Jimmy Roberts explains sports can act as our cultural comfort food and that while games can often divide us, in times like these, games can bring us together. He goes on to say that Celtics head coach Doc Rivers told him that often it's a team that inspires a city, but in this case a city has inspired the team.
Roberts: Sports can be ‘cultural comfort food’
By NBC Sports | NBC on Yahoo! Sports – Wed, Apr 17, 2013 8:41 PM EDTPowerful national anthem rings through TD Garden
By NBC Sports | NBC on Yahoo! Sports – Wed, Apr 17, 2013 8:39 PM EDTJust two days after the Boston Marathon bombings, the 17,000+ inside Boston’s TD Garden sang one of the most powerful renditions of the national anthem you’ll ever hear. The Sabres-Bruins game was the first opportunity for the city of Boston to lose themselves in a sporting event for a couple of hours.
The Hype: The future of the WNBA
By NBC Sports | NBC on Yahoo! Sports – Wed, Apr 17, 2013 7:13 PM EDTBrittney Griner, Elena Delle Donne, and Skylar Diggins join Michelle Beadle and Dave Briggs to discuss what it was like to go through the draft process. All three agree that once the lights and television cameras were turned on, the mood in the room changed.
Tune into 'The Crossover' with Michelle Beadle and Dave Briggs weekdays at 6pm and 10:30 pm ET on the NBC Sports Network (Twitter - @crossover).
The Hype: Women can’t handle F1, says Sir Stirling Moss
By NBC Sports | NBC on Yahoo! Sports – Wed, Apr 17, 2013 5:24 PM EDTMichelle Beadle thinks today is a good day to make fun of an 80-year-old driver, but she has good reason to. Sir Stirling Moss, a former champion driver from England, says women don't have the mental strength to compete in F1 racing. Beadle's ticked off. Dave Briggs? Not so much.
Tune into 'The Crossover' with Michelle Beadle and Dave Briggs weekdays at 6pm and 10:30 pm ET on the NBC Sports Network (Twitter - @crossover).
One thing to know: Summerall the last of a dying breed
By NBC Sports | NBC on Yahoo! Sports – Wed, Apr 17, 2013 1:55 PM EDTLegendary broadcaster Pat Summerall passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a profound legacy in the NFL. Mike Florio talks about the Hall of Fame broadcaster’s on-air career, and points out that it was Summerall’s voice that made so many fans fall in love with the game.
Faceoff: Should Edmonton fans expect more of the same?
By NBC Sports | NBC on Yahoo! Sports – Tue, Apr 16, 2013 6:53 PM EDTGM Steve Tambellini is out as GM of the Edmonton Oilers, but a lot of old faces still remain with the organization. Mike Milbury and Keith Jones wonder if Edmonton is setting themselves up for more of the same, or if the Oilers can right the ship.
The Hype: Processing the Boston Marathon tragedy
By NBC Sports | NBC on Yahoo! Sports – Tue, Apr 16, 2013 6:47 PM EDTMichelle Beadle and Dave Briggs discuss and reflect on the recent events at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, and say nothing will ever be the same for the city of Boston. “This is one of the great sports day anywhere in the world, and it is forever altered. Patriots Day is such a unique celebration in that town, and it’s forever gone.”
Tune into 'The Crossover' with Michelle Beadle and Dave Briggs weekdays at 6pm and 10:30 pm ET on the NBC Sports Network (Twitter - @crossover).
One thing to know: Expect an increased security presence
By NBC Sports | NBC on Yahoo! Sports – Tue, Apr 16, 2013 1:57 PM EDTFollowing the horrific bombings at the Boston Marathon, Mike Florio believes every sports league in America needs to put extra emphasis on the tailgating areas near stadiums and arenas. This is supposed to be a safe space to relax and have a good time before the game, but fans need to keep an eye out for any suspicious activities. It’s a difficult, but necessary balance.
One thing to know: No NFL schedule yet, but stay tuned
By NBC Sports | NBC on Yahoo! Sports – Mon, Apr 15, 2013 1:58 PM EDTDespite the original April 16 date to release the NFL’s 2013 schedule, we won’t find out details any time soon. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello took to the internet to inform every one of the change, saying, “The schedule will be released as soon as we have one.” Mike Florio says, while an announcement before the draft might be likely, the NFL will want to milk the excitement for all it’s worth.
The Hype: What were you doing in eighth grade?
By NBC Sports | NBC on Yahoo! Sports – Fri, Apr 12, 2013 4:11 PM EDTFourteen-year old Guan Tianlang is making us all remember what we were doing in the eighth grade. Tianlang has become the talk of the Masters, after he fired a one over 73 in the first round, with the help of his mother. Tianlang's mom packed her teenage son an essential lunch on Thursday. He appeared to be the on his way to making the cut, but a one-stroke penalty for slow play in his second round may push the teen wonder over the cut line. Michelle Beadle is furious about the ruling.
Tune into the 'The Crossover' with Michelle Beadle and Dave Briggs weekdays at 6pm and 10:30 pm ET on the NBC Sports Network (Twitter - @crossover).
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