Morning sports update: Rob Gronkowski joked about how he feels after playing in an NFL game
Also: Why the Maple Leafs want to credit an equipment manager with an assist.
The Bruins take on the Islanders at TD Garden tonight (7 p.m.), while the Celtics host the Cavaliers on Friday night (7 p.m.)
On Sunday, the Patriots will face the Vikings at Gillette Stadium (4:25 p.m.)
Rob Gronkowski described why it’s normal to have “wear and tear”: After returning to the Patriots’ starting lineup following another injury, Rob Gronkowski told reporters on Wednesday that he “feels good.”
Gronkowski quickly added in some additional context.
“I mean you know the football wear and tear and all that,” Gronkowski said. He added some additional descriptions that induced laughter from reporters:
— Craig Kolodny (@CraigKolodny) November 28, 2018
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- To start or not to start Marcus Smart, that is the question
- Let’s take a closer look at the Vikings, the Patriots’ next opponent
- 5 forwards the Bruins should consider trading for
- Here’s what tickets cost for next June’s Red Sox-Yankees series in London
- Documentary on the Red Sox’ World Series run to premiere at Emerson Colonial Theatre
- Rich Hill revealed another strange Dodgers decision from the World Series
- Mike Gorman announces contract extension to remain with Celtics
The Revs will play Chelsea in a charity match at Gillette Stadium
: Robert Kraft announced a future match between his New England Revolution and Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea FC earlier in November, but the date remains unknown. For Chelsea – a team busily making its way through an multi-competition schedule – the timing will be difficult. Still, it’s a future prospect for New England soccer fans to look forward to. [The Boston Globe]
How Bill Belichick described Vikings receiver Adam Thielen: Ahead of the game against the Vikings, Bill Belichick was asked about one of Minnesota’s best players.
“He’s a tough matchup for a smaller corner in terms of size,” Belichick said of the 28-year-old receiver, “and he’s a tough matchup for a bigger corner in terms of the quickness that he has. He’s also a good runner after the catch, so he can take a shorter pass and turn it into a sizable gain with his size and running ability after the catch. He plays inside, he plays outside. They move him around.” [NESN]
Heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury got into it at a pre-fight event. The fight is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 1. (Caution: strong language).
Intense face off between @BronzeBomber & @Tyson_Fury #WilderFury pic.twitter.com/jDNcKKurbm
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) November 28, 2018
Daily highlight: Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs broke his stick during a shift on Wednesday night. Equipment manager Bobby Hastings instantly produced a replacement. Marner immediately made use of it, scoring a goal.
“The third assist, they should count it,” Auston Matthews said of Hastings. “Put him on the scoresheet.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCiUxG7e0RA
