Updating Boston’s COVID-19 situation, Alex Cora says assistant coach Kiyoshi Momose is feeling “not so great,” and Christian Arroyo is “feeling better.”
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MLB notebook: Smoltz, Leiter refuse vaccine, will work remotely for MLB Network
The MLB Network’s policy making it mandatory for all employees to be vaccinated took effect Wednesday.
U.S. Open: Stephens cruises past Gauff, advances to third round
Sloane Stephens, a former U.S. Open champ, beats fellow American Coco Gauff in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2.
Patriots notebook: Belichick says Newton being unvaccinated not a factor in his release
Coach Bill Belichick denies suggestions that quarterback Cam Newton was cut, at least in part, because he hasn’t gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sports Digest: Pulisic won’t play in World Cup qualifier in El Salvador
Christian Pulisic, the top American player who is recovering after testing positive for COVID-19, did not travel with the team to El Salvador for Thursday’s game.
NFL notebook: Jaguars coach saying vaccination status a factor prompts investigation
Jacksonville Coach Urban Meyer said vaccination status “was certainly in consideration” when cutting down the roster to 53 before Tuesday’s deadline.
Amid COVID outbreak, Red Sox must ‘keep moving forward’
The Red Sox now have seven players and two coaches out on COVID protocol, but the chase for a playoff spot continues.
The next generation arrives in Foxborough, with Belichick ushering it in
Mac Jones made a strong case with his play in preseason, and now the present and future are in the hands of New England’s rookie quarterback.
Depleted Red Sox fall to Rays, 8-5
Tampa Bay wins its ninth straight game, moving a franchise-best 36 games over .500 at 84-48.
U.S. Open: Djokovic tops teen at U.S. Open in calendar Slam bid
Novak Djokovic loses a set before eliminating qualifier Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-1 in his first-round match.