Author: BostonSportsNews

It’s easy to reference this video from Top Gear when I see the Red Sox lose lately: It’s a sad state of affairs and this season is looking worse by the day. One thing that doesn’t make me sad is delivering these Minor Lines to all of you. Let’s get into it. Worcester: L, 0-4 (BOX SCORE) RailRiders (Yankees AAA) starter Cam Schlittler was born a Red Sox fan and grew up in Walpole. Now pitching for “the enemy”, he really channeled a world-beating pitcher on Tuesday, pitching six shutout inning and striking out nine WooSox. As a whole, the…

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The Celtics never considered trading Jaylen Brown or Derrick White before or during the 2025 NBA Draft, longtime team executive Mike Zarren said after the draft concluded Thursday night. Zarren, Boston’s vice president of basketball operations, dismissed trade rumors involving Brown and White. Multiple NBA insiders, including ESPN’s Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst, reported teams were calling with trade offers for the Celtics’ two most valuable trade chips, though most added that Boston was unlikely to move either. “Those two guys are really, really great NBA players, and there hasn’t been anything close to serious about trading them,” Zarren said…

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The Celtics reportedly entered Round 2 of the 2025 NBA Draft with a specific target in mind. After failing to land him, they pivoted. Boston planned to take St. Joseph’s forward Rasheer Fleming with the 32nd overall pick Thursday night, according to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, but Phoenix beat Brad Stevens to the punch. The Suns traded two future second-round picks to Minnesota to vault from No. 36 to No. 31 and grab Fleming. With Fleming off the board, the Celtics opted to trade the next selection — and received a hefty return for it. The Orlando Magic…

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Thursday Player Props for Today, June 26th, 2025 (6/26/2025)! In this video, I give you my favorite MLB player props for today’s slate. Plays: Kyle Manzardo U1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-135 BetMGM) (1u) ✅️ Hunter Brown U4.5 Hits Allowed (-140 ESPNBet) (1u)✅️ Michael Lorenzen O2.5 Earned Runs (-130 DraftKings) (1u)✅️ Andre Pallante O2.5 Earned Runs (-140 DraftKings) (1u)❌️ Liam Hicks O0.5 Hits (-125 DraftKings) (1u) Here is the Link for Today’s Plays Down Below: https://app.outlier.bet/picks/9156f493-69d6-4af6-ae0f-fa86c3ca5036?utm_source=e8ed1dce-af78-441e-911b-f08f8741df00&utm_channel=interstitial Single Bet Record Tonight’s Single Bet Record: 3-1 (+1.22u) Season Single Bet Record: 96-89 (-8.19u) Parlay Bet Record Tonight’s Parlay Bet Record: 0-0…

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By MARTÍN ADAMES PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Wander Franco, the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop charged in a sexual abuse case, was found guilty on Thursday but received a two-year suspended sentence. Franco was arrested last year after being accused of having a four-month relationship with a girl who was 14 at the time, and of transferring thousands of dollars to her mother to consent to the illegal relationship. Franco, now 24, also faced charges of sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor, and human trafficking, but was found not guilty of those. Judge Jakayra Veras García said…

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The New England Patriots are garnering significant buzz as a prime candidate to improve in 2025. Another voice added to that sentiment. On Wednesday, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer identified the Patriots as one of the teams he’s hearing the most about behind the scenes. The NFL insider told Rich Eisen that he’s “fascinated” by the Patriots and their Week 1 opponent, the Las Vegas Raiders. “I think both those teams are going to be better,” Breer said on “The Rich Eisen Show.” “Now, how much better, we’ll see.” Breer believes New England’s success will hinge on Drake Maye’s second-year progression…

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The Boston Celtics aren’t expected to be a very active team in NBA free agency this offseason. But they do have a pair of important decisions to make regarding two valuable frontcourt pieces. Big men Al Horford and Luke Kornet are both set to hit unrestricted free agency when the new league year begins on July 6. Boston can negotiate with Horford and Kornet up until that point, but if no deals are reached, they could hit the open market and potentially seek greener pastures. Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens would prefer that doesn’t happen. “As you look…

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By JOE REEDY Pro wrestling has gone from a once a week show on SiriusXM to having its own channel. The satellite radio provider announced Thursday that Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 will take over Channel 156 beginning Tuesday. Channel 156 has been SiriusXM Fight Nation, which has carried pro wrestling, MMA and boxing shows. “I couldn’t be more excited,” said Dave LaGreca, the longtime host of “Busted Open,” which started as a one-hour weekly show in 2009. “I really owe it to our fans. They’ve really been dedicated and asked for this for years. It’s a dream come true to…

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When Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon in the Celtics’ conference semifinals loss the the New York Knicks, everything about Boston’s immediate future changed.But what won’t change is the Celtics’ front office’s prudence in making sure he has the space and time to make a full recovery.Boston president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said the All-Star is progressing well following surgery last month. But asked about whether the team had put a potential timeline on Tatum’s return, Stevens was definitive that there would be no rushing the star’s rehabilitation.“We don’t and we won’t,” Stevens said Wednesday night following the first round…

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The Boston Celtics selected Hugo Gonzalez with the No. 28 pick of the NBA Draft. Brad Stevens delivered the good news to the Spanish prospect. On Thursday morning, the Celtics shared a video of Stevens calling Gonzalez on draft night. Boston’s president of basketball operations welcomed the 18-year-old wing to the organization. “We’re really excited about you, and obviously we’ve watched you play for a long time,” Stevens told Gonzalez. “In addition to that, I think one of the things that stood out crystal clear in our interviews … was your humility and your willingness to really do everything you…

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