Universal officials said in a news release Tuesday that the show will have stuntpeople performing with high tech props in front of an enormous LED screen that gives the illusion they’re on a globe-trotting chase. … [Read more...] about Universal opening stunt show based on Bourne franchise
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Red Sox willing to take their time replacing Dave Dombrowski
“I tell people, you’re never guaranteed tomorrow in this business,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “You’re never guaranteed in life. That’s why you live for today. You worry about today because you can’t control what’s going to happen tomorrow. … [Read more...] about Red Sox willing to take their time replacing Dave Dombrowski
Eli Manning, Hall of Famer? You’d better believe it
The way he laughed with me when I challenged him (on camera) to name all the backup quarterbacks who’d been stuck behind him, never to start a game, and the way he remembered them all. The way he wiped away tears as Tom Coughlin said goodbye to the franchise, a display of sincere emotion that left even the stoic coach touched beyond measure. … [Read more...] about Eli Manning, Hall of Famer? You’d better believe it
Someone has to do it: Assessing the trade value of Mookie Betts
Paul Goldschmidt A year ago, the Diamondbacks had a franchise player in Paul Goldschmidt, who had just one remaining year before reaching free agency. Arizona found a market of roughly four teams for the first baseman’s services, electing to deal him to St. Louis for two projected big league regulars — catcher Carson Kelly and pitcher Luke Weaver — along with a decent prospect with a limited ceiling (Andy Young) as well as a competitive balance draft pick. They secured multiple players ready to be solid big leaguers (even if not stars) while also deepening their prospect pool with one solid minor leaguer and the potential associated with a draft pick. … [Read more...] about Someone has to do it: Assessing the trade value of Mookie Betts
3 takeaways from the Bruins’ 4-3 win over Vegas
The Bruins didn’t come slow out of the gates Tuesday night, but they still found themselves down a pair after Mark Stone and old friend Reilly Smith scored 1:44 apart. They overcame the deficit with four unanswered goals before Max Pacioretty pulled the Golden Knights within one late in the third. But Boston persevered all night long and held off the late Vegas push. … [Read more...] about 3 takeaways from the Bruins’ 4-3 win over Vegas
