BOSTON — The Boston Celtics simply were outmatched in their Eastern Conference finals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The defending NBA champions made quick work of the Celtics, winning the series in five games, capped off by Thursday night’s 135-102 thrashing at TD Garden. Though the Celtics were the top seed in the Eastern Conference entering the 2017 NBA playoffs, this series left no doubt as to who is the real powerhouse in the East. Aside from their Game 3 hiccup, the Cavs steamrolled the Celtics en route to their third consecutive NBA Finals appearance. There weren’t many positive takeaways from this series for the Celtics, b... NESN.com
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Jim Harbaugh Got Scolded By Italian Mall Cop For Playing Football Inside
Share this: Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines currently are spending some time in Italy. The outspoken head coach has put his own unique spin on spring practices since he took over prior to the 2015 season, And this spring is no different, as the Wolverines are taking a week-long trip to Rome as part of their spring practice window. The team arrived in Rome on Sunday, and while the team has spent time meeting with a group of refugees and seeing the typical sights, there was a classic Harbaugh moment Monday. Harbaugh and the Wolverines were inside a shopping mall and were, or course, throwing around a football. But an Italian security officer didn’t like that and gave Harbaugh a verbal reprimand for
Mike Ditka, Ron Jaworski Agree: Tom Brady Sits Atop All-Time QB Heap
Share this: HOUSTON — In some people’s minds, Tom Brady’s status as the greatest quarterback of all time is still up for debate. Mike Ditka and Ron Jaworski, both greats in their own rights, have no such doubt. The Hall of Fame coach and quarterback said unequivocally that the New England Patriots signal-caller is indisputably the best ever. Equally important to them is how Brady has handled his success and stardom with class. NESN.com’s Rachel Holt caught up with the duo at their annual Ditka & Jaws Cigar Party prior to Super Bowl LI. Hear their full interview in the video above. More Stories Source link
Buffon v Casillas: Players call it a draw on Twitter
With over 260 UEFA Champions League – as well as more than 330 international – appearances between them, there can be little doubt that Gianluigi Buffon and Iker Casillas are two of the greatest keepers in European history (indeed they share the continental record of 167 international caps). As Juventus are taking on Porto in the round of 16 next month, it seemed an appropriate time to take a look at the pair in action ... The tale of the tapeGianluigi Buffon (Juventus and Italy)Age: 38Senior
Tom Brady Spends His Sunday At Home Watching Steelers Vs. Dolphins
Share this: The New England Patriots secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC with their Week 17 win over the Miami Dolphins, and with the top seed came a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs. So how did Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady spend his Sunday away from Gillette Stadium? The star signal-caller shared his Sunday plans with followers of his brand new Instagram account. Brady was no doubt watching to see who the Patriots would face in next weekend’s divisional round matchup. Following the Steelers 30-12 victory, Brady and the Pats will be facing the Houston Texans on Saturday at 8:15 p.m. ET. Thumbnail photo via Robert Deutsch/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Watch Chiefs’ Dontari Poe Throw Breathtaking Jump-Pass TD Vs. Broncos
Share this: The Kansas City Chiefs earned a convincing win Sunday night, trouncing the Denver Broncos 33-10. While the Chiefs’ victory seemingly never was in doubt, the team added a little insurance late in the fourth quarter with a touchdown pass … from a nose tackle. Dontari Poe lined up as a wildcat quarterback and threw a flawless jump-pass touchdown to tight end Demetrius Harris. Take a look at the hilarious play. At 6-foot-3 and 346 pounds, it’s safe to assume Poe is one of the largest “quarterbacks” to throw a touchdown in NFL history. Thumbnail photo via Denny Medley/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Coyotes Lines, Pair…
Share this: The Boston Bruins are heading west. The Bruins, fresh off a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, are hitting the road for three straight games, beginning with a Saturday night showdown in Arizona with the Coyotes. The B’s won’t play at the TD Garden until next Saturday, but their balanced attack of late should help them navigate the next week away from home. “I think it’s coming around,” coach Claude Julien told BostonBruins.com. “You’ve got some of those lines — David Krejci with David Backes back… Krejci is finding his stride as well. They have been a better line obviously. Ryan (Spooner) was good (Thursday), (Riley Nash) with (Austin) Czarnik and Matty Beleskey. Matty is playing better than he did