Watch party set in Brewer for World Cup final
BREWER, Maine — The Seacoast United Blackbear soccer club is hosting a watch party for the Women’s World Cup final between the United States and Japan on Sunday at its indoor sports complex at 510 Wilson St.
The party begins at 6 p.m. and the game will begin at 7 p.m.
Those attending can bring a blanket or chair while there will be a potluck, also.
Raffle prizes will also be available.
Senators’ pitcher added to EL all-star roster
PORTLAND, Maine — Harrisburg Senators’ right-handed pitcher Gilberto Mendez has been added to the Western Division roster for the Eastern League’s Sullivan Tire All-Star Classic at 7 p.m. July 15 at Hadlock Field.
Mendez fills the spot of his teammate right-handed pitcher Paul Demny, who was promoted to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. The 22 year-old Mendez has appeared in 26 games for the Senators this season with a 3-2 record, 8 saves, and a 3.00 ERA.
Limited tickets for the Sullivan Tire All-Star Classic are available and can be purchased by visiting the Sea Dogs’ Ticket Office at Hadlock Field, calling 800-936-3647, or online at seadogs.com.
Eagles QB coach says ‘sky’s the limit’ for Bradford
The Philadelphia Eagles are being cautious with injury-plagued Sam Bradford, but quarterbacks coach Ryan Day says the “sky’s the limit” for the veteran signal-caller.
Bradford, acquired in an offseason trade for Nick Foles from the St. Louis Rams, still has not completely recovered from the second ACL tear. He did not participate in any 11-on-11 work in the Eagles’ spring camps. But the 27-year-old Bradford is confident he will be ready to go for the start of training camp.
The Eagles named Day, 36, as quarterbacks coach in January to replace Bill Musgrave, who became the offensive coordinator of the Oakland Raiders.
The Eagles’ quarterback picture — which now includes Bradford, Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow and Matt Barkley — has been altered since Day was first hired. He found out about the Bradford acquisition in March through head coach Chip Kelly, who called him to deliver the news.
“You’re excited because you know that this is a guy that is really, really talented,” Day told Birds 24/7. “What a great opportunity him coming here into this offense, coming off a couple injuries to come in and have a breakout year. Just being able to be a part of it and try to help him get better every day, it’s an exciting opportunity.”
Center Robin Lopez goes to Knicks
Free agent center Robin Lopez landed with the New York Knicks, reaching a contract agreement with the team on Friday.
The four-year deal is valued at $54 million, according to a Yahoo Sports report. Contracts cannot be signed in the NBA until July 9.
The 27-year-old Lopez leaves the Portland Trail Blazers at the same time as Blazers free agent forward LaMarcus Aldridge considers a move elsewhere. Lopez is considered a solid rebounder and a good defender in the lane.
Knicks president Phil Jackson was pursuing a center in free agency. He had spoken with DeAndre Johnson and Greg Monroe and was hoping to land DeAndre Jordan, who decided against a move to New York.
The 7-foot Lopez averaged 9.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocked shots during the 2014-15 season for the Trail Blazers. In seven seasons with Phoenix, New Orleans and Portland, Lopez has compiled averages of 8.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.