Rick Porcello’s Solid Outing Not Enough In Red Sox’s Ugly Loss To Orioles

Share this: The Boston Red Sox committed four errors in an ugly loss to the Baltimore Orioles in the first of their four-game series Monday night. The Red Sox got a solid performance from starter Rick Porcello, but Boston’s lackluster defense and quiet bats squandered the outing. Hear from what the Red Sox had to say after the game in the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Stephen Curry Takes Jab At Madison Bumgarner’s Dirt Bike Accident

Share this: The Golden State Warriors aren’t thrilled about playing the Utah Jazz in their second-round NBA playoff series. Matt Barnes and Andre Iguodala were vocal about their distaste for Utah, as they are under the impression that the Beehive State lacks exciting nightlife. At Warriors practice Monday, Stephen Curry was asked how he’d spend his days off in Salt Lake City and the two-time MVP responded with a jab at a fellow Bay Area athlete. While Curry’s comment comes as a friendly joke, it probably wasn’t well received by San Francisco Giants fans. On April 21, Giants ace Madison Bumgarner was involved in a dirt bike accident in which he sustained bruised ribs and an AC sprain in his left shoulder. The right-hander

Aaron Hernandez’s Lawyer Refutes ‘Malicious’ Reports Of Suicide Note To Prison B…

Share this: Aaron Hernandez left behind three letters Wednesday after committing suicide at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center. According to The Boston Herald, one of these letters was left for Hernandez’s fiancée, and another was addressed to his 4-year old daughter. In response to reports that Hernandez might have been bisexual, other reports began to swirl that the third letter was addressed to the former New England Patriots tight end’s prison boyfriend. But Hernandez’s lawyer, Jose Baez, said Monday that those reports hold no validity. “Rumors of letters to a gay lover, in or out of prison, are false,” Baez told TMZ Sports. “These are malicious leaks used to tarnish somebody who is dead.” Larry Army Jr., the lawyer for 22-year-old inmate Kyle Kennedy, told the New

Aaron Hernandez’s Family Schedules Monday Funeral In Connecticut

Share this: Aaron Hernandez will be laid to rest Monday. ESPN and media outlets reported Saturday that Hernandez’s family has scheduled the funeral for the former New England Patriots tight end for Monday in Bristol, Conn., where Hernandez starred as a high school football player. The funeral will be held at the O’Brien Funeral Home, according to ESPN. Hernandez’s family released a statement asking for privacy during their time of mourning. “The family of Aaron Hernandez wishes to thank all of you for the thoughtful expressions of condolences,” the statement said. “We wish to say goodbye to Aaron in a private ceremony and thank everyone in advance for affording us a measure of privacy during this difficult time.” The 27-year-old was found dead in his prison cell

Craig Kimbrel Picks Up Third Save In Three Days In Monday’s Win Vs. Rays

Share this: The Boston Red Sox picked up their third consecutive victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday with a 4-3 victory at Fenway Park. Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel made quite the impact in the series against the Rays, as Monday’s win marked his third save in three days. Kimbrel has converted on all six save opportunities so far this season, with his only earned run coming in a non-save situation. For more on Kimbrel, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Cubs Finally Raise World Series Banner After Weather Delays Celebration

Share this: The Chicago Cubs already had to wait 108 years to win another World Series, so what’s a few extra hours before lifting the 2016 championship banner high above Wrigley Field? The Cubs’ celebration of their historic championship run was delayed Monday night due to weather, but the fans and players eventually got to see the moment they all had been waiting for once the rain let up. And it certainly was an incredible scene prior to Chicago’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nice try, Mother Nature. Nothing could dampen the spirits of Cubs fans Monday night. Thumbnail photo via Dennis Wierzbicki/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

Former MLB Outfielder Otis Nixon Reported Missing In Atlanta Area

Former MLB Outfielder Otis Nixon Reported Missing In Atlanta Area

Former Major League Baseball outfielder Otis Nixon has been reported missing, Woodstock, Ga., police reported Monday. According to The Associated Press, Nixon was last seen around 10 a.m. Saturday when he left his home in the Atlanta suburb in a gray Range Rover. The 58-year-old, who was wearing a black long sleeve shirt, black sweatpants, a black baseball cap and black Adidas shoes with white stripes when he left, was headed to a golf course, but he never made his tee time Nixon was reported missing by his girlfriend. “Detectives are following up on leads received overnight,” Woodstock police spokeswoman Brittany Duncan said Monday, per Th... NESN.com