David Backes was a wholesome scratch all through the Boston Bruins’ Stanley Cup run that got here to a bitter finish with a Game 7 loss in opposition to his former workforce, the St. Louis Blues. The ahead spoke to reporters Friday and touched upon his future in black and gold. While he didn’t give an excessive amount of data, Backes did say he needs to stay in Boston, however he’d have a clearer reply later this month. To hear Backes’ full feedback, try the “NESN Sports Today” video above, offered by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
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Watch Emotional Moment Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki Announces His Retirement
In what’s been the worst saved secret within the NBA, Dirk Nowitzki is retiring. It’s been identified just about all season that the Dallas Mavericks legend would retire on the conclusion of this marketing campaign, nevertheless, he by no means formally introduced it. That modified Tuesday night time when he took the microphone at American Airlines Center after taking part in of their dwelling finale. And in an emotional, teary second, Nowitzki introduced that he had simply performed his final dwelling sport. Take a glance: Though he doesn’t instantly say it as a result of he obtained choked up, it’s understood that Nowitzki was saying his retirement. Mavs coach Rick Carlisle gave
Watch ‘One Shining Moment’ Video Featuring Only Zion
Monday night time’s National Championship means the debut of this 12 months’s “One Shining Moment” video. The video comes simply minutes after the ultimate whistle, however one artistic thoughts has already launched the one “One Shining Moment” video you must watch from this faculty basketball season. This isn’t to take something away from Texas Tech, Virginia or another members on this 12 months’s NCAA event, however any and all basketball followers will respect this video. Kofie Yeboah created “One Zion Moment”, a “One Shining Moment” spotlight video with solely Zion Williamson clips. For everybody on the market complaining in regards to the lack of loopy dunks or high-flying offense in Monday’s National Championship sport, this video is for you. Many had been saddened when
Jayson Tatum’s Favorite Brad Stevens Moment Highlights Celtics Coach’s Genius
During a recent appearance on the Ringer’s “Bill Simmons Podcast,” Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was asked when he realized just how good of a coach Brad Stevens was. Tatum didn’t miss a beat. “Right away,” he told Simmons. But Tatum’s favorite example of Stevens’ coaching brilliance didn’t come until very late in the season: the now-famous inbound play to Al Horford in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers. The play Stevens concocted sprung Horford free for a go-ahead layup with 5.5 seconds remaining in overtime, helping vault Boston to a 101-98 win and a 3-0 series lead that al... NESN.com
Bruins Legend Rene Rancourt Reveals Most Memorable Moment, Plans For Retirement
BOSTON — Rene Rancourt, like he has done so many times, walked onto the TD Garden ice to sing the Canadian and American national anthems before Wednesday night’s game between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens. But this night had a different feel. The emotion of the crowd, and Rancourt himself, clearly was heightened. That’s because the legendary national anthem singer will retire at the end of the season, the B’s announced Wednesday. Rancourt has been singing the “Star-Spangled Banner” and “O Canada” before Bruins games for more than 40 years, and he’s become a staple of not only the B’s culture, but also the community as well. NESN.com
Titans, Seahawks Stay In Locker Room During National Anthem In Unprecedented Moment
There was an unprecedented scene before the Seattle Seahawks-Tennessee Titans game at LP Field on Sunday. In response to President Donald Trump’s call to “fire” any player who protests during the national anthem, both the Seahawks and Titans released separate statements saying they would not be coming onto the field for the anthem. And as a result, LP Field looked eerily empty before kickoff. But the team’s weren’t the only ones in Nashville, Tenn., to take a stand, as singer Meghan Linsey and her guitarist took a knee at the end of the song. The Pittsburgh Steelers also did not take the field for the anthem prior to their loss to... NESN.com
Memories of Ronaldo’s debut: on this day in 2002
Though Cristiano Ronaldo's impact off the bench was negligible on the occasion of his Sporting CP debut – the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first leg against Inter finished goalless – the night of 14 August 2002 remains a defining moment in the recent history of European football. It was a night when one of the greatest players of a generation first appeared in a professional game. UEFA.com's Portuguese reporter and editor Pedro Marques, who was in the stadium in Lisbon that evening 15 years ago, takes a walk down memory lane ...Pedro, what are your memories of Ronaldo's debut?UEFA.com - News