The reigning World Series champions are set to go to the White House on Thursday, however they’ll be with out their supervisor once they make the journey to Pennsylvania Avenue. Alex Cora confirmed to El Nuevo Dia that he won't be part of the journey to the White House celebrating the Boston Red Sox World Series title. The Puerto Rican supervisor has lengthy hinted that he probably wouldn't attend the journey on account of his displeasure with the aid efforts following Hurricane Maria. “His decision, as detailed, is based on his understanding that Puerto Rico has not yet recovered after the passage of Hurricane Maria in September 2017,” based on El Nuevo Dia. “Puerto Rico is very important to me. During the winter
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Alex Cora Confirms He Will Not Attend Red Sox’s White House
After a lot hypothesis, Alex Cora has confirmed he won't attend the Boston Red Sox’s White House go to after Sunday’s win over the Chicago White Sox. El Nuevo Dia reported earlier Sunday that Cora wouldn't be attending the journey to Pennsylvania Avenue to have fun Boston’s 2018 World Series championship. Cora mentioned he made his choice after talking with family members, including that the group was okay along with his choice. “We still have a long ways to go,” Cora mentioned regarding the state of Puerto Rico. “That’s our reality. It’s pretty tough to go celebrate when we’re where we’re at. I’d rather not go and just be consistent with everything.” Check out his full feedback beneath: The Red Sox now head to
Way More Patriots Chose To Visit President Obama Than President Trump
Share this: Since President Donald Trump took office in January, there has been a host of comparisons between him and his predecessor, Barack Obama. And there was another opportunity for that Wednesday when the New England Patriots visited President Trump to celebrate their Super Bowl LI victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The Patriots, of course, have been to a few championship celebrations at the White House with their last visit coming in 2015 after their victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX. Much of the focus in the lead up to the Patriots’ visit to the White House has been on the players that chose not to attend, including quarterback Tom Brady. And their absence definitely was recognizable when compared to the number
NFL Rumors: Tom Brady Expected To Visit White House With Patriots This Week
Share this: Feel free to file this news under “no duh,” but Tom Brady reportedly is expected in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday when the New England Patriots are honored for winning Super Bowl LI at the White House. Brady is expected to attend the White House visit, “sources familiar with the planning” told Politico. Brady is longtime friends with President Donald Trump. Trump said Brady gave him a congratulatory call after winning the 2016 presidential election. At least six Patriots are expected to skip the White House visit Wednesday. Defensive end Chris Long and safety Devin McCourty’s reasons are political. [embedded content] Brady skipped the Patriots’ White House visit in 2015 when President Barack Obama was in office, citing a family commitment. He attended the ceremony in 2002,
Greensboro Grasshoppers Troll Jim Boeheim With ‘(No) Value Night’
Share this: Syracuse men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim threw some shade at the city of Greensboro, N.C., after his team’s first-round exit from the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament in March. And while the city fired back initially, the Greensboro Grasshoppers, the Single-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins, kept roasting Boeheim as they hosted a “Jim Boeheim (No) Value Night” before their game Tuesday, according to NBC Sports. This, of course, is in response to the Syracuse coach saying there would be “no value” in moving the ACC Tournament back to Greensboro, where the tournament traditionally is held. As part of the promotion, all fans attending the game with a valid Syracuse, N.Y., driver’s license got a free ticket, $20 in concessions and a pregame meet
Roger Goodell Finally Plans To Attend Another Patriots Game At Gillette Stadium
Share this: New England Patriots fans, practice your boos. Roger Goodell said Tuesday at the NFL Annual Meeting that he plans to attend the Patriots’ Week 1 Thursday Night kickoff game at Gillette Stadium. The Boston Globe’s Ben Volin asked Goodell if he knew exactly where he would be the night of Sept. 7. “I don’t, but I plan on being at the kickoff game,” Goodell said at his annual news conference. The Patriots’ opponent has yet to be determined, though a Super Bowl LI rematch against the Atlanta Falcons has been rumored since the Atlanta Falcons will play a game in New England this season. Other possibilities include the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs or Houston Texans. Goodell hasn’t attended a game at Gillette Stadium
Dustin Pedroia Vows To Get Walk-Off Hit After Return From Family Funeral Service
Share this: BOSTON — It’s usually pretty hard to keep Dustin Pedroia off the field, but some things are bigger than baseball. The Red Sox second baseman left the team before Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Royals to attend funeral services for a family member. The Red Sox didn’t put him on the bereavement list for timing reasons. “He’s left the team to attend some services for a member of their family, so our condolences go out to both Dustin and Kelly and their families, and we would expect him back here later (Monday) night, after the beginning of the game,” Red Sox manager John Farrell said. “We’ve not put him on the bereavement list. That requires a minimum of three games missed,