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7 thoughts on Boston College football after three games
College Sports BC’s quarterback situation seems to be in good hands with dual threat Thomas Castellanos (left). By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe September 21, 2023 | 11:56 AM Through three roller coaster games, Boston College football has shown flashes of brilliance and flashes of ineptitude en route to a 1-2 start. The Eagles lost […]
‘He literally smiled at Randy Moss’: Former Dolphins linebacker recalled playing ‘unfair’ 2007 Patriots
Morning Sports Update “I went to the sideline and I said, ‘Coach, what would you like me to do in this situation? Pray? Do you want me to pray?’” Randy Moss and Tom Brady on the sidelines during the Patriots’ rout of the Dolphins in 2007. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Photo Channing Crowder on facing […]
Thomas and Bonner help the Sun advance to their fifth straight WNBA semifinals
Sports News The Sun will play the New York Liberty in the WNBA semifinals starting Sunday. Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) shoots as Minnesota Lynx forward Dorka Juhasz, right, defends during the first half of Game 3 of a WNBA first-round basketball playoff series Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Minneapolis. AP Photo/Abbie Parr By […]
The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium, which means MLB expansion could be on deck
MLB If the Rays complete the stadium as planned, then the MLB could look at expanding its teams for the first time in 25 years. Construction workers look on as the final piece of structural steel is lifted into place at Bank One Ballpark in downtown Phoenix, the future home of the major league expansion […]
At Globe Summit, NCAA president Charlie Baker discusses his role and the state of collegiate athletics
College Sports Baker made clear the NCAA’s understanding of its place in the social media age, when young people can build a brand and an influence online. One of the best parts of Charlie Baker’s job as NCAA president, he said, is getting to interact with student-athletes. By Amin Touri, The Boston Globe September 21, […]
Tyreek Hill was impressed by Patriots rookie Christian Gonzalez: ‘He’s real good’
Patriots “They’ve got some real good pieces over there in New England, man.” Christian Gonzalez more than held his own against Tyreek Hill on Sunday. Greg M. Cooper / AP Photo Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill did not make any friends in Foxborough on Sunday by calling out Patriots fans following Miami’s 24-17 win. But the […]
Red Sox officially eliminated from postseason contention
Red Sox After a disappointing showing at the trade deadline, the Red Sox have gone 18-28 since Aug. 1. The Red Sox currently sit in last place in the AL East. Reed Hoffmann / AP Photo For the fourth time in the last five years, the Red Sox are going to be on the outside […]
Patriots injury report: Christian Barmore a surprise addition; Trent Brown, Jonathan Jones limited
Patriots The Patriots received both good and bad news on their latest injury report on Wednesday. Christian Barmore was a limited participant on Wednesday. Matt Ludtke / AP Photo The Patriots received both good and bad news on their latest injury report on Wednesday. Defensive lineman Christian Barmore was a surprise addition to the list, […]
Boston College suspends swimming and diving program after school determines hazing took place
College Sports JOHN TLUMACKI/GLOBE STAFF By Associated Press September 20, 2023 BOSTON (AP) — Boston College says its men’s and women’s swimming and diving program has been placed on indefinite suspension after university administrators determined hazing had taken place within the program. The school released a one-paragraph statement on Wednesday and didn’t provide any further […]
Former Patriots Devin McCourty and Rodney Harrison were not fans of this Bill Belichick decision vs. Dolphins
Patriots “I’m not the coach. But in that situation, if I’m coaching — I don’t take him out.” Rodney Harrison was not a fan of Belichick’s decision to limit Demario Douglas’ offensive snaps on Sunday. Darron Cummings / AP Photo Bill Belichick and the Patriots have caught plenty of flak over the last few days […]