by Zack Cox on Wed, Dec 28, 2016 at 2:56PM 1,467 Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick might have ruffled a few feathers in the defensive meeting room when he declared, unprompted, that defensive players typically play defense because they’re “not good enough to play offense.” Patriots safety Devin McCourty, a longtime captain of New England’s defense, was asked for his take on Belichick’s jab. “I mean, I would say he knows a lot more about football than me,” McCourty said Wednesday. “But I don’t know — I don’t know what he means ‘good enough.’ As in we can’t catch? I don’t know. (Cornerback Cyrus Jones) is pretty good with the ball in his hands. I’m pretty good. Maybe I’m
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Claude Julien Laments ‘Weak Goal’ That Gave Blue Jackets 4-3 Win
Share this: The Boston Bruins fought hard to tie Tuesday night’s game 3-3 after allowing the Columbus Blue Jackets to take a 3-0 first-period lead. The B’s were unable to earn at least a point, though, as the Blue Jackets drew a third-period penalty that set up a power-play goal that proved to be the game-winner. Hear Bruins coach Claude Julien’s take on the goal in the video above, as seen on “Bruins Overtime Live.” Thumbnail photo via Ron Chenoy/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Blue Jackets Maintain NHL’s Best Record With 4-3 Win Over Bruins
Share this: Take a look at the NHL standings and you’ll see an unfamiliar name at the top. The Columbus Blue Jackets lead the Eastern Conference and the entire league with a 24-5-4 (52 points) record. Columbus has never been on top of the league this late in the season, and Tuesday night’s 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins at home was the Blue Jackets’ 13th straight win. Check out Jack Edwards’ and Andy Brickley’s take on the game in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Back. More Stories Source link
Report: LeBron James Had People Step Over Steph Curry Dummy At Halloween Party
Share this: We all remember that LeBron James had some fun at the expense of the Golden State Warriors during his Halloween Party. At the party, there were tombstone shaped cookies as well as a skeleton drumset that mocked the Warriors blowing a 3-1 lead to James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals. But apparently, those weren’t the only decorations to take a stab at James’ new nemesis, according to an ESPN Report. “Back in October, at James’ Halloween party that made headlines for its mock tombstones that memorialized the Warriors’ lost 3-1 Finals lead, sources told ESPN.com there was even a dummy dressed up like Curry on the floor of the haunted house that guests had no choice but to walk
Don’t Expect To See Tony Romo Play For Cowboys Vs. Eagles In Week 17
Share this: Don’t expect to see Tony Romo take the field Sunday in the Dallas Cowboys’ regular-season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles … unless disaster strikes. Although Dallas already has secured home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made it clear after his team defeated the Detroit Lions on Monday night that he hopes Romo remains on the sideline while rookie quarterback Dak Prescott remains under center against the Eagles in Week 17. “Because I don’t like the circumstance it would come under, which would be injury,” Jones explained, according to ESPN.com. There’s been some debate as to whether the Cowboys should give Romo reps with a first-round bye locked up. Prescott has been excellent this season, but with each snap
Liverpool Thrashes Stoke City At Anfield, Keeps Pace In Premier League Title Rac…
Share this: Liverpool returned to second place in the Premier League with a 4-1 victory over Stoke City on Tuesday at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s team recovered from going behind to an early Jonathan Walters header and took the points through strikes from Adam Lallana, Roberto Firmino and Daniel Sturridge, plus Giannelli Imbula’s own goal. The Reds’ third consecutive win again closed the gap to leaders Chelsea to six points, with Manchester City next up on home soil on December 31. The key points: Walters headed home the opener in the 12th minute Lallana’s seventh of the season levelled in first half Firmino put Reds ahead before the interval Imbula own goal and Sturridge strike sealed win Read more on LiverpoolFC.com >> Thumbnail photo via LiverpoolFC.com More Stories Source link
Bob Bradley Fired As Swansea City Manager; U.S. Soccer Pioneer Fails In Premier …
Share this: Bob Bradley’s painful Premier League adventure is over. Swansea City fired Bradley as head coach Tuesday, announcing the decision to part ways with the American tactician on its website. Bradley leaves the Swans in relegation trouble, having lost seven of his 11 games in charge. “We are sorry to lose Bob after such a short period of time,” Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins said. “Unfortunately things haven’t worked out as planned and we felt we had to make the change with half the Premier League season remaining. “With the club going through such a tough time, we have to try and find the answers to get ourselves out of trouble. “Personally, I have nothing but praise for Bob. He is a good man; a