‘It’s really disappointing’: Robert Kraft dishes first public comments on Patriots’ underwhelming 2023 season

Patriots The Patriots owner expressed disappointment, but he wasn’t asked any questions on Bill Belichick. Patriots owner Robert Kraft discussed the state of his team prior to Sunday’s game in Germany. Doug Murray/AP Photo Robert Kraft is feeling the same way many Patriots are feeling about the team’s 2023 season. The Patriots owner – in … [Read more…]

Here’s what the ‘Gronk Playground’ on the Esplanade will look like.

Local News The design goals for this project include increasing awareness about the importance of staying active.  The design for the Gronk Playground. Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Rob Gronkowski, the beloved former tight end for the New England Patriots, is the namesake for something fun coming to the Esplanade.  The Gronk Playground will … [Read more…]

Biden says America’s veterans are ‘the steel spine of this nation’ as he pays tribute at Arlington

National News “Our veterans are the steel spine of this nation and their families, like so many of you, are the courageous heart.” President Joe Biden speaks at the National Veterans Day Observance at the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) AP By Associated Press … [Read more…]

Patriots vs. Colts live updates: Can New England leave Germany with a win?

Patriots The Patriots will look to right the ship over 3,600 miles away from Foxborough. Mac Jones and the Patriots will play in Frankfurt, Germany on Sunday. (AP Photo/Michael Probst) After stumbling out to a 2-7 start this season, the Patriots are hoping that a trek 3,600 miles from Foxborough will be the proper remedy … [Read more…]

3 takeaways as Bruins salvage a point amid an off night in Montreal

Bruins “At the end of the day we got a point, and that’s what matters this time of year.” The Bruins dropped their first decision to the Habs since Nov. 5, 2019. Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images The Boston Bruins came out flying Saturday night, with Pavel Zacha tipping Charlie McAvoy’s shot attempt past Canadiens netminder Sam … [Read more…]

Celtics sweep back-to-back by blowing out Raptors: 10 takeaways

Celtics The Celtics showed the strength of their multi-faceted offense. The Celtics offense is looking solid to start the season, but Kristaps Porzingis thinks it’ll only get better from here. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Celtics demolished the Raptors on Saturday, claiming a 117-94 victory to improve to 7-2. Here are the takeaways. 1. … [Read more…]

76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. hit by vehicle in Philly, to miss ‘significant’ time

Politics The 27-year-old Oubre is in stable condition. The Sixers said Oubre was walking near his residence in downtown Philadelphia when he was struck. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) AP By Associated Press November 11, 2023 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. sustained undisclosed injuries after being struck by a vehicle Saturday, the team … [Read more…]

Charlie McAvoy records multi-point night in first game back from suspension

Bruins It didn’t take McAvoy long to get going in his return to the rink on Saturday. Charlie McAvoy returned on Saturday after serving his four game suspension. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) Charting out Mason Lohrei’s next steps is a looming lineup decision for Bruins Charlie McAvoy wasted no time reinserting his offensive presence … [Read more…]

One NFL insider says Bill Belichick, Patriots could ‘mutually part ways’ at year’s end

Patriots “But if people I talk to had to bet, their money is on a mutual parting of the ways at the end of the season.” Bill Belichick’s stands at second-most all-time in career NFL wins with 331. Winslow Townson/AP With the Patriots’ record at 2-7 for the first time under Bill Belichick, rumors are … [Read more…]