Malcolm Butler Releases Statement On Benching, Denies ‘Ridiculous’ Reports

Malcolm Butler Releases Statement On Benching, Denies ‘Ridiculous’ Reports

by Zack Cox on Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 4:33PM 1,312 Malcolm Butler addressed his Super Bowl LII benching Tuesday in a statement posted to his Twitter and Instagram pages. The New England Patriots cornerback, who played just one special teams snap in his team’s 41-33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, denied reports that he missed curfew or violated team rules in the week leading up to Super Bowl Sunday. “During my four-year career wi... NESN.com

NBA Fans Had Fun With Old Gordon Hayward Tweets Where He Was Indecisive

Share this: Where is Gordon Hayward going to sign? Well, we aren’t sure anyone knows the answer, even Hayward. ESPN’s Chris Haynes reported Tuesday that the free-agent forward had decided to sign with the Boston Celtics. But as soon as Haynes broke the news, reports refuting Hayward’s move to Boston began to surface when Hayward’s agent told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that Hayward had not yet made a decision. Reports continued to trickle in throughout the day that the 27-year-old swingman was having a difficult time choosing which team to join. And as NBA fans waited with bated breath, they dug up some of Hayward’s old tweets showing how indecisive he can be. Good to know he's been in this situation before. — The Love Below (@TheLoveBel0w) July 4,

Aaron Hernandez’s Lawyer Refutes ‘Malicious’ Reports Of Suicide Note To Prison B…

Share this: Aaron Hernandez left behind three letters Wednesday after committing suicide at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center. According to The Boston Herald, one of these letters was left for Hernandez’s fiancée, and another was addressed to his 4-year old daughter. In response to reports that Hernandez might have been bisexual, other reports began to swirl that the third letter was addressed to the former New England Patriots tight end’s prison boyfriend. But Hernandez’s lawyer, Jose Baez, said Monday that those reports hold no validity. “Rumors of letters to a gay lover, in or out of prison, are false,” Baez told TMZ Sports. “These are malicious leaks used to tarnish somebody who is dead.” Larry Army Jr., the lawyer for 22-year-old inmate Kyle Kennedy, told the New

Reports: Julian Edelman Faces Paternity Controversy After Model Files Suit

A few days after rumors swirled around Julian Edelman’s dating life, the New England Patriots wide receiver reportedly is facing a paternity suit. Swedish model Ella Rose filed a suit, which says Edelman is the father of her unborn child, in L.A. County Superior Court, sources told TMZ Sports on Wednesday. Edelman has acknowledged he is the father of the unborn baby girl — who is due in October — after contesting the claim originally, sources told The Boston Globe. Edelman, who was spotted with Victoria’s Secret model Adriana Lima in Nantucket over the weekend, has had a two-year long casual relationship with Rose, according to TMZ Sports.

Reports: Justin Upton Traded To Padres; Braves Acquiring Prospects

The San Diego Padres are stocking up on outfielders. The Padres have agreed to a trade with the Atlanta Braves for outfielder Justin Upton, according to multiple reports. San Diego already acquired outfielders Matt Kemp and Wil Myers this week before landing Upton. The Braves will acquire left-hander Max Fried, second baseman Jace Peterson, third baseman Dustin Peterson and outfielder Mallex Smith, according to CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman. The Padres reportedly will acquire a lower-level prospect in addition to Upton. The Padres entered this offseason in need of some offensive firepower, particularly in the outfield. Now, they have a surplus of outfielders, creating the potential for even more moves this winter. Upton, who was

Chelsea’s talks with Ba hit snag, reports say

By ESPN.com news services Demba Ba deal on hold as transfer window nears The January transfer window is about to open, but one player who could be staying put is Newcastle striker Demba Ba. Demba Ba deal on hold as transfer window nears NEXT VIDEO Demba Ba deal on hold as transfer window nears Demba Ba deal on hold as transfer window nears The January transfer window is about to open, but one player who could be staying put is Newcastle striker Demba Ba. Benitez wary of QPR Benitez wary of QPR Rafael Benitez says QPR's position at the bottom of the Premier League makes them dangerous opponents when they visit Chelsea on Wednesday. Chelsea's hopes of signing Newcastle striker Demba Ba have suffered an early blow after unproductive discussions