Morning sports update: The Cavaliers were reportedly involved in ‘serious three-way trade discussions’ for Paul George
Chris Sale takes the mound on Monday night against Minnesota Twins, and the Red Sox look to break the tie with the Yankees for first place of the AL East.
Sources: Cavs talked 3-way trade involving Paul George, Kevin Love: The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to pursue a trade for Paul George and will be leading contenders for Carmelo Anthony’s services, should Anthony secure an offseason buyout from the New York Knicks, according to league sources. (ESPN)
League sources: Cavs, Pacers and Nuggets have discussed a three-way deal that would land Paul George in Cleveland and Kevin Love in Denver
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 25, 2017
Angels score 3 after overturned call, beat Red Sox 4-2: Mitch Moreland and Jackie Bradley Jr. each hit a solo homer for the Red Sox, who lost their second straight at Fenway Park after winning 10 of the previous 12. Boston remained tied with New York atop the AL East. (Boston.com)
Eduardo Rodriguez close to making his return: “The key for me is seeing the height of the leg kick,” said Red Sox manager John Farrell. The brace that he’s wearing now gives him such a greater feeling of stability in the knee that he can be more assertive with the lower half, so the delivery is much more Eddie-like than when he had to adjust in that [June 1] game in Baltimore. Provided he comes in tomorrow and feels as he did today, we would target Thursday in Portland for 75-80 pitches.” (WEEI)
David Price dealing with split fingernail on pitching hand: Price had an issue with a split nail on the middle finger of his pitching hand. This comes after the lefthander developed a blister on the ring finger of his pitching hand during his June 8 start against the Yankees. (Boston Globe)
Jordan Spieth holes bunker shot to win Travelers playoff: Jordan Spieth holed out from 60 feet for birdie from a greenside bunker on the first hole of a playoff with Daniel Berger to win the Travelers Championship on Sunday. (Boston.com)
Ezekiel Elliott, Julian Edelman among 23 athletes featured in Body Issue: Ezekiel Elliott, Julian Edelman and Javier Baez are among the 23 athletes featured in ESPN The Magazine’s annual Body Issue, which begins its rollout this week on SportsCenter and ESPN.com, and is on newsstands July 7. (ESPN)
