Morning Sports Update: Mookie Betts congratulates Mike Trout on MVP: ‘He’s a beast!’
Betts was seen as a favorite because Trout's Angels missed the playoffs.
Mookie Betts fell second in MVP voting Thursday night, while the Bruins were stymied by Devin Dubnyk.
Mookie Betts congratulates Mike Trout on MVP: ‘He’s a beast!’:
Congrats on a very well deserved MVP to @MikeTrout – he’s a beast! Can’t wait to get back out there next year #RedSoxNation.
— Mookie Betts (@mookiebetts) November 18, 2016
Mike Trout beats out Mookie Betts for AL MVP: Mike Trout became just the 5th player in league history to win the MVP while playing for a non-playoff team. Trout admitted his surprise at the decision, and praised Mookie Betts. “What an unbelievable player, [and] person,” Trout said. “I got to know him a little bit. He’s great for the game… a special talent. It’s going to be a fun battle hopefully the next 10-15 years.” Betts finished second, and David Ortiz finished 6th in the voting. (Boston Globe)
Devan Dubnyk stopped Matt Beleskey’s breakaway with this wild pokecheck:
RT to thank Duby 😄 #mnwild pic.twitter.com/HtEdhn8VUt
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) November 18, 2016
Watch: The Wild beat the Bruins with a puck that ricocheted of Adam McQuaid:
Finn-tastic! #BOSvsMIN pic.twitter.com/qLTpYdShXE
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) November 18, 2016
USA soccer reportedly considered firing Jurgen Klinsmann month ago: After a disappointing loss to Costa Rica last Friday, speculation began swirling about USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann’s job security. That speculation has been somewhat solidified by a round of rumors indicating that the U.S. Soccer Federation has been in contact with candidates to replace the beleaguered coach. Klinsmann’s contract runs through the 2018 World Cup. (NESN)
Cyrus Jones reflects on ‘up and down’ rookie season: Patriots’ cornerback Cyrus Jones was the team’s first selection in this year’s draft, but granted that his first season has been “up and down,” particularly after his benching for three games following an ejection for fighting. “It was really tough,” Jones said. “I’m a highly competitive person. I’ve got a lot of confidence in what I can do. So it’s tough just not being out there with your team and doing anything you can to help the team win.” (WEEI)
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