The Daily Buzz – June 8th

Hometown Highlights:

1. The Red Sox complete their sweep of the A’s, winning 7-4 yesterday afternoon in comeback fashion.
   • BOS: Scored 7 8th inning runs after being down 4-0 going into the inning.
   • R. Castillo: 2 RBI in 8th (Solo HR, RBI single) to begin and end rally.
   • X. Bogaerts: GW 2-RBI double (Ramirez and Betts scored)
   • BOS: First sweep of the season, 5-2 in last 7 games.
2. The Bruins reportedly told F Carl Soderberg that it is “unlikely” that the team will sign him for the 2015-16 season.
3. Patriots LB Brandon Spikes allegedly tied to a hit-and-run early Sunday Morning on Rt. 495 near Wrentham and N. Attleboro (Exit 14).
   • MA State Police reportedly to an OnStar call for a car hit by a deer but upon arrival they found no driver nor deer but found that the car is registered to Brandon Spikes.
   • MA State Police would later respond to a car who was “rear ended” by unknown driver who took off. Police are investigating whether the events are related.

Around the Nation:

1. The Warriors battle back to force yet another OT game with the Cavs, but Cleveland would hold on and win 95-93 to even the series at 1-1.
   • S. Curry: missed GW shot with seconds left in OT.
2. No. 8 Stan Wawrinka upsets No. 1 Novak Djokovic to win the French open in tennis.
3. Group B of the Women’s World Cup began pool play as Norway beat Thailand 4-0 and Germany destroys Ivory Coast 10-0.

ICYMI (Weekend Edition):

1. American Pharaoh and jockey Victor Espinoza claimed the first Triple Crown since 1978 (Affirmed).
   • V. Espinoza: Record 3rd attempt at Triple Crown (War Emblem 2002, California Chrome 2014), will reportedly donate all proceeds to charity.
   • Bob Baffert: Record 4th horse to be running for the Triple Crown (Silver Charm 1997, War Emblem 2002, California Chrome 2014)
2. Tampa Bay levels the Stanley Cup Finals at 1-1 with their 4-3 win over Chicago Saturday night.
3. The Cavs lose PG Kyrie Irving for the rest of the season has he will undergo knee surgery to correct a fractured kneecap.
   • Irving left Game 1 of the NBA Finals in OT.
4. The Women’s World Cup began Saturday as host-team Canada beat China 1-0 and the Netherlands beat New Zealand 1-0 in Group A.
5. Tanya Carpenter, the woman who was hit by a bat in the head area at Fenway Park, remains in serious condition according to family.

Today’s Buzz:

1. The Stanley Cup Finals moves to Chicago as the Blackhawks host the Lightning in Game 3 at 8 PM.
   • Series tied 1-1.
   • CHI: 7-1 at home this postseason.
   • TB: 7-3 on the road this postseason.
2. The USWNT faces Australia in the Women’s World Cup at 7:30 PM  in Group D.
   • Other WWC games
     • SWE v. NIG 4 PM
     • CAM v. ECU 7 PM
     • JAP vs. SWI @ 10 PM

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The Daily Buzz – May 20

Hometown Highlights:

• Wade Miley leads the Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Rangers.
  • Miley: 7.0 IP, 7 SO, 2 ER
  • Ortiz (6) & Napoli (4) HR each.
  • Red Sox: 13 hits, 8 batters with at least 1 hit.
  • Pablo Sandoval had to leave the game and had to be helped off in the 7th, after taking a 94 mph fastball off his knee.
• Robert Kraft announced that the Patriots would “reluctantly” accept the Deflategate punishments of 2 lost draft picks (2015 1st, 2016 4th) and the $1 million fine.
  • This does not affect Tom Brady’s appeal process.

Around the Nation:

1. The Minnesota Timberwolves win the1st pick in the NBA Draft lottery, their highest pick in team history.
   • Rest of Draft: 2. Lakers, 3. 76ers, 4. Knicks, 5. Magic, 6. Kings, 7. Nuggets, 8. Pistons, 9. Hornets, 10. Heat.
2. The Warriors overcome a 16pt deficit and take Game 1 from the Rockets, winning 110-106.
3. The Blackhawks level the series at 1-1 with the Ducks, winning a triple OT thriller 3-2 in Game 2 of the WCF.
4. The NFL voted to change the placement of the PAT to the 15 yd line.
   • Defenders can also now return intercepted, fumbled, or blocked 2-pt attempts to score 2 pts for themselves.
   • Rule is only in place for 2015 season, will be voted on for renewal in 2016.

Today’s Buzz:

1. Joe Kelly (1-2, 5.58 ERA) takes the mound for Boston as the Sox face Phil Klein (0-0, 7.71 ERA) and Texas at 7 PM.
2. LeBron James and the Cavaliers face off against Al Horford and the Hawks as the ECF begins in Atlanta at 8:30 PM.
3. The Lightning look to take another game from the Rangers as the two teams face off in Game 3 of the ECF.
   • Series tied 1-1.

