Morning sports update: Malcolm Butler opens up on preseason play, says ‘I’m better than that’
The Patriots continue preparations for their final preseason game Thursday, while Chris Sale got back on track and helped the Red Sox to a big win over Toronto.
Malcolm Butler was blunt about his tough preseason: Butler told reporters Tuesday that getting beat for a couple of touchdowns in preseason was “Below my status. I’m better than that, and I will be better than that. No need to panic. That’s how I feel about it.” (WEEI)
Chris Sale and 2 relievers toss 4-hitter; Red Sox beat Jays 3-0: Sale and two relievers combined on a four-hitter, Hanley Ramirez hit a solo home run and the Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night. (Boston.com)
Isaiah Thomas speaks out for the first time: Talking to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Thomas said Tuesday, “I am not damaged. I’ll be back, and I’ll be the same player.” (ESPN)
Dustin Pedroia could be back soon: Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is close to returning from the disabled list, he told reporters. (Boston Globe)
Patriots trade for linebacker Marquis Flowers: Flowers played 16 games as a rookie in 2014, but missed the 2015 season because of a shoulder injury he suffered in the final exhibition game. He appeared in 16 games last season and had seven tackles, playing mostly on special teams. (Boston.com)
Read Julian Edelman’s message to Patriots fans on his ‘extremely trying’ week: Patriots receiver Julian Edelman on Tuesday shared his thoughts in the aftermath of his season-ending knee injury in a message on social media. (Boston.com)
Players rip MLL after data breach exposes private information: Past and present Major League Lacrosse players lashed out at the league’s Boston-based executives Tuesday, raising the possibility of legal action, after an accidental data breach potentially exposed the confidential personal information of more than 1,000 players. (Boston Globe)
