Racing often is thought of as a gritty sport, in which people aren’t afraid to get a little dirt under their fingers. But Watkins Glen International knows no two race fans are exactly alike. Watkins Glen announced Friday that starting this year it will offer fans a way to stay at the track during race weekends without actually having to rough it: “glamping.” The New York track will introduce “glamping” — short for glamorous camping — packages that come with a tent that includes a bed, or cot, and sitting area. The tents reportedly will be set up before you arrive, and will be located behind Riesbeck Grandstand near Turn 11. The... NESN.com
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Kryie Irving’s Gift To Kid Wearing His Cavs Jersey Will Warm Your Heart
Kyrie Irving isn’t willing to leave his fans behind, as his NBA career progresses. Upon spotting a young fan wearing his old Cleveland Cavaliers jersey on Friday night in Philadelphia, the Boston Celtics guard gave him an incredible gift: his game-worn sneakers. Cameras were on hand to record Irving’s kind gesture, which the youngster and surrounding fans absolutely loved. Someone, Irving perhaps, should send that kid a No. 11 Celtics jersey with the star’s name on the back. That, combined with Irving’s sneakers, will make him the boss of the schoolyard basketball court for years to come. Thumbnail photo via Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Spor... NESN.com
2018 FIFA World Cup™: More than 1.5 million tickets requested
With a week still to go until the first sales period concludes on 12 October, more than 1.5 million 2018 FIFA World Cup™ tickets have already been requested through FIFA.com/tickets. This milestone was reached as excitement continues to build ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Russia, with several teams hoping to secure their passage or move a step closer to qualification this week. Russian fans lead the way, having requested around 70 per cent of all tickets, while demand from around the world accounts for around 30 per cent. Brazilian, Mexican, Argentinian, US, German, Colombian, Chinese, Israeli and English fans all rank in the top 10, with more and more international fans expec... FIFA.com - News
Here’s How Red Sox’s Rafael Devers Reacted To Yankees Fan’s Viral Video
Rafael Devers crushed the hearts of New York Yankees fans everywhere Sunday when he launched a game-tying home run to left center field off a 103-mph fastball from closer Aroldis Chapman. Devers’ blast stunned what had been a raucous Yankee Stadium crowd, and it shattered one fan in particular, who shared his range of emotions on the internet after the Boston Red Sox’s 10-inning victory. The video instantly blew up on social media, and Devers himself got a glimpse of his handy work after the victory. “It was a good feeling,” Devers said, per WEEI. “When I got back to the clubhouse I saw the video. I was like, ‘Oh shoot, he thought t... NESN.com
Fans following Women’s EURO in record number
The business end of UEFA Women's EURO 2017 is still to come but the biggest female tournament ever organised by UEFA has already been attracting fans like never before. We've had millions tuning in for broadcasts, smashing all previous records, while total visitors on the UEFA Women's EURO section on UEFA.com is set to double. TVCumlative audience for group stage of 81.5 million (up from 60.8 million in 2013). Total audience so far up 116% (72.5 million) across nine markets for which comparative data available: Finland, France, Germany, Iceland (matchday 1 & 2 only... UEFA.com - News
Here Are Center Fielders Jackie Bradley Jr. Idolized Growing Up
Share this: Jackie Bradley Jr. has wowed fans and teammates with spectacular catches during his major league career, and he’s done so in a way that has reminded fans of past greats who roamed center field. When he was growing up, Bradley idolized Ken Griffey Jr., Torii Hunter and Jim Edmonds, and he’s filled the giant shoes they left by becoming the game’s next great defensive center fielder. To hear Bradley discuss his idols, check out the video above from “Red Sox Gameday Live,” presented by DCU. Thumbnail photo via Kevin Sousa/USA TODAY Sports Images Share this: Related NESN.com Stories Source link
The Five Best One-Liners From Mayweather-McGregor World Tour
Share this: Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will square off in a highly anticipated super fight in Las Vegas later this summer, but fans didn’t have to wait until Aug. 26 to see the two men meet face to face. McGregor and Mayweather teamed up for a four-day world promotional tour, which kicked off Tuesday in Los Angeles, and made stops in Toronto and Brooklyn before concluding in London on Friday. And while “The Notorious” and “Money” Mayweather are two of the best fighters in combat sports, they also are two of the most entertaining athletes in recent memory. As expected, neither disappointed when they had the microphone during the press junket, but these five one-liners were our favorites of the tour. “Why