***All times EST

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The Daily Buzz – May 19

Hometown Highlights:

1. The Red Sox traveled back to Boston today to prep for their series with the Rangers and Angels.
2. The Red Sox outright OF Allen Craig to Triple-A Pawtucket, a week after optioning him to the same club.
   • Craig passed waivers and now is likely to remain with Pawtucket until he is traded.
3. The Patriots announced the signing of LB Brandon Spikes.
   • The deal is for 1-year.
   • Patriots also released CB Chimdi Chekwa, LB Cameron Gordon, and QB Devin Gardner.
4. Celtics G Marcus Smart was named to the All-Rookie second team.

Around the Nation: 

1. Tampa Bay levels the series with New York, winning Game 2 of the ECF 6-2.
2. The Miami Marlins hire their GM Dan Jennings as their new manager.

Today’s Buzz:

1. Wade Miley (2-4, 5.60 ERA) faces off with Yovani Gallardo (3-5, 3.95 ERA) as the Sox and Rangers open up their 3-game series.
2. Anaheim looks to take a crucial 2 game lead over Chicago tonight in Game 2 of the WCF at 9 PM.
3. The #1 Warriors host the #2 Rockets in the NBA Western Conference finals for Game 1 at 9PM.

***All times EST

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The Daily Buzz – May 2

Last Night’s Highlights:

1. The Red Sox lose 3-2 to the Yankees and also lose C Ryan Hannigan to a displaced fracture on his knuckle.
   • Hannigan will need surgery and will miss substantial time. Blake Swihart was called up to replace Hannigan late last night.
   • A-Rod hit his 660th career HR to tie for 4th all-time with Willie Mays.
   • Allen Craig hit his 1st HR of the year.
2. Patriots draft DB Jordan Richards (Stanford) in the 2nd Round (Pick No. 64) of the Draft.
   • Patriots also selected DE Geneo Grissom (Oklahoma) at No. 97.
   • The Patriots traded picks No. 96/ 219 to Cleveland for No. 111/ 147/ 202.

Around the Nation:

1. The Hawks final eliminate Brooklyn in Game 6, 117-87.
   • Atlanta will play Washington in the 2nd Round.
2. The Lightning steal Game 1 from the Habs 2-1 in 2OT, while the Blackhawks get things done within regulation and win their Game 1 versus Minnesota 4-3.
3. The Cowboys selected Nebraska ILB Randy Gregory at No. 60 in the Draft.
   • Gregory was a project Top 10 pick but seemed to have some issues that teams were weary about.
4. QB Jameis Winston signed a 4-year deal with Tampa Bay.

Today’s Buzz:

1. Wade Miley (1-2, 8.62 ERA) looks for redemption as he faces Nathan Eovaldi (1-0, 4.15 ERA) in Game 2 of the Sox and Yanks 3-game series today at 1:35 PM.
2. The Capitals and Rangers play Game 2 of their series today at 12:30 PM [WSH leads 1-0].
3. The Clippers and Spurs will play a Game 7 to see who will move on to face Houston. Game starts at 8 PM.

***All times in EST

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Oh? Did I forget to mention there’s a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather tonight? Whoops. Don’t worry you’ll be getting special coverage of coverage later, so stay tuned.

The Daily Buzz – May 1

Last Night’s Highlights:

1. The Patriots drafted DT Marcus Brown (Texas) at #32 in last’s night’s NFL Draft.

Around the Nation:

1. The Bulls not only eliminated, but embarrassed the Bucks on their home court 120-66.
   • Bulls win series 4-2, will play Cleveland next round.
2. The Clippers force a game 7 versus the Spurs, winning Game 6 102-96.
3. The Ducks beat the Flames 6-1 and the Capitals scored in the last second to win 2-1 over the Rangers in their respective G1’s.
4. Jameis Winston goes #1 overall to Tampa Bay in the NFL Draft and ate crab legs to celebrate (not joking he actually did this on camera, yeah he’s that stupid folks).
   • Marcus Mariota (Or Marioto if your Commissioner Goodell) went at #2 to Tennessee.

Today’s Buzz:

1. The Red Sox and Yankees begin their 3-game series tonight at Fenway. First pitch at 7:10 PM.
   • Justin Masterson (2-0, 5.16 ERA) will face CC Sabathia (0-4, 5.96 ERA) on the mound.
2. The weigh-in for Pacquiao v. Mayweather is tonight as the fights is a little more than 24 hours away.
3. Rounds 2-4 on the NFL Draft continue tonight.
   • Notables left on the board: Nebraska ILB Randy Gregory and LSU OL La’el Collins.
     • Collins is connected to (but not a suspect)  the murder of a pregnant women in Louisiana believed to be a former girlfriend of Collins.
4. Stanley Cup Playoff Games:
   • TB @ MTL (G1) 7 PM
   • MIN @ CHI (G1) 9:30 PM
5. NBA Playoff Games:
   • ATL @ BRK (G6) [ATL leads 3-2]

***All time sin EST

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