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Keith Law: Red Sox’ Roman Anthony ‘might be the biggest breakout prospect’ in baseball
Red Sox “The Sox deserve credit for taking what was already a good swing and turning it into one of the best in the minors.” Roman Anthony will not turn 20 until May 2024. Salem Red Sox The Red Sox’ farm system has been anchored by familiar names like Marcelo Mayer, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Miguel […]
Marcus Smart’s wedding turned into a Celtics reunion featuring Jayson Tatum, Brad Stevens & more
Celtics Smart celebrated his wedding day alongside his wife, Maisa Hallum, on Saturday. Marcus Smart celebrated with a few of his former Celtics teammates over the weekend. Jim Davis / The Boston Globe Marcus Smart will take to the court with the Memphis Grizzlies this season following his trade from Boston earlier this offseason. But […]
Boomer Esiason doesn’t have high hopes for Patriots’ playoff chances after 0-2 start
Patriots “I don’t see the Patriots making it at this point.” The Patriots’ top offensive play on Sunday night only went for 18 yards. Matthew J. Lee / The Boston Globe For the first time since 2001, the Patriots have opened a new NFL season with an 0-2 record. It’s an ominous start for a […]
Patriots release a pair of quarterbacks, including Matt Corral
Patriots Matt Corral and Ian Book have been waived, the team announced. Matt Corral played college football at Ole Miss. The Patriots have released quarterbacks Matt Corral and Ian Book, according to a news release from the team. Book joined the Patriots practice squad after signing last week. The 2021 4th-round pick made a start […]
Amid talent drain, David Pastrnak will need to shoulder Bruins scoring burden out the gate
Bruins “You should get excited to take a step forward and continue what those two guys built.” David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha will likely skate together in Boston’s top-six unit in 2023-24. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images You can’t quantify the intangibles and veteran mettle that the Bruins lost over a painful offseason. But you can certainly […]
ESPN insider: It’s ‘a little silly’ to mention Patriots in playoffs conversation at this point
Patriots “When you’re 0-2 the playoffs are usually tough. Only 31 of 270 teams that began a season 0-2 qualified for the postseason since 1990.” Mac Jones. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Bill Belichick described the ‘biggest thing’ that’s held back 0-2 Patriots ‘Did you see it?’: Pat McAfee explained how a small detail might have led […]
Report: Malcolm Brogdon angry with Celtics after failed Clippers trade
Celtics “I don’t think communication between the two sides has been fruitful.” Malcolm Brogdon is reportedly unhappy with the Celtics. Jim Davis/Globe Staff The Boston Celtics may have to fix their relationship with one of their most important players. HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ ends with Celtics winning championship…sort of 5 things to know about new Celtic […]
‘Did you see it?’: Pat McAfee explained how a small detail might have led to Patriots’ field goal block
Patriots McAfee, a former punter (and holder), also discussed his own history with Bill Belichick’s detailed scouting. Brenden Schooler celebrates his field goal block for the Patriots against the Dolphins with teammates Jahlani Tavai and Matthew Slater. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Brenden Schooler’s third quarter field goal block for the Patriots in Sunday’s Week […]
Garrett Whitlock’s lost year mirrors that of his Red Sox, and is just as troubling
Red Sox Garrett Whitlock missed most of May and most of July with a pair of elbow injuries. Jim Davis/Globe Staff COMMENTARY The Red Sox quietly churned on this weekend, walked off twice in Toronto in a sweep that continued their weeks-long trend of making them easy to ignore. After four straight losses, 10 losses […]
Rafael Devers makes history in Sunday’s loss to Blue Jays
Red Sox At just 26 years old, the Red Sox third baseman now has career numbers comparable to all-time greats. With his ninth-inning homer, Boston’s Rafael Devers achieved two feats that few Red Sox players have ever done before. Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press via AP Corey Kluber will not pitch again for Red Sox this […]