Now that the various roster moves and lineup alterations to NESN and WEEI’s Red Sox broadcast teams have been announced, here’s a takeaway that jibes with the natural optimism a new season (and World Series defense) ought to bring: There is a lot of good news. The best news is that Jerry Remy is back. Remy, who suffered a recurrence of lung cancer last August and was on leave receiving treatment as the Red Sox made their run to their fourth World Series title since 2004, announced in November that he is cancer-free. A Red Sox color analyst since 1988, Remy won’t travel as much this season but expects to do between 80 and 90 games. More good news? Remy and Dennis Eckersley will join play-by-play voice Dave O’Brien in a three-man booth for at least 30 games, perhaps more, beginning with the home opener against the Blue Jays April 9. Eckersley announced Wednesday that he has signed a five-year extension with NESN and will be in the booth for 85 games this season. … [Read more...] about For Red Sox viewers and listeners, the news is all good
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NHL trade news: Capitals get Carl Hagelin from Kings
Marc Lancaster Omnisport @MarcLancaster Updated at 1:03 p.m. ET Updated at 1:03 p.m. ET The Capitals added a veteran to the mix Thursday as they gear up for the stretch run to defend their Stanley Cup title. Washington acquired forward Carl Hagelin from the Kings for a third round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and a conditional sixth round pick in the 2020 draft, the teams announced. NEWS | Capitals have acquired forward @CarlHagelin from the Los Angeles Kings for a third round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and a conditional sixth round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. #ALLCAPS https://t.co/RnSYsSWYjE— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 21, 2019 The Washington Post reported the Kings will retain half of what remains on Hagelin's $3.7 million salary for this season. "We are pleased to welcome Carl to our organization," Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan … [Read more...] about NHL trade news: Capitals get Carl Hagelin from Kings
Wizards coach Scott Brooks returns from All-Star break with positive news on Dwight Howard’s rehab
Trending Now 1:41 Rashad Ross is owning the AAF — but wants another NFL shot 0:50 Juan Soto reflects on his first MLB Spring Training 1:01 Pregame Rush: Capitals at Kings 0:51 Alex Ovechkin notches yet another 40-goal season 1:42 Wizards Outsiders look ahead to second half of the season Wizards head coach Scott Brooks returned from the All-Star break to the team's practice facility on an icy evening in Washington with something he hadn't provided in months: an update on Dwight Howard. The Wizards center, who has been recovering from back surgery since Nov. 30, is due to arrive in D.C. soon to continue his rehab. Since the procedure, he has been working out in Atlanta, slowly building strength and flexibility. Howard is now ready to take the next step in that rehab. He is set to begin on-court work and would have done so on Wednesday if it weren't for a flight cancellation due to the weather. "Hopefully he'll be back … [Read more...] about Wizards coach Scott Brooks returns from All-Star break with positive news on Dwight Howard’s rehab
Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Huge injury blow for Jack Ross ahead of Bristol Rovers clash
0 Have your say Sunderland's promotion push will hit the road as they travel to Bristol Rovers this weekend. For all the news from the Stadium of Light throughout the day, simply refresh the page and scroll down: Bristol Rovers boss hits out at FA after ex-Sunderland turned Portsmouth striker escapes punishment over 'punch' Aiden McGeady on giving Will Grigg that penalty, the striker’s impressive start and where Sunderland stand in promotion push … [Read more...] about Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Huge injury blow for Jack Ross ahead of Bristol Rovers clash
League One & Two news
Former Sunderland loanee Tyias Browning has completed a shock move to Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande. The 24-year-old spent last season on loan from Everton as the Black Cats suffered relegation to League One.In 29 appearances, Browning failed to make any sort of impact at the Stadium of Light, returning to the Toffees’ U23s set-up this term.Browning’s switch to China will see him link with former World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro and ex-Barcelona midfielder Paulinho.Meanwhile, reported Sunderland and Leeds United target Jack Hastie has expressed his desire to remain at Motherwell.Hastie’s contract expires in the summer and despite boss Stephen Robinson admitting this week the terms of his new deal were too high for the club, the 19-year-old wants to stay put. “My agent is still in talks,” he told the Evening Times. “So hopefully [I’ll sign] in the next couple of weeks. I definitely want to stay here. I’m playing football … [Read more...] about League One & Two news