The Andrew Benintendi era is here for the Boston Red Sox, but, as is the case with many prospects, don’t be surprised if there are a few hiccups along the way. Adjusting to playing in the major leagues is no small task. And with Benintendi spending most of his time in left field, he’ll have to learn the ins and outs of the Green Monster at Fenway Park. Hear what Hall of Famer Jim Rice had to say about the obstacles Benintendi might face in the video from “Red Sox First Pitch” prior to Tuesday’s game against the Seattle Mariners above. Thumbnail photo via Bruce Thorson/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com
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Which Champions League players are at Rio 2016?
Captained by Neymar, hosts Brazil will aim to win gold for the first time when the Rio 2016 men's football tournament begins on Thursday. The Olympic Games is the only major title the Seleção have yet to capture and in the 24-year-old Barcelona forward the South American side have arguably the standout name in the 16-nation competition. Which teams are in the Men's Olympic Football Tournament?Europe: Denmark, Germany, Portugal, SwedenAfrica: Algeria, Nigeria, South AfricaAsia: Iraq, Japan, Korea RepublicNorth, Central America and Caribbean: Honduras, Mexico (holders) Oceania
Champions League teams’ pre-season friendlies
Real Madrid (ESP) The holders returned to training on 18 July and their first game of 2016/17 comes on 8 August when they take on Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup. 28/07: Real Madrid v PSG (Ohio, United States) 30/07: Real Madrid v Chelsea (Michigan, United States) 04/08: Bayern München v Real Madrid (New Jersey, United States)Barcelona (ESP) The Catalan giants had a day extra holiday compared to Madrid and their first match of the season also comes against Sevilla, in the Spanish Super Cup on 12 August. 30/07: Celtic v Barcelona (Dublin, Ireland) 03/08: Barcelona v Leicester (Stockholm, Sweden) 06/08: Liverpoo... UEFA.com - News
UEFA Europa League qualifying LIVE
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2016/17 UEFA Champions League season kicks off
Flora Tallinn 2-1 Lincoln (Alliku 35, Sappinen 49; J Chipolina 57)Estonian champions Flora will look to defend a slender lead in the second leg in Gibraltar thanks to a goal either side of half-time, Joseph Chipolina giving Lincoln hope just before the hour.Second leg: Wednesday 6 July, 19:00CESTThe New Saints 2-1 Tre Penne (Quigley 13, Mullan 40; Fraternali 16)Welsh title holders The New Saints enjoyed the lion's share of the chances in Oswestry but could only establish a one-goal lead advantage for the second leg, Jamie Mullan getting what could prove a crucial goal before the break.Second leg: Tuesday 5 July, 20:...
Video: Liverpool’s path to the Europa League final
Liverpool began their UEFA Europa League slowly with three successive draws, and did not immediately accelerate with Jürgen Klopp's arrival, but they have crunched through the gears in the knockout stages. Rivals Manchester United, Villarreal and, most sensationally, Dortmund are all in the rear-view mirror as the Reds approach their final destination: Basel.Group stage17/09: Bordeaux 1-1 Liverpool (Jussiê 81; Lallana 65)01/10: Liverpool 1-1 Sion (Lallana 4; Assifuah 18)22/10: Liverpool 1-1 Rubin (Can 37; Dević 15)05/11: Rubin 0-1 Liverpool (Ibe 52)26/11: Liverpool 2-1 Bo...
UEFA Europa League final: Liverpool v Sevilla
The 2016 UEFA Europa League final lineup has been decided, with Liverpool taking on holders Sevilla at St. Jakob-Park, Basel on Wednesday 18 May, kicking off at 20.45CET.The finalists and their predigreeLiverpoolPrevious finals• 1973 – W 3-2 v Mönchengladbach, on agg• 1976 – W 4-3 v Club Brugge, on agg• 2001 – W 5-4 v Alavés, aet; Dortmund