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Tyler Seguin’s Breakthrough Goal Not Enough to Prevent Game 4′s Final ‘Broadway Bummer’ Result (Video)
New York has new life. That’s the diagnosis after a tough Game 4 loss for the Bruins, who allowed a couple of bad goals and squandered a couple of leads in letting the Rangers extend the series for at least one more game.
With a chance to close out the Eastern Conference semifinals on the road, the B’s let the Blueshirts capitalize on a couple of big mistakes. That means the...
Chris Kreider’s Game-Winner Highlights Best Images From Rangers’ Series-Extending Win in Game 4 (Photos)
This series is not over just yet.
Chris Kreider‘s game-winning goal 7:03 into overtime allowed the Rangers to stave off elimination in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Bruins.
After goals by Nathan Horton and Torey Krug gave Boston a 2-0 advantage in the second period, consecutive goals by the Rangers knotted the score just over a minute into the third.
Tyler...
Pirates’ Brandon Inge Dons Penguins Jersey, Full Hockey Gear During Rain Delay (Video)
The Pittsburgh Pirates will be wearing Penguins jerseys to support their Steel City neighbors on their road trip to Milwaukee starting Thursday night, but Brandon Inge couldn’t wait until they boarded the buses to unleash his hockey spirit
The veteran infielder, who has never played a game of hockey in his life, showed up to PNC Park prior to a game with the Cubs dressed head to...
Tuukka Rask’s Tumble Opens Window for Rangers Comeback, But Bruins Have Ability to Slam It Shut (Video)
The Rangers scored one of the strangest goals you’ll ever see in the second period of Thursday’s Game 4 against the Bruins, and it energized the team. Luckily, the Bruins had an “energy” line waiting to help neutralize the threat.
Now, as the Blueshirts head into the third period of what could be their last game of the year, Tuukka Rask and the B’s have a lead — but the...
Ben Cherington Looks Back at 2009 Justin Masterson-Victor Martinez Trade, Agrees With Theo Epstein’s Decision
Justin Masterson has been excellent this season, which is understandably difficult for some Red Sox fans to watch.
Masterson was traded from Boston to Cleveland, along with Nick Hagadone and Bryan Price, in exchange for Victor Martinez just before the trade deadline in 2009. Martinez played well during his season and a half in Boston, but he signed with the Tigers as a free agent...
Terry Francona Says He Never Rooted Against Red Sox When Visiting Fenway Park, But Now He Will ‘Like Crazy’ (Video)
Terry Francona might not have ended his time as Red Sox manager in storybook fashion, but he didn’t let that spoil his feelings toward his former team when he visited. Now, it’s a different story.
While speaking with the media before his first return to Fenway as an opposing manager, Tito spoke about his feelings coming back to the ballpark where he helped lead a team to two...
Phil Jackson Says He Would Take Bill Russell Over Michael Jordan When Building a Team (Video)
Phil Jackson has coached four players whose places among the NBA’s all-time greats are undisputed. Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal all had sizable roles in bringing Jackson his 11 championship rings, and most of the “Who was better?” debates Jackson is asked to weigh in on revolve around Jordan and Bryant (or Jud Buechler versus Jason Caffey...
Tyrann Mathieu Signs Four-Year Contract With Cardinals
TEMPE, Arizona — Former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has signed a four-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
The team’s third-round draft pick, Mathieu did not play last season after repeated off-field issues.
Nicknamed “Honey Badger,” Mathieu was a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2011. He was kicked off LSU’s team before the start of last season for failed drug tests...
Report: Red Sox Among Teams Closely Watching Japanese Phenom Masahiro Tanaka
It’s time to start focusing on a new Japanese pitcher.
We’ve seen many pitchers make the jump from Japan to Major League Baseball in recent years. That includes Yu Darvish, who has evolved into an ace since signing with the Rangers before last season. The next big thing to come from the East could be Masahiro Tanaka.
According to The Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo, the Red Sox...
Report: Red Sox Sign Lefty Reliever Rafael Perez to Minor League Contract
The Red Sox have been forced to deal with injuries to their bullpen this season, and they’re apparently trying to add more depth to the mix.
According to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Red Sox have signed left-handed reliever Rafael Perez to a minor league contract.
MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian reported earlier in the day on Thursday that Perez was in Boston, but...
Bruins’ Chance to Sweep Rangers Even More Important When Considering Boston’s Drama With 3-0 Leads (Video)
The Bruins now have four chances to beat the New York Rangers and advance to the next round of the NHL playoffs. Please, oh please, we hope they only need one.
Because if they need any more than that, that’s when the rumblings start — and the Bruins don’t need any rumblings to distract them right now. With a chance to close out a series now, Bruins fans should be hoping more...
Cincinnati Baseball Keeps Things Interesting With Inventive Postgame Interview Routines (Video)
College baseball teams have long been known for their wacky antics during rain delays, but the University of Cincinnati extends those shenanigans to postgame interviews, as well.
While one Bearcats player answers questions about pitching mechanics or plate discipline, his teammates steal the show in the background with some surprisingly well-choreographed routines.
We just hope Bearcats...
Chelsea, Manchester City Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims, Donate Portion of St. Louis Exhibition Proceeds to Children
When Chelsea and Manchester City meet at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo., on Thursday night, they won’t be playing just to entertain. They’ll be trying to help as well.
