The Boston Bruins will return to their home ice Monday, so as one would expect, the team is excited. Boston native Ryan Donato is eager for the opener, noting his excitement to represent the Black and Gold, while Patrice Bergeron and Tuukka Rask added what being back on home ice means to them. The TD Garden is going to be electric on Columbus Day as the B’s look to make it two straight wins when they host Ottawa Senators. To hear what the trio had to say, check out the clip above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
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Australia well placed ahead of latest Dutch odyssey
With Ange Postecoglou at the helm, Australia commenced 2017 at 44 on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking and facing a significant challenge to qualify for a fourth successive FIFA World Cup™. Fast forward 12 months and the Socceroos find themselves amid a very different landscape. A new coach has been appointed in the shape of experienced Dutchman Bert van Marwijk after Postecoglou’s surprise resignation. Following a gruelling but ultimately successful World Cup campaign, the Socceroos rose to 36 on the global ranking, behind only the Islamic Republic of Iran among Asia’s five nations that will feature at Russia 2018. ... FIFA.com - News
Marquez vs Rossi: who's ahead at 25?
With six world titles, Marquez overtook the five of Mick Doohan last season and equaled Jim Redman and Geoff Duke - but there are still seven legends ahead of the number 93 and very much in his crosshairs. Phil Read and John Surtees have seven titles each, before the list moves up to the nine crowns won by Carlos Ubbiali, Mike Hailwood and...you guessed it, Valentino Rossi. After them, only two names remain: Angel Nieto, who has 12+1 Championships due to superstition, and Giacomo Agostini, on 15. Source link
Marquez swaps engine for pedals ahead of Dutch GP
“I always approach races in the same way,” commented Marquez. “I start on Friday, full gas, 100 perecent! I try to find the best setup, find the best rhythm to be ready for Sunday. Then, I sit with my team and I say “okay, this race we can fight for fifth position, for third, or for the victory. Then, after the warm up, we check a little bit but, of course, the mentality is to win.” Source link
LeBron James Sheds Light On His Mindset Ahead Of NBA Free Agency
The Golden State Warriors claimed their third NBA championship in four years Friday night when they completed a series sweep over the Cleveland Cavaliers. While Game 4 marked the final contest of LeBron James’ 2017-18 season, it might also have been the last time he donned a Cavaliers uniform. James is expected to opt-out of his current contract with Cleveland and become a free agent this summer. While there’s still a possibility the Cavs will be able to re-sign the star forward, James, of course, will have a bevy of other suitors around the league. The 33-year-old was asked after Friday’s game whether if knew if Game 4 was his last as ... NESN.com
Former Cav Isaiah Thomas Pokes Fun At Himself Ahead Of NBA Finals Game 1
Several players who were on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Opening Night roster will be watching the NBA Finals from the couch, including Isaiah Thomas. The current Los Angeles Lakers point guard was one of five players dealt by the Cavs as part of their fire sale at the trade deadline back in February. But while Thomas’ tenure in Cleveland was short-lived and reportedly very tumultuous, the two-time All-Star isn’t afraid to laugh about the situation. Mere hours before Game 1 of the Finals at Oracle Arena, Thomas posted an Instagram photo from one of his 15 games played with the Cavaliers alongside LeBron James and J.R. Smith, coupled with the capti... NESN.com
Ticketing advice for fans ahead of club finals
In view of the upcoming UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League finals, UEFA wishes to remind fans about its ticketing process and the dangers associated with purchasing tickets on the secondary market.All tickets to the finals are issued by UEFA and are subject to strict terms and conditions which prohibit their unauthorised advertisement, resale or transfer. As such, any tickets which are offered for sale by third parties on the internet (including on social media, marketplaces and secondary ticketing platforms) are advertised in breach of the ticket terms and conditions. UEFA actively enforces its ticketing terms and conditions,... UEFA.com -