The Boston Red Sox were the best team in baseball during the first half of the season, posting a Major League Baseball-best 68-30 record. But despite their blistering start, the Red Sox were unable to put away the rival New York Yankees who sit 4 1/2 games back at 62-33. The two clubs will play 10 times during the second half of the season, including a three-game series to end the regular season at Fenway Park. Boston and New York have shown that they are two of the best teams in the league this year and there’s no doubt that the battle for the American League East crown likely will go down to the
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Bob Lutz Predicts Non-Driverless Cars Will Be Illegal In 15 Years
Many people like to debate when driverless cars will be on the road en mass, but not nearly as many are talking about when human-operated cars will be taken off the road en mass. Veteran executive Bob Lutz made a bold prediction in an article for Automotive News’ “Redesigning the Industry” series, predicting that vehicles that can’t drive themselves will be banned within the next 20 years. “The vehicles, however, will no longer be driven by humans because in 15 to 20 years — at the latest — human-driven vehicles will be legislated off the highways,” Lutz wrote. “The tipping point will come when 20 to 30 percent of vehicles are fully autonom... NESN.com
USA Vs. Costa Rica Prediction: What To Expect In World Cup Soccer Qualifier
It’s lights, camera, action for the United States men’s soccer team. USA will face Costa Rica on Friday at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The hosts control their own destiny in their quest to secure one of the CONCACAF region’s automatic qualification spots, and a USA victory will pull them level on points with the second-place “Ticos.” But how will USA go about achieving its desired result? It starts with matching their performance to the sky-high expectations of the northern New Jersey/New York City market, and tactical prowess also will play a key role. In the latest episode of the “NESN Socce... NESN.com
NBA Playoffs 2017: Celtics Vs. Wizards Second-Round Prediction; Keys To Victory
The Eastern Conference semifinals are set, and the Boston Celtics will take on the Washington Wizards in their second-round NBA playoff matchup. The Celtics and Wizards are evenly matched, as each team implements a strong backcourt with complementary wing players. The two teams’ area of struggle also is similar, as neither squad has the personnel to dominate on the glass. Considering all of the similarities, it comes as no surprise the Celtics and Wizards split their regular-season series, with the home team winning each contest. Luckily for the top-seeded Celtics, they will have home-court advantage in the series, which kicks off Sunday at TD Garden.... NESN.com
Ducks Vs. Predators Game 7 Preview, Prediction And Live Stream Info
The Anaheim Ducks entered the season and the playoffs as a legit Stanley Cup contender, but it could all come crashing down with a Game 7 loss to the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night. With the Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks already eliminated, the Ducks have a much easier path to the Stanley Cup Final compared to recent seasons. They must first take care of business in Round 1, though. Here’s a quick preview of the second Game 7 of the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs: Need to KnowDate/Time: Wednesday, April 27 at 10 p.m. ETTV/Live Stream: NBCSN, NBC Sports Live...
Tom Brady’s Mayweather-Pacquiao Prediction: ‘All About The Money’ (Video)
It’s no secret who Tom Brady will be rooting for on May 2. The New England Patriots quarterback is expected to attend the highly-anticipated bout between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas next weekend, and it sounds like he’s got his money on — well — Money. With the hype ramping up for the mega fight, HBO released a new promo video featuring an arsenal of celebrities who voiced their predictions and thoughts on the bout. Brady, Shaquille O’Neal, Diddy, Michael Strahan, Bill Maher and Jamie Foxx are all in on Mayweather, while Pacquiao has the support of Mark Wahlberg, Adriana Lima, Charles Barkley and Liev Schrieber. ...