The Oakland Raiders have been unable to come to an agreement on a contract extension for their franchise defensive player Khalil Mack, leading to plenty of speculation and rumors that the 2014 first-round pick could be traded at some point. So, how high of a price are the Raiders seeking if they ever decide to trade Mack? Here’s what NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported Thursday on NFL Network. “Reggie McKenzie has had multiple offers to him — a first-round pick and another high pick,” Pelissero said, per Chris Wesseling of NFL.com. “I’ve been told he’s been offered a player for Khalil Mack. To this point, none of that has gotten a... NESN.com
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David Price Gets Ball As Red Sox Look For Season Sweep of Marlins
The Boston Red Sox back in the win column Tuesday and it’ll be up to David Price to keep the momentum rolling. Boston will send the left-hander to the mound Wednesday to close its quick two-game series against the Miami Marlins at Fenway Park. The Sox snapped their three-game losing streak with a wild 8-7 walk-off win Tuesday in the series opener. Price has been nothing short of dominant of late, posting a 4-0 record with a 1.09 ERA in six starts since the Major League Baseball All-Star break. The Marlins will counter with right-hander Trevor Richards. To see the game preview, check out
Bill Belichick Clarifies What Alex Guerrero’s Role With Patriots Is
Monday reignited some flames in the Alex Guerrero-Tom Brady-Bill Belichick saga. After losing privileges to travel with the New England Patriots last season, Guerrero, Brady’s trainer and business partner, was given them back, as evidenced by the fact he flew on the team plane last week en route to a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. That led to questioning during Brady’s weekly hit on WEEI’s “Kirk and Callahan” on Monday, which after three questions led Brady to abruptly end the interview. For better or for worse, Guerrero has become an interesting figure surrounding the Patriots, with plenty about his direct involvement wi... NESN.com
‘Madden’ Community Mourns Deaths Of Gamers Killed In Jacksonville Shooting
The esports world, like the “traditional” sports world, is a community. And tragedy struck that community Sunday afternoon in Jacksonville, Fla. A gunman, identified by authorities as 24-year-old gamer David Katz, opened fire at a Madden Championship Series tournament at a local gaming bar, killing two and injuring at least nine others others before taking his own life. Katz competed in the tournament and lost, according to the Los Angeles Times’ Matt Pearce. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has yet to identify the victims, but their names have been widely reported by members of the gaming community: Elijah Clayton, 22, who went by t... NESN.com
Doug Pederson Gets Snippy After Questions About Carson Wentz’s Health
Doug Pederson does not have a further update on Carson Wentz, and he’s pretty dang tired of getting asked for one. The Philadelphia Eagles have been without their franchise quarterback since Week 14 of last season with a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee, and he has yet to get cleared for contact. Wentz thinks it’s possible he could be ready for the Eagles’ Week 1 opener against the Atlanta Falcons, but being able to get hit is an obvious next step. With that in mind, Pederson was asked about Wentz multiple times during his press conference Sunday. Upon hearing one of the questions, Pederson paused, let out a clearly unamused
Rick Porcello Laments His, Red Sox’s ‘Sloppy’ Performance In Loss To Rays
The Boston Red Sox have looked pretty sharp most nights this season, but Saturday was not one of those nights. The Sox put on a pretty ugly showing and fell to the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1, dropping the second straight contest of the three-game set at Tropicana Field. There really were no redeeming qualities for Boston in the loss, as everything from the pitching to the offense were quite underwhelming. Following the game, Sox starter Rick Porcello gave a pretty candid assessment of his and his team’s performance. To hear what he had to say, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented
Jason McCourty’s Safety Debut An Unexpected Twist In Patriots Preseason
by Zack Cox on Sat, Aug 25, 2018 at 1:08AM If Jason McCourty can’t crack the New England Patriots’ 53-man roster as a cornerback, perhaps he’ll be able to do so as a safety. The veteran defensive back played both positions during Friday night’s 25-14 preseason loss to the Carolina Panthers, switching from his natural corner spot to free safety late in the first half. It was the first time McCourty ever had played safety in a game at any level, he told reporters after th... NESN.com