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Patriots stock watch: Who is rising and falling after preseason finale?
Patriots Several players on the roster bubble impressed Friday against the Titans, especially on defense. Bailey Zappe struggled during his heavy reps against the Titans on Friday. (AP Photo/John Amis) The Patriots’ preseason slate has finally come to a close, with New England’s next matchup set for the Sept. 10 season opener against the Eagles […]
5 things to know about new Patriots OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
Patriots Wheatley had a promising camp and preseason, which likely played a role in the Patriots trading for him. Tyrone Wheatley made noise for having a standout training camp with the Browns. The Patriots made a move to add some much-needed depth at offensive tackle on Sunday. New England acquired Tyrone Wheatley Jr. from Cleveland […]
Mookie Betts caps Boston return with a home run as Dodgers beat Red Sox 7-4
Red Sox Mookie Betts watches the flight of his two-run home run in the sixth inning. AP Photo/Steven Senne By JIMMY GOLEN, Associated Press August 27, 2023 | 5:15 PM BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts capped his return to Boston with a second straight three-hit game, hitting a two-run homer on Sunday to spark the […]
Rafael Devers ‘day-to-day’ with wrist injury; Brennan Bernardino placed on COVID-19 IL
Red Sox Devers suffered the injury late in Saturday’s win when he was hit by a pitch. Rafael Devers wasn’t in the Red Sox’ lineup on Sunday. The Red Sox won’t have Rafael Devers for Sunday’s series finale against the Dodgers, but they aren’t too concerned with his long-term health. Devers is still dealing with […]
Patriots reportedly trade Pierre Strong Jr. to Browns for OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
Patriots New England is cutting ties with one of its 2022 fourth-round picks to get much-needed help on the offensive line. Pierre Strong Jr.’s time in New England ends after one season. Barry Chin/Globe Staff The Patriots are adding depth at offensive tackle at the cost of losing running back depth. The Patriots are trading […]
‘He’s in a good spot right now’: Alex Verdugo appears to be getting back on track after July slump
Red Sox Verdugo hit a leadoff home run in a third straight game on Saturday. Alex Verdugo has had many hits to celebrate over the last few weeks. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) July was a brutal month at the plate for Alex Verdugo. The Red Sox lefty hit just .151 with a measly .479 OPS to […]
Aaron