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BC defense shined against Virginia but will face a challenge in Army
College Sports BC was all over Virginia quarterback Tony Muskett last Saturday, sacking him six times. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe October 5, 2023 | 1:14 PM After watching their defense allow 56 points in a loss to Louisville Sept. 23, Boston College head football coach Jeff Hafley and defensive line […]
Why Wyc Grousbeck is feeling both ‘optimism’ and ‘annoyance’ with the Celtics this year
Celtics “I think out of annoyance, and regret comes: ‘What can we do to make it better?’ That’s the feeling I’m getting from the guys” Wyc Grousbeck. Jim Davis/Globe Staff) Why Jrue Holiday believes he’ll be embraced by ‘insane’ Celtics fans Celtics reportedly outbid Heat, Clippers in order to acquire Jrue Holiday in trade with […]
‘That was bad football’: Julian Edelman’s thoughts on Mac Jones, Patriots struggles
Morning Sports Update “He’s still having rookie-type throws.” Mac Jones during the Patriots-Jets game earlier in the 2023 season. AP Photo/Adam Hunger Julian Edelman’s take on Mac Jones: Following the Patriots’ lopsided 38-3 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday, former New England receiver Julian Edelman had some blunt thoughts on the play of Mac Jones. […]
Simone Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at gymnastics world championships
Sports News For Biles, it was also her 33rd major championship medal — across the worlds and Olympics — to make her the most decorated female gymnast ever. United States’ Simone Biles competes on the beam during the women’s team final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Virginia […]
4 takeaways from the Revolution’s 2-1 defeat against Columbus in a potential playoff preview
New England Revolution New England gained the upper hand in a tough midfield battle, but couldn’t leverage the success into a win as the home unbeaten run finally came to end. Carles Gil cuts inside while looking for a pass during the Revolution-Crew matchup on Oct. 4. Via MLS/New England Revolution The Revolution fell 2-1 […]
NBC Sports Boston names Drew Carter to be Mike Gorman’s successor on Celtics broadcasts
Media Carter is joining NBC Sports Boston’s team for the upcoming season. NBC Sports Boston plans special tributes to longtime play-by-play voice Mike Gorman this season. Jim Davis/The Boston Globe By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe October 4, 2023 NBC Sports Boston plans to honor Mike Gorman in various ways during the upcoming Celtics season, […]
In summer radio ratings, The Sports Hub remains in top spot; WEEI’s morning show makes gain
Media WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” made a significant leap, finishing second (11.6). The Sports Hub’s “Felger and Mazz” show continued its long-running dominance with a 16.9 share in the summer radio ratings. Barry Chin/The Boston Globe By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe October 4, 2023 In the summer Nielsen Audio ratings, 98.5 The Sports […]
Matthew Poitras, Mason Lohrei survive latest Bruins roster cuts
Bruins The Bruins still have some decisions to make with their final NHL roster. Mason Lohrei has had a strong preseason for the Bruins. Charles Krupa / AP Jim Montgomery noted last week that he hoped to have his NHL roster essentially set in stone ahead of the Bruins’ preseason finale, with Thursday’s road game against the […]
Why Jrue Holiday believes he’ll be embraced by ‘insane’ Celtics fans
Celtics “I know this is a blue-collar town. They love people that work hard and they put their heart into it.” Jrue Holiday will look to put an already talented Celtics roster over the top in 2023-24. Jonathan Wiggs / The Boston Globe A lot has changed for Jrue Holiday in the span of a […]
Why Joe Mazzulla hopes Paul Pierce and other Celtics legends are regulars at practice this season
Celtics “The only past we have is the banners alone. The past should be the banners, but it should be the people.” Paul Pierce was a regular guest at Celtics games last season. Jim Davis / The Boston Globe The Celtics might be looking ahead to another promising season in 2023-24. But as Joe Mazzulla […]