The Boston Red Sox will have a difficult decision to make when Drew Pomeranz returns from the disabled list. …actually, the decision might be rather easy. Steven Wright has been so good recently, particularly in his two starts with Pomeranz sidelined, that it’s hard to imagine the Red Sox removing the knuckleballer from their rotation even when everyone is healthy. That would mean Pomeranz could be destined for the bullpen, where he hasn’t pitched extensively since the 2015 season with the Oakland Athletics. Ricky Doyle and Dakota Randall broke down Boston’s eventual pitching decision in the latest “NESN Red Sox Podcast” and could... NESN.com
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Don Sweeney Sheds Light On Bruins’ Decision To Extend Zdeno Chara’s Contract
Zdeno Chara will be a Boston Bruin for another year, as the Bruins signed the veteran to a one-year contract extension Wednesday afternoon. Chara has been in the NHL for 20 years and with the Bruins since the 2006-07 season. The 41-year-old defenseman has had a brilliant season with the B’s. He’s proved he’s still a top-tier defenseman while helping bring along the team’s young defensemen. Our NESN reporters caught up with Bruins general manager Don Sweeney after the press conference today to discuss Chara’s new contract. To see Sweeney’s interview, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank... NESN.com
Gisele Bundchen Won’t Tell Tom Brady To Retire Despite Health Concerns
Gisele Bundchen does what any good wife does — care about the health of her husband. One thing she won’t do, however, is dictate when 40-year-old Tom Brady will retire from the NFL despite any concerns she may have about him continuing to play football. Bundchen has spoken in the past about concerns she has regarding the long-term effects that football can have on the body — particularly concussions. The 37-year-old-model-turned-author told the Wall Street Journal that it’s not her decision to make when it comes to the New England Patriots quarterback calling it a career. “It’s his decision and he knows it,” Bundchen sa... NESN.com
NFL Rumors: Malcolm Butler Benching ‘Divided’ Patriots Locker Room
Bill Belichick’s decision to bench cornerback Malcolm Butler in Super Bowl LII will be one of the most talked about storylines of the NFL offseason, and it could be one with far-reaching ramifications for the New England Patriots. An earlier report Monday suggested that Butler’s benching in the Patriots’ 41-33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles was a “perfect storm of issues,” with his illness, poor play and a missed curfew playing a role. However, a different report from WEEI’s Kirk Minihane suggests that Belichick’s decision was not a disciplinary action, and that his decision was sudden and had a severe impact on New England’s locker... NESN.com
Celtics’ Gordon Hayward Shuts Down Rumors About Delayed Signing Announcement
Share this: Celtics fans initially had to table their excitement when news broke that Gordon Hayward was heading to Boston. ESPN’s Chris Haynes first broke the news of Hayward signing with the C’s early afternoon on the Fourth of July. But his report quickly was refuted, as Hayward’s agent and Utah Jazz brass revealed that Hayward had yet to make a decision. Ultimately, Hayward announced his intent to join the Celtics later that evening via an article with The Players’ Tribune. And given the platform of the announcement, many believed the delay was due to Hayward needing time to craft his essay. But during his introductory press conference with the Celtics on Friday, Hayward put these rumors to rest, and explained how things actually went
UFC 213 Live: Results, Updates From New Card With Nunes-Shevchenko Canceled
Share this: LAS VEGAS — UFC 213 took a shocking turn just hours before Saturday night’s fights were scheduled to start at T-Mobile Arena, with the news that bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes was too sick to fight Valentina Shevchenko in the main event. That forced the UFC to revamp the card at the last minute, with Yoel Romero’s interim middleweight championship fight against Robert Whittaker now the main event and Woburn, Mass.-based fighter Rob Font moved to the main card against Douglas Silva de Andrade. NESN.com will be octagon-side at T-Mobile Arena, with updated results and notable highlights in this live tracker. MAIN CARD (10 p.m. ET)Yoel Romero vs. Robert WhittakerDaniel Omielanczuk vs. Curtis BlaydesFabricio Werdum vs. Alistair OvereemAnthony Pettis vs. Jim MillerRob Font
TUF 25 Finale Live: Results, Michael Johnson Vs. Justin Gaethje Analysis
Share this: LAS VEGAS — International Fight Week kicks off Friday night at T-Mobile Arena with newcomer Justin Gaethje’s UFC debut against confident veteran Michael Johnson in the Ultimate Fighter Finale main event, and NESN.com will be on hand for all the action. Gaethje dominated the World Series of Fighting and is known as an aggressive fighter who inflicts “carnage,” as he told UFC.com. “I just really give people no time to rest,” said Gaethje, who’s 17-0 as a pro. “They want to rest, and I give them no time. My pressure is what people don’t understand until they fight me.” Johnson, the UFC’s fifth-ranked lightweight contender, presents quite a challenge for Gaethje. Johnson has been on big UFC cards throughout his seven-year career,