Morning sports update: Rob Gronkowski’s view of fellow tight end Travis Kelce
Also: The Red Sox are still savoring the win against the Yankees, the Patriots' "irritated uncle" is back, and a hole-in-one highlight.
The Bruins welcome the Oilers on Thursday night, while the Red Sox and Patriots prepare for difficult weekend opponents.
Here’s a look at a few other stories:
Rob Gronkowski sounds off on Travis Kelce: A Chiefs-Patriots matchup already has a myriad of subplots. Not only are the teams assumed to be among the AFC contenders, helmed by league leading – albeit very different – quarterbacks, but each possess one of the best tight ends in the NFL
Rob Gronkowski, when asked about Travis Kelce, said that he enjoys watching a fellow No. 87.
“He’s quick, he’s shifty, which is very crucial to have. He knows how to get separation and get away from the defender. I like watching him play when I get a chance.”
Does Gronkowski have an opinion on the perpetual attempts to rank the two?
“The rankings, the comparisons and all that, I’ll just leave that up to you guys, whatever you say,” Gronkowski explained. [ESPN]
The latest from Boston.com:
- LeBron James and Lonzo Ball take the floor together for first time
- What Astros manager AJ Hinch had to say about Alex Cora
- Red Sox, Astros announce starting pitchers for ALCS Games 1 and 2
- Jimmy Butler to ESPN: I was ‘brutally honest’ with Wolves
- Seeds of the Yankees’ playoff loss were planted last winter
- Rodney Harrison has some brutally honest words for the Patriots defense
- Jenny Dell and Will Middlebrooks welcome their first child
- Mookie Betts accidentally hit a NESN reporter with his champagne cork during the Red Sox clubhouse celebration
The Red Sox are still savoring the ALDS win over the Yankees:
Is it a #TBT if it happened 2 days ago? pic.twitter.com/sG7qpiIDf0
— Red Sox (@RedSox) October 11, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/Boxg7VYBglG/
Albie O’Connell’s journey: Years before he would be named as the next head coach of men’s hockey at Boston University, Albie O’Connell was working at the Berkshire School in Western Massachusetts. Through his “persistence,” he eventually wound up as an assistant under Jim Tortarella at Colby College. From there, O’Connell began a journey through seven assistant jobs in 15 years. It’s led him to his current role at BU, having been named successor to David Quinn (who left to coach the New York Rangers). [Boston Globe]
Patriots are happy to have their “irritated uncle” back: After missing him for the first four weeks of the season, the Patriots are enjoying the return of wide receiver Julian Edelman.
Here’s why fellow receiver Matthew Slater described Edelman as the “irritated uncle” in the Patriots’ locker room. [NESN]
Updated World Series odds: With both the American League and National League Championship Series’ set, oddsmakers have updated their predictions on who might win the World Series. While opinions differ on which team will ultimately prevail, the Red Sox appear to have a consistent ranking among the remaining four teams. [CBS Sports]
Daily highlight: Danny Lee with the ace at the CIMB Classic.
https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1050213723611095040
