Morning Sports Update: Red Sox have draft pick closest to majors in Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Benintendi ranked high in Baseball America’s poll of scouting directors, the Celtics’ rookies continue to look strong in preseason, and Brad Stevens has the experience needed for consideration for the Team USA head coach opening.
Red Sox prospect ranks best pure hitter, most ready for pros: “Benintendi landed as No. 1 in several categories, including quickest projected college player to reach the majors first, best pure hitter and best pro debut among college players. He was ranked second as best power hitter.’’ (MassLive.com)
Tom Brady delivers short interview about (not) keeping footballs after touchdowns vs. Colts: “After Sunday’s 34-27 win in Indianapolis, Brady blew off NBC’s Michele Tafoya, then issued three terse answers when asked about keeping a souvenir football or two.’’ (The Boston Globe)
Jump aboard the R.J. Hunter hype train: “R.J. Hunter could get used to this. After three years of being looked at by everybody, to do everything, all the time at Georgia State University, the Celtics rookie got a look he wasn’t used to seeing during last week’s exhibition game against the Brooklyn Nets.’’ (The Providence Journal)
Could Brad Stevens be the next Team USA coach?“ While it’s clear that USA Basketball is in no rush to find a successor, Stevens possesses many of the qualities they’re likely in search of in a successor to Krzyzewski. For starters, they’ll likely want someone with international experience.’’ (CSNNE.com)
Troy Tulowitzki hammers a three-run homer in Blue Jays 11-8 win over the Royals: The Blue Jays trail 1-2 in the series.
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Bill Belichick analyzes the failed fake punt play: “Well, I think the play was a version of the swinging gate play,’’ he said. “I don’t know exactly how it was supposed to work. That’s something you’d have to ask them about.’’ (CSNNE.com)
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