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Safety Damar Hamlin makes Bills’ 53-player roster 8 months after near-death experience
NFL Hamlin collapsed on the field during a game on Jan. 2, but has since made a full recovery. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin speaks at a press conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. AP Photo/Matt Freed, File By JOHN WAWROW, Associated Press August 30, 2023 | 9:42 AM ORCHARD PARK, […]
USA beats Jordan 110-62, awaits second round of World Cup
NBA “It’s always fun when everybody gets to play and contribute.” Jordan forward Rondae Hollis Jefferson (24) is fouled by U.S. forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) as he shoots during the first half of a Basketball World Cup group C match in Manila, Philippines Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP By TIM REYNOLDS, […]
Jim Nantz and Tony Romo are back on CBS’s top NFL broadcast team for another season, starting with the Patriots’ opener
NFL In the new season, they’ll call two of the Patriots’ first three games: the opener at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 10, and the Week 3 showdown with Aaron Rodgers and the hopeful Jets at MetLife Stadium. Tony Romo, left, and Jim Nantz have come a long way from their early days calling games together. […]
How Charlie Coyle, Bruins plan on stepping up after Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci’s retirement
Bruins “No one’s gonna be a Bergeron, but we can all put our hand in and make sure we pull the rope a little more.” Charlie Coyle is expected to center a line next to Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk during the 2023-24 season. Barry Chin / Globe Staff The pain from April’s shocking first-round […]
Bregman, Alvarez homer in 1st inning leading Astros over Red Sox 6-2
Politics Houston’s Yordan Alvarez homered against the Red Sox during the first inning. AP Photo/Steven Senne By DOUG ALDEN, Associated Press August 29, 2023 BOSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez hit back-to-back homer runs in the first inning and the Houston Astros continued their late-August surge with a 6-2 win over the Red […]
What to make of the Patriots’ cuts and final decisions with their 53-man roster
Patriots The Patriots are awfully thin at quarterback, running back, and tight end following Tuesday’s roster cuts. Mac Jones is currently the lone QB on New England’s roster. AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps After a busy couple of days that saw New England announce nearly 40 roster cuts, the Patriots’ 53-man roster for the 2023 season is […]
Patrice Bergeron believes the Bruins are still in good hands with their current leadership group
Bruins “I think it’s a great challenge and that’s what I think people should be excited about.” Patrice Bergeron opted to hang up his skates back in late July. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Patrice Bergeron doesn’t have plenty of regrets these days. The former Bruins captain shared that sentiment multiple times during his radio appearance with WEEI’s […]
What the Patriots said about ‘surprising’ decision to cut Bailey Zappe and go all-in with Mac Jones
Patriots “Obviously, Mac is our quarterback. We’ve got a lot of belief in him.” Bill O’Brien and Mac Jones AP Photo/John Amis Mac Jones is the last man standing in the Patriots quarterback room, for now. The Patriots cut all three of the players who were behind Jones on the depth chart this week. Bailey […]
What we know about the new Professional Women’s Hockey League team in Boston
Sports News “We’re excited about being in Boston. We’ve had great reactions from the people we’ve spoken to.” The Boston Pride won three Isobel Cups during the PHF/NWHL’s tenure. AP Photo/Mary Schwalm There will be a new professional women’s hockey team in Boston starting in 2024. The new Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) was officially […]
Why Brad Stevens is ‘not concerned’ about Kristaps Porzingis’ foot injury
Celtics “This is something that we should be able to navigate and manage in the next few weeks.” Kristaps Porzingis is currently dealing with a case of plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Jonathan Wiggs /Globe Staff Kristaps Portzingis has yet to step onto the court as a member of the Boston Celtics. But Brad […]