There was bad news and good news Thursday night for the Boston Celtics. The bad news? Someone taught the Chicago Bulls how to shoot, nothing really went right for the Celtics and the C’s lost their first game of the season, 105-99, in Dwyane Wade’s Chicago homecoming, dropping their record to 1-1. The good news? Despite the game plan failing and nothing going right, Boston had a chance to win with seconds remaining and nearly pulled off an improbable victory on the road. Here’s a look at how it went down. YOU GOT SERVEDRemember when NBA people spent the summer talking about how the Bulls can’t play together be... NESN.com
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MLB Waiver Trade Deadline Live: Latest Rumors, News, Completed Deals
Major League Baseball’s waiver trade deadline — the last day for teams to make deals that would allow newly acquired players to be eligible for the postseason — was Wednesday. There usually aren’t many high-profile players moved on this day, and Wednesday wasn’t much of an exception. A few contenders added smaller pieces, but nothing major happened. You can review our live blog of the day’s happenings below. 12:15 a.m.: The Los Angeles Dodgers apparently thought about bringing back a former Cy Young Award-winning pitcher. 10:50 p.m.: The Boston Red Sox might have gotten the best deadline day a... NESN.com
Liverpool Transfer News: Joe Allen Sold To Stoke City After Impressive Euro 2016
Joe Allen on Monday completed a permanent transfer from Liverpool FC to Stoke City. The midfielder, who joined the club from Swansea City in the summer of 2012, moves to the Premier League club after four years with the Reds. The Wales international made his debut in an opening-day defeat at West Bromwich Albion and clocked up 37 appearances that season. He went on to play 24 league games in 2013-14 as the team finished second to Manchester City and secured a return to UEFA Champions League soccer. Last term, Allen converted the winning penalty against his new side as Liverpool reached the League Cup final, and was brought on as a substitu... NESN.com
2016 NFL Free Agency Live: Latest Rumors, News, Completed Contracts
4:40 p.m.: The Atlanta Falcons continue to make news in NFL free agency. 4:15 p.m.: NFL free agency officially has begun, and teams are making big splashes on the open market. 3:40 p.m.: The Rams seem to be keeping an important part of their linebacker group. Here’s another Rams news item. 3:30 p.m.: Philly has improved its offensive line. 3:27 p.m.: The Lions have been busy today. 3:25 p.m.: The Texans aren’t done with Brock Osweiler. 3:08 p.m.: Brock Osweiler leaving the Denver Bron...
Latest news from the EURO qualifying camps
Fatih Terim has announced his 24-man squad for Turkey's final two UEFA EURO 2016 Group A qualifiers – against the Czech Republic and Iceland. After last month's impressive 3-0 defeat of the Netherlands, the Crescent-Stars are in pole position to take the section's play-off spot.Injured Fenerbahçe right-back Gökhan Gönül is not included, while Galatasaray defender Semih Kaya is rested. The biggest surprise is the inclusion of Cimbom marksman Burak Yılmaz, who was expected to miss out with a hamstring injury. Trabzonspor's uncapped midfielder Okay Yokuşlu – Turkey U21 captain –...
Friday’s Airtricity League team news
Updated: Friday, 16 Aug 2013 10:02 | Comments A win for Dundalk over Sligo could prove to be telling in the title race A full programme of matches sees leaders St Pat's play host to Shelbourne, while second plays third as Dundalk welcome Sligo Rovers to Oriel Park. Get all the team news here. AIRTRICITY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION (7.45pm) Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers Both teams go into this Dublin derby desperate for a win as both have suffered defeat in their last two league games. Their two previous meetings in the League this season have ended in draws. Bohemians are without former Shamrock Rovers player Karl Moore (suspended) and Ciaran Nangle (ankle injury), but Keith Buckley returns from suspension and Andy Mulligan from hamstring injury. Chris
Kelly Olynyk, Colton Iverson Unveil New Celtics Jerseys at Introductory News Conference (Photo)
The first problem most Celtics draft picks run into is trying to find a number for their jerseys. As Danny Ainge noted Monday, there aren’t a lot of digits left. Kelly Olynyk and Colton Iverson, the Celtics’ 2013 NBA draft picks, were officially introduced to the media and a group of local kids at a news conference that also served to unveil the newly renovated Mildred Avenue Teen Center in Mattapan, Mass. Olynyk, the 13th overall pick who was acquired in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks, held No. 41, while Iverson, the 53rd overall pick who as acquired in a cash transaction with the Indiana Pacers, held No. 37. Check out the newest Celtics in the photo below. Photo via Twitter/@BenjeeBallgame