In Nick Young’s mind, he’s always in heat-check mode. The veteran shooting guard never has hesitated from pulling up, even if it’s not in the best interest of his team. Young probably won’t get as many looks as he’s used to this season, as he’ll be a part of a loaded Golden State Warriors team which features lights-out shooters like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson. But even though Young is surrounded by superstars, don’t think he’s lost his confidence or shoot-first mentality. In an interview with Bleacher Report’s Lance Fresh, Young was asked, “Game on the line, you’re open from your favorite spot, but KD and Steph... NESN.com
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Don Sweeney Recognizes ‘Importance’ Of Bruins Fan Fest For Young Supporters
It might be August, but hockey season is right around the corner. As the Boston Bruins prepare to open their season on Oct. 5, some players, coaches and front office personnel currently are traveling New England for Bruins Fan Fest 2017. The tour’s second leg took place in Manchester, N.H., on Sunday, and Bruins general manager Don Sweeney believes introductory events like Fan Fest are vital to getting young fans excited about the sport of hockey. To hear Sweeney discuss Sunday’s stop, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
CSKA Moskva v Young Boys: play-off facts and stats
The omens do not seem promising as BSC Young Boys come to Russia needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit to make it past PFC CSKA Moskva to the UEFA Champions League group stage.Previous meetings• The clubs had not met in UEFA competition prior to the first leg. • CSKA have now won all three of their previous games against Swiss clubs. They recorded a 3-0 victory at FC Lausanne-Sport in the 2010/11 UEFA Europa League group stage and were then 5-1 winners at home.• Young Boys suffered their first defeat in three home games against Russian clubs in the first leg
Nice eliminate Ajax, Young Boys upset Dynamo Kyiv
THIRD QUALIFYING ROUND SECOND LEGSLeague routeAjax 2-2 Nice (agg: 3-3, Nice win on away goals)CSKA Moskva 1-0 AEK (agg: 3-0)İstanbul Başakşehir 2-0 Club Brugge (agg: 5-3)Plzeň 1-4 FCSB (agg: 3-6)Young Boys 2-0 Dynamo Kyiv (agg: 3-3, YB win on away goals ) Champions routeAPOEL 4-0 Viitorul (agg: 4-1)BATE 2-1 Slavia Praha (agg: 2-2, Slavia win on away goals)FH 0-1 Maribor (agg: 0-2)København 4-1 Vardar (agg: 4-2)Legia Warszawa 1-0 Astana (agg: 2-3)Ludogorets 3-1 Hapoel Beer-Sheva (agg: 3-3, Beer-Sheva win on away goals )
Torey Krug Impressed By Bruins’ Mix Of Veterans, Promising Young Players
The Boston Bruins kick off the 2017-18 NHL season on Oct. 5 against the defending Western Conference champion Nashville Predators. Bruins defenseman Torey Krug is excited for the upcoming campaign, and one reason why is the team’s exciting mix of talented veterans and promising young players. Check out Sarah Davis’ interview with Krug in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Bruins Roster Reset: Projected Lines, Pairings Before NHL Free Agency
Share this: The Boston Bruins ended their playoff drought last season and integrated a few talented young players into their roster. The most notable name from that group was defenseman Charlie McAvoy, who played with the poise of a veteran despite making his NHL debut in Boston’s first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators. The Bruins have made five first-round picks over the last three drafts, which has stocked the prospect pool with a ton of talent. However, that doesn’t mean the B’s won’t be active in the NHL’s free-agent market when it opens at noon ET on Saturday, July 1. Here’s the Bruins’ projected lineup entering free agency (RFA denotes players who are restricted free agents July 1). FORWARDSBrad Marchand–Patrice Bergeron–David Pastrnak (RFA)Frank
Bruins Legend Bobby Orr Impressed With ‘Wonderful’ Charlie McAvoy
Share this: The Ames Hotel in Boston opened its new Bobby Orr suite Tuesday, and while the suite is a Boston Bruins fan’s dream come true, the B’s legend was more impressed with the young talent on the current roster. Although the Bruins were eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs by the Ottawa Senators, Orr doesn’t believe the B’s are that far away from getting back to the promised land. Orr specifically has been dazzled by rookie defenseman Charlie McAvoy. ” I was impressed with Charlie right out of the chute,” Orr told NESN.com’s Michaela Vernava. “He didn’t look like a player that was just playing his first game in the NHL. But Charlie, we look after Charlie, he’s one