Sports “After I got on campus, I really started to envision myself in Durham.” Cooper Flagg. AP Photo/Gregory Payan It’s back to reality for the Patriots, who now should focus on next year’s draft Celtics team reporter Amanda Pflugrad becomes Phoenix Suns sideline reporter Cooper Flagg has committed to play college basketball at Duke, he … [Read more…]
Celtics The Celtics will play on a brand new court for the in-season tournament, the first time they’ve ever used an alternate court. Jayson Tatum (middle, facing forward) will almost certainly be playing on the Celtics’ new in-season tournament court. Maddie Schroeder/Getty The NBA’s new in-season tournament is almost here. And when it arrives, fans … [Read more…]
Bruins “I remember going to his funeral and how hard it was on all of us at such a young age.” Jim Montgomery and the Bruins are looking ahead to a matchup against the Panthers on Monday night. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The hockey world was struck by tragedy over the weekend, as former … [Read more…]
Patriots There is nothing to salvage this season, and yet the Patriots are unlikely to trade Mac Jones. Patriots quarterback Mac Jones Barry Chin/The Boston Globe Dolphins reaction to JuJu Smith-Schuster hit was ‘crazy’ and disrespectful, Christian Barmore says Report: Patriots’ Kendrick Bourne has torn ACL, will miss the remainder of the season COMMENTARY Mac … [Read more…]
Red Sox “Oh, that’s it.” John Schreiber’s brand new pitch could make the Red Sox’ bullpen even deadlier than it was last year. Barry Chin/Globe Staff One of the Red Sox’ deadliest pitchers could be even more lethal by next season. How Craig Breslow reportedly impressed Red Sox to be hired as next head of … [Read more…]
Morning Sports Update Ekuale, who missed the game due to injury, shared his thoughts on social media. Bill Belichick argues with an NFL official during the Patriots’ loss to the Dolphins. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Patriots defensive lineman sounds off on officiating: One of the many subplots to emerge from the Patriots’ loss to the Dolphins … [Read more…]
Patriots The Patriots are good at putting up a fight. That’s admirable. But they don’t have anyone on offense to make a big play when the moment demands one. The Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill, who beat J.C. Jackson for a 42-yard touchdown, is a true difference-maker. Barry Chin/Globe Staff By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe October … [Read more…]
Patriots “The corner and the safety bit up, and the rest was history.” Tyreek Hill has already surpassed 1,000 receiving yards through eight games. Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images For years now, Tyreek Hill has struck fear into the hearts of just about every defensive backfield and NFL coaching staff. Well, except for maybe Bill … [Read more…]
Patriots “I knew that it was a possibility and kind of just waited for the game to play out.” JuJu Smith-Schuster didn’t play a snap until the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against Miami. Michael Ainsworth/AP Photo After missing the Patriots’ last two games due to a concussion, JuJu Smith-Schuster found himself back on the … [Read more…]