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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 […]
What the Patriots are saying about J.C. Jackson’s return to Foxborough
Patriots Mac Jones, Hunter Henry, and Jahlani Tavai weigh in. J.C. Jackson AP Photo/Kyusung Gong Report: Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez is out for the season with a torn labrum Patriots reportedly reacquiring cornerback J.C. Jackson in trade with Chargers With Christian Gonzalez out for the season and three more cornerbacks on injured reserve, the Patriots turned […]
Matthew Poitras’ bid to make the Bruins at 19 rings a bell with Milan Lucic
Bruins “The main thing in this league is doing it on a night-to-night basis.” Matthew Poitras is looking to go from junior hockey to the NHL ranks. Charles Krupa / AP Photo The odds haven’t been in Matthew Poitras’s favor since the fresh-faced center first stepped onto the ice at Warrior Ice Arena Sept. 21. […]
NCAA moves toward implementing NIL rules with proposals for agent registry, deal disclosure
College Sports “Today’s action by the DI Council is a great step toward achieving our shared priority at the NCAA, which is better outcomes for all college athletes who participate in NIL activities,” NCAA President Charlie Baker said in a statement. USC’s Caleb Williams, left, is one of college football’s biggest stars and has made […]
Report: Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez is out for the season with a torn labrum
Patriots The Rookie of the Year candidate is done for the year. Christian Gonzalez reportedly suffered a dislocated shoulder on Sunday. Michael Ainsworth / AP Photo Mac Jones’s decision-making will be a point of emphasis this week, says Bill O’Brien ‘The epitome of coaching malpractice’: Former NFL QB blasts Bill Belichick’s handling of Mac Jones […]
Patriots reportedly reacquiring cornerback J.C. Jackson in trade with Chargers
Morning Sports Update Jackson left New England as a free agent following the 2021 season. J.C. Jackson playing for the Chargers earlier in 2023. AP Photo/Kyusung Gong J.C. Jackson reportedly heading back to the Patriots: With depth at cornerback a major concern — especially after the recent injury to rookie Christian Gonzalez — the Patriots […]
Twins stop record 18-game postseason skid on strength of Royce Lewis home runs
MLB “It was a blessing to play today. That atmosphere was electric,” said Lewis, whose two-run shot off Kevin Gausman in the first inning and leadoff drive in the third sent the sellout crowd into a frenzy. Minnesota’s Royce Lewis celebrates after a home run. Abbie Parr/AP Photo By DAVE CAMPBELL, Associated Press October 4, […]