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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 […]
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 […]