The Boston Celtics’ 2025-26 season finale was an ode to the organization’s exceptional player development program. Boston’s “Stay Ready” culture was on full display in its 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic. The C’s sat eight rotation players, including all five starters, but still put on a show against a fully healthy Magic squad. Baylor Scheierman, drafted at the end of the first round in 2024, led the way with a career-high 30 points. Ron Harper Jr., who couldn’t get minutes with Toronto or Detroit, erupted for 27 points just days after having his two-way contract converted to a standard…
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was placed on probation Tuesday for 18 months for a confrontation with his executive assistant soon after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her.Moore was facing a possible sentence of up to six months in jail after pleading no contest to trespassing and malicious use of a telecom device. But Judge J. Cedric Simpson ordered no time in custody.He said jail wasn’t warranted, though he warned Moore that “all bets are off” if he violates probation. Simpson, too, said his decision was greatly influenced by the ex-coach’s wife, Kelli.Moore, 40, was fired…
This game may have had a totally different outcome if the WooSox simply left fewer men on base, especially later on. A total of 14 were left stranded in the midst of 11 walks by Sounds (Brewers AAA) pitchers. It also didn’t help that the WooSox found themselves quickly down 5-1 due to ineffective starting pitching. To Worcester’s credit, Nashville was equally as abysmal with runners in scoring position; the Sound were held to 3 for 17 in that stat and stranded a dozen. So, in the end, the result was the result due to some early productivity by the…
BOSTON (WHDH) – The son of a legendary Boston Bruins goalie has been arrested, accused of scamming several people in Massachusetts and Nevada by promising fake sports tickets.Robert Cheevers, 57, of East Boston, was arrested at his home on April 4. Cheevers was investigated after Leicester police received several complaints that he had stolen money from people by offering fraudulent tickets to sporting events at a discounted price.Cheevers is the son of former legendary Bruins goaltender Gerry Cheevers, a member of the Stanley Cup Championship teams in 1970 and 1972.According to court documents, a victim reported “Mr. Cheevers told her…
“We want Boston” chants rained down from the rafters in Philadelphia today as the Sixers secured a playoff berth against the Magic. This will be the 23rd playoff series between the rival franchises. Boston has won the last five. Do the Celtics have what it takes to advance to the next round, and what challenges do the 76ers pose? Let’s talk about it.What Boston needs to be scared aboutThe Sixers are notable for having one of the most electric backcourts in the NBA with rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey. Both guards are capable of playing high-speed basketball that requires…
BOSTON (WHDH) – The Boston Celtics clinched a playoff spot for the 12th straight season, and will square off against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round at TD Garden on Sunday.The matchup marks the 23rd time the Celtics and the 76ers have faced each other in the playoffs, which is the most between any two teams in NBA history. The Celtics won 56 games and are a number two seed, despite many saying it would be a gap year as star Jayson Tatum missed significant time while recovering from tearing his right Achilles tendon in 2025.“We did a lot…
In today’s video I break down all my favorite player props for the Wednesday April 15, 2026 MLB slate, sharing my MLB picks, predictions, and favorite player props. If you’re looking for MLB player props today, this video covers the full slate. Plays: Single Bets: Shota Imanaga U2.5 Earned Runs (+105 DraftKings) (0.50u)✅️ Spencer Torkelson U1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-130 Novig) (0.50u)✅️ Sal Stewart O1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-135 DraftKings) (0.50u)✅️ Otto Lopez O1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-120 BetMGM) (0.50u)✅️ Shohei Ohtani U1.5 Earned Runs (-120 DraftKings) (0.50u) Home Run Bets (#TVF): Tasos’ Pick:…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Story homered and drove in five runs on Wednesday to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins 9-5.Connelly Early (1-0) gave up one run, two hits and two walks with five strikeouts over six innings, the longest of his eight major league starts.Andruw Monasterio had three of Boston’s 13 hits. Ceddanne Rafaela, batting second in the order for the just the second time in his major league career, went 1 for 3 with a walk.Simeon Woods Richardson (0-3) gave up seven runs — six earned — 10 hits and three walks in five innings.Austin…
For the 24th time in NBA history and the sixth time this century, the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers will meet in the playoffs. The storied rivals will face off in the first round, marking the first Boston-Philly playoff matchup since the 2023 Eastern Conference semifinals when the C’s defeated the Sixers in seven games. This year, the Celtics earned the No. 2 seed with a 56-26 record, while the Sixers secured the No. 7 seed with a 45-37 record and a win over the Orlando Magic in the No. 7 vs. No. 8 play-in tournament matchup on Wednesday night.…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran’s allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.Duran made the gesture as he returned to the dugout after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston’s 6-0 loss to Minnesota on Tuesday night at Target Field.“We were made aware of the situation late last night and are looking into it,” Twins senior vice president of communications and public affairs Dustin Morse said. “There’s no place in our game for conduct like that.”’MLB confirmed its own investigation, per standard practice of…