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7 Eagles players to watch in Sunday’s Patriots game
Patriots The Eagles arguably have the strongest roster in the NFL, holding several players on both sides of the ball with Pro Bowl potential. Jalen Hurts might be the engine of the Eagles’ offense, but DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown are integral to the unit’s success. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) The Patriots officially kick off the […]
Patriots reportedly sign Bailey Zappe to 53-man roster, release Matt Corral
Patriots With the moves, Zappe will be the Patriots’ primary backup quarterback on Sunday against the Eagles. Bailey Zappe is back on the Patriots’ roster. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Bailey Zappe has won his old job back. The Patriots are signing Zappe to the 53-man roster and are releasing backup quarterback Matt Corral ahead of Sunday’s […]
Trying to make sense out of all the broadcasting changes and viewership options as the NFL season begins
Media CBS’s familiar No. 1 team of Jim Nantz (right), Tony Romo (left), and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson will be in Foxborough Sunday for the Patriots-Eagles opener. Morry Gash/AP Photo By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe September 9, 2023 | 10:10 AM One of these days, maybe during the Patriots’ bye week, I’m going to […]
If the offense is merely competent, the Patriots will be much better this season. But their schedule is brutal, starting with the Eagles.
Sports This is the first time in Patriots history that they have opened against the NFC champ. Jalen Hurts looks to follow his breakout 2022 season with a stronger 2023. Matt Rourke By Chad Finn September 9, 2023 | 8:42 AM Welcome to Season 12, Episode 1 of the Unconventional Preview, a serious yet lighthearted, […]
Back in Boston, Milan Lucic hopes to ‘carry the torch’ with the Bruins in the post-Bergeron era
Bruins “When you lose guys, there’s opportunity for other guys to step into certain roles.” Milan Lucic threw out the first pitch at Fenway Park on Friday night. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer A lot has changed since the last time Milan Lucic donned a black-and-gold sweater. The 35-year-old winger is no stranger to the friendly confines […]
Daniil Medvedev ousts defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to reach U.S. Open final
Sports Q Medvedev will face Novak Djokovic in the final. Daniil Medvedev defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open semifinals on Friday. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) AP By HOWARD FENDRICH, Associated Press September 8, 2023 Novak Djokovic reaches his 10th US Open final by hanging up the phone on American Ben Shelton NEW YORK (AP) […]
Kyle Bradish solid for AL-best Orioles, who beat Red Sox 11-2 to run win streak to 6 games
Red Sox Bradish held the Red Sox’ offense to just four hits, the team’s only hits of the evening. Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) AP By KEN POWTAK, Associated Press September […]
Patriots safety Adrian Phillips gives key to stopping Eagles: ‘It all starts with Hurts’
Patriots “If we disrupt him … I think we’ll have a good day.” Adrian Phillips broke down how the Patriots need to attack Philadelphia’s explosive offense. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini) The New England Patriots’ defense has a tall task ahead of it, opening the season against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Philadelphia had one […]
Novak Djokovic reaches his 10th US Open final by hanging up the phone on American Ben Shelton
Sports “Well, fact is that, at 36, every Grand Slam final … could be the last one.” Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts during a match against Ben Shelton, of the United States, during the men’s singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) AP […]
‘I’m going to just still be who I am’: Not much changes for Hunter Henry as Patriots’ team captain
Patriots Henry is one of the Patriots’ six captains named for 2023. Hunter Henry is entering his third year with the Patriots as a team captain. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Jack Jones out, five others questionable ahead of Patriots’ season opener ‘I sort of like that’: Robert Kraft embraces low expectations, shares optimism for Patriots in […]