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Josh McDaniels says he has ‘a lot of respect’ for Mac Jones, despite struggles
Patriots “A lot of respect for him, a lot of admiration for what he did when I was there. It’ll be a big challenge for us this week.” Mac Jones and Josh McDaniels. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Report: The Patriots are playing Mac Jones because Bailey Zappe and Will Grier are viewed as ‘unfit’ ‘The epitome […]
Report: The Patriots are playing Mac Jones because Bailey Zappe and Will Grier are viewed as ‘unfit’
Patriots Mac Jones has provided more points for opponents than he has for the Patriots since the Jets game. The Patriots reportedly have even less faith in his backups. Mac Jones. Photo by: Barry Chin/Globe Staff ‘That was bad football’: Julian Edelman’s thoughts on Mac Jones, Patriots struggles ‘The epitome of coaching malpractice’: Former NFL […]
What Bruins legends said about Brad Marchand’s captaincy, Matthew Poitras’ path to NHL
Bruins “I think the potential is unlimited.” The Bruins honored several legends during Wednesday’s season opener at TD Garden. AP Photo/Charles Krupa The Bruins opened their centennial season on Wednesday with a tribute to the many legends of yesteryear who wove themselves into the fabric of an Original Six franchise. But amid the musings on […]
Here’s what former Red Sox pitching coach Dave Bush said after his firing
Red Sox “My job was to try to get the most out of the players,” Bush said. “Somewhere along the way, we fell short.” Dave Bush was fired by the Red Sox on Monday. Aaron Gash/AP Photo The Boston Red Sox began their offseason on Monday by firing pitching coach Dave Bush and third base […]
Connor Bedard commented on playing against ‘slippery’ Brad Marchand
Morning Sports Update Bedard, who scored his first NHL goal, called the TD Garden atmosphere a “pretty, pretty cool place.” NHL rookie Connor Bedard facing the Bruins on Oct. 11. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Connor Bedard’s reaction to Brad Marchand: In just his second NHL game, Connor Bedard — the number one overall pick from the […]
The epilogue of a coach: Is this how it ends for Bill Belichick?
Patriots When it comes time to take care of what was once unthinkable — firing Bill Belichick — it is only the first step in a complicated process. Bill Belichick during the Patriots-Jets Week 3 matchup. Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images What Mac Jones said about retaining the Patriots’ starting QB job after back-to-back benchings […]
José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCS
MLB Houston will host in-state rival Texas in Game 1 of the ALCS on Sunday, when Justin Verlander is scheduled to make his 36th career postseason start. Houston Astros’ Jose Abreu reacts after a two-run home run during the fourth inning of Game 4 of a baseball AL Division Series against the Minnesota Twins. AP […]
Another 100-win season leads to another October flop for Dodgers
MLB “There’s some things with the format that people can dissect or whatever, but the bottom line is that the last two years we’ve got outplayed in the postseason,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Lance Lynn (35) reacts as he exits during the third inning in Game 3 of a […]
What Mac Jones said about retaining the Patriots’ starting QB job after back-to-back benchings
Patriots Mac Jones AP Photo/Charles Krupa NFL insider says people who think Robert Kraft would never fire Bill Belichick are ‘wrong’ Tom Brady’s TB12 Foxborough location reportedly set to close Mac Jones is expected to start for the Patriots on Sunday against the Raiders. Coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday that he doesn’t plan on making […]
Bruins-Blackhawks takeaways: How Brad Marchand, B’s limited Connor Bedard
Bruins “He’s a real great player,” Milan Lucic said. Boston’s Brad Marchand skates with rookie No. 1 pick Conor Bedard. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The gold carpet. The pregame ceremony featuring numerous Bruins legends. Connor Bedard’s second career game. Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno’s returns. Brad Marchand’s first game as captain. The pomp and circumstance of […]