First mosquitoes of 2019 check constructive for West Nile virus

The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Friday that a number of mosquitoes collected in west suburban Wayne have examined constructive for West Nile virus. The mosquitoes had been collected Tuesday by the DuPage County Health Department, IDPH stated, making them the primary mosquitoes to check constructive for the virus this yr. In 2018, 74 counties in Illinois reported constructive outcomes for West Nile virus in a mosquito, chook or human, IDPH stated. 176 human circumstances — which are sometimes underreported — had been confirmed constructive final yr, 17 of which resulted in loss of life. “The recent rains are leaving many pools of water behind, not only in sewer systems under streets and drainage

Red Sox Pitcher Steven Wright Suspended 80 Games After Testing Positive For PEDs

Red Sox Pitcher Steven Wright Suspended 80 Games After Testing Positive For PEDs

Steven Wright’s comeback trail just got a lot longer. The Boston Red Sox pitcher on Wednesday was suspended 80 games after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2 (GHRP-2). If the Red Sox return to the postseason, they won’t have Wright at their disposal, as he’s now ineligible for the playoffs. In a statement, Wright didn’t question the test, but he’s unsure what tripped the positive test. “I was notified by MLB that I failed a test under the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program during this past offseason,” Wright said in a statement. “Although I do not dispute the valid... NESN.com

Patriots’ Patrick Chung Shares Positive Update After Undergoing Surgery

Patriots’ Patrick Chung Shares Positive Update After Undergoing Surgery

It hasn’t been all partying for one Patriot in the week after New England’s Super Bowl LIII victory. Patrick Chung had some business to take care of following his team’s win over the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The veteran safety sustained a broken forearm early in the third quarter and was forced to watch the bulk of the second half on the sidelines. Chung, who also will undergo a procedure on his shoulder later this offseason, went through surgery Thursday to repair his forearm. And judging from his latest Instagram post, it sounds like everything went well.

Matt Grzelcyk Prepared To Make Positive Impact On Ice For Bruins

Matt Grzelcyk Prepared To Make Positive Impact On Ice For Bruins

Matt Grzelcyk certainly made a good impression on the Boston Bruins after he got recalled from Providence last November. The B’s defenseman, who paired nicely with Kevan Miller last season, averaged 16:44 of ice time with 15 points in the 2017-18 season with Boston. And after the team acquired left-shot defender Nick Holden, Grzelcyk seemed to use that as motivation to better his game. It paid off for the Charlestown, Mass native, as he inked a two-year, $ 1.4 million deal in June to remain with the Bruins. However, Boston made a significant move during this offseason when it signed unrestricted free agent John Moore to a five-year contract, making him... NESN.com

Dustin Pedroia Injury: Alex Cora Shares ‘Positive’ Update On Second Baseman

Dustin Pedroia Injury: Alex Cora Shares ‘Positive’ Update On Second Baseman

Seldom has the news been good this season with regards to Dustin Pedroia’s health. The Boston Red Sox second baseman is working his way back from cartilage restoration surgery in his knee that he underwent shortly after the conclusion of last season. And after a three-game return in late May, Pedroia went back on the disabled list with inflammation. But Pedroia has been with the doctor that performed surgery in New York since Monday, and he sent a text message to Alex Cora on Tuesday that contained some positive news. “Pedey, he’s still with the doctor. Actually, I had a long text from him. It seems like they’re finding stuff out that... NESN.com

2018 Team Presentation: Team Suzuki Ecstar

Shinichi Sahara, the Hamamatsu factory’s Project Leader, echoes that positivity. “Last season was not the best for Suzuki interests because of different circumstances, even though we were able to finish the year with some good results in the Top 5,” says Sahara-san. “We struggled in some areas last season, especially with the engine, but we worked really hard to overcome this issue and finally with some new adjustments we were able to concentrate on other matters, such as the chassis, to find out how to improve. It was not easy considering we were blocked by the engine regulations. Fortunately, this season is about to start and we can have a different package and we think that we will be more

Bruins’ Outlook Positive After First Week Of 2017-18 NHL Season

Bruins’ Outlook Positive After First Week Of 2017-18 NHL Season

The Boston Bruins had an up-and-down opening week to the 2017-18 NHL season. They kicked off the campaign with an impressive 4-3 win over the defending Western Conference champion Nashville Predators. But then the B’s lost three of their next four games, including two of three on the road. Check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank, for a recap of the highs and lows from Boston’s first week of the season. ... NESN.com