White Sox prospect Luis Robert will not be rushed

Luis Robert homered twice in his 2019 debut Thursday night time at Class A Winston-Salem, a degree that appears beneath him. Talent sensible, there’s little question that it's, and whereas a promotion to AA Birmingham shouldn’t be too far-off, anticipating to see the middle fielder in a White Sox uniform this season could be a stretch. “He obviously had a pretty good night last night, so people are ready for him to be here next week,” normal supervisor Rick Hahn mentioned earlier than the Sox’ residence opener Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field. “On one hand, from a tool set and talent standpoint, absolutely his tools are as strong as many at the big league level already. However, from

Robert Williams Injury: Celtics Rookie Leaves Game Vs.

UPDATE (7:45 p.m.): The Celtics have dominated Robert Williams out with a again contusion. ORIGINAL STORY: The very last thing the Boston Celtics might have afforded getting into Saturday was one other damage to the frontcourt. The C’s had been with out Aaron Baynes and Al Horford (with Gordon Hayward additionally sitting out whereas in NBA concussion protocol) in opposition to the Charlotte Hornets, which means Robert Williams III received his first profession begin. But the 21-year-old large man wouldn't end the primary half. Williams appeared to injure his again after lacking a putback dunk and falling laborious. The middle remained down on the ground for fairly some time whereas medical personnel attended to him. Williams finally was assisted off the ground, and

Celtics Injuries: Here’s Latest On Jayson Tatum, Robert

The Boston Celtics haven't had a lot to rejoice of late. In the midst of a three-game dropping streak, which attain a low level in Saturday’s 124-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets during which they have been outscored 30-5 down the stretch, the Celtics have been bitten laborious by the harm bug. Aron Baynes (ankle), Al Horford (knee) and Gordon Hayward (concussion) all missed Saturday’s tilt, and now it seems to be like Boston can be with out at the least yet one more physique after they tackle the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday again at TD Garden. Robert Williams III and Jayson Tatum every suffered decrease again contusions after taking laborious falls beneath the basket. Williams appeared to take the more severe

Celtics’ Kyrie Irving Excited To Have ‘Consistent Lob Threat’ In Robert Williams

Celtics’ Kyrie Irving Excited To Have ‘Consistent Lob Threat’ In Robert Williams

BOSTON — Kyrie Irving has been a big fan of playing with Robert Williams when given the chance this season. And Irving, for one, is pretty excited to share the court more with the 21-year-old. “I’ve played with quite a few bigs. I had Timofey Mozgov, I had Tristan (Thompson) in Cleveland. When I was in college I had Mason and Miles Plumlee,” Irving said. “So, you know, having a consistent lob threat at the rim, where you can throw it around the rim and he can go get it, you can see how easy it is for me and Rob. You know going in and people are stepping up on me and he’s always a threat at the

Where Is Robert Williams? Celtics Postpone Draft Pick’s Conference Call

Where Is Robert Williams? Celtics Postpone Draft Pick’s Conference Call

Did Robert Williams have too much fun at Buffalo Wild Wings on Thursday night? The Celtics had a conference call scheduled 11 a.m. ET on Friday to introduce the Texas A&M big man to the media after Boston took him No. 27 overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. Minutes before that call, however, the team announced it was postponing the call — because it couldn’t get a hold of Williams. The C’s didn’t provide any further details, but Williams’ last known whereabouts were a B-Dubs in Shreveport, L.A. So, NBA Twitter used its imagination. The team is insisting Williams’ conference call no-show was just a simple mi... NESN.com

Why Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski Wants To Play In MLS, USA Soccer

Why Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski Wants To Play In MLS, USA Soccer

Anna Lewandowski’s wife ignited USA soccer fans’ dreams with a mere phrase. The wife of Bayern Munich and Poland superstar Robert Lewandowski revealed Sunday her husband wants to play in Los Angeles in order to further their family’s business and philanthropic interests, according to Sky Sports. “I think that we will spend some time in the United States,” Anna Lewandowski said. “We dream of Los Angeles, and we would love to develop our brand there. “We hope that Robert will end his professional career at a Los Angeles-based club. We can already say that this would be our dream. Our goal is to build a strong, honest and stable brand under... NESN.com

Chiefs’ Tamba Hali Defends Joe Paterno With Robert Kraft-Aaron Hernandez Question

Chiefs’ Tamba Hali Defends Joe Paterno With Robert Kraft-Aaron Hernandez Question

Tamba Hali had quite a weekend on social media. Not only did the veteran linebacker question whether the Kansas City Chiefs need him anymore after playing limited snaps in his team’s AFC divisional round playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last season. He also defended former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno, who died in 2012 just months after being fired amid the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. Hali, who played at Penn State from 2002 to 2005, started defending Paterno seemingly out of the blue Sunday night, and his defense included references to O.J. Simpson, George Zimmerman, Robert Kraft and Aaron Hernandez. Hali clearly believ... NESN.com