Morning sports update: Patriots’ interest in Richard Sherman will reportedly spike if they lose Malcolm Butler
The Celtics got hosed by the Cavaliers in a 23-point loss, while the Red Sox improved to 2-0 thanks to Sandy Leon’s 12th-inning walk-off homer.
Source: Patriots interested in acquiring Richard Sherman if they lose Malcolm Butler: It’s unclear what the Seahawks would demand as compensation for Sherman and whether the Patriots currently have enough collateral to execute such a trade. (Boston Herald)
The Patriots have some interest in Sherman, per source, but wouldn’t be expected to be on full pursuit unless they lose Malcolm Butler.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) April 5, 2017
And finally, Richard Sherman would be amenable to a trade to the Patriots if it ever came to that.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) April 5, 2017
LeBron dominates, Cavs beat Celtics 114-91 in East showdown: LeBron James and the Cavaliers sent a message to the Celtics in their final matchup during the regular season: They won’t relinquish the Eastern Conference’s top seed that easily. (Boston.com)
Brad Stevens: “I thought they were better, quicker to the ball… you name it, they were better in every category.”
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 6, 2017
Sandy Leon’s 12th-inning homer lifts Red Sox over Pirates 3-0: ‘‘It’s nice to get the win. All the better to walk it off. It’s special,’’ said Chris Sale, who was Boston’s big acquisition of the offseason. ‘‘If you told me tonight it was going to be 0-0 in the 12th, I probably would have given you a crazy look.’’ (Boston.com)
.@sandyleon41: Monster slayer. Game ender. https://t.co/ZnmrA9XzVa #Walkoff pic.twitter.com/TuujweMGWa
— MLB (@MLB) April 6, 2017
After roller coaster spring training, Drew Pomeranz slated to make first start Sunday: “I feel about normal for the beginning of the year,” Pomeranz said. “I feel great. I’ve got 90 pitches in, I feel that’s what most people did the last start anyway, so I feel I’m right where I need to be.” (WEEI)
David Price throws off mound for first time since seeing Dr. James Andrews: Manager John Farrell made sure to clarify it was just playing catch and more so to get the feeling of a mound under his feet: “Not with a catcher down, but just more for David to feel the slope of the mound under his feet, throw the ball downhill a little bit more. The most encouraging thing is each throwing session he goes through, he comes out feeling good physically and will look to do the same tomorrow with maybe a little bit more distance with long toss.” (WEEI)
Patriots re-sign Brandon Bolden: Bolden appeared in 14 regular-season games in 2016, and all three playoff games. He had two special teams’ tackles in the Patriots’ Super Bowl win over Atlanta. (Boston.com)
