th overall) while wearing a Tom Brady jersey under his suit coat. Faulk also was sure to casually drop the quarterback’s name as Troy Vincent, the NFL executive who recommended Brady’s four-game Deflategate suspension, stood next to him. Unfortunately, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was not on ...
Brock Holt Back In Red Sox’s Lineup For Series Opener Vs. Yankees
BOSTON — The Red Sox open their first series against the New York Yankees on Friday, and they get to do it in the friendly confines of Fenway Park. Brock Holt is back in the lineup after getting a day off against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, and he’ll play in left field and bat in his usual No. 7 spot in the order. Catcher Ryan Hanigan also will take over behind the plate for left-hander Henry Owens and bat eighth. Owens made his Major League Baseball debut against the Yankees on Aug. 4, 2015, and he’ll be looking for some revenge after the Red Sox ended up going down 13-3 in that game. Owens
2016 NFL Draft Live: Broncos Select QB Paxton Lynch After Trading Up
11:36 p.m.: The Seattle Seahawks drafted Texas A&M offensive tackle Germain Ifedi, filling a major need after left tackle Russell Okung departed in free agency. Thus ends the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. It wasn’t quite as fun without a Patriots pick. 11:29 p.m.: The Carolina Panthers drafted Louisiana Tech defensive tackle Vernon Butler 30th overall. The defensive tackles are starting to fall off the board. 11:23 p.m.: The Arizona Cardinals drafted Ole Miss defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche 29th overall, in the spot the Patriots would have selecte...
Red Sox Notes: John Farrell Says Tim Wakefield ‘Paved The Way For Steven Wright’
BOSTON — Knuckleball pitchers don’t come around very often, but there’s a good reason the Red Sox have had two pretty notable ones on the mound. Wednesday’s 9-4 win over the Atlanta Braves marked knuckleballer Steven Wright’s fourth straight quality start this season after an outing that saw him allow two runs (one earned) on just three hits with eight strikeouts and three walks over seven innings. Wright has even allowed two runs or fewer in eight straight starts dating back to July, 25, 2015, which is the longest active streak among American League starters. But not every team wants to give knuckleballers a chance, and not every pi...
Ducks Vs. Predators Game 7 Preview, Prediction And Live Stream Info
The Anaheim Ducks entered the season and the playoffs as a legit Stanley Cup contender, but it could all come crashing down with a Game 7 loss to the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night. With the Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks already eliminated, the Ducks have a much easier path to the Stanley Cup Final compared to recent seasons. They must first take care of business in Round 1, though. Here’s a quick preview of the second Game 7 of the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs: Need to KnowDate/Time: Wednesday, April 27 at 10 p.m. ETTV/Live Stream: NBCSN, NBC Sports Live...
David Price Bats Ninth In Red Sox Lineup, Looks To Rebound Vs. Braves
On paper, David Price has an undefeated record as a member of the Boston Red Sox. In reality, he’s been a bit more mediocre. Boston’s prized offseason acquisition is 2-0 this season, though the team has gone just 2-2 in games he’s pitched. Most recently, Price got knocked around for eight earned runs in just 3 2/3 innings pitched against his former Tampa Bay Rays, bloating his ERA to an ugly 7.06 through four starts. Fortunately, he gets to pitch in the National League on Tuesday against the lowly Atlanta Braves, who own baseball’s fourth-worst batting average (.227) and have scored the fewest runs (61) in the game. Only four players are ...