Morning sports update: Josh Jackson reportedly won’t work out for the Celtics unless they commit to pick him
The NBA Draft is just one day away, Tom Brady’s China trip is still in full swing, and the Red Sox are in first place in the AL East for the first time this season.
Josh Jackson reportedly refuses to work out for Celtics: According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Jackson hasn’t worked out for the Celtics yet. Chad Ford of ESPN added to the report, saying Jackson refuses to work out at the Celtics’ facility unless they guarantee him they’re going to select him at No. 3. Apparently, that guarantee hasn’t been made. (WEEI)
Josh Jackson did not work out for the Celtics on Tues, multiple sources tell ESPN. Two days before the draft, BOS still hasn’t seen him
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) June 20, 2017
Jackson won’t workout in Boston unless the Celtics commit that 1. They’re keeping the pick 2. He’s their guy at No. 3. https://t.co/k3QcBgnmHf
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 20, 2017
Chris Sale sharp, Red Sox move into 1st with 8-3 romp over Royals: “We scored a bunch of runs today. That takes a lot of pressure off a pitcher,” Sale said. “You can make mistakes and not have to worry about it. You can just pound the strike zone.” (Boston.com)
No Red Sox starters in latest All-Star ballot update: Following the fourth 2017 American League All-Star balloting update, the Red Sox still don’t have an All-Star leading the way for a starting position. The ballot is available until Thursday, June 29 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The last voting update will be released Monday, June 26. (WEEI)
Former Patriots offensive lineman Ryan O’Callaghan comes out as gay: “Football was kind of the cover for my life,” O’Callaghan said in a video accompanying the article. “Football was the most masculine thing I could do, so I decided to dedicate myself to football.” (Boston.com)
Here’s what Tom Brady’s China trip looks like: Brady was in China on a promotional tour for Under Armour this weekend when he made an appearance in Beijing, practicing what media reports describe as “martial arts techniques” with a fitness instructor. (Boston Globe)
Bruins unveil 2017-18 jerseys: The Bruins unveiled their 2017-18 jerseys Tuesday night. (Boston Globe)
The 2017-18 Authentic B’s @adidashockey jersey is here. Preorder yours at the ProShop at TD Garden or by calling 617.742.0202 #FormTheFuture pic.twitter.com/rKPifo5RFB
— x – Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) June 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/NHLBruins/status/877351096682807296
