Lakers Draft Pick Lonzo Ball Named 2017 NBA Summer League MVP

Share this: Lonzo Ball hasn’t yet played a regular-season game for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he’s already got a new addition for his trophy case. Ball was named NBA Summer League MVP on Monday, and also was named to the first team All-Summer League. Ball averaged 16.3 points, 9.7 assists and 7.7 rebounds per game, including four games with 10-plus assists. He certainly performed at a high level, but he didn’t play against De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings or in Monday night’s championship game. The former UCLA star was the Lakers’ first-round pick (No. 2 overall) in the 2017 draft. He’s the first Lakers player ever to win a Summer League MVP award, and he’s likely to start at point guard when

Andrew Benintendi Excited To Deliver Game-Winning Hit For Red Sox

Share this: The Texas Rangers elected to face Andrew Benintendi instead of Dustin Pedroia with the game on the line Monday night, and they paid the price. The Rangers and Boston Red Sox were tied in the 11th inning when Texas intentionally walked Pedroia to face Benintendi with the bases loaded and one out. Benintendi dumped a two-run single over the head of Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus to give the Red Sox a 7-5 victory at Globe Life Park. To hear what Benintendi had to say about the hit, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo via Adam Hunger/USA TODAY Sports Images Related NESN.com Stories Source link

John Farrell Gives Xander Bogaerts Injury Update Before Red Sox Vs. Rangers Seri…

Share this: Xander Bogaerts won’t play Monday night when the Boston Red Sox open a three-game series with the Rangers in Texas. He has a sore groin, but Red Sox manager John Farrell doesn’t expect his shortstop to be out long-term. Check out his injury update on Bogaerts in the “Red Sox First Pitch” video above, presented by Men’s Wearhouse. Why Bogaerts should be AL “Final Vote” All-Star Selection >> Thumbnail photo via Dan Hamilton/USA TODAY Sports Images Related NESN.com Stories Source link

Red Sox’s Mookie Betts Named A.L. All-Star Starter In Place Of Mike Trout

Share this: Mookie Betts had a fantastic day Sunday, and he got some additional good news Monday. The Boston Red Sox right fielder was named as a reserve for the American League All-Star team Sunday, following an offensive outburst against the Toronto Blue Jays in which tallied two home runs and eight RBI in the Red Sox’s 15-1 victory. But after Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout announced he would not participate in the game as he continues to rehab his injured thumb, Major League Baseball confirmed Monday that Betts, who received the most fan votes of any A.L. reserve outfielder, will start in place of Trout. Betts received the second most votes by an A.L. outfielder behind New York Yankees rookie star Aaron Judge. Betts is

Jayson Tatum’s Powerful One-Handed Dunk Should Excite Celtics Fans

Share this: Boston Celtics fans are going to enjoy watching Jayson Tatum in his rookie season. The No. 3 pick by the Celtics in the 2017 NBA Draft made his summer league debut in Utah on Monday night, and he threw down a thunderous one-handed dunk in the second quarter. It was a good mix of the athleticism and scoring ability Tatum should add to the Celtics offense this coming season. Tatum and 2016 No. 3 overall draft pick Jaylen Brown combined to score 26 first-half points as the C’s and Philadelphia 76ers were tied 44-44 at halftime of Monday’s matchup. Thumbnail photo via Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports Images Related NESN.com Stories Source link

Red Sox Notes: Hector Velazquez Continues To Show Potential For Boston

Share this: It didn’t appear that Hector Velazquez was ready for the big leagues after his first career start against the Oakland Athletics on May 18, but the right-hander is doing his best to change that opinion. Velazquez was called up in case of emergency Wednesday and was thrust into action against the Philadelphia Phillies when Brian Johnson was forced to leave the game with an injury. He tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings to earn his first career win, and another opportunity to start. That opportunity came Monday night against the Kansas City Royals, and he made the most of it. With the Boston Red Sox’s bullpen needing a breather, Velazquez threw 5 1/3 quality innings. The righty surrendered two runs on five hits

U21 EURO final tournament fixtures and results

U21 EURO final tournament fixtures and results

Group stage (all times CET)First set of group stage gamesFriday 16 June (Kielce): Sweden 0-0 England – Group AFriday 16 June (Lublin): Poland 1-2 Slovakia – Group ASaturday 17 June (Bydgoszcz): Portugal 2-0 Serbia – Group BSaturday 17 June, 20:45 (Gdynia): Spain 5-0 FYR Macedonia – Group BSunday 18 June, 18:00 (Tychy): Germany v Czech Republic – Group CSunday 18 June, 20:45 (Krakow): Denmark v Italy – Group C Second set of group stage gamesMonday 19 June, 18:00 (Kielce): Slovakia v England – Group AMonday 19 June, 20:45 (Lublin): Poland v Swed... UEFA.com - News