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The Daily Buzz – April 17th

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Last Night’s Highlights:

  1. The Red Sox had a rest day to prep for their upcoming 4-game series with Baltimore.
  2. The Celtics are also resting in preparation for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Playoffs versus Cleveland.
  3. Final preparations are being made around town for the annual Boston Marathon.
  4. Bill Belichick celebrated his 63rd birthday as well as 15th anniversary with QB Tom Brady who was drafted 15 years ago to the day.

Around the Nation:

  1. The second group Stanley Cup Playoffs began their quests for the Cup:
    • PIT 1-2 NYR (G1)
    • DET 3-2 TB (G1)
    • MIN 4-2 STL (G1)
    • WPG 2-4 ANA (G1)
  2. Viking’s RB Adrian Peterson has officially been reinstanted by the NFL effective Friday.
    • Peterson, who led the league in rushing in 2013, was indefinitely suspended from the NFL after he was charged with multiple instances of child abuse.
    • A big question surrounding him now is whether is if he will remain with the Vikings or seek a new team to play for.
  3. ESPN suspended Britt McHenry for 1 week after her viral video surfaced of her berating a tow-truck employee.
  4. P.K. Subban will NOT face a suspension after a brutal slash to Mark Stone (OTT).
    • Subban recieved a 5-min major and game misconduct and was ejected from Game 1.
    • Ottawa coach Dave Cameron will also not be fined for his post-game comments about Subban’s penalty but promises “retaliation”.

Today’s Buzz:

  • The Red Sox (6-3) look to get back on track as they host AL East opponent Baltimore (5-4) tonight at 7:10 PM
    • Joe Kelly (1-0, 1.29 ERA) will face Ubaldo Jimenez (1-0, 0.00 ERA)
  • Be sure to catch the four Game 2’s of the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight:
    • Senators v. Canadians 7 PM (MTL leads 1-0) 7 PM
    • Islanders v. Capitals (NYI leads 1-0) 7 PM
    • Blackhawks v. Predators (CHI leads 1-0) 9:30 PM
    • Flames v. Canucks (CGY leads 1-0) 10 PM
      • If you happened to miss any Game 1 Tommy has got you covered.
  • Expect Beard’s recap of last night’s Game 1’s as well as Biggie’s take on who should be NBA MVP.

*All times EST

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