Share this: Unless there was a sticker malfunction on Tom Brady’s helmet — maybe that’s what the scissors were for? — it appears TB12 staged a silent protest against the NFL prior to his four-game Deflategate suspension. As Twitter user @Pennzoil90 pointed out in a tweet at 98.5 The Sports Hub, it appears the NFL shield decal was missing from the Patriots quarterback’s helmet Thursday night during New England’s preseason game against the New York Giants. And this doesn’t appear to be a one time thing, either. If you look at this photo of Brady holding his helmet prior to New England’s third preseason game against the Carolina Panthers, the spot where the decal usually is was empty. Coincidence? Probably not. Thumbnail photo via Noah K. Murray/USA TODAY
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Lena Dunham Has Controversial Sexual Comments About Odell Beckham Jr.
Share this: A Lena Dunham-Odell Beckham Jr. encounter at the 2016 Met Gala has led to a controversial series of events. The Met Gala happened back in May, but it became a hot-button topic again Friday after Lena Dunham published her latest “Lenny Letter,” which featured an interview with fellow actress Amy Schumer that included a conversation about the event. One of the things Dunham recalled from the gala was sitting next to the New York Giants wide receiver, and this is where things got, well, interesting. “I was sitting next to Odell Beckham Jr., and it was so amazing because it was like he looked at me and he determined I was not the shape of a woman by his standards,” Dunham recalled in her newsletter,
Future Is Now For Red Sox As Yoan Moncada Gets Call Up To Boston
Share this: As you’ve probably heard by now, the Yoan Moncada Era officially began for the Boston Red Sox on Friday. The infielder was called up to the big leagues, where he’s expected to play a lot at third base. He also has the ability to put up big numbers at the plate — .910 OPS in 45 games with Double-A Portland this season — and on the basepaths with his speed. Hear what NESN’s Adam Pellerin and Jim Rice had to say about Moncada in the video from “Red Sox First Pitch” above. Thumbnail photo via Jake Roth/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Patriots Final 53-Man Roster Projection: Injuries Force Tough Cuts At Receiver
Share this: The New England Patriots must cut down their roster to 53 players by Saturday at 4 p.m., and injuries suffered Thursday made the process a bit more complicated. The Patriots suffered injuries at wide receiver, running back, linebacker and offensive tackle. See how our Patriots beat writers Doug Kyed and Zack Cox work around those ailments in their final 53-man roster projection of the summer. QUARTERBACKDoug KyedIn: Jacoby Brissett, Jimmy Garoppolo (2)Suspended: Tom Brady (four games)Out: NoneNo changes here. Brissett was impressive again, so there’s no need for another quarterback on the roster. Zack CoxIn: Jacoby Brissett, Jimmy Garoppolo (2)Suspended: Tom Brady (four games)Out: NoneThis is locked in. I’ve seen enough from Brissett this preseason to convince me he can be a serviceable backup for the next month. RUNNING BACKKyedIn: LeGarrette
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Out Rest Of Season; Jeff Gordon, Alex Bowman To Fill In
Share this: Dale Earnhardt Jr. will not get back into a stock car this year. The driver of the No. 88 Chevrolet has not been medically cleared to compete for the remainder of the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, Hendrick Motorsports announced Friday. Jeff Gordon and Alex Bowman will continue to fill in for Earnhardt in his absence. “I wish I could return to the No. 88 team this season,” Earnhardt said, via Hendrick Motorsports. “To say I’m disappointed doesn’t begin to describe how I feel, but I know this is the right thing for my long-term health and career. “I’m 100 percent focused on my recovery, and I will continue to follow everything the doctors tell me. They’re seeing good progress in
Watch USA Vs. St. Vincent 2018 World Cup Qualifying Online (Live Stream)
Share this: The United States men’s national soccer team can take the next step toward the 2018 FIFA World Cup if things go according to plan. USA will face St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Friday at Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingstown, St. Vincent in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in the CONCACAF region. Team USA can advance to the final round of qualifying with a victory over the “Vincy Heat” and if Trinidad and Tobago defeats Guatemala in the other Group C game. Here’s how to watch USA vs St. Vincent and the Grenadines online. When: Friday, Sept. 2, at 3:30 p.m. ETLive Stream: FuboTV Thumbnail photo via Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Yoan Moncada Hopes To Have Same Impact As 10 Best MLB September Call-Ups
Share this: The best prospect in baseball is about to make his major league debut. Infielder Yoan Moncada was recalled by the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday and will officially join the team Friday when they play the Oakland A’s. He’s been the center of an endless hype machine since he signed with the organization in March of 2015. Since then, he’s shown off terrific offensive skills: In 187 minor league games, Moncada posted a .287/.395/.480 slash line with 23 home runs, 50 doubles, 100 RBIs and 94 stolen bases. He’s being called up straight from the Double-A level, joining fellow top prospect Andrew Benintendi in Boston as players to do so this season. He’ll hope to provide a September spark at the hot