by Zack Cox on Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 10:09PM 1,786 Share this: Jimmy Garoppolo’s first true NFL test just got a whole lot more difficult. The New England Patriots quarterback, who’s set to start the first regular-season game of his career Sunday night against the Arizona Cardinals, now will be forced to do so without his starting left tackle (Nate Solder), a player who likely would have started at right guard if healthy (Jonathan Cooper) and arguably the league’s most dangerous offensive threat (Rob Gronkowski). Solder, Cooper and Gronkowski all officially have been ruled out for Sunday’s season opener, further hamstringing a Patriots offense that already was without suspended superstar signal-caller Tom Brady. How will these developments change New England’s game plan against an Arizona defense
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Red Sox Notes: Missed Scoring Opportunities Doom Boston In Loss To A’s
Share this: The Red Sox and Oakland Athletics both were scoreless through eight innings Sunday, but the Red Sox didn’t have the excuse of being no-hit. Eduardo Rodriguez pitched a phenomenal game in the Red Sox’s series finale against the A’s, holding them to one hit over eight strong innings. Boston put hits on the board as the lefty spun a gem, but as has been the case in many close games this season, the Red Sox couldn’t translate them into runs in their 1-0 loss. The popular opinion might be to blame closer Craig Kimbrel, who walked Danny Valencia and gave up a double to Khris Davis to start and end the bottom of the ninth inning. But an error by Brock Holt
MotoGP™ live on new Spíler TV in Hungary from 2017
“We are thrilled to start a new cooperation with TV2, so that MotoGP™ fans will be able to follow all the action live from each GP on new Spiler TV from 2017,” added Manel Arroyo, Managing Director of the Media and TV Area of Dorna Sports. “For free to air audiences, we are also delighted that there will be a highlights programme available soon after the GP has finished. We look forward to starting this new cooperation with one of the largest media groups in Hungary, as MotoGP™ continues to grow and flourish.” Source link
Patriots-Bears Takeaways: Rookie Guard Joe Thuney Erases Pass Rushers
Share this: The New England Patriots’ offense couldn’t get off to a fast start for the second straight preseason game, but they still showed vast improvement Thursday in their 23-22 win over the Chicago Bears. Jimmy Garoppolo completed 16 of 21 passes for 181 yards with one touchdown, and he received a lot of help from his offensive line, most notably third-round pick Joe Thuney. Thuney continued to look like the Patriots’ best offensive lineman Thursday. See how the Patriots fared in the passing game on offense and defense. PASS RUSHGeneo Grissom: QB hit, five hurriesTrey Flowers: half-sack, three hurriesAnthony Johnson: 1/2 sack, three hurriesChris Long: two hurriesRufus Johnson: two hurriesKevin Snyder: QB hitVincent Valentine: QB hitElandon Roberts: QB hit — Grissom led the team with six total
Patriots Vs. Bears Live: Score, Highlights, Analysis Of Preseason Game In Foxbor…
Share this: First quarter, 2:33, Bears 11-0: We’re 12 minutes deep into this game, and the Patriots have run three offensive plays. The Patriots’ defense let up a 34-yard run to Jeremy Langford on a nice play fake by Cutler, who handed the ball off but rolled out of the pocket like it was a bootleg pass. Langford ran the ball in for a 5-yard touchdown, then the Patriots let up a two-point conversion. First quarter, 7:43, Bears 3-0: The Patriots went three and out after two carries by LeGarrette Blount and a drop by Aaron Dobson. First quarter, 8:59, Bears 3-0: The Bears settled for a field goal after a penalty-plagued drive to start the game. Jay Cutler was 5 of 6 for 63 yards. Patriots cornerback Justin Coleman
Sources: Alan Branch Informs Patriots Teammates He’s Been Suspended
FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch notified teammates he’s been suspended, sources informed of the situation told NESN.com. The cause and length of the suspension are currently unknown. Branch played 16 games, starting 15, in 2015 with the Patriots. He recorded 35 tackles, one sack, three defended passes and two forced fumbles. Branch was acquired by the Patriots midway through the 2014 season. He played eight games in 2014, starting two. Branch, 31, was selected in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. He spent the 2011 and 2012 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and 2013 with... NESN.com
Red Sox’s Pitching Rotation Off To Strong Statistical Start In August
Share this: It’s been an up-and-down season for some of the Red Sox’s starting rotation, but August has been mostly ups for Boston’s starters. The Red Sox’s rotation has a 5-3 record with a 2.69 ERA in 97 innings this month, and David Price will look to improve those numbers even more when he takes the mound against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Hear what NESN’s Dave O’Brien and Dennis Eckersley had to say about Boston’s rotation in the video from “Red Sox Gameday Live” above. Thumbnail photo via Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link