Morning sports update: The Patriots revealed their first unofficial depth chart of the season
The Patriots will host their first joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Red Sox have a well-deserved day off after sweeping the White Sox, and Isaiah Thomas says he should be ready for the start of Celtics training camp.
Newcomers Brandin Cooks, Kony Ealy, and David Harris are listed as starters in the Patriots’ recently released unofficial depth chart. All rookies were listed behind veterans:
Patriots release first depth chart of the season. Cooks, Ealy, David Harris listed as starters. But all rookies listed behind veterans. pic.twitter.com/ME0JWks7KQ
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) August 7, 2017
Isaiah Thomas keeps focus on his health and Celtics’ title quest: “The hip is great,” said Thomas, who didn’t seem bothered by it as he played with campers yesterday. “It’s a real slow rehab process, but it’s getting better and that’s what it’s all about.” (Boston Herald)
Mookie Betts stopped by Isaiah Thomas’ basketball camp at Boston University: Thomas, whose two-day Pro Camp welcomed local young players at Boston University, seemed to appreciate the cameo. Betts gave Thomas a pair of signed shoes. (Boston.com)
Special appearance from @mookiebetts at the @CitiPrivatePass @Isaiah_Thomas Basketball Clinic. #BostonStrong #CloserToPro pic.twitter.com/UtSZm5Jqc0
— ProCamps (@ProCamps) August 5, 2017
Chris Young’s 2 HRs, 5 RBIs carries Red Sox past White Sox 6-3: “Yeah, you definitely feel better if you get the job done in that situation,” Young said. “If you don’t get the job done, you feel a little worse than if the game’s kind of going as it normally does.” (Boston.com, via AP)
One wasn’t enough for @CY24_7 today! https://t.co/oQc4cteR8I pic.twitter.com/tfjLoW96us
— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 6, 2017
Matt Damon spotted at Fenway Park: Actor and Cambridge native Matt Damon was in the stands at Fenway Park Sunday afternoon to catch the Red Sox-White Sox game. He also joined NESN announcers Dennis Eckersley and Dave O’Brien in the broadcast booth. (Boston.com, via The Boston Globe)
MATT DAMON pic.twitter.com/QW7ZwRS5no
— Cut4 (@Cut4) August 6, 2017
Robert Kraft reportedly surprised Tom Brady’s mother with a Super Bowl ring: “She was a big inspiration for me, and RKK knew it,” Brady told ESPN’s Mike Reiss. “It was a great surprise to all of us when the ring showed up. She deserves it.” (Boston.com)
