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The Revolution have adopted a fascinating new tactical approach. But will it work?
Sports News Originally developed by Johan Cruyff, and perfected by Pep Guardiola, Revolution interim head coach Clint Peay has brought the “inverted fullback” to Foxborough. Revolution interim head coach Clint Peay at a team practice in September. Barry Chin/Globe Staff With only a handful regular season games remaining and a spot in MLS playoffs already […]
Fever’s Aliyah Boston, former Worcester Academy star, unanimous choice for WNBA Rookie of the Year
Sports News The Indiana Fever forward and first-overall pick moved to New England when she was 12 and attended Worcester Academy. Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston capped off her stellar rookie season with an unanimous Rookie of the Year nod. Darron Cummings/AP Photo, File WNBA officially approves Tom Brady’s ownership stake in the Aces Jones, Stewart […]
Mac Jones’s decision-making will be a point of emphasis this week, says Bill O’Brien
Patriots Bill O’Brien said some of the decisions Mac Jones made Sunday were “uncharacteristic.” Offensive coordinator Bill OBrien (left) knows there is work to be done with third-year quarterback Mac Jones. By Khari Thompson, The Boston Globe October 4, 2023 | 6:11 AM After a dismal performance in Dallas that resulted in the worst loss […]
Bruins takeaways: Matthew Poitras might have earned a spot on NHL roster
Bruins Matthew Poitras, Johnny Beecher, and Mason Lohrei all impressed Tuesday night at TD Garden. Matthew Poitras now has four points in four preseason games with the Bruins. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) In what stood as their final preseason contest on home ice, the Bruins ultimately came up short against the Washington Capitals in overtime — […]
There was power loss before plane crash that killed former Patriots player Russ Francis, investigator says
Patriots FILE – New England Patriots’ Russ Francis carries for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during a Dec. 18, 1976 game. AP Photo By Associated Press October 3, 2023 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — The small plane crash that killed former NFL tight end Russ Francis and another man at an Adirondack Mountains airport […]
Why Joe Mazzulla isn’t focusing on Damian Lillard, Bucks in Eastern Conference arms race
Celtics “They’re a great team. We don’t have time to worry about that.” Joe Mazzulla is set to enter his second full season as Celtics head coach. Michael Dwyer / AP Photo A lot can change over the course of an 82-game NBA season. But after both the Bucks and Celtics bolstered their rosters by […]
Brad Stevens reportedly outbid Danny Ainge in trade for Jrue Holiday
Celtics The Celtics outbid multiple teams in order to acquire Holiday, including the Jazz, Heat, and Clippers. Brad Stevens reportedly outbid Danny Ainge in order to trade for Jrue Holiday. (Jessica Rinaldi/ The Boston Globe Brad Stevens and the Celtics pulled off a blockbuster deal for All-Star guard Jrue Holiday last weekend, even at the […]
Brad Marchand compares Bruins rookie Matthew Poitras to All-Star forward
Bruins “He’s smart on both sides of the puck. He’s really good with it — the way he moves and can dish it.” Matthew Poitras is looking to make a push for the NHL roster this fall. Mark Stockwell / The Boston Globe The hype continues to build for Bruins rookie Matthew Poitras. Once considered […]
‘The epitome of coaching malpractice’: Former NFL QB blasts Bill Belichick’s handling of Mac Jones
Patriots “He really overthought this and it has hurt Mac Jones permanently in my opinion.” Bill Belichick and Mac Jones. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Report: Patriots’ Matthew Judon will miss ‘at least two months’ with biceps injury Tom Brady was reportedly paid $55 million by Sam Bankman-Fried for FTX advertising Bill Belichick harmed Mac Jones’s development, […]
Here’s what Brad Stevens said about acquiring Jrue Holiday
Celtics “There’s a list of guys in the league that you always think you’ve never had a real chance to get that you think are perfect fits, and Jrue is one of those guys.” Brad Stevens speaks to the media during media day. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Brad Stevens made a dramatic change to the Boston […]