Morning Sports Update: Skip Bayless says refs were trying to get even with Tom Brady
Rob Gronkowski will reportedly miss one to two weeks with a knee injury, Skip Bayless tears into officials for mistakes in Patriots-Broncos game, and Brad Stevens praises defense and cohesion in Celtics’ 105-95 win over Heat.
Skip Bayless: ‘My final score for [Patriots-Broncos] was Refs 30, Tom Brady 24’:
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Brad Stevens after Celtics win over Heat: ‘If we defend well, that’s a good sign of our cohesion’: “The Celtics entered Monday night’s game against the Heat with a singular focus. They knew that to win, they would have to defend more efficiently than they did in their loss to the Magic the previous night.’’ (The Boston Globe)
Rob Gronkowski will reportedly miss only 1-2 weeks with knee injury:“Gronk may be back spiking footballs sooner rather than later.’’ (Boston.com)
Patriots cut Chris Harper after muffed punt: “The Patriots cut the rookie receiver Monday, fewer than 24 hours after his blunder Sunday night appeared to open the door for the Broncos’ comeback and 30-24 win, New England’s first loss of the season.’’ (The Boston Globe)
Rachel Nichols to return to ESPN to host own program and appear on SportsCenter: “She is expected to anchor her own program, contribute to SportsCenter and other platforms including E:60, and work on issue-oriented journalism. She is expected to start at ESPN in early 2016.’’ (SI.com)
Ravens beat the Browns, 33-27, with a walkoff kick-six:
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Bill Belichick annihilates reporter with death stare: “If looks could kill.’’ (Boston.com)
Photo finish: 33 awesome Larry Bird photos you won’t remember
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