Share this: Rafael Devers, one of the Boston Red Sox’s top prospects, was promoted to the Major Leagues on Sunday. Andrew Benintendi, who’s enjoying a fine rookie season in the Red Sox outfield, was in a similar situation last year when he was called up during a playoff race. Check out what Benintendi had to say about Devers in the “Red Sox Final” video above, presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo via Adam Hunger/USA TODAY Sports Images Share this: Related NESN.com Stories Source link
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Rick Porcello Pitches Well For Red Sox Despite Taking Loss Vs. Angels
Share this: Rick Porcello didn’t pitch poorly Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, but he still took the loss after the Red Sox offense couldn’t provide much run support in a 3-2 defeat in Anaheim. Porcello gave up three earned runs, struck out six and walked one over eight innings. Check out his take on the loss in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. Share this: Related NESN.com Stories Source link
NASCAR Live Stream: Watch Brickyard 400 At Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Share this: The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is at IndyCar’s holy grail, as drivers are set to compete in Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. One of the signature sporting venues in the United States, the 2 1/2-mile oval at IMS is steeped in rich IndyCar tradition, but also hosts one of the most exciting races on the NASCAR calendar. Kyle Busch has to be the favorite Sunday, as he’s won the last two races at IMS. He’ll face a stiff challenge from Jimmie Johnson, though, who has a series-high four wins at the track. Still, all eyes will be on Dale Earnhardt Jr., who is looking for his first victory at the track in a Cup race. Here’s how to watch
LaVar Ball Loses Mind, Pulls AAU Team From Playoff Game After Getting Tech
Share this: LaVar Ball clearly was not happy with the officiating Saturday at his AAU team’s Double Pump Best of Summer Tournament in California. Ball coaches the Big Ballers, an AAU team that features his youngest son, LaMelo Ball, and they were playing the Clutch Players Navy in a playoff game when a referee made a foul call that Ball didn’t like. At first, Ball simply told the ref, “That’s not a foul, that’s not a foul,” but he continued to voice his displeasure by swearing. His language earned him a technical foul, after which he proceeded to pull the Big Ballers from a game they were winning 69-60 and walk off the court. The Clutch Players Navy won by forfeit. (Warning: There’s profanity in the
Conor McGregor, Draymond Green Engage In Heated Instagram Fight
Share this: Conor McGregor will never back down from a fight, whether it be physical, verbal or a ward of words on social media. And while McGregor has spent the past several months feuding with Floyd Mayweather Jr., the UFC fighter recently found a new target: Draymond Green. The Golden State forward took exception to McGregor rocking a No. 23 Warriors jersey, which Green currently dons for the reigning NBA champions. But after being called out, “The Notorious” informed Green that it actually was a player from Golden State’s past. C.J. Watson isn’t exactly a household name, so you might be wondering why McGregor opted for his jersey. That’s because Watson allegedly had an affair with Mayweather’s ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris, who Mayweather has three
Here Are Center Fielders Jackie Bradley Jr. Idolized Growing Up
Share this: Jackie Bradley Jr. has wowed fans and teammates with spectacular catches during his major league career, and he’s done so in a way that has reminded fans of past greats who roamed center field. When he was growing up, Bradley idolized Ken Griffey Jr., Torii Hunter and Jim Edmonds, and he’s filled the giant shoes they left by becoming the game’s next great defensive center fielder. To hear Bradley discuss his idols, check out the video above from “Red Sox Gameday Live,” presented by DCU. Thumbnail photo via Kevin Sousa/USA TODAY Sports Images Share this: Related NESN.com Stories Source link
UFC Fight Night Long Island: Chris Weidman Vs. Kelvin Gastelum Preview
Share this: [embedded content] UFC invades Long Island for the first time ever Saturday night, and fans at the Nassau Coliseum will have a chance to support a hometown guy. Chris Weidman, a Long Island native, will square off with Kelvin Gastelum in the main event at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night. A former UFC middleweight champion, Weidman is in the midst of a three-fight losing streak after starting his career 13-0. Gastelum, meanwhile, is trending upward, as he’s coming off an impressive performance against Vitor Belfort back in March. This is a huge fight for both competitors, as Weidman is trying to show he’s still among the elite at age 33, whereas Gastelum is looking to continue his march toward a potential title fight. NESN.com’s