Morning Sports Update: Red Sox ended pursuit of Aroldis Chapman after alleged domestic dispute
The Red Sox’ backed off trade talks for Aroldis Chapman after a background check, the Sox dealt for a bullpen power arm in Carson Smith, and the Deflategate scandal returned to court.
Red Sox reportedly backed off Aroldis Chapman trade after learning about domestic dispute: “The Red Sox had been exploring a possible trade for lefthander Aroldis Chapman in November until the team discovered in its background check that the Reds closer had allegedly been involved in a domestic dispute, according to multiple industry sources.’’ (The Boston Globe)
Police report: Aroldis Chapman allegedly fired gunshots, ‘choked’ girlfriend in domestic incident: “Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman allegedly fired eight gunshots in the garage of his Miami-area home following an October argument with his girlfriend in which she told police he “choked’’ her and pushed her against a wall, according to police reports obtained by Yahoo Sports.’’ (Yahoo!)
Red Sox trade Wade Miley to Mariners in deal that brings back reliever Carson Smith: “Dave Dombrowski’s makeover of the Red Sox’ pitching staff continues. The Red Sox announced trading pitchers Wade Miley and Jonathan Aro to the Seattle Mariners on Monday in exchange for pitchers Carson Smith and Roenis Elias.’’ (Boston.com)
NFL union accuses Roger Goodell of ‘sweeping grab for power’ in Deflategate scandal: “The NFL Players Association told a federal appeals court Monday that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was making a ‘‘sweeping grab for power’’ in the ‘‘Deflategate’’ controversy and a judge was right to reject his handling of the scandal.’’ (Boston.com)
Jonas Gustavsson gives Bruins a shot in 3-2 losing performance: “Trust was something that the Bruins coaching staff didn’t really have in their backup goaltender last season. But it’s a whole different ballgame this time around with the B’s and veteran backup goalie Jonas Gustavsson.’’ (CSNNE.com)
Kicker Dan Bailey lifts Cowboys over Redskins for a 19-16 win:
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Photo finish: Old Patriots in new NFL uniforms
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