Bill Russell will obtain certainly one of sports activities’ highest honors largely for the work he has performed removed from the basketball court docket. The Boston Celtics legend introduced Thursday by way of Twitter he’ll obtain the Arthur Ashe Courage Award on July 10 on the 2019 ESPYs. “Just found out I will be receiving the Arthur Ashe Courage Award,” Russell wrote. “Arthur was a man of great courage. Tune in July 10, this is a special honor!” Arthur Ashe Courage Award “recipients reflect the spirit of Arthur Ashe, possessing strength in the face of adversity, courage in the face of peril and the willingness to stand up for their beliefs no matter what the cost,” in
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Watch David Ortiz Receive Ovation After Regis College Commencement Speech
David Ortiz could also be retired, however he actually hasn’t left the Boston limelight. Instead of Fenway Park, Big Papi’s stage Saturday was the Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion in Boston’s seaport district. The Boston Red Sox legend spoke at Regis College’s Commencement ceremony and, to nobody’s shock, was serenaded by “Papi! Papi!” chants following his speech. Ortiz acquired an honorary doctorate of regulation. You can watch the speech and ovation right here. The 43-year-old delivered the emotional speech to Regis’ graduating class, which included his oldest daughter, Jessica Ortiz. Ortiz highlighted the significance of schooling, exhausting work and his... NESN.com
Larry Bird, Robert Kraft Receive Standing Ovations At Celtics Game
BOSTON — Sunday afternoon was all concerning the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers’ first recreation of the NBA Playoffs — aside from a pair temporary moments. Celtics followers couldn’t ignore the truth that legend Larry Bird was within the constructing when his face popped up on TD Garden’s jumbotron early within the third quarter. Bird, who at the moment serves as president of basketball operations for the Pacers, smiled sheepishly on the digital camera earlier than standing and waving to the adoring crowd. TD Garden rapidly erupted with cheers. But Bird wasn’t the one acquainted face at Sunday’s recreation. Robert Kraft was in attendance, too. Kraft’s face additionally ended up on ... NESN.com
Luis Severino Injury: Yankees Receive Concerning News About
Luis Severino has hit a roadblock in his restoration, in line with Yankees supervisor Aaron Boone. Boone informed reporters Monday earlier than the Yankees’ sport in opposition to the Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston that Severino was returning to New York for an additional MRI and additional medical examination. Severino has been on the injured record for the reason that begin of the season with shoulder irritation, and it’s nonetheless unclear when the right-hander will make his 2019 debut, particularly given Monday’s replace. Severino again to NYC for MRI and see medical doctors. #yankees — Kristie Ackert (@ByKristieAckert) April 8, 2019 Luis Severino is heading again to NYC for extra testing on his shoulder. Boone mentioned that there's not elevated ache… nonetheless
Microsoft Releases Statement After Bill Belichick Trashes Surface Tablets
by Zack Cox on Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 4:47PM 1,722 Share this: Bill Belichick laid the smackdown on Microsoft’s Surface tablets Tuesday morning, calling them inconsistent and “undependable” and announcing he no longer will use them on the sideline during New England Patriots games. Belichick’s comments caused quite a stir on social media — Microsoft is, after all, an official sponsor of the NFL — prompting the tech giant to release a statement Tuesday afternoon defending its product. “We respect Coach Belichick’s decision but stand behind the reliability of Surface,” Microsoft’s statement read, via ESPN.com. “We continue to receive positive feedback on having Surface devices on the sidelines from coaches, players and team personnel across the league. In the instances where sideline issues are reported in NFL
France set to receive presidential approval
With confidence soaring after a string of high-scoring friendly displays, UEFA EURO 2016 hosts France touched down at Le Bourget airport in the northern Paris suburbs on Sunday afternoon.While the weather was cloudy, the outlook is sunny for coach Didier Deschamps, who led the squad off the plane and on to a team bus that bears the slogan "Your strength, our passion".Sucking a lollipop, Laurent Koscielny was one of the first down the plane's steps, along with Arsenal colleague Olivier Giroud, his fellow scorer in Saturday evening's comprehensive 3-0 victory over Scotland in their final warm-up game in Metz.Giroud's double made it seven goals in four outings. The 29-ye...