MLB Carlos Mendoza replaces Buck Showalter, who was fired by the Mets at the end of last season. FILE – New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza watches the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, May 26, 2023, in New York. The New York Mets are hiring Yankees bench … [Read more…]
NFL The Raiders scored a season-high 30 points in their first game after firing Josh McDaniels. Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) AP By MARK ANDERSON, Associated Press … [Read more…]
NFL The former Patriots offensive coordinator went 9-16 in less than two seasons for the Raiders. Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels addresses the media after the NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) AP By MARK ANDERSON, Associated Press November 1, 2023 | 3:07 … [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…]
Bruins “I know how great the culture is in that state. And I know how great the people are.” Jim Montgomery played four seasons at the University of Maine. John Tlumacki / The Boston Globe Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery might hail from Montreal, but he has forged plenty of connections to Maine during his … [Read more…]
Patriots “I’ve told all the players the same thing, be ready to go. So, hopefully they will be,” said Belichick. Bill Belichick’s Patriots return from their bye Sunday against the Giants at the Meadowlands. By Khari Thompson, The Boston Globe November 21, 2023 | 6:24 PM FOXBOROUGH — Bill Belichick’s phrase of the day was, … [Read more…]
MLB Ausmus managed Detroit from 2014-17 and the Los Angeles Angels in 2019, winning the AL Central at 90-72 in his first season with the Tigers before Baltimore swept Detroit in a Division Series. FILE – Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus watches during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers … [Read more…]
Red Sox “He’s one of my favorite people in baseball.” Andrew Bailey was officially announced as the Red Sox’ pitching coach on Tuesday. Jeff Chiu/AP Photo, File On Tuesday, the Red Sox announced that they have hired Andrew Bailey to be their next pitching coach. And according to those who have worked with Bailey, that … [Read more…]
New England Revolution Rongen also recalled getting hired by Robert Kraft after a single conversation, and his first run-in with the “hard-headed” Bill Parcells. Thomas Rongen as a release party for “Next Goal Wins” in Sept. 2023. Sonia Recchia/Getty Images Having spent more than 50 years around the game of soccer — a time that … [Read more…]
Patriots Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez put the Patriots back on their 18-yard line with a 69-yard kick. ALEX MENENDEZ/ASSOCIATED PRESS By Khari Thompson November 20, 2023 | 4:31 PM The Patriots took a gamble with a punt-block attempt in the second quarter of their loss to Indianapolis in Week 10. They sent nine men to … [Read more…]