The two Premier League clubs, the St. Louis Cardinals and promoter Relevent Sports will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sold-out game to the Oklahoma Recovery Fund.
The fund will help children affected...
Chandler Jones Added Weight in Offseason, Says Patriots Fans ‘Should Expect’ 19 Sacks
Chandler Jones is only a few weeks into his second season with the Patriots, but if his offseason was any indication then big things are on the way.
Jones, who played at 260 pounds as a rookie, revealed that he added 10 pounds during the offseason, and mostly in muscle. He says the weight is only going to help him get more physical on the outside, and he doesn’t expect it to slow...
HEAD FOR THE ROCKIES
Avalanche name Roy head coach
As a goalie, Patrick Roy lead the Colorado Avalanche to the Stanley Cup in 1996 and 2001, and now he will try to do the same as the team's new head coach.
Red Sox Shake Up Lineup for Terry Francona’s Return to Fenway Park
A familiar face will be back at Fenway Park on Thursday, but he’ll be setting up shop on the opposite side of the diamond.
Terry Francona makes his first trip to Boston as the manager of the Indians as the Red Sox open a three-game set with Cleveland. Though Francona’s team was swept by the Sox in three games in Cleveland back in mid-April, the Indians have exceeded all expectations...
Ras-I Dowling Might Be Patriots Best Option at Cornerback Alongside Aqib Talib, If He Can Stay Healthy
FOXBORO, Mass. — Injury-prone is a term thrown around a little too frequently, and often times out of context when it comes to athletes. NFL players are slapped with the label more often than in other sports, mainly because of the physicality of the game as well as the frequency and severity of their injuries.
Entering just his third NFL season, Patriots cornerback Ras-I Dowling...
Gordon Bombay of ‘The Mighty Ducks’ Movies Featured in ’30 for 30′ Trailer Internet Spoof (Video)
Any hockey fan who grew up in or around the 90s has seen The Mighty Ducks movies roughly 58 times combined. The Disney movie series about a fictional youth hockey team that eventually grows up to be a fictional high school hockey team, all under the tutilege of Gordon Bombay, is unforgettable for a certain amount of hockey fans.
Some fan decided to take that admiration to new levels...
Robert Griffin III Partakes in Redskins Offseason Practice, Confident About Playing in Season Opener
ASHBURN, Va. – Robert Griffin III says he cried after his knee surgery and changed his cellphone passcode to the date of the Washington Redskins season opener as he began his rehabilitation process.
Griffin held his first in-depth news conference Thursday since his reconstructive knee surgery in January. He also took part in an offseason practice session in which he wore a large...
Red Sox-Indians Live: Ryan Dempster, Sox Welcome Terry Francona, Indians to Fenway for Four-Game Set
3:50 p.m.: Daniel Nava will slide up into the two-hole with Shane Victorino still sidelined and a right-hander on the hill. Mike Carp will get the start in left field and bat ninth.
The rest of Thursday’s lineup is below.
Red Sox (28-19)
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Daniel Nava, RF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
David Ortiz, DH
Mike Napoli, 1B
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
Will Middlebrooks, 3B
Stephen...
Charlotte Weighing Whether to Bring Back Teal, Purple Along With ‘Hornets’ Nickname (Poll)
Just about everybody assumes that when the Hornets nickname returns to Charlotte in approximately 18 months, the classic teal and purple color scheme will as well.
While that might make sense, the return of the distinctive colors is far from certain. At the news conference to officially announce the name change, Michael Jordan said he had not decided what colors would accompany the...
Henrik Lundqvist Says Bruins Have ‘Got Some Lucky Bounces,’ Blames Game 3 Loss on Bounces
Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist may be one of the best goalies in the world, but he’s also really good at finding a way to place the blame elsewhere when things don’t go very well.
He was doing just that only a few hours before his team looks to avoid being swept out of the playoffs in Game 4 of their second-round series with the Bruins. This time, it’s the bounces’ fault...
Report: Jets Teammates Don’t Back Mark Sanchez as Team’s Quarterback, Claims Anonymous Player
During the 2012 NFL campaign, Tim Tebow was ripped by several anonymous Jets teammates in the New York Daily News, creating yet another distraction for the team. Tebow may be gone, but history seems to be repeating itself, this time with Mark Sanchez as the target.
A Jets player who asked not to be identified said that the feeling in the locker room is that Sanchez had his shot,...
Daniel Alfredsson Says ‘Probably Not’ Comments Taken Out of Context Somewhat
Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson isn’t giving up hope just yet, but he certainly knows it won’t be tough for his team to come back in their series with the Penguins.
Alfredsson made news following Game 4 on Wednesday night when he replied with “probably not” after being asked whether or not he thought the Senators could come back and win after being down 3-1 with a 7-3...
Jason Varitek Visits Portland Sea Dogs to Observe Red Sox’ Prospects in Action (Photo)
During his playing days, Jason Varitek was known to have an incredibly high baseball acumen. Now he’s sharing that knowledge with the Red Sox front office.
After years of toiling behind the dish for the Sox, Varitek now works as a special assistant to general manager Ben Cherington. His duties seem to vary, with no one set role, and on Wednesday and Thursday, Varitek was visiting...
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