Bruins’ Matt Beleskey ‘Hated’ Playing Vs. David Backes, Excited To Have Him Aboard

by Zack Cox on Mon, Jul 11, 2016 at 11:18AM 2,827 As a player who spent seven seasons in the NHL’s Western Conference, Boston Bruins winger Matt Beleskey is very familiar with his team’s biggest offseason acquisition: former St. Louis Blues center David Backes. Like Beleskey, Backes, who signed a five-year, $ 30 million contract with Boston on the first day of NHL free agency, is known for playing a heavy, physical game. And while guys like that aren’t particularly fun to line up against, th...

Rob Gronkowski Boards His Party Boat, Very Excited About Trip (Video)

All aboard Gronk’s Party Ship. New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski boarded his party cruise ship Friday. According to the event’s website, it’s a three-day sailing party with Gronk, his family and fans traveling from Miami to a few different locations, including the Bahamas and a private piece of land called Gronk’s Island. The party also includes comedians, DJs and musical artists such as Flo Rida. Gronk is pretty pumped for this trip, as you might imagine. The video below provides a quick glimpse at that excitement. Thumbnail photo via Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports Images ...

QB Prospect Paxton Lynch Excited For NFL Future But Avoids Mock Drafts

SAN FRANCISCO — Paxton Lynch is regarded as one of the top quarterbacks in this year’s NFL draft, but he got a head start in soaking up the league’s atmosphere by visiting Super Bowl 50 Radio Row on Friday. Lynch, who left Memphis after his junior season, chatted with NESN.com’s Ashley Allen about why he doesn’t read mock drafts, which team he’d like to go to and more. For an extended interview with Lynch, including his thoughts on Tom Brady, visit NESN’s YouTube page. ...