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Framber Valdez helps Astros to 7-4 win over Red Sox and first sweep at Fenway Park
Red Sox Houston’s Framber Valdez delivers a pitch against the Red Sox in the first inning. AP Photo/Steven Senne By JIMMY GOLEN, Associated Press August 30, 2023 BOSTON (AP) — Framber Valdez, who pitched seven no-hit innings in his previous start, retired the first 10 Boston batters on Wednesday and took a shutout into the […]
Jake DeBrusk hopes to avoid free agency, re-sign with Bruins
Bruins “It’s the only team that I know and the team that I grew up with.” Jake DeBrusk was on pace for 35 goals over 82 games last season. Matthew J. Lee / Globe Staff Jake DeBrusk is looking at a hefty pay raise next summer. The 26-year-old winger elevated his stock following a breakout […]
Patriots rookie WR Demario Douglas listed as a potential ‘Breakout Player of the Year’
Patriots “This guy, ‘Pop’ Douglas? He’s a part of the offensive game plan.” Demario Douglas has turned heads since the start of training camp. Matthew J. Lee / Globe Staff Demario Douglas’ stock continues to rise in NFL circles. The Patriots wide receiver and 2023 sixth-round pick likely shored up his spot on the Patriots’ […]
What Kendrick Bourne said about the Patriots reportedly shutting down trade calls for him
Patriots “I appreciate Bill. Bill stuck with me,” Bourne said Kendrick Bourne was limited to 35 catches and just one touchdown during the 2022 season. (John Tlumacki/Globe Staff) Watch: Tom Brady, Julian Edelman tease Patriots fans about unretiring in new commercial Report: Patriots place Tyquan Thornton on IR, causing him to miss first 4 games […]
Report: Patriots place Tyquan Thornton on IR, causing him to miss first 4 games of season
Patriots Thornton reportedly has a shoulder injury that was sustained in training camp. Tyquan Thornton reportedly won’t be on the field for a bit. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Kayshon Boutte happy to prove ‘doubters’ wrong in making Patriots’ roster Report: Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham cleared waivers and will likely join Patriots practice squad The Patriots […]
Watch: Tom Brady, Julian Edelman tease Patriots fans about unretiring in new commercial
Patriots “Training camp IS over… should we?” Tom Brady and Julian Edelman teased coming out of retirement in a Lay’s Chips ad. Courtesy of PepsiCo / Lay’s Tom Brady and Julian Edelman are at it … again. Even though both Patriots legends have hung up their cleats, Brady and Edelman are more than willing to […]
Kayshon Boutte happy to prove ‘doubters’ wrong in making Patriots’ roster
Patriots Boutte said he was aware of skeptics, but “tried not to focus on it and get better as a player.” Kayshon Boutte runs for a touchdown against the Packers in a Patriots’ preseason game. AP Photo/Matt Ludtke When the Patriots’ final cuts were made on Tuesday, Kayshon Boutte was among the six wide receivers […]
Report: Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham cleared waivers and will likely join Patriots practice squad
Patriots Bailey Zappe is still a member of the Patriots after all. What does the 2023 season have in store for Bailey Zappe? What to make of the Patriots’ cuts and final decisions with their 53-man roster What the Patriots said about ‘surprising’ decision to cut Bailey Zappe and go all-in with Mac Jones Bailey […]
Patriots reportedly ‘planning’ for Bailey Zappe to return as backup QB
Morning Sports Update Despite New England’s reported interest in bringing him back, Zappe “has a real chance to get claimed” off waivers. Bailey Zappe warming up in front of Bill O’Brien prior to a Patriots 2023 preseason game against the Titans. AP Photo/Wade Payne The latest on Bailey Zappe: Possibly the biggest surprise to emerge […]
John McEnroe says he tested positive for COVID and will miss US Open TV coverage
Sports News “I’m watching the U.S. Open from home and can’t wait to get back to work soon.” Tennis legend John McEnroe, left, speaks to former British tennis player Tim Henman on Centre Court, July 7, 2023, on day five of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London. AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File By Associated Press August […]