Oscars 2020: Janelle Monae will get loopy, winner Brad Pitt will get

“Once upon a time in Hollywood, ain’t that the truth.” – Brad Pitt, accepting finest supporting actor. Your 2020 host-free Oscars opened with the dynamic Janelle Monae performing “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” earlier than elevating the roof, as the children say, and fronting an odd however energetic opening welcome quantity. I’m unsure I’m onboard with dancing Jokers and Dolemites and World War I troopers, however Monae positively received over the stay viewers, earnning a standing ovation for her efficiency. To the shock of no person, Brad Pitt received finest supporting actor (and deservedly so) for his sharp and humorous and empathetic work as a stuntman in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” With his

Brad Marchand Not Putting Too Much Stock Into Bruins’ Game 2 Blowout Win

The Boston Bruins took a reasonably large leg up on the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. Boston thumped the Hurricanes 6-2 at TD Garden in Game 2, taking a reasonably commanding 2-Zero collection lead because the Eastern Conference Final heads to Raleigh, N.C. for the subsequent two video games. Tuukka Rask famous that he doesn’t suppose the Canes are executed simply but, and Brad Marchand echoed these sentiments. The winger refused to place an excessive amount of inventory into the blowout. To hear Marchand and Zdeno Chara’s postgame feedback, take a look at “NESN Sports Today,” introduced by People’s Unite Bank. ... NESN.com

Blue Jackets’ Cam Atkinson Wasn’t Thrilled By Brad

Brad Marchand largely was on his finest conduct within the first spherical of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. One sport into the second spherical, nevertheless, and it looks like the Boston Bruins agitator may be as much as his outdated tips. Marchand appeared way more prepared to get somewhat nasty Thursday night time through the Bruins’ 3-2 time beyond regulation win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The All-Star winger might be seen chirping at occasions after the whistle, however his most notable interplay got here with CBJ winger Cam Atkinson in OT. As the 2 gamers jockeyed for place on a neutral-zone faceoff, Marchand stepped on Atkinson’s stick blade. The blade broke, and Atkinson

Bruins’ Bruce Cassidy Takes Issue With Refs’ Treatment Of Brad Marchand

With simply two penalty minutes throughout 9 playoff video games in 2019, Brad Marchand isn’t the “little ball of hate” he was for the Boston Bruins. But head coach Bruce Cassidy isn’t too happy with the remedy Marchand has acquired from some recreation officers throughout the postseason. In explicit, Cassidy took situation with the cross-checking penalty assessed to Marchand on the finish of the primary interval of Game 2 between the Bruins and the Columbus Blue Jackets. (The Blue Jackets would find yourself scoring on the facility play.) “Marchy had no penalty minutes in the playoffs. None, until last night, zero,” he mentioned, per WEEI.com’s Matt Kalman. “Leadin... NESN.com

Why NHL Star Thinks Bruins’ Brad Marchand Is ‘Misunderstood’

Brad Marchand’s status precedes him. So regardless that the Boston Bruins winger has toned down his antagonistic antics this season, there nonetheless are loads of gamers throughout the NHL who view Marchand as a pesky ache within the you-know-what. Winnipeg Jets middle Mark Scheifele has a really totally different opinion of Marchand, although, having performed with him on Team Canada on the 2016 world championship. “For sure he’s misunderstood,” Scheifele just lately advised ESPN.com’s Emily Kaplan. “If you just watch him on TV, you don’t get the full respect, because you see some antic that he does. But if you watch a full game of Brad Marchand, you see some pretty special plays.” Marchand is an elite expertise, racking up a career-high 100

Brad Stevens Reveals Celtics Had Tough Year: ‘Not What We Had Hoped’

It certainly not was the season the Boston Celtics hoped to have. Boston completed fourth within the Eastern Conference after being pegged because the favorites heading into the 2018-19 NBA season. Everyone definitely had good motive to imagine so, seeing as Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving could be able to go, and the bench depth appeared unmatched. But issues acquired tough for the C’s. Irving referred to as out his teammates and appeared visibly annoyed at occasions, and didn’t precisely double down on his promise to re-sign with Boston come season’s finish. Fast ahead to the playoffs and the Green have a 2-Zero sequence lead over the Indiana Pacers. Irving is enjoying a