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Patriots coaches and players try to explain what ‘starting over’ entails
Patriots This past Sunday was another long day for Mac Jones & Co. Barry Chin/Globe Staff By Khari Thompson, The Boston Globe October 10, 2023 | 6:18 PM Just five games into the season, the Patriots are in danger of being written off by supporters and skeptics alike. That’s what happens when a team has […]
Going to the Bruins opener and centennial celebration? Here’s what you need to know.
Bruins Sculptor Harry Weber, who produced this Bobby Orr statue in front of TD Garden, will create a commemorative bear statue for the Bruins’ 100th season. Lane Turner/Globe Staff By Emma Healy, The Boston Globe October 10, 2023 | 3:44 PM There are no rings to hand out and no banners to unveil, but the […]
From flag football to cricket, 5 sports could debut — or return — at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
Sports News The inaugural girls flag football championships for Massachusetts high schoolers took place at Gillette Stadium in June. Could the Olympic stage be next? Kylie Cooper for The Boston Globe By Amin Touri, The Boston Globe October 10, 2023 | 3:32 PM Flag football hit its biggest stage in Las Vegas last year, when […]
Here’s how opposing NBA general managers view the Celtics
Celtics The NBA released its annual GM survey Tuesday. Here’s how they ranked the Celtics. Jayson Tatum received votes in a number of categories, including two MVPs: most valuable player and most versatile player. Mary Schwalm/AP Photo The Celtics will begin this season as the envy of the league, from fans to players to even […]
Who is Bill Belichick without Tom Brady? A coach at a loss.
Patriots Tom Brady and Bill Belichick embrace after a game. Matt Slocum/AP Photo By Jerry Brewer, Washington Post October 10, 2023 | 2:38 PM Bill Belichick wobbles atop his pedestal now, an acclaimed coach with expiring brilliance. During the first three years of his life after Tom Brady, Belichick couldn’t shake mediocrity. Five miserable games […]
3 reasons for optimism and concern for the Bruins in the 2023-24 NHL season
Bruins Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci are gone, but there are reasons to have hope (and concern) for the Bruins this upcoming season, which starts Wednesday. The Bruins’ goalie strong goalie tandem from last season is back, which is one reason to be excited about the team this upcoming season. The Bruins begin their Centennial season as […]
Tom Brady defended ‘the right approach’ taken by Bill Belichick with the Patriots
Patriots “It’s a relentless sport and nothing is given to you.” Tom Brady and Bill Belichick after the AFC Championship Game in 2018. AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File Though Bill Belichick is facing an increased level of criticism after the Patriots’ latest loss, Tom Brady is still backing his former coach (and his methods). Speaking […]
Mac Jones is expected to start against Las Vegas on Sunday, Bill O’Brien says
Patriots Mac Jones remains the starter. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Ty Law shared his thoughts on ‘pathetic’ Patriots, futures of Bill Belichick and Mac Jones Vikings will reportedly put Justin Jefferson on IR for minimum 4-game absence Despite being pulled from the Patriots’ last two blowout losses, Mac Jones is expected to be New England’s starting […]
NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice
NHL The NHL decided in June not to allow teams to wear any theme jerseys for warmups after a handful of players opted out of those situations during Pride night last season. FILE – Florida Panthers goaltender Alex Lyon (34) warms up while celebrating Pride Night with a colorful hockey stick before playing the Toronto […]
Ty Law shared his thoughts on ‘pathetic’ Patriots, futures of Bill Belichick and Mac Jones
Morning Sports Update Law maintained that Belichick is “a phenomenal coach, the best coach to ever do it,” but that it might be “time to start letting somebody else pick the players.” Bill Belichick during the Patriots’ loss to the Saints on Sunday. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Ty Law’s thoughts on the Patriots and Mac Jones: […]