It’s impossible to overstate just how important Dustin Pedroia is to the Boston Red Sox’s clubhouse, but the team will have to continue on without him for the time being. The Red Sox second baseman, who had just come off the disabled list earlier this week, is headed back to the 10-day DL after playing one game due to more knee issues. And while Eduardo Nunez has been playing well ever since joining the Sox, losing Pedroia for any amount of time certainly isn’t ideal. Pedroia leads the team in batting average and OBP, and he’s also third in RBIs and OPS. Hear more about the impact of losing Pedroia in the video from
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Another NASCAR Owner Joins Roush In Calling For Spending Cap, Luxury Tax
NASCAR is in need of some fresh ideas, and one person up to the task. The 2017 season has been of uncharacteristic parody for the sport. Heading into Sunday’s race at Watkins Glenn International, 11 different drivers and nine different teams have entered victory lane. But this surely won’t last, and NASCAR must to something to level the playing field. The answer, according to one owner, could be a spending cap. “Every single league has a cap now these days, it creates a level playing field,” Richard Petty Motorsports co-owner Andrew Murstein recently told NBC Sports. “It’s salaries … it’s wind-tunnel time, its the whole kit and ca... NESN.com
Red Sox Notes: Josh Rutledge’s Glove Might Make Him A Regular In Boston’s Lineup
Share this: On a night when he got the start because of his defense, Josh Rutledge made the most of his time at the plate. The Boston Red Sox third baseman got the start Saturday night against the Detroit Tigers because he is reliable with the glove, and Pablo Sandoval has struggled with routine plays this season. With Chris Sale on the mound for Boston, it seemed prudent for manager John Farrell to start Rutledge after Sandoval struggled in the field behind lefty Brian Johnson on Friday night. But while Rutledge did his job in the field during the Red Sox’s 11-3 win at Fenway Park on Saturday, he made his presence known with his bat more than his glove. The 28-year-old infielder reached base
Braxton Miller ‘Bugging’ Ex-Patriot Wes Welker For Tips In Texans Practice
by Zack Cox on Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 1:28PM 1,488 Share this: As a former college quarterback, Houston Texans slot receiver Braxton Miller still is learning the nuances of his new position. Luckily for him, he has one of the best in the business showing him the ropes. Miller, who’s entering his second NFL season, has been hounding new Texans offensive/special teams assistant Wes Welker for pointers during organized team activities. “I’m always in his ear, bugging him, as you can see after practice,” Miller told reporters Wednesday, via the Texans’ official website. “I was just asking him all types of questions. What did he see? What did I do wrong today? After every play, he’s always correcting what I did wrong. Then I just
Who are the top one-club men in Europe’s top leagues?
After 25 seasons, Francesco Totti made his 786th and final appearance for home-town club Roma on Sunday. It got us thinking: with the 40-year-old bowing out, who are the longest-serving one-club men still playing in Europe's top leagues? Here's what we found ...CriteriaPlayers must have spent their entire senior career with the same club, and must never have played for another team – even on loan. We looked at the top eight leagues according to the UEFA coefficients. Spain: Andrés Iniesta (Barcelona)Seasons: 15, competitive appearances: 624... UEFA.com - News
Boss Bosz on playing the Ajax way
Peter Bosz never played for Ajax, but their great sides of the 1970s and 1980s had a huge influence on the 53-year-old and he was determined to stick to their principles when he took charge of the club last summer. As he prepares to lead Ajax against Manchester United in Wednesday's UEFA Europa League final, he talked through his coaching ethos.The Ajax sides of the 1970s and 1980s were a great influence on me. That was the time when Rinus Michels and Johan Cruyff were at Ajax, and it was fantastic, very attractive football, which we all enjoyed watching. That really influenced the way I
NBA Rumors: ‘Loaded’ Celtics Have Agents Weary About Clients’ Playing Time As Ro…
Share this: Every first-round pick in the NBA Draft wants to play right away. Players selected in the lottery expect to play right away. Playing time usually come quickly to these lottery picks because they are on teams without a lot of depth and/or talent. The Boston Celtics are the rare championship contender in the lottery thanks to a fantastic trade with the Brooklyn Nets in 2013. The C’s have the best chance (25 percent) of winning Tuesday night’s lottery because of their pick swap with the last-place Nets. Playing time won’t be easy to come by on the C’s roster next season, and according to ESPN’s Chad Ford, that has agents of top prospects in the 2017 draft class a little concerned. Ford reported Sunday