It’s been a stressful past few days for the Boston Red Sox, but the ballclub finally got to exhale Saturday afternoon. While the New York Yankees made things very interesting, the Red Sox clinched their second consecutive American League East championship with a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros. Boston received a tremendous outing from Drew Pomeranz, who only allowed one run on three hits over six innings. The Sox’s bats were solid in support of Pomeranz, and the bullpen turned in a strong performance to lock down the win, capped off by Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning. After the game, the Red Sox’s closer explained just how sweet it is to win a... NESN.com
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Juventus Coach Targets Serie A Title, Identifies Chief Rivals For Italian Soccer Championship
FOXBORO, MASS. — Juventus hasn’t dominated Italian soccer in recent years by taking anything for granted. Head coach Massimilano Allegri laid out Juventus’ targets for the 2017-18 season Sunday following its International Champions Cup game against AS Roma at Gillette Stadium, telling reporters at his postgame press conference he expects rivals to resist his team’s bid for a record-extending seventh consecutive Serie A (Italy’s first division) title. “Six Scudetti (league championships) in a row is difficult, but obviously winning the seventh one is going to be even harder,” Allegri said. “The teams have reinforced themselves, have stren... NESN.com
ADAC Northern Europe Cup prepare for the season at Misano
29 riders have registered to compete in the ADAC Northern Europe Cup powered by KTM, of which 14 are rookies. Among them is Jan-Ole Jähnig (16, GER), who is now moving up to this higher class after finishing championship runner-up in the ADAC Junior Cup powered by KTM: "Making the switch wasn't easy, but after an initial test run in Hockenheim last year and this series of training days now, we are all set for the season to come. I have to improve on the brakes. I'm not as smooth as I should be. Also, I need to learn to open the throttle sooner when exiting the turns, but overall, I'm quite happy. Conditions here in Misano have been ideal
Cubs Finally Raise World Series Banner After Weather Delays Celebration
Share this: The Chicago Cubs already had to wait 108 years to win another World Series, so what’s a few extra hours before lifting the 2016 championship banner high above Wrigley Field? The Cubs’ celebration of their historic championship run was delayed Monday night due to weather, but the fans and players eventually got to see the moment they all had been waiting for once the rain let up. And it certainly was an incredible scene prior to Chicago’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nice try, Mother Nature. Nothing could dampen the spirits of Cubs fans Monday night. Thumbnail photo via Dennis Wierzbicki/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Jason Day’s Status For 2017 Masters Is Undecided Due To Mother’s Health
Share this: The 2017 Masters already could be missing Tiger Woods and its signature azaleas, and now it could be without Jason Day. Day, who currently is the No. 3 ranked golfer in the world, withdrew from the Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin, Texas last Wednesday due to his mother’s ongoing battle with cancer. Day’s mother, Dening, had surgery for lung cancer in Columbus, Ohio., on Friday and while Day will travel to Augusta, Ga., to practice at Augusta National, his status for the prestigious tournament will be dictated by his mother’s prognosis, according to The Associated Press. “Obviously, I’m still nervous because we’re still waiting to see … if it has spread or not,” Day said, per The Associated Press. “From there, we have
These 10 NBA X Factors Could Make Serious Noise, Shape 2017 Playoffs
Share this: Everyone knows the NBA’s biggest stars, and there’s a good chance those players will determine which team wins the 2017 NBA Finals. However, players previously unknown to casual basketball fans sometimes come out of nowhere to make noise in the playoffs, ultimately playing a vital role in their team’s championship quest. The Sports Daily identified 10 players who could be described as “X factors” a month out from the NBA playoffs. These players are flying under the radar now, but it might not be long before they become much more well-known. Click for 10 NBA X factors who could make playoff noise >> Thumbnail photo via Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
DIII Basketball Tournament Live Stream: Watch Final Four Games Online
Share this: Looking for a break from an underwhelming start to the 2017 NCAA Tournament? How about a Final Four? While 64 Division I men’s basketball teams battle it out for supremacy in the Big Dance, the Division III bracket already has been whittled down to four teams. This year’s Final Four has some local New England flavor, too, as Williams College and Babson College — both Massachusetts schools — make up half the remaining field in Salem, Va. The 29-2 Babson Beavers kick things off Friday at 5 p.m. ET, taking on Whitman (Wash.) College in the first semifinal. The 23-8 Williams Ephs will battle Augustana (Ill.) in the nightcap at 7 p.m., with the winners meeting in Saturday’s 5 p.m. championship game. Here’s how