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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 […]
Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez named NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
Patriots Gonzalez is off to a strong start early in his Patriots career. Christian Gonzalez’s interception in Sunday’s Patriots loss represents the highlight of a promising start to his NFL career. Ezekiel Elliott focuses on Patriots knowing emotions may flow in homecoming with Cowboys Tyreek Hill was impressed by Patriots rookie Christian Gonzalez: ‘He’s real […]
Boston College football is in bounce-back mode after a thrashing at Louisville
College Sports BC’s Jalen Cheek couldn’t keep Louisville’s Ahmari Huggins-Bruce out of the end zone — one of eight touchdowns the Cardinals scored against the Eagles last week. Michael Hickey/Getty By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe September 28, 2023 | 12:40 PM Two days after a lopsided loss at Louisville, Boston College football coach Jeff […]
Jrue Holiday to the Celtics would be difficult to pull off. Should they try?
Celtics Holiday is available after the Damian Lillard trade on Wednesday, but should the Celtics make an offer? The Celtics reportedly have interest in Jrue Holiday. Does a deal make sense? AP Photo/Charles Krupa In the aftermath of the three-team blockbuster trade that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks on Wednesday, one question emerged that […]
As 2024 Boston Marathon qualifiers are notified, the cutoff time gets stricter than ever
Boston Marathon More than 11,000 runners who achieved the famous “BQ,” one of the most coveted goals for any avid longest-distance runner, had to be turned away. The 2024 Boston Marathon will be on April 15. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff By Amin Touri, The Boston Globe September 28, 2023 | 11:16 AM The Boston Athletic Association […]
Here’s what Justin Turner said after what could be his final home game with the Red Sox
Red Sox “I want to say thank you to all the fans for being so brave for showing up and sorry we fell short.” In what could be Justin Turner’s (middle, right) last home game in Boston, the Red Sox and their fans gave him the respect and ovation he deserved. Alex Cora says he […]
Celtics reportedly ‘expected to explore’ potential Jrue Holiday trade
Morning Sports Update Holiday, traded just days after he said he considered himself a “Buck for life,” could be on the Celtics’ radar. Jrue Holiday during Game 3 of a first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, April 22, 2023. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky The Celtics and Jrue Holiday: One of the many subplots that resulted […]
Alex Cora says he will be back with Red Sox in 2024. But in what role?
Red Sox Asked before the home finale against Tampa Bay if he was confident his job was secure, Cora said, “I’m good. I’ll be here.” Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora talks to the media before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann […]