FORT MYERS, Fla. — Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell returned to the dugout for the first time since revealing his cancer diagnosis in mid-August, and his team opened exhibition play with a 6-0 win over Boston College. Farrell missed the final seven weeks of the season while being treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Hanley Ramirez handled a pair of easy plays in his debut at first base. He also doubled off the left-field wall and singled. Ramirez struggled last year while shifting from the infield to left field. The Red Sox moved him to first late in the season, but he didn’t play there after being shut down with a shoulder injury. Moo...
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Claude Julien Blasts Referees For Zdeno Chara Embellishment ‘Farce’
by Zack Cox on Sun, Feb 28, 2016 at 10:41PM 1,409 BOSTON — Bruins coach Claude Julien did not mince words Sunday night after his team was burned by a suspect embellishment for the second time in as many games. With Boston trailing the Tampa Bay Lightning by two goals midway through the second period, a referee whistled defenseman Zdeno Chara for embellishment, turning what would have been a Bruins power play (Ondrej Palat was called for hooking on the play) into two minutes of 4-on-4. ...
2016 NHL Trade Deadline: Five Rental Players Teams Should Gamble On
The NHL trade deadline is a little more than two days away, and many of the best rental players for teams to target still are available. Let’s take a look at five rental players worth gambling on for a playoff run. You’ll notice the lack of a defenseman on this list, and that’s because the market for blueliners among pending unrestricted free agents is quite thin. Eric Staal, Center, Carolina HurricanesStats: 63 GP, 10 G, 23 A, 33 PtsAge: 31Contract: $ 8.25 million, UFA on July 1 The Hurricanes are in an interesting spot. They were expected to be among the wor...
NFL Scouting Combine Live: Glenn Gronkowski Runs 4.70-Second 40-Yard Dash
4:37 p.m.: The NFL posted the running back 3-cone measurements. Here are the top performers: West Virginia RB Wendell Smallwood: 6.83N.C. State RB Shad Thornton: 6.85Louisiana Tech RB Kenneth Dixon: 6.97Auburn RB Peyton Barber: 7.00Texas Tech RB DeAndre Washington: 7.03 3:22 p.m.: The NFL posted its offensive line 3-cone and short shuttle times. Here are the top offensive line 3-cone times: Oregon OL Tyler Johnstone: 7.31UCLA OL Jake Brendel: 7.31Kansas State OL Cody Whitehair: 7.32Oregon State OL Isaac Seumalo: 7.40North Dakota State OL Joe Haeg: ...
NHL Trade Rumors: More Than 10 Teams Interested In Jonathan Drouin
Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman might have his pick of several trade offers from NHL teams hoping to acquire winger Jonathan Drouin before the Feb. 29 trade deadline. According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, about a third of the league is interested. “There’s a sense that maybe the finish line is in sight,” McKenzie said during Tuesday’s edition of “Insider Trading.” “Obviously, Steve Yzerman isn’t obliged to trade Drouin by Monday’s deadline, but there are more and more teams getting more and more interested as we get closer to that deadline. “Right now, I would say there’s easily 10-plus teams (interested i...
Pablo Sandoval’s Trainer: Red Sox Third Baseman ‘Better,’ ‘Quicker’ Now
Could Pablo Sandoval’s looks be deceiving? Few would dispute that Sandoval looks like he’s the same size this spring training as he was throughout last season. And some might even argue that’s concerning for the Boston Red Sox, who wanted the third baseman to arrive at camp in better condition. But according to Sandoval’s trainer, Rafael Alvarez, everyone needs to take a chill pill. “He’s better than he was last year,” Alvarez told WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Fla. “More muscle. His speed and range is good. There’s no problems. He’s quicker than he was last year.” Sandoval, who signe...
Bruins Wives, Girlfriends Hosting ‘Fashion Power Play’ Charity Fundraiser
The wives and girlfriends of the Boston Bruins will be hosting a charity fashion show Tuesday. “Fashion Power Play” is a charity fundraiser to benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation. Featured models for the event will include many of the wives and girlfriends of current Boston Bruins players as well as professional models. Neiman Marcus will provide all runway fashion and NESN’s Jenny Johnson will be the event emcee. All proceeds will benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation and the Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Fans interested in purchasing tickets to Fashion Power Play should visit www.bostonbruins.com/fashionshow. VIP seating ticket...