Morning sports update: Al Michaels saw Malcolm Butler on ‘every play’ in practice before Super Bowl
The Celtics breezed past the Hornets on Wednesday night, 134-106. On Thursday night, the Bruins welcome the Penguins to TD Garden.
Here’s a look at a few other stories:
NBC commentator says Malcolm Butler practiced throughout session he witnessed: According to longtime NBA commentator Al Michaels, Malcolm Butler played “every play” in a pre-Super Bowl practice that he saw.
“The day we went to practice, he practiced every play.” –@NBCSports Al Michaels told us what he saw from Malcolm Butler leading up to Super Bowl 52 and what he expects the #Patriots to look like in 2018: pic.twitter.com/c9MuTIM8l1
— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) February 28, 2018
Michael Holley leaves WEEI for full-time work at NBC Sports Boston: In a major shakeup to afternoon sports radio, WEEI host Michael Holley announced that he is leaving. (Boston.com)
Red Sox file petition to officially change name of Yawkey Way: In a change that was first signaled in 2017, the Red Sox have officially moved forward with the intention of changing the name Yawkey Way. The current petition’s intention is to rename the street its original name: Jersey Street. (Boston.com)
Matt Patricia stays mum on Malcolm Butler’s benching at 2018 NFL Combine: In his first major NFL offseason event since becoming head coach of the Lions, former Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia wasn’t offering anything additional on the controversial Super Bowl benching of Malcolm Butler.
“I have obviously a lot of love for New England, but I have a new team.” (Boston.com)
Daily highlight: There was only one choice for today: James Harden.
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