Share this: Most of the worry surrounding the New England Patriots has been on the defensive end, but that shifted to the offense this week with the devastating Rob Gronkowski news. The Pats tight end had back surgery Friday, and the team and the Gronkowski family released a joint statement saying Gronk’s not expected to return this season. So what does this mean for the Patriots? Will Martellus Bennett’s role change? Hear what NESN’s Jermaine Wiggins told Emerson Lotzia about all that and more in the video from “NESN Live,” presented by Cross Insurance, above. Thumbnail photo via Charles LeClaire/USA TODAY Sports Images Click to read what Bill Belichick said about Gronk’s injury >> Click to read Tom Brady’s reaction to the tight end’s injury >> More Stories Source link
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Bruins Outplay Flyers For Large Stretches But Come Up Short In Shootout Loss
The Boston Bruins played better than the Philadelphia Flyers for large portions of Tuesday night’s game, but it was only good enough for one point. Boston lost 3-2 in a shootout to Philly after scoring two third-period goals to force overtime. Check out the video above to hear Jack Edwards and Andy Brickley break down the game, as seen on “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Mookie Betts Enjoys Celtics Game In Boston One Day After Knee Surgery
Share this: Mookie Betts wasn’t about to let something like a silly knee surgery ruin his weekend. The Boston Red Sox right fielder was at TD Garden on Friday night to watch the Boston Celtics crush the New York Knicks, one day after he had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. And Betts caught up with NESN’s Emerson Lotzia during the game. Betts talked about his knee, awards season, bench coach Torey Lovullo’s departure for the Arizona Diamondbacks and much, much more. Check it out in the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Importance Of Rob Gronkowski, Martellus Bennett For Patriots Can’t Be Overstated
Share this: One of the many things New England Patriots fans were looking forward to this season was how the two-tight end sets with Rob Gronkowski and Martellus Bennett would look like. But the results so far have been mixed. The Gronk-Bennett duo was on full display was in the Patriots’ win over the Cleveland Browns in Tom Brady’s first game back from his four-game Deflategate suspension. Gronk didn’t have a touchdown, but he did haul in 109 receiving yards on five catches. Bennett, meanwhile, had three touchdowns and 67 yards receiving. So, will New England get that sort of performance out of Gronkowski and Bennett on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks? NESN.com’s Michaela Vernava and Matt Chatham discussed that and more in the video from “NESN
What Will Major League Baseball Do To Improve Pace Of Play Going Forward?
Share this: There were many encouraging signs during the 2015 season about improving pace of play in Major League Baseball, but that progress seemingly was nowhere to be found during the 2016 postseason. So, what will baseball do going forward? Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski talked about some of the ways MLB can curb those issues Wednesday with NESN’s Adam Pellerin at baseball’s annual GM meetings. Check out what Dombrowski had to say on “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, in the video above. More Stories Source link
Can Patriots Exploit Seahawks’ Running Game In Big Sunday Night Game?
Share this: If you want to know why the Seattle Seahawks have had so many ups and downs on offense this season, look no further than their rushing attack. Marshawn Lynch ain’t walking through that door, and the team has averaged 75.4 rushing yards per game so far this season, which is 30th in the NFL. So that’s certainly something to keep an eye on when the Seahawks head to Gillette Stadium for a “Sunday Night Football” matchup with the New England Patriots. Hear NESN.com Patriots beat writer Doug Kyed and Jahmai Webster break it all down in the video from “NESN Live,” presented by Cross Insurance, above. Thumbnail photo via Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Lamar Jackson’s Stats Against Boston College Will Make Your Jaw Drop To Floor
Share this: Most teams and star players look good against Boston College football right now, but what Lamar Jackson did Saturday was down right incredible. The Heisman trophy front-runner destroyed BC’s defense, as he completed 12 of 17 passes for 231 yards with four touchdowns and ran for 185 yards with three touchdowns. Yes, you read that right — Jackson scored seven (!) times against the Eagles. Hear more about Jackson’s incredible day in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. More Stories Source link