Red Sox bullpen blows lead to Blue Jays on Patriots' Day
Maureen Mullen, Special for USA TODAY Sports 6:12 p.m. EDT April 18, 2016Russell Martin hits a two-run single against Craig Kimbrel in the 8th inning.(Photo: Mark L. Baer, USA TODAY Sports)BOSTON -- When the Red Sox acquired Craig Kimbrel in a November trade with the Padres it was with the idea of creating their own ‘three-headed monster’ in the bullpen. Kimbrel would anchor the back end as the closer with former closer Koji Uehara moving into the setup role and Junichi Tazawa t..>> view originalBroncos still face looming QB question as workouts begin
Denver Broncos quarterback Mark Sanchez responds to questions during a news conference early Monday, March 14, 2016, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo.(Photo: David Zalubowski, AP)ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – As the Denver Broncos gathered for their first team meeting of the offseason Monday morning, Aqib Talib couldn’t help but look to the familiar seat in the auditorium where for the previous years, quarterback Peyton Manning always sat.The chair was empty.“I don't think anyone was bold enou..>> view originalWhat's next for each side after the NFL's concussion settlement
Get all of Michael McCann’s columns as soon as they’re published. Download the new Sports Illustrated app (iOS or Android) and personalize your experience by following your favorite teams and SI writers. Nearly five years after the first concussion lawsuit was brought against the NFL, the league on Monday secured an important court ruling that should mostly end the legal controversy of this still-unresolved health crisis. As expected, a panel of Judges Thomas Ambro, Thomas Hardiman and Richard N..>> view originalEthiopians complete 1st-ever sweep of Boston Marathon
BOSTON -- The Ethiopians ran past the Kenyans on their way to the Boston Marathon finish line Monday and nearly swept them off the victory podium.Lemi Berhanu Hayle won the 120th edition of the men's race, and Atsede Baysa overcame a 37-second deficit on the women's side for Ethiopia's first-ever sweep of the world's most prestigious marathon.Hayle finished in 2 hours, 12 minutes, 45 seconds to beat defending champion Lelisa Desisa by 47 seconds. Yemane Tsegay was an additional 30 seconds back ..>> view originalUFC 197 'Embedded' video, Ep. 1: Jon Jones is sex-free, Henry Cejudo can't keep up with the Kardashians
VIDEO Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently released episode one of its "Embedded" pre-fight video blogs for the upcoming UFC 197: "Jones vs. Sain Preux" pay-per-view (PPV) event, which takes place this Saturday night (April 23, 2016) inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. From the official YouTube description: "On Episode 1 of UFC 197 Embedded, four athletes across the country prepare for their upcoming championship bouts. Light Heavyweights Jon Jones and Ovince Saint Pre..>> view originalCaroline Wozniacki Injury: Updates on Tennis Star's Ankle and Return
Rick Rycroft/Associated Press Women's tennis star Caroline Wozniacki is dealing with an ankle injury. It's unclear when she'll return to the court. Continue for updates. Wozniacki Pulls Out of Madrid, Rome Monday, April 18 Wozniacki announced on Twitter that she is pulling out of the Madrid and Rome tournaments due to an ankle injury she'd suffered earlier this month. The No. 24 ranked player and former world No. 1 had a rough start to her 2016 season, losing to unseeded Yulia Putin..>> view originalMississippi State football coach stars in this running game
Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen likes to emphasize the importance of mental toughness to his players. The next time he sees his team, he’ll be able to draw from personal experience.Mullen completed the Boston Marathon in 4 hours, 28 minutes, 35 seconds. Not bad for someone who had never competed in a race, never mind a marathon. Advertisement “I’ve never even ran a 5K,” said Mullen shortly after crossing the finish line. “I trained for this, but I’ve never done any type of race ..>> view originalWatch: Mavericks try interrupting Russell Westbrook's pregame dance
Get breaking news and SI’s biggest stories instantly. Download the new Sports Illustrated app (iOS or Android) and personalize your experience by following your favorite teams and SI writers. The Dallas Mavericks lost handily to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, so it appears the Mavs are trying a new strategy for Monday night’s Game 2: Get under Russell Westbrook’s skin. • MORE NBA: Westbrook wore what to Game 2?! | Looking at playoff fashion Mavericks for..>> view originalFilming Turns the Boston Marathon Finish Line Into a Set
Photo Mark Wahlberg and crew members filming “Patriots Day,” the forthcoming movie about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and its aftermath, near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Credit Katherine Taylor for The New York Times BOSTON — Hours before the first runners crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, a uniformed police officer ambled near the blue and yellow marker across Boylston Street. He seemed at first glance unremarkable, barely distin..>> view originalEthiopians Sweep Titles at Boston Marathon
Photo Atsede Baysa, 29, of Ethiopia, won the women’s division in 2 hours 29 minutes 19 seconds. Credit Cj Gunther/European Pressphoto Agency At the 15-mile mark of the women’s race at the 120th Boston Marathon on Monday, the pack had dwindled to four runners. Atsede Baysa of Ethiopia was not one of them. At 22 miles, she was 37 seconds behind.But when the race was over, Baysa, 29, had stormed past the leaders for an unlikely victory.Her 21-year-old countryman Lemi Berha..>> view original
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