Morning sports update: Patriots sign 17 rookie free agents
The Celtics started their series with the Wizards on the right foot Sunday, the Red Sox took 2 of 3 from the Cubs, and the Patriots revealed their alternative NFL Draft plan.
Patriots load up with 17 rookie free agents: After drafting just four players during the three-day draft, the Patriots signed 17 rookie free agents, including Harvard offensive tackle Max Rich and twin brothers, Cody Hollister, a wide receiver from Arkansas, and Jacob Hollister, a tight end from Wyoming. (Boston Globe)
3 thoughts on the Celtics’ Game 1 win over the Wizards: This one should be remembered as a total team effort, or at least as close as a team can get that still asks for contributions from Amir Johnson. (Boston.com)
Isaiah Thomas lost a tooth during Game 1 against the Wizards: Thomas caught an elbow chasing Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. around a screen early in Game 1. (Boston.com)
The NBA bid farewell to Paul Pierce after his final career game: With the Clippers’ elimination from the playoffs on Sunday, Paul Pierce’s 19-year NBA career came to an end. (Boston.com)
Can’t leave my Boston fans out Thanku the ride was unreal 😍😍😍😍love y’all forever
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 1, 2017
David Price’s return could be key to Red Sox’ season: If you had Price with Sale and Porcello, the Sox rotation would look pretty good. Instead it’s struggling. The All-World rotation they were supposed have simply hasn’t materialized. (Boston Globe)
Red Sox take weekend series against Cubs with 6-2 victory: The Red Sox took two of three in the lively weekend series that featured a strong showing for Cubs fans, chants in support of each side and the World Series trophies that ended long title droughts for the once-frustrated franchises. (Boston.com)
‘Ready to Be a 49er?’ Inside San Francisco’s Draft Room: Trades to move up, deals to slide down and the selection of a player not even on the board. John Lynch’s first draft had everything, including historical parallels that gave the rookie GM goose bumps. How it all went down, plus notes on best picks, the Bears’ rationale and more from Philly. (MMQB)
Five observations on the Patriots’ draft: The Patriots may have put together the most eventful four-player draft class in history over the weekend by trading away all of their original picks and then trading up, down and all around. (Boston Herald)
