After Being Sidelined With Injury, Frank Vatrano Is Excited To Be Back

Share this: After being out of action for nearly four months with a foot injury, Frank Vatrano was recalled by the Boston Bruins on Monday. While Vatrano wasn’t in action for Tuesday’s loss to the New York Islanders, there is a chance he could play in the team’s final two games before the holiday break. Though he is eager to join the team on the ice, he understands that the coaches want to make sure he is ready before seeing game action. To hear more from Vatrano, check out the clip above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Bayern Munich Vs. RB Leipzig Live Stream: Watch Bundesliga Game Online

Share this: German soccer’s “winter champions” title belt will be on the line when two teams fans love to hate face off. Bayern Munich will host Red Bull Leipzig on Wednesday in a highly anticipated Bundesliga (German first division) game, in which the first- and second-placed teams meet for the first time this season. Bayern Munich is the four-time defending Bundesliga champion and also a European juggernaut. Leipzig rose through Germany’s lower divisions and has shocked the soccer world with its success in the first half of 2016-17. The teams both have 36 points after 15 games, and only goal difference separates them in the standings. The winner of Wednesday’s game will hold first place and bragging rights through the winter break,

Celtics Wrap: Isaiah Thomas Fuels Boston’s Huge 112-109 Comeback Win Vs. Grizzli…

Share this: The Boston Celtics couldn’t have started Tuesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies much worse on offense, yet they still made things very interesting in the second half. The Celtics trailed by 17 midway through the third quarter but came all the way back to force overtime, and they ultimately earned a hard-fought 112-109 victory over the Grizzlies at FedExForum. Isaiah Thomas led all scorers with a career-high 44 points against the best defense in the league. Avery Bradley (16 points), Al Horford (17 points, 14 rebounds), Jae Crowder (11 points, six rebounds) and Kelly Olynyk (10 points) also scored in double-figures for Boston. Marc Gasol and Troy Daniels led the way for Memphis with 24 points apiece. With the win, the Celtics improved to 16-12, while the

What else is happening in European football?

What else is happening in European football?

Mertens motoring at NapoliChristmas seems to be coming at the wrong time for Dries Mertens, scorer of seven goals in Napoli's last two games, including four in Sunday's 5-3 defeat of Torino – the first three constituted Serie A's fifth fastest hat-trick. "I still have to understand what I did," said Mertens, who scored four and set up three in this autumn's UEFA Champions League group stage. His fourth against Torino, a wonderful lob, drew comparisons with a notable Napoli old boy. "Maradona?" said the 29-year-old. "I think I have a way to go yet ..."Marseille and the power of suggestionHypnosis apparently helped French striker André-P... UEFA.com - News

How brilliant is Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos?

How brilliant is Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos?

Scorer supreme of last-minute headers, Sergio Ramos might be a defender by trade but he is also renowned for dramatic interventions at the other end for Real Madrid. He is one of the game's most garlanded players too, as winner of three Ligas, two UEFA Champions Leagues, UEFA EURO 2008 and 2012, and the 2010 FIFA World Cup among a medley of trophies. UEFA.com salutes Madrid's captain fantastic. What they say"Ramos doesn't surprise me. It's what he has – a big personality – and in games like this he's always there, always encouraging

Here’s Why A Nerlens Noel-To-Celtics Trade Makes Sense For Boston, 76ers

Share this: ‘Tis the season for NBA trade rumors, and you can add Nerlens Noel to the wish list. The Philadelphia 76ers big man has become the league’s trade target de jour, and with good reason. After missing the first two-plus months of the season due to a knee injury, Noel returned last week only to find himself the odd man out in Philly’s crowded frontcourt. That led to Noel’s postgame rant after playing just eight minutes Friday, which led to head coach Brett Brown removing him from the Sixers’ rotation completely. With both Jahlil Okafor and Joel Embiid ahead of him on the depth chart, it sure looks like Noel won’t be in Philly much longer. So, to which team can the 22-year-old

Ronaldo treble fires Madrid to Club World Cup glory

Ronaldo treble fires Madrid to Club World Cup glory

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to help Real Madrid cap a near-perfect 2016 as they defeated Kashima Antlers 4-2 after extra time to lift the FIFA Club World Cup in Yokohama, Japan.The topsy-turvy affair was befitting of Madrid's ongoing unbeaten run – now a club-record 37 games – with the Merengues coming from behind to clinch glory after Karim Benzema had registered an early opener. Two expertly taken goals either side of half-time from Gaku Shibasaki fired Kashima into a surprise lead, but Ronaldo scored his first from the penalty spot on the hour to ensure the game went to