New England Sports
Win Over Orioles Help Put Red Sox Atop Wild Card Standings; Blue Jays Lose, Yankees Win
Who ever thought a late-September win over the Baltimore Orioles would be crucial to the Boston Red Sox? Well, baseball is weird like that with the Red Sox in must-win mode as they fight for a spot in Major League Baseball’s postseason. As you probably know by now, the American League East is the Tampa …
Five Big Questions Facing Patriots In Week 2 Matchup With Jets
Must win? Not quite. But Sunday’s matchup between the New England Patriots and New York Jets is about as important as a Week 2 game can get. A loss to No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson and the Jets would drop the Patriots to 0-2 on the young season, with back-to-back defeats against AFC East …
What If Ted Williams Embraced His Mexican-American Heritage? Here’s Under-Told Story
NESN proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month — honoring the culture and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities in New England sports. Ted Williams knew he wanted to be the greatest hitter of all time at a young age. He also knew in order to do so, he?d have to suppress resentment from his childhood along with his Mexican-American …
Red Sox Earn Third Straight Win Vs. Orioles, Extend Wild Card Lead
The Boston Red Sox had themselves a night Friday. It seemed as though everything went Boston’s way as they opened a three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Chris Sale returned to the mound after his recent bout with COVID-19 and allowed just one run across five innings while the Red Sox bats …
Red Sox Notes: Chris Sale, Matt Barnes Manage In Return From COVID IL
The Red Sox pitching staff was hit hard during Boston’s COVID-19 outbreak, but with some improvisation in the bullpen (especially in the closer role) and some guest appearances from Triple-A Worcester, the group largely managed to make it through. On Friday, the Red Sox were on the other side of things. Ace Chris Sale and …
Chris Sale Reveals His COVID-19 Vaccination Status, Details Latest Bout With Illness
Chris Sale hasn’t received the jab, but he got the job done. The Boston Red Sox pitcher told reporters Friday night he hasn’t received a COVID-19 vaccine to date. Sale on Friday returned from the Red Sox’s COVID-19 Related Injured List to earn the win in Boston’s 7-1 victory over the Orioles. He revealed his …
Red Sox Wrap: Bats Bury Orioles 7-1 For Series-Opening Win
The Red Sox started their final homestand of 2021 off on the right foot. Boston on Friday defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 at Fenway Park. With the win, the Red Sox improve to 84-65 and are alone at the top of the American League Wild Card standings. The Orioles drop to 47-100. You can view …
Chris Sale’s Slider As Filthy As Ever After Ace Returns To Red Sox
Watch out, Major League Baseball batters. Chris Sale is back on the mound. The Boston Red Sox ace threw the nastiest of sliders Friday at Fenway Park during the team’s series opener with the Baltimore Orioles. Sale and Orioles second baseman Ramón Urías had battled to a 2-2 count in the second inning when the …
Watch Bobby Dalbec Launch Home Run To Give Red Sox Insurance Vs. Orioles
Bobby Dalbec just gave the Red Sox some breathing room. The Red Sox first baseman launched a home run to left center field to give Boston a 3-1 lead over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. His 23rd homer of the year came in the fourth inning on a 2-1 count, as he took an 83.3 …
Marcellus Wiley’s All-Time Top-10 NFL Players List Is Laughably Bad
Where do we begin with Marcellus Wiley’s list of the top 10 NFL players of all time? The former NFL player-turned-FOX Sports analyst issued a top-10 all-time NFL players list Friday that prompted head scratching, hand wringing and howls of derision. Check it out below: Although Wiley included a host of legends, whose NFL accomplishments …