The New England Patriots dismantled the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, and a lot of New Englanders tuned in to watch Tom Brady and Co. clinch their NFL-record ninth Super Bowl appearance. The local TV ratings for Sunday’s tilt against the Steelers were released on Monday, and the 2017 AFC title game was one of the most viewed non-Super Bowl games in team history. The Patriots’ 41-27 victory over the Steelers in the 2005 AFC Championship Game is the only non-Super Bowl game to receive a higher rating. The other three games in the top five were also AFC playoff games. The Patriots will face the
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Jim Harbaugh Races Go-Karts With Five-Star Prospect During Recruiting Visit
Share this: Recruitment trips are serious business for college football coaches, but that doesn’t mean they can’t also be fun. Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh made that apparent on Monday while visiting five-star defensive tackle Aubrey Solomon, as the two spent the day bowling and go-karting. According to The Michigan Insider’s Sam Webb, Harbaugh did not go on the trip alone. He was joined by defensive coordinator Don Brown and linebackers coach Chris Partridge, as well as another special guest. “Their visit to see Aubrey is something I have never seen on a recruiting trip,” Webb told The Detroit News. “He (Harbaugh) took his daughter with him, which is a two-fold thing. Aubrey has a little sister around the same age as Harbaugh’s daughter so
Van Gaal retires: Ajax’s golden boys of ’95
Louis van Gaal declared on Monday that his 26-year coaching career had come to an end. "I thought it would be a sabbatical, but now I do not think I will return to coaching," said the 65-year-old, who left Manchester United last summer. So what better excuse to recall what happened next to the star-studded team that was responsible for the Dutchman's finest hour – Ajax's 1-0 defeat of Milan in the 1995 UEFA Champions League final.Louis van GaalSteered Ajax to the UEFA Champions League decider in 1996 too, but they
David Ortiz Reportedly Hasn’t Expressed Interest In World Baseball Classic
It seems David Ortiz is enjoying his retirement. The former Boston Red Sox designated hitter has been appearing in a multitude of commercials, and despite his cliffhanger tweet Monday night, it appears he’s not planning on returning to the diamond. Not even to play for his home country. Even though Ortiz won’t be showing up to spring training for the Red Sox in March, the slugger hasn’t shown any interest in playing for the Dominican Republic in this year’s World Baseball Classic, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, citing team general manager Moises Alou. Ortiz wasn’t a member of the Dominican Republic team that won th... NESN.com
Deshaun Watson Hits Hunter Renfrow With One Second Left To Win National Title
Share this: Well, the rematch lived up to the hype. Clemson and Alabama dueled for the second consecutive season for the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday night, and it did not disappoint. After Alabama freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts scrambled in from 30 yards out to give the Crimson Tide a three-point lead with 2:07 remaining, Clemson and quarterback Deshaun Watson went to work. The Tigers drove down to the Alabama 2-yard line thanks to terrific catches from Mike Williams and Jordan Leggett. With nine seconds remaining, Clemson had one final shot at knocking off the top-seeded Crimson Tide, and Watson delivered a strike to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow with one second remaining to give the Tigers a 35-31 victory and the national championship. That was
Camry Overload: Toyota Reveals New NASCAR, Production Models At NAIAS
Toyota delivered a solid one-two punch Monday at the North American International Automotive Show in Detroit. The Japanese automaker revealed the 2018 NASCAR Camry side-by-side with its revamped production counterpart, and the two models definitely share some similarities. “The 2018 Toyota Camry NASCAR race car has been years in the making, and to unveil it simultaneously with our new production Camry is a milestone moment for our organization,” Ed Laukes, vice president of integrated marketing for Toyota Motor Sales, said in a NASCAR press release. “Our goal has been to maintain parallel design characteristics so our fans can enjoy driving a Camr... NESN.com
Watch Bruins D-Man Colin Miller Fight Miles Wood, Tackle Him To Ice
Share this: Colin Miller doesn’t fight much. In fact, the Boston Bruins defenseman had only one fight on his NHL card entering Monday night’s road game against the New Jersey Devils. But Miller isn’t afraid to drop his gloves if needed, and that’s exactly what he did Monday when his defense partner Kevan Miller got rocked by a huge hit from Devils forward Miles Wood. Miller and Wood squared off at center ice, with both players landing some punches before the B’s defenseman got the takedown. [embedded content] Miller picked up an extra minor penalty for roughing, but the Bruins killed it off. Thumbnail photo via Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link