Red Sox Notes: Blake Swihart Lauds Brock Holt’s ‘Great Play’ In Victory

It was a superb Wednesday for Blake Swihart. The Red Sox catcher celebrated his 27th birthday in an enormous means, going 3-for-Four with a solo house run in Boston’s 6-Three win over the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Swihart’s three hits led the workforce and likewise accounted for 2 runs. “I felt good at the plate,” Swihart instructed NESN’s Guerin Austin, as seen on “NESN Sports Today.” “I was just trying to put some good swings on the ball and things worked out for me.” But it wasn’t all that simple for the 27-year-old. Swihart sailed a throw previous second base on a Marcus Semien steal. The error virtually was expensive, as

Patrice Bergeron Creates Multiple Chances On Power Play Vs.

Patrice Bergeron Creates Multiple Chances On Power Play Vs.

Longtime Boston Bruins middle Patrice Bergeron was busy on the person benefit Saturday evening. Bergeron had a number of scoring alternatives within the first interval whereas the B’s have been on the facility play, however by no means was capable of finding the again of the online. The 33-year-old has been on a scoring tear over the past six video games, potting targets 5 occasions whereas meting out three assists. To see a breakdown of Bergeron’s flurry of scoring alternatives, try the “Amica Coverage Cam” video above. Thumbnail picture through James Guillory/USA TODAY Sports Images Source hyperlink

Patriots’ Tom Brady Wants Six-Year-Old Daughter, Vivian, To Play Hockey

Patriots’ Tom Brady Wants Six-Year-Old Daughter, Vivian, To Play Hockey

After winning Super Bowl LIII, Tom Brady made the trek out to Disney World for spectacular festivities, including a parade. That wasn’t all Brady did while in Disney, though. The New England Patriots star quarterback talked to Good Morning America’s Michael Strahan to discuss the future of his children. Brady told Strahan his six-year old daughter, Vivian, is “a great little athlete,” indicating that his daughter could be playing organized sports in the future. To the liking of hockey fans everywhere, the 41-year-old is trying to get his young daughter into the sport, but his wife Gisele Bunchen is not too keen on that. “I’m trying t... NESN.com

Bill Belichick Dismisses Question On Tom Brady’s Plan To Play In 2019

Bill Belichick Dismisses Question On Tom Brady’s Plan To Play In 2019

Tom Brady long has stated his desire to play into his mid-40s, but some might have wondered if he was inching closer to retirement with the subpar season he’s been having in 2018. The New England Patriots quarterback put those thoughts to rest Monday when he told Jim Gray during his Westwood One interview that he “absolutely” plans to play in 2019 and “hopefully beyond.” So, naturally, Bill Belichick was asked about Brady’s comments Wednesday and his response was exactly what you would expect with Week 17 approaching. “Right now, I think it’s a one-game season here,” Belichick said in his press conference, via Boston Sport... NESN.com

Brad Stevens Explains Decision To Let Al Horford Play Extra Minutes Vs. 76ers

Brad Stevens Explains Decision To Let Al Horford Play Extra Minutes Vs. 76ers

BOSTON — Well, it looks like the Boston Celtics won’t be taking it too slow with Al Horford. After missing seven games with a lingering knee injury, Horford returned to action Sunday and logged 19 minutes in the Celtics’ win over the Charlotte Hornets. While the veteran big man was said to be on a minutes restriction upon his return, an exception needed to be made Christmas Day. Horford, who only was supposed to see about 25 minutes on Tuesday, played 30 minutes in Boston’s thrilling 121-114 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Horford had a modest day with four points and nine rebounds, but as Kyrie Irving noted afte... NESN.com

Nations League: promoted, relegated, final four

Nations League: promoted, relegated, final four

The UEFA Nations League involves promotion and relegation as well as the chance to reach the UEFA EURO 2020 play-offs and, from League A, June's knockout finals. Here we keep track of the situation for all 55 hopefuls, with updates to follow after every batch of fixtures. Don't forget to remind yourself how it all works, should you need to.NATIONS LEAGUE STANDINGS Promoted: Georgia (D→C), Ukraine (B→A)Relegated: Iceland (A→B), Poland (A→B)Team-by-team state of playAlbania: C1 – position to be confirmed