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TodayNESN Diary: Mookie Betts Isn’t Playing ‘What If?’ (And Other Random Thoughts)
Each day during the sports pause stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, NESN.com will publish a diary full of random thoughts, opinions, takeaways and other cool tidbits we’ve stumbled across in the absence of actual games. Because why not? We’re all in this together. If you told me in February that Mookie Betts being traded from …
NHLPA Executive Board Approves Tentative CBA, Will Vote Over 48 Hours
It’s official: The NHL Players’ Association has approved the tentative CBA agreement the union and NHL discussed Monday. The NHLPA made the announcement Tuesday with some added details. The NHLPA’s Executive Board has approved the tentative CBA and referred it to the NHLPA Membership for a ratification vote. pic.twitter.com/nqDpMpZYbd — NHLPA (@NHLPA) July 8, 2020 …
Yanks’ Cole learns safety-protocol lesson in 1st intrasquad
NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole couldn’t have expected the New York Yankees to take the ball away from him just one batter into his first home start in the Bronx. But the team’s new $324 million ace learned the hard way about one of baseball’s new coronavirus safety protocols Tuesday night during an intrasquad …
Browns sign ‘Bama tackle Wills, team’s first-round pick
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jedrick Wills has slid into place for the Browns. The former Alabama star right tackle, who will attempt to slide over to the left side for Cleveland, signed his four-year, $19.7 million contract on Tuesday, two weeks before he’s scheduled to report to his first NFL training camp. The deal includes an …
Over the Hill? Recovered lefty on track for Twins rotation
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When the Minnesota Twins signed Rich Hill from the bargain aisle of free agency last winter, they expected the left-hander to be available around midseason after his recovery from elbow surgery. Now the 40-year-old is on track to be ready right away, thanks to the virus outbreak that shoved the schedule back …
Blackhawks say team name honors namesake who inspired
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks say they will continue to use their team name because it honors a Native American leader who has been an inspiration to generations. “The Chicago Blackhawks name and logo symbolizes an important and historic person, Black Hawk of Illinois’ Sac & Fox Nation, whose leadership and life has inspired …
MATCHDAY: Barcelona needs win to keep pressure on Madrid
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Wednesday: SPAIN Barcelona needs a home win against last-place Espanyol to stay close to leader Real Madrid, which hosts Alavés on Friday. Barcelona trails Madrid by four points with four rounds to go. Only a win in the city derby can keep alive Espanyol’s hope of …
Sixers’ Joel Embiid Is ‘Not A Big Fan’ Of NBA’s Return-To-Play Plan
The NBA’s return-to-play plan is in effect, though some players, like Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, still aren’t entirely in favor of it. The NBA plans to restart the 2019-20 season July 30 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., with 22 of the league’s 30 teams in attendance. A lengthy list of …
IIHF encouraged by possible return of NHL players to Olympics
International Ice Hockey Federation chief René Fasel is encouraged after learning the NHL’s pending labor deal opens the possibility of the world’s best players returning to the Olympics. Aside from the uncertainty raised by the coronavirus pandemic, Fasel told The Associated Press he doesn’t foresee any major stumbling blocks that could derail negotiations leading up …
MLS to resume season minus 1 team amid growing virus concern
Major League Soccer is about to resume its season — in a state that has seen a huge spike in coronavirus infections, with one team absent because of a COVID-19 outbreak, and with plenty of worry about what will happen next. The MLS is Back tournament starts Wednesday in Florida. The league’s teams are sequestered …
