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Alex Cora, Justin Turner, and other thoughts as the Red Sox play out the string
Red Sox The Red Sox’ 2023 season will mercifully come to an end this weekend. Alex Cora is a long-timer in the Red Sox dugout. It does not seem like Justin Turner will be. Winslow Townson/Getty Images COMMENTARY The Orioles had themselves quite a Thursday at the former Fenway South, not only winning their 100th […]
Here’s how NBA insiders view the Celtics’ offseason, title chances
Celtics The Celtics were viewed kindly in a recent ESPN poll of 15 insiders around the NBA. Jayson Tatum (left) and Jaylen Brown (right) have a big year ahead of them. Jim Davis/Globe Staff The Boston Celtics have massive expectations once again, even from some people around the NBA. In a recent ESPN poll surveying […]
What experts are predicting for Sunday’s Patriots-Cowboys game
Patriots The Patriots are 6.5-point underdogs for Sunday’s game and many expect them to fall to the 2-1 Cowboys. Dak Prescott goes up against the Patriots for the third time in his career on Sunday. Winslow Townson/AP Images The last time these two teams met served as a litmus test of sorts for the New […]
Jets’ Zach Wilson is trying to block out the criticism, but knows he needs to improve quickly
NFL “I get the passion and the frustration, absolutely. But my job as a quarterback is to focus on how I can get better.” New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) looks to pass against the New England Patriots during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, […]
With 2-0 win over Red Sox, the Orioles clinch American League East title
Red Sox Orioles second baseman Jordan Westburg makes a stop on a groundball hit by the Red Sox’s Wilyer Abreu. AP Photo/Julio Cortez By NOAH TRISTER, Associated Press September 28, 2023 BALTIMORE (AP) — Anthony Santander homered, DL Hall worked out of a sixth-inning jam and the Baltimore Orioles clinched the AL East title with […]
It looks like the 2023 Patriots have a new team slogan
Patriots “There’s no outside force coming to save us.” Mac Jones and the Patriots will look to avoid a 1-3 start on Sunday against Dallas. Adam Hunger / AP The Patriots are no strangers to season-long slogans and rallying cries. “Do Your Job” has been a mantra preached by Bill Belichick and his coaching staff […]
Christian Gonzalez vs. CeeDee Lamb and other matchups that will decide Patriots-Cowboys
Patriots Stopping Micah Parsons will be a tough test for Trent Brown and the Patriots’ O-line. Christian Gonzalez has been one of the best corners in the NFL so far in 2023. Adam Hunger / AP After escaping East Rutherford with a close win over the Jets on Sunday afternoon, the road isn’t going to […]
Patriots legend Ty Law has harsh response to ex-Steelers’ accusations of cheating
Patriots “You’re getting the ball. Don’t be mad at us because your O-line can’t block.” Ty Law was the latest ex-Patriot to blast Jerome Bettis’ claim against the 2004 Patriots. Winslow Townson / AP Photo Add Ty Law to the long list of former Patriots who are less than pleased with accusations by Ben Roethlisberger […]
Red Sox release statement following revelation that Tim Wakefield has cancer
Red Sox “Unfortunately, this information has been shared publicly without their permission.” Tim Wakefield. Barry Chin/Globe Staff During a recent episode of his podcast, Curt Schilling announced that former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield has an aggressive form of brain cancer. “This is not a message that Tim has asked anyone to share,” Schilling said. […]
Are the 2023-24 Bruins a playoff team? It comes down to defense.
Bruins “We’re not putting as many pucks in, hopefully we can keep them out.” The Bruins return most of the same D corps that was the best grouping in the NHL in 2022-23. Barry Chin / The Boston Globe Jim Montgomery and the Bruins had an embarrassment of riches at their disposal when it came […]