Share this: Former Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley has broken his silence about the rape allegation against him. Conley released a statement Wednesday regarding the claims in a police report that were filed in Cleveland. A woman is accusing Conley of raping her in a Cleveland hotel on April 9. “The allegations against me concerning the night of April 8/9 that have recently been reported in multiple media outlets are completely false,” Conley said, as transcribed by TMZ. “I did not commit a crime and have not been charged with a crime.” ESPN reported the 23-year-old woman claims she met Conley in an elevator. And after she declined Conley’s invitation for group sex, he had sex with her and kicked her out of the hotel room. “I
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Sean Payton Sheds Light On Adrian Peterson’s Expected Role With Saints
Share this: In a surprising turn of events, Adrian Peterson signed with the New Orleans Saints ahead of the 2017 NFL Draft. For the Saints, inking a running back to a contract just before a huge wave of talented rookie runners enters the NFL is odd, but it speaks to the confidence they have in Peterson. For Peterson, it’s a smart business decision to settle for what he can get before the rookies arrive. The question now is simple: where does Peterson fit in with the Saints, who already boast a strong starting running back by the name of Mark Ingram? As The Sports Daily pointed out Wednesday, Saints head coach Sean Payton spoke about this with Josh Katzenstein of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Click
Emotions Are Running High For Draft Prospects Ahead Of 2017 NFL Draft
Share this: The 2017 NFL Draft starts on Thursday night with the first round getting underway at 8 p.m. ET. The New England Patriots will be closely monitored with speculations about trades involving backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo and CB Malcolm Butler. NESN.com’s Courtney Cox caught up with some of the draft prospects ahead of the first round, and you can hear what they had to say in the video above from “NESN Live,” presented by Cross Insurance. More Stories Source link
Watch: Bruins Reflect On 2016-17 Season During Locker Room Cleanout
Share this: The Boston Bruins’ playoff run ended early after the Ottawa Senators knocked them out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Bruins cleaned out their locker room Tuesday, and they reflected on the 2016-17 NHL campaign while speaking with the media for the final time this season. To hear what some of the Bruins said, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Brandon Carlo Gets High Praise From Fellow Bruins Defenseman Zdeno Chara
Share this: Rookie defenseman Brandon Carlo had a great season for the Boston Bruins, but he was unable to appear in the Stanley Cup playoffs before the B’s were eliminated. Carlo suffered a concussion before the postseason began, causing him to miss the Bruins’ first-round series against the Ottawa Senators. But he received a lot of compliments from teammate Zdeno Chara regarding his first season. NESN.com’s Michaela Vernava caught up with the two blue-liners, and you can hear what they had to say in the video above from “NESN Live,” presented by Cross Insurance. Thumbnail photo from Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Bruins Injuries: Patrice Bergeron Played Season With Sports Hernia
Share this: BOSTON — Tuesday was the Bruins’ break-up day, also known as the day we learn of the gnarly injuries they played through over the course of the season. There were no revelations to the extent of San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton’s knee injury, but a handful of Bruins certainly played hurt at times during the season. In fact, the injury bug bit the Bruins at the worst time, as Boston entered the playoffs shorthanded, ultimately bowing out in the first round in six games to the Ottawa Senators. Here’s an update on some of the banged-up B’s. Patrice BergeronBergeron revealed Tuesday he played most of the season with a sports hernia, which certainly would explain a relatively slow start for the
NFL Films Headquarters Provides Inside Look At Football’s Rich History
Share this: NFL Films headquarters in Mount Laurel, N.J., is as much a museum of football history as it is a place where some of sports’ best documentaries and shows are made. The massive buildings hold many artifacts, memorabilia, art, photos, helmets and other items that help tell the story of more than 100 years of football. With the 2017 NFL Draft being held in nearby Philadelphia beginning Thursday, NESN.com got a behind-the-scenes look at the football history displayed at NFL Films. Click to take a behind-the-scenes look at NFL Films HQ >> Thumbnail and story photos via Nicholas Goss/NESN.com More Stories Source link