The Boston Bruins long have had high hopes for Brandon Carlo, and he’s beginning to live up to some of those expectations. In his third pro season, the 22-year-old is beginning to grow into a shutdown defenseman. That was never more evident than in the Bruins’ 6-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. Whether it was checks that he made or his decision-making, some of his signs of growth were apparent. To hear Barry Pederson’s breakdown of Carlo’s play, check out the “Amica Coverage Cam” video above, presented by Amica Insurance. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports
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NFL Rumors: Texans Expected To Pursue Nick Caserio, Monti Ossenfort For GM Job
Add two New England Patriots executives to the growing list of team staffers drawing interest for job openings around the league. The Houston Texans have hired a search firm to replace departed general manager Rick Smith, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. According to Rapoport, Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio and New England director of college scouting Monti Ossenfort both are “expected to receive interest” from Houston in its search. Buffalo Bills vice president of player personnel Brian Gaine and Green Bay Packers director of player personnel Brian Gutekunst also are on the Texans’ short list, per Rapoport. Smit... NESN.com
2018 and the incredible record of the Road to MotoGP™
Growing from the first forays into talent promotion in the days of the Movistar Junior Cup that uncovered talents such as Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner, by 2017 there are several different paths, all of which are designed to discover and nurture talent across the world. The FIM CEV Repsol, the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, the Asia Talent Cup and the new British Talent Cup are the headline acts – and there are new additions being added, such as the Cool FAB Racing British Minibikes Championship, which was recently awarded Road to MotoGP™ status. Source link
Club World Cup final preview: Madrid eye landmark win
Real Madrid facing Grêmio in Saturday's FIFA Club World Cup final (18:00CET kick-off) Zidane says his team are 'growing and we need to show it'. Madrid have no injury worries ahead of game against Brazilian team European sides have won their last nine Club World Cup games Madrid beat Al-Jazira 2-1 in semi-final with Ronaldo and Bale on target How many Madrid players make your Team of the Year? How Madrid might line upNavas; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane,... UEFA.com - News
Patriots Win ESPY Award For ‘Best Game’ After Great Super Bowl LI Comeback
Share this: The New England Patriots haven’t stopped collecting awards and accolades for their incredible comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. The Patriots won the ESPY award for “Best Game” on Wednesday night at the 2017 ESPN ESPY awards show. Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman made a quick speech on behalf of his teammates, and even found a way to make a funny joke at the expense of former rival Peyton Manning, who’s hosting this year’s ESPY’s. Edelman accepting the ESPY: "Never thought I'd say this but Peyton Manning is kinda killing. We are indoors though." — Ben Volin (@BenVolin) July 13, 2017 The Patriots probably won’t be placing this ESPY next to their latest Vince Lombardi Trophy, but it’s still a cool
Stephen Curry’s Struggle To Grow Playoff Beard Is Real; Why Warriors Star Won’t …
Share this: Stephen Curry plays basketball better than he grows facial hair. The Golden State Warriors star told “Good Morning America” on Thursday he has been having trouble growing a playoff beard recently. But he vowed he wouldn’t shave his beard until after the Golden State Warriors’ pursuit of this season’s NBA championship is over. Curry also discussed his relationship with LeBron James, whose Cleveland Cavaliers will take on Curry’s Warriors in the NBA Finals. Game 1 will be on Thursday night in Oakland, Calif. As for Curry’s beard connecting on the left side: better late than never, right? Thumbnail photo via Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Proud Cornet loving life on Lyon trophy trail
In his second full season with Olympique Lyonnais, Maxwel Cornet is emerging as a valuable component in a currently prolific OL attack. With a UEFA Europa League quarter-final against Beşiktaş now beckoning, the 20-year-old discusses his career so far, what it means to play for Lyon, and the promise of European glory.On growing up a street footballer ...I was five when I came to France [from Ivory Coast] and I joined Metz aged seven. I always loved playing with a ball in the playground. It was pretty much non-stop on the pitches in our neighbourhood. You don't think too much about it – it's about having