Watch Bill Murray Crash The White House … And Plug The Chicago Cubs

Share this: Bill Murray, who really needs no introduction, has never shied away from sharing his feelings about the Chicago Cubs or their opponents. And while reports said Murray visited the White House on Friday so President Barack Obama could congratulate him on winning the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the movie star used it as a platform to reinforce his confidence in the Cubs, who are one win away from advancing to the World Series. The Cubs currently lead the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 in the National League Championship Series, but will have to face Clayton Kershaw in Game 6 with a trip to the team’s first World Series since 1945 on the line. But Murray feels that winning the pennant is a

What Game 3 Rainout Means For Red Sox’s Rotation, Bullpen In ALDS

Share this: BOSTON — The Red Sox’s season lives to see at least another day. Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Red Sox and Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park was postponed Sunday due to rain, pushing the contest to Monday at 6:08 p.m. ET. Playoff rainouts can have a big impact on pitching availability, especially in a five-game series. But in the case of the Red Sox and Indians, not much will change in Game 3: Both managers confirmed Sunday that Boston’s Clay Buchholz and Cleveland’s Josh Tomlin still are set to start Monday. The Red Sox, of course, face a do-or-die situation trailing the series 0-2, and Sunday’s rainout will help give a breather to a bullpen that employed six pitchers

David Ortiz Hopes To Retire A Champion Like These 12 Athletes

Share this: When the Boston Red Sox begin their hunt for another World Series title on Thursday, designated hitter David Ortiz will be looking to join some pretty illustrious company. Big Papi, who officially will be retired after the playoffs, hopes to live out every athlete’s dream of winning a championship in their final season. But he wouldn’t be the first prominent athlete to go out on top. Ortiz’s quest for a fourth and final World Series ring got us thinking about what other famous athletes were able to finish their careers as champions. Here’s a look back at other athletes who were able to win it all in their final season. Click to see 12 athletes who retired as champions>> Thumbnail photo via David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports ImagesStory photo

Tom Werner Echoes John Farrell: One Inning Can’t Take Away From Extraordinary Year

Tom Werner Echoes John Farrell: One Inning Can’t Take Away From Extraordinary Year

The Boston Red Sox didn’t beat the New York Yankees on Wednesday, but there still was plenty to celebrate afterward. A Mark Teixeira ninth-inning grand slam lifted the Yankees to a 5-3 walk-off win, but as Red Sox manager John Farrell told his players in the clubhouse after the loss, that doesn’t take away from their accomplishment of winning the American League East. And Red Sox chairman Tom Werner echoed those words to NESN’s Gary Striewski. “It’s always great to win in New York, and what a crazy last inning that was,” Werner said, as aired on “Red Sox Final.” “As John Farrell said, one inning can’t take away from what’s been a... NESN.com

Longest league winning runs: Madrid in top 15

Longest league winning runs: Madrid in top 15

29 games – Benfica (Portugal) 1971/73Benfica's European record winning sequence started at the end of one title-winning season and continued well into the next, with the Eagles lifting the 1972/73 crown without losing – a first in Portugal. English coach Jimmy Hagan played his part, as Eusébio recalled: "He liked discipline. The players thought his training sessions were really hard, but the team soon began to win matches and we knew it was worth it. He gave us extra strength and that was the reason we won three straight championships."28 – Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) 2006/07Eduardo, ... UEFA.com - News

Red Sox Notes: Clay Buchholz Bouncing Back At Perfect Time For Boston

Share this: BOSTON — It’s something that you never would have expected to hear after the first half of the season, but the Red Sox are getting accustomed to winning when Clay Buchholz is on the mound. Buchholz was 2-5 with a 6.35 ERA to start the season before he was relegated to the bullpen at the end of May. But since the right-hander has slotted back into the rotation in August after injuries to Steven Wright and later Eduardo Rodriguez, he’s been consistently good, winning all his decisions and giving up no more than three runs in five of his six starts. His last start against the Toronto Blue Jays was a dud, but Buchholz came up big Friday in a 7-4