Morning sports update: Gordon Hayward’s decision reportedly could come as early as Monday night
The Celtics await Gordon Hayward’s decision, while the Red Sox look to carry the momentum from their Blue Jays’ sweep into their series against the Rangers.
Celtics hope Gordon Hayward takes their best pitch: There are reports Hayward plans to make his decision known by tomorrow or Wednesday, but a source close to the player said he could let teams know his decision as early as tonight. (Boston Herald)
Gordon Hayward visited Boston, went to Fenway, and met Isaiah Thomas: ESPN reports the pitch to Hayward included a stop at Fenway Park, where the Jumbotron displayed a welcome greeting, and a three-minute video emphasized “the experience of playing in Boston.” (ESPN)
Betts has 8 RBIs, Red Sox rout Jays 15-1 to complete sweep: Betts went 4 for 6 as AL East-leading Boston won for the sixth time in seven games, completing the three-game sweep. He hit an RBI single in the second, a three-run homer in the fourth, a two-run blast in the sixth, and a two-run single in the seventh. (Boston.com, via AP)
4-for-6, 3 R, 2 HR, 8 RBIs, SB.
Have a day, @mookiebetts: https://t.co/iUi619TUEr pic.twitter.com/qlASYl8TsO
— MLB (@MLB) July 2, 2017
Mookie Betts, Craig Kimbrel, and Chris Sale named American League All-Stars; Xander Bogaerts part of AL final vote: Even though the Red Sox don’t have a starter, they have one reserve in right fielder Mookie Betts. Pitchers Chris Sale and Craig Kimbrel were also named to the team. (WEEI)
Does the Gronk spike look too similar to the Jumpman? Nike thinks so: “My client has created one of the most recognizable brands in sports today,” Gronkowski family attorney Troy Carnrite told ESPN. “We are very proud of this brand and are optimistic that we will resolve this with Nike amicably.” (Boston.com)
Nike claims Rob Gronkowski’s Gronk Nation logo is too similar to the Jumpman logo https://t.co/vIrrRdlPeu pic.twitter.com/da0echAbGb
— Athlon Sports (@AthlonSports) June 30, 2017
Tom Brady doesn’t say much about Gisele’s concussion claim: “She’s there every day. We go to bed in the same bed every night, so I think she knows when I am sore. She knows when I am tired. She knows when I get hit. We drive home together,’’ Brady said. “But she also knows how well I take care of myself. She’s a very concerned wife and very loving.’’ (Boston Globe)
