The latest from Foxborough: Pre-game Several players were absent during warm-ups. There was no sign of the following players: Braxton Berrios, Kenny Britt, Rex Burkhead, Marcus Cannon, Duke Dawson, Trey Flowers, Harvey Langi, Ryan Lewis, Sony Michel, and Matthew Slater. Phillip Dorsett is warming up in pads. Wide receiver Phillip Dorsett appears to be OK after the 25-year-old avoided a potentially devastating injury when he slipped mid-route in an 11-on-11 drill during practice Tuesday. Dorsett was shaken up after the play and paid a visit to the medical tent. He was targeted twice (but didn’t register a catch) in New England’s preseason opener against the Washington Redskins last week. Joel Embiid is in the building. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was spotted on the sidelines. He chatted with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and Sixers co-owner Michael Rubin. The Eagles threw some early shade at the Patriots. At least two of Philadelphia’s stall … [Read more...] about Live updates from the Patriots-Eagles preseason game
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Broncos’ John Elway might be calling for backup QB but not Kaepernick
By Arnie Stapleton Published 4:02 pm PDT, Thursday, August 16, 2018 ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — John Elway might find himself in the market for a backup quarterback soon, but there’s one man who won’t be getting a call: Colin Kaepernick . “Colin had his chance to be here,” Elway said Thursday when asked if the former 49ers QB would be an option if Elway decides Case Keenum’s backup isn’t already on Denver’s roster. “We offered him a contract. He didn’t take it,” Elway said. “And as I said at my deposition (in Kaepernick’s collusion lawsuit against the NFL) — and I don’t know if I’m legally able to say this — but he’s had his chance to be here. He passed.” Kaepernick declined to take a pay cut from his $11.9 million salary to facilitate a trade to the Broncos in 2016 following Peyton Manning’s retirement. Unable to get a discount from Kaepernick or a rebate … [Read more...] about Broncos’ John Elway might be calling for backup QB but not Kaepernick
Stephen Curry supports women’s game by hosting girls camps in Walnut Creek
By Janie McCauley Published 3:58 pm PDT, Thursday, August 16, 2018 Just like Steph, seventh-grader Amanda Kerner stood before a big crowd and knocked down shot after shot from five different spots on the court: 20 makes in 21/2 minutes, complete with a buzzer-beater. For one afternoon, Stephen Curry ensured that 200 girls in his camp had as real a chance as possible to try to be a little bit like him, down to the fancy dribbling work and competitive shooting drills he does daily alongside Kevin Durant throughout the season. Curry went nuts for Kerner’s success. Her summer? Absolutely made. “It was the best thing in my life that ever happened,” the 12-year-old said. “He was jumping around afterward. He seemed really excited. He slammed the ball on the floor. He’s the best shooter in the world and I want to be like him, so to see him supporting girls, it’s really cool.” For the first time, Curry hosted all girls for a free, … [Read more...] about Stephen Curry supports women’s game by hosting girls camps in Walnut Creek
Alex Cora is helping the Red Sox reverse a historic trend
Amid the plaudits the 2018 Red Sox have received, one particular accomplishment has gone somewhat overlooked. And, in the context of the team’s long history, it’s one of the striking achievements of Alex Cora’s first year as manager. The Red Sox have been an offensive juggernaut this season, but along with the hitting has been an uptick in stolen bases. Cora’s aggressive approach has helped keep Boston among Major League Baseball’s leaders in stolen bases. For the Red Sox, that’s saying something. While it’s become less pronounced in the last decade, a largely uninterrupted Red Sox legacy has been a perennial lack of speed. Consider the following stats from Red Sox history: The Red Sox have been last in the league in stolen bases 18 times. Conversely, the Red Sox have only led the league in stolen bases once, in 1935. They did so with 91 in 154 games, a sum so unimpressive that the 2018 team has already surpassed it. By 1939, only a few … [Read more...] about Alex Cora is helping the Red Sox reverse a historic trend
How Philadelphia media is covering the Patriots-Eagles Super Bowl rematch
When the Patriots meet the Eagles on Thursday night in a rematch of Super Bowl LII, Bill Belichick’s team will be focused on their own player evaluations, not exacting revenge. The Patriots head coach has zero interest in looking back to February for extra motivation heading into the second preseason game. However, the Philadelphia media is under no obligation to prepare 53 players to compete in the National Football League next month. They’re free to focus on the parallels between this game and the one that ended in green-and-white confetti, as well as all the adjacent local news. Zach Berman of The Philadelphia Inquirer acknowledged the contest won’t be a second game-planning duel between Belichick and Doug Pederson, but noted the history between the sides cannot be ignored. He also predicted Philly fans making the trip to Foxborough will bring some mementos along for the ride. “If any Eagles fans enter the gates at Gillette Stadium, they might have some … [Read more...] about How Philadelphia media is covering the Patriots-Eagles Super Bowl rematch