Patriots Release Kenjon Barner To Make Room For Julian Edelman On 53-Man Roster

Patriots Release Kenjon Barner To Make Room For Julian Edelman On 53-Man Roster

FOXBORO, Mass — The Patriots officially welcomed Julian Edelman back into the fold Thursday evening, but they had to make a roster move in order to do so. New England cut running back Kenjon Barner to make room on the 53-man roster for Edelman. Cutting Barner means the Patriots will roll with just Sony Michel and James White as its running backs in Thursday night’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. Barner was in his second stint this season with the Patriots, making his Pats debut in Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins, getting three carries for 11 yards. Edelman on Thursday will play in his first non-preseason game since Super Bowl LI... NESN.com

Red Sox Release Statement On Steven Wright’s 15-Game Suspension

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

Paul Pierce Retiring With Celtics Is Final Chapter Of Legendary Boston Sports Career

Paul Pierce Retiring With Celtics Is Final Chapter Of Legendary Boston Sports Career

Becoming a legendary player in the history of the Boston Celtics is incredibly difficult. The group of players with that distinction is long, and the barrier to entry is steep. Paul Pierce climbed that mountain, and soon officially will close his career after signing a contract with the C’s on Monday so he can retire with the team that drafted him 10th overall in 1998. “It’s an honor to have this opportunity to once again call myself a Boston Celtic,” Pierce said in a team release. “The organization and city took me in and made me one of their own, and I couldn’t imagine ending my career any other way. I’m a Celtic for

E3 2017 Live Stream: Watch Microsoft’s Xbox Press Conference Online

Share this: All eyes will be on Microsoft at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Expected to finally release details on its upcoming new console, codenamed “Project Scorpio, Microsoft likely will be the most talked about company at E3 2017. Will “Scorpio” cost a fortune? Will it end console generations as we know them? We’ll find out once Microsoft takes the stage at the Lost Angeles Convention Center. Here’s how to watch Microsoft’s press conference online: When: Sunday, June 11, at 5 p.m. ETLive Stream: YouTube Live at E3 Thumbnail photo via Flickr/E3 Expo More Stories Source link

US Dealers Calling On Porsche To Further Expand Panamera Lineup

US Dealers Calling On Porsche To Further Expand Panamera Lineup

When Porsche revealed the new Panamera Sport Turismo, we joked the wagon made the sedan variant seem pointless. Those words apparently were truer than we even realized. Despite the lack of popularity of wagons in the United States, the Sport Turismo has made a lot of noise since its release, as it improves on the looks of the Panamera 4. The model also is the talk of the town among U.S. dealers, though for a different reason, according to Automotive News. In addition to improving on its appearance, the Sport Turismo also fixed the sedan’s other major problem. It is the first Panamera to be sold with five seats, which reportedly is something dealers ... NESN.com

Thieves Use Toyota Tacoma As Battering Ram To Break Into Florida Gun Store

Share this: When Toyota’s marketing department thought up the tagline “go anywhere,” this probably wasn’t what it had in mind. Zephyrhills Police Department are trying to identify three suspects who were caught on surveillance cameras ramming a blue Toyota Tacoma into the Sunshine State Armory in Zephyrhills, Fla., on Sunday, according to a press release. The thieves stole an unspecified amount of guns and ammunition from the store before fleeing the scene. Police reportedly received an alarm call at the shop around 2:15 a.m., and the suspects were already gone by the time officers arrived. Pasco Sheriff’s Office later found the Tacoma set on fire in a wooded area. The Tampa Field Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is working with local police

Renault Shows What Future Of Hot Hatches Looks Like At Geneva Motor Show

Share this: Cars such as the Tesla Model S and NIO EP9 have proven to the world that fast road cars still will exist once electric vehicles outnumber their interal combustion-powered rivals. Now, though, Renault has proven fast EVs won’t just come in the form of $100,000-plus supercars. Renault debuted the new 460-horsepower ZOE e-Sport Concept on Tuesday at the Geneva International Motor Show, according to a press release. The hot version of its all-electric subcompact three-door hatchback is the first example of Renault applying the knowledge its acquired from its participation in Formula E to one of its existing models. Since FE’s inaugural season, Renault e.dams has been the team to beat due to its prior experience with road-going EVs. The company