Gisele Bundchen does what any good wife does — care about the health of her husband. One thing she won’t do, however, is dictate when 40-year-old Tom Brady will retire from the NFL despite any concerns she may have about him continuing to play football. Bundchen has spoken in the past about concerns she has regarding the long-term effects that football can have on the body — particularly concussions. The 37-year-old-model-turned-author told the Wall Street Journal that it’s not her decision to make when it comes to the New England Patriots quarterback calling it a career. “It’s his decision and he knows it,” Bundchen sa... NESN.com
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Todd Bowles’ Explanation For Jets Acquiring No. 3 Pick Is A Bit Puzzling
If what Todd Bowles said Tuesday was true, then the New York Jets have some explaining to do. On March 17, the Jets traded up for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, sending the Indianapolis Colts the No. 6 overall pick and three second-rounders. Many assumed the Jets had a specific target in mind, likely a quarterback, if they were willing to give up that much to move up three spots. But Bowles provided a different explanation Tuesday morning. Considering the Jets already had the No. 6 pick, this logic seems a little puzzling. Why trade up to the No. 3 pick if you still had a shot at
Jalen Rose’s Grandma Trash Talks Sister Jean Ahead Of Final Four Matchup
The No. 11 seeded Loyola-Chicago Ramblers made their first Final Four in 55 years when they defeated No. 9 Kansas State to win the South Region on Saturday. The Ramblers’ incredible run has been due to their disciplined offensive approach and a number of clutch shots by Clayton Custer, Ben Richardson and Marques Townes. And don’t forget about Sister Jean, the team’s 98-year-old chaplain who has served as a good-luck charm throughout Loyola-Chicago’s journey. Sister Jean might have met her match, though, in the form of Jalen Rose’s 100-year-old grandmother Mary Belle Hicks. Hicks sent Sister Jean a message ahead of Loyola-Chicago’s... NESN.com
Tuukka Rask Comes Up Huge For Bruins In Overtime Victory Over Wild
Brad Marchand was the hero for the Boston Bruins on Sunday, but Tuukka Rask certainly deserves his own share of praise. Rask was stellar in the Bruins’ 2-1 overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, stopping 24 of 25 shots. Boston’s goaltender has been on quite the run of late, posting an 8-1-1 record in his last 10 games. After the win over the Wild, NESN’s Andy Brickley and Alex Kraemer broke down Rask’s performance, as well as Patrice Bergeron’s. To hear what they had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
Deven Marrero Given Fresh Start After Red Sox Trade Infielder To Diamondbacks
Deven Marrero’s time as a member of the Boston Red Sox has ended. The utility man was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named later or cash considerations Saturday. Marrero struggled early in his career, especially at the plate batting .208 in 236 at-bats. Now a Diamondback, Marrero should see more opportunity with Arizona than he would have in Boston where he was battling for the final bench spot. For Jerry Remy and Dave O’Brien’s breakdown of the trade, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Red Sox Sign Catcher Christian Vazquez To Three-Year Contract Extension
Get used to seeing Christian Vazquez behind the plate at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox on Saturday signed the 27-year-old catcher to a three-year contract extension. The deal runs through the 2021 season and has a club option for the 2022 season. Prior to signing the extension, Vazquez was due for arbitration in 2019 and 2020, and was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2021. In addition to signing the contract, Vazquez offered to make an annual donation to the Red Sox Foundation. Here are the terms of the deal, per the Boston Herald’s Jason Mastrodonato: Perhaps the best defensive catcher in Major League Baseball,... NESN.com
Red Sox Release Statement On Steven Wright’s 15-Game Suspension
Major League Baseball has made its decision regarding Steven Wright’s arrest in December, suspending the Boston Red Sox knuckleballer 15 games for violating the league’s Domestic Violence Policy. Wright was arrested at his home in Tennessee after he and his wife got into what the pitcher’s lawyer described as a “verbal argument.” While acknowledging that an argument took place, both Wright and his lawyer were adamant the incident did not get physical. The case was retired on Dec. 21, and the charges will be dismissed in December 2018 so long as there are no further incidents. The Red Sox released the following statement Friday: NESN.com