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Kristaps Porzingis, Payton Pritchard shine as Celtics beat 76ers in preseason opener: 10 takeaways
Celtics The Celtics showed plenty of promise in their preseason opener. Kristaps Porzingis made his Celtics preseason debut Sunday against the 76ers. AP Photo/Mary Schwalm The new-look Celtics opened their preseason slate Sunday against the 76ers with a spirited 114-106 victory. Here are the takeaways. 1. Kristaps Porzingis was as advertised offensively — an intriguing […]
The Patriots are off to the worst start in Gillette Stadium history, and other final thoughts
Patriots “We’ve got to work harder. We need more effort,” Kendrick Bourne said. “It feels like we need to want it more.” Bill Belichick’s team is 1-4. Barry Chin/Globe Staff COMMENTARY Patriots center David Andrews on loss to Saints: ‘Kind of the same old story’ ‘Everyone is frustrated,’ but Bill Belichick says Mac Jones is […]
Patriots center David Andrews on loss to Saints: ‘Kind of the same old story’
Patriots David Andrews, pictured here during a Week 4 loss to the Cowboys, was left frustrated by another embarrassing loss. Michael Ainsworth/AP Photo By Amin Touri, The Boston Globe October 8, 2023 | 6:32 PM After a second embarrassing home loss in as many weeks, center David Andrews was the first Patriot to speak as […]
Bruins lineup starting to take shape after two more roster cuts
Bruins Johnny Beecher and Matthew Poitras might be in line to make their NHL debuts on Wednesday for Boston. Johnny Beecher will likely make his NHL debut on Oct. 11 against Chicago. Bruce Bennett / Getty Images The Bruins’ forward corps at the outset of the 2023-24 season might finally be set. Boston announced its […]
‘Everyone is frustrated,’ but Bill Belichick says Mac Jones is still New England’s quarterback
Patriots “Obviously it wasn’t very good and everyone is frustrated,” Jones said. “We have to do things differently and better to put out a better product.” Mac Jones. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Patriots fall to the Saints, 34-0: Quick observations from another embarrassing loss Watch: Mac Jones throws his third pick-6 of the season Mac Jones […]
De’Von Achane and Tyreek Hill lead Miami Dolphins to 31-16 win over New York Giants
NFL With the win, Miami (4-1) regained first place in the AFC East after Buffalo (3-2) lost. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) hands the ball to running back De’Von Achane (28) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP […]
What Patriots QB Bailey Zappe said about replacing Mac Jones, increased reps in practice
Patriots “You’ve always gotta be ready, no matter what.” Bailey Zappe has taken over for Mac Jones in each of the last two games. Winslow Townson/Getty Images Bill Belichick said the Patriots will ‘start all over’ after loss to Saints Patriots fall to the Saints, 34-0: Quick observations from another embarrassing loss Much like the […]
Bill Belichick said the Patriots will ‘start all over’ after loss to Saints
Patriots Belichick was also asked if Mac Jones will remain the starter after being benched for the second straight game. Bill Belichick during the Patriots’ loss to the Saints. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Following another lopsided loss — this time a 34-0 home defeat to the Saints — Patriots head coach Bill Belichick didn’t sugarcoat his […]
Jaguars beat Bills 25-20 for back-to-back London wins
NFL Josh Allen twice brought the Bills back late in the fourth quarter. Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) runs in to score a touchdown during an NFL football game between Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) AP By KEN […]
Watch: Mac Jones throws his third pick-6 of the season
Patriots All three have come during the first half. Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) tries to pass the ball under pressure from New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson. AP Patriots vs. Saints live updates: New England trails by 21 Report: ‘There is a good chance’ Patriots’ linebacker Matthew Judon could return in December Mac […]