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
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Red Sox’s Doug Fister Shines, Keeps Indians Hitters Guessing In Win
It’s only one start, but Doug Fister had his best outing in a Boston Red Sox uniform Monday night. The Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 6-2 at Fenway Park, and the right-hander was a big reason why. He only allowed two earned runs on five hits through 7 2/3 innings. Furthermore, those two runs came in the eighth inning, as he held the Indians scoreless throughout most of his start. Fister also walked two but had five strikeouts. To hear what Fister had to say about his outing Monday, listen to the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
NFL Free Agency Live: Arian Foster, Doug Martin Among Top Players On Market
10:37 a.m.: The NFL free agency period finally is here. The league’s free agents officially hit the market at noon ET, and there could be some significant shakeups around the NFL. For example, a loaded group of free agent running backs that includes Doug Martin, Matt Forte, Lamar Miller, Arian Foster, Chris Ivory and more could change the dynamic on many teams. Plus, things already are heating up before free agency begins with some news from ESPN’s Dianna Marie Russini and Ed Werder. Click for the top free agents at every position>> Thumbnail photo via Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports Images ...