Share this: The Toronto Raptors acquired forward Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, but that might only be due to the fact that the Boston Celtics were unwilling to make a deal. The Celtics, who are looking to sure up a questionable interior defense, were interested in obtaining the athletic big man, but the C’s felt that the Magic’s asking price of a first-round pick and a young prospect, namely guard Terry Rozier, was too high, according to Jared Weiss of Celticsblog.com and sources. The Celtics were wise not to part ways with valuable assets, such as Rozier and a first-round pick, for a big who appears to be on the downside of his career. Ibaka made three-straight all-defensive first teams from
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Bruins’ Peter Cehlarik Could Make NHL Debut Saturday Vs. Canucks
Share this: The Boston Bruins have made some pretty big changes of late. Bruce Cassidy took over the reigns as B’s head coach Tuesday after the team parted ways with Claude Julien, and they also called up Peter Cehlarik from the Providence Bruins. Cehlarik has accounted for 33 points in 40 games for the Bruins’ American Hockey League affiliate, and there’s a chance he could make his NHL debut Saturday afternoon against the Vancouver Canucks. To hear from Cehlarik and Cassidy, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Bruins Relieve Claude Julien Of Coaching Duties Amid Recent Slide
Share this: The Boston Bruins relieved Claude Julien of his head coaching duties Tuesday morning and announced that assistant Bruce Cassidy will take over as interim head coach. Julien guided the Bruins to their first Stanley Cup in over 40 years in 2011 and brought them to another final in 2013. He amassed a 419-246-94 record in his nine-plus seasons behind the Boston bench but failed to make the playoffs in the last two campaigns. The Bruins currently sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-23-6. Hear NESN’s Andy Brickley and Jack Edwards react to the news in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Bruins Couldn’t Come All The Way Back In Wild Loss Vs. Rival Maple Leafs
Share this: With the way things looked early in the second period Saturday night, it appeared as though the Toronto Maple Leafs would run away with a win at TD Garden over the Boston Bruins. But the B’s overcame three- and one-goal deficits to make things interesting before ultimately falling 6-5 in a wild game. Hear what B’s coach Claude Julien believed was the difference in the game in the video from “Bruins Overtime Live” above. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Sarah Thomas Returns To Houston, Where Her NFL Officiating Career Began
Share this: Sarah Thomas made NFL history by becoming the first ever full-time female referee, and she’s back where it all started: Houston. Thomas’ first game as a ref came at NRG Stadium in Houston, where the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons are looking to make some history of their own Sunday in Super Bowl LI. NESN’s Rachel Holt caught up with Thomas on Radio Row this week. Check out the video above to hear more about Thomas’ incredible journey. More Stories Source link
49ers Make Surprising Hire Of John Lynch To Be General Manager
UPDATE (Sunday, Jan. 29, at 10:12 p.m. ET): The hire is official. ORIGINAL STORY: The San Francisco 49ers have taken the first step toward rebuilding their organization. The 49ers have reportedly hired former safety and Hall-of-Fame candidate John Lynch to be their new general manager, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. San Francisco parted ways with general manager Trent Baalke and head coach Chip Kelly on Jan. 1 after a disastrous 2-14 season, and apparently, the 49ers know that the rebuild might take some time. Lynch has no previous front office experience, and the decision to hire him apparen... NESN.com
Paris in final and Napoli make semis
TUESDAY Bordeaux 1-4 Paris Saint-Germain (Rolán 32; Di María 19 81, Cavani 60 74)This comfortable win means Paris will aim for a fourth straight French League Cup when they face Monaco or Nancy in the final on 1 April at Stade de Lyon. Ángel Di María broke the deadlock when he curled in a free-kick off the crossbar, but Diego Rolán levelled. However, Paris remained on top and Edinson Cavani produced a confident finish following a through ball from Lucas Moura, making his 200th club appearance.