Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots have listed tight end Rob Gronkowski as questionable to play for the fifth straight week. Gronkowski didn’t participate in practice Friday because of an illness. He was limited Wednesday and Thursday with a hamstring injury he’s been dealing with since training camp. Here’s the Patriots’ full injury report. OUTLB Jonathan Freeny (shoulder)TE Greg Scruggs (knee) QUESTIONABLETE Martellus Bennett (ankle)RB LeGarrette Blount (hip)RB Brandon Bolden (knee)OT Marcus Cannon (calf)LB Jamie Collins (hip)WR Julian Edelman (foot)QB Jimmy Garoppolo (right shoulder)TE Rob Gronkowski (hamstring/illness)LB Shea McClellin (concussion)WR Malcolm Mitchell (hamstring)G Joe Thuney (shoulder)DT Vincent Valentine (back) Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
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Bruins Had Special Kind Of Energy In Comeback Win Vs. Blue Jackets
Share this: The Boston Bruins looked to be stuck in the mud through the first half of Thursday’s season opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but a lot of fight and some special performances led to a 6-3 come-from-behind win. NESN’s Jack Edwards and Andy Brickley caught up with Bruins coach Claude Julien on “Bruins Overtime Live” to get his reaction to the performance. Check it out in the video above. Thumbnail photo via Aaron Doster/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Why Martellus Bennett Is More Like Randy Moss Than You’d Think
Share this: Martellus Bennett hasn’t shied away from discussing his discontent with the Chicago Bears, who traded him to the New England Patriots last offseason. But Bennett is one of the best tight ends in the league, and Chicago has been one of the worst teams in the league for several years — probably in part because they couldn’t figure out how to use him (or his teammates) properly. NESN.com’s Michaela Vernava was on hand at Gillette Stadium, and she caught up with NESN analyst and former Patriot Matt Chatham, who explained why Bennett is like another misfit player who found his way back to stardom once he was traded to New England. Check out their analysis, as seen on “NESN Sports Today” presented
Watch Kevin Durant Eat Fan’s Nachos, Enjoy Bay Area Kid’s Selflessness
Share this: Kevin Durant is taking advantage of Bay Area unselfishness. The Golden State Warriors star ate a fan’s nacho Wednesday night at Oracle Arena during the team’s Opening Night Practice. Video of the heart-warming exchange is doing the rounds on the Internet. Durant, who heads into his first season with the Warriors, made quite the impression on the youngster, according to the boy’s father. Durant’s encounter of the nacho kind came just two days after he hailed the Warriors’ “selfless” nature in an interview with The Mercury News’ Anthony Slater. Many interpreted Durant’s comments as a verbal shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder, whose star point guard Russell Westbrook didn’t seem to think much of his ex-teammates opinion. Apparently, their feud is alive and well.
Reigning WEC Driver’s Champion Mark Webber To Retire After 2016 Season
Share this: It looks like Tony Stewart and Felipe Massa aren’t the only big-name drivers hanging up their helmets after this season. After 18 years, former Formula One driver and reigning WEC driver’s champion Mark Webber has announced he will retire from professional racing, according to Porsche. Once the 2016 WEC season concludes, the Aussie will step into a new role with Porsche as a brand ambassador and motorsport consultant. “I have arrived where I belong,” Webber said in a statement. “Porsche is the brand I always loved most and the one that suits me the best. The 911 is iconic — it has got elegance, performance and understatement, and is never intrusive. It is just the right car for every scenario.” Over the course of his
Claude Julien, Bruins React To Being Without Patrice Bergeron For Season Opener
Share this: The Boston Bruins’ depth will be tested right away in their season opener. Center Patrice Bergeron will miss the Bruins’ opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday due to a lower-body injury. As a result, David Backes practiced alongside Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak on Wednesday. Hear Bruins coach Claude Julien, defenseman Zdeno Chara and Backes talk about the impact of Bergeron’s injury in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Back, above. More Stories Source link
Auston Matthews’ Parents Overcome With Emotion Watching Son Score Four Goals
Share this: Auston Matthews’ parents have a lot to be proud of. Ema and Brian Matthews saw their 19-year-old son selected No. 1 overall in the 2016 NHL Draft, and just a few months later they witnessed him make history in his debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Auston scored four goals, the most ever by a player in their NHL debut, Wednesday in the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 overtime road loss to the Ottawa Senators. And each time he scored, the cameras panned to his parents, whose reactions were priceless. It doesn’t get any better than that. Thumbnail screen shot via Twitter/@BradyTrett More Stories Source link