Morning Sports Update: Richard Sherman weighs in on Deflategate
The Red Sox players — particularly Jackie Bradley Jr. — look comfortable as the front office transitions. Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman continues to deliver his opinion on Deflategate. A former Massachusetts native will coach Uganda in the Little League World Series. And legal analyst Michael McCann breaks down why he thinks Wednesday’s court hearing provided optimism for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s party.
Richard Sherman weighs in on Deflategate: “‘You’re fining players more than you’re fining organizations?’ Sherman told USA TODAY Sports, comparing the team discipline to the roughly $2 million in lost salary Brady currently faces due to a four-game suspension. ‘That should bring up some red flags. But nobody’s talking about that.’’’ (USA Today)
The Red Sox’ hiring of president Dave Dombrowski gets praised around the league: “You hear the occasional criticism that he was too demanding, or he didn’t communicate so well at times, or he didn’t know how to put together a bullpen (which may have cost the Tigers a world championship). But for the most part, Dave Dombrowski, the new Red Sox president of baseball operations, has few detractors and far more admirers in the game.’’ (The Boston Globe)
Jackie Bradley tracked down a deep fly ball, making a breathtaking catch, which pitcher Joe Kelly said was Odell Beckham Jr.-esque, via CSNNE.com. Later in the game, he connected with a nice three-run homer:
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Dombrowski was evidently enjoying the Jackie Bradley Jr. show:
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How a Massachusetts man came to coach Uganda in the Little League World Series: “Eight months after the 23-year-old flew 7,000 miles to teach English and join the baseball staff at Uganda’s Allen VR Stanley Secondary School of Math and Science for the Athletically Talented, he and his dozen charges are in Williamsport, Pa. for the Little League World Series, which begins Thursday.’’ (Boston.com)
Legal analyst Michael McCann is hesitantly optimistic about Brady’s chances in court: “The key reason is the NFL’s process for disciplining Tom Brady, and punishing and reviewing the punishment had a number of problems,’’ said McCann. “This was good news for Tom Brady because yesterday was talking about process… Why wasn’t Jeffrey Pash able to testify? Why are there questions about what rationales were used to punish him? All good news for Tom Brady, because at the end of the day the judge’s decision is not about whether Brady did it, it’s about process. It’s a little bit premature to read the judge’s reactions today. Certainly a good sign for Brady when the judge goes after the other side. But it’s preliminary and that doesn’t mean the NFL is going to cut a better deal.’’ (CSNNE.com)
Ben Cherington had to go: “This had to happen. Maybe not in the way that the Boston Red Sox ultimately ousted general manager Ben Cherington, essentially calling for his resignation to go in line with the hiring of Dave Dombrowski in an oddly-timed announcement Tuesday night. Still, the incumbent needed to go.’’ (Boston.com)
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