Share this: It’s tough for rookie defensemen to transition to the NHL because of the difficult nature of the position. Making your debut in the Stanley Cup playoffs is even tougher, but it didn’t seem so for Boston Bruins rookie blueliner Charlie McAvoy last season. Check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above to hear McAvoy describe his debut and compare it to other hockey competitions he’s played in. Related NESN.com Stories Source link
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Andrew Benintendi, Red Sox Catching Fire Before MLB All-Star Break
Share this: Andrew Benintendi had a monster night Tuesday against the Texas Rangers. The Boston Red Sox left fielder went 5-for-5 with two home runs and six RBIs in the Sox’s 11-4 win at Globe Life Park. The Red Sox now have won six games in a row, and Benintendi has tallied eight RBIs over the past two games. After the game, Benintendi praised his teammates for putting him in a position to succeed when he comes to the plate. To hear Benintendi’s interview, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. Related NESN.com Stories Source link
Masaki, Cardús, González and Sardanyons on pole in Barcelona
In Moto3™, Kazuki Masaki (Asia Talent Team) achieved his first pole position in the Moto3™ Junior World Championship after setting a time of 1:54.062 in Q1 ahead of his teammate Ai Ogura, who trailed by 0.193. The leader of the category, Jeremy Alcoba (Junior Team Estrella Galicia 0.0) took third slot on the front row of tomorrow's grid. AP Honda Racing Team rider Somkiat Chantra, who took pole position in the first round of the FIM CEV Repsol in Albacete, will not be participating in either of the two scheduled races on Sunday after suffering a hard fall on Thursday and sustaining a hand injury requiring surgery. Source link
Ford Gives Behind-Scenes Look At Its 2016 Return To Le Mans In New Film
If you’re getting antsy waiting for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, this new documentary from Ford should hold you over. Ford released a documentary titled “The Return” on Thursday, according to a press release.. The automaker’s first film on Amazon Prime Video, it offers a behind-the-scenes look at the the development of the Ford GT LM GTE-Pro race car alongside the GT supercar, as well as Ford’s triumphant return to the 24-hour race. In taking pole position and finishing first in its class, the GT seemingly had an easy go of things on its debut at Le Mans. Behind closed doors, though, there always are problems to overcome when developing a race
Lorenzo predicts top eight pace in the race
Jorge Lorenzo, P16: “Unfortunately the weather conditioned my practice and qualifying. With the rain I felt I was very competitive, but when I fitted slicks with the track partially damp, I wasn't able to push hard because I didn’t feel safe enough. In Q1 there were a lot of really quick riders, and despite the fact that I set a good time, we weren't able to get into Q2. Pity, because I feel sure that if I had had another 15 minutes available I could have dropped my lap time by three or four tenths, and I think that my real position in dry conditions is amongst the top eight riders. Now the only thing that I can do is
Tottenham Vs. Manchester United Live Stream: Watch Premier League Game Online
Share this: Tottenham has three matches remaining on its 2016-17 schedule, and the Hotspurs are in good position to claim second place in the Premier League this season. Although Chelsea already has claimed the EPL title, Tottenham currently sits just behind with 77 points. Harry Kane and Co. will try to preserve this position when they host Manchester United on Sunday morning at White Hart Lane. Here’s how you can watch Tottenham vs. Manchester United online. When: Sunday, May 14 at 11:30 a.m. ETLive Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra Thumbnail photo via Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
NFL Draft 2017: Predicting Biggest Busts At Every Position
Share this: Despite weeks and months of NFL draft preparation, there will be players selected this weekend who turn out to be busts. That’s life in the football world. The draft is an inexact science, and the bust whammy does not favor any particular position. Teams can do as much homework as they’d like, but the NFL is a whole different beast, and players who thrive in college aren’t necessarily going to succeed at the next level. The Sports Daily identified players at each position from the 2017 NFL Draft class who are most likely to be considered busts in the next five years or so. Check them out at the link below. Predicting biggest draft busts at every position >> Thumbnail photo via Kim Klement/USA