There was bad news and good news Thursday night for the Boston Celtics. The bad news? Someone taught the Chicago Bulls how to shoot, nothing really went right for the Celtics and the C’s lost their first game of the season, 105-99, in Dwyane Wade’s Chicago homecoming, dropping their record to 1-1. The good news? Despite the game plan failing and nothing going right, Boston had a chance to win with seconds remaining and nearly pulled off an improbable victory on the road. Here’s a look at how it went down. YOU GOT SERVEDRemember when NBA people spent the summer talking about how the Bulls can’t play together be... NESN.com
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Zach Britton Can’t Help But Laugh At Auction For ‘Game-Used’ Jersey From Wild Ca…
Share this: In case you haven’t heard, Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter didn’t put in star closer Zach Britton during their American League Wild Card game loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. It’s been a running joke for social media throughout the Major League Baseball postseason now, but the Orioles accidentally added to it recently on their auction website. The O’s are auctioning off player jerseys from that game, and you’ll see why Britton’s is a little funny. And the best part is Britton got a kick out of it himself. Britton’s jersey was by far the hottest commodity, too, as the highest bid was over $2,000 as of Saturday afternoon. Thumbnail photo via Evan Habeeb/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
College Football Rankings: Alabama Still No. 1 In Week 7 AP Top 25 Poll
Share this: Alabama’s convincing victory over SEC foe Arkansas helped it remain No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. The Crimson Tide face another tough matchup this week against No. 9 Tennessee. The Volunteers lost to No. 6 Texas A&M in overtime last week, but the loss didn’t drop them too far down the rankings. Nebraska’s entrance into the top 10 gives the Big Ten four of the top 10 teams, which is more than any conference. Navy also has made an appearance in the poll at No. 25 after handing Houston its first loss of the season Saturday. Here’s the AP Top 25 poll entering Week 7. 1. Alabama (6-0)2. Ohio State (5-0)3. Clemson (6-0)4. Michigan (6-0)5. Washington (6-0)6. Texas A&M (6-0)7. Louisville
Mookie Betts: ‘Anything Can Happen Now’ For Red Sox In Postseason
Share this: The regular season is over, but the work is just beginning for the Boston Red Sox. It’s now time for the postseason, as the Red Sox hope to win a fourth World Series since the turn of the century and send David Ortiz out on top. “The season’s over with now,” right fielder Mookie Betts said on “Red Sox Final” after Sunday’s loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. “We’re in the playoffs, and anything can happen now. Just continue to play the game we’ve been playing.” Hear what else Betts said in the video above. Thumbnail photo via Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Red Sox Notes: Boston, John Farrell Deserve To Celebrate, Even In Defeat
Share this: The Boston Red Sox’s champagne celebration Wednesday was strange. There’s no denying that. Boston won its second American League East title in the last four seasons, despite squandering a three-run lead over the New York Yankees and losing 5-3 in one of the worst ways possible. The Red Sox’s usually lights-out closer Craig Kimbrel couldn’t record an out through 28 pitches, loading the bases for Joe Kelly, who gave up a two-out walk-off grand slam to Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira. But the Red Sox still deserve to celebrate. It’s all about perspective for the 2016 Red Sox. This time last season, they had some promising young players, but they still were last place in the division before an eventual 78-84 finish. And
J.J. Watt Shares Inspirational Message After Landing On IR With Injury
Share this: J.J. Watt plans to tackle his rehab as ferociously as he tackles opposing quarterbacks. The Houston Texans placed Watt on injured reserve Wednesday after the All-Pro defensive end re-injured his surgically repaired back during last Thursday’s loss to the New England Patriots. Watt, who missed the entire preseason before returning for Houston’s first three regular-season games, posted an inspirational message shortly after the news of his IR stint was announced. “I will be back.” he declared. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, citing sources, that Watt is expected to be out an extended period of time, perhaps even the rest of the season. It’s a huge blow to the Texans’ defense, as the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is one of
Shane Vereen Injury: Giants Running Back Out For Season With Hurt Triceps
Share this: The New York Giants will have to compete in a tough division without one of their best backfield options. Giants running back Shane Vereen has a triceps injury that will require season-ending surgery, the team announced Monday. Vereen suffered the injury during the team’s Week 3 loss to the Washington Redskins but played the entire game. Vereen’s injury is a tough blow for New York, which already was without starting running back Rashad Jennings in Sunday’s loss to the Washington Redskins. Vereen leads the team with 147 rushing yards and a touchdown and also is tied for fourth on the Giants with eight receptions, trailing only wideouts Odell Beckham Jr., Sterling Shepard and Victory Cruz. He had been a legitimate pass-catching option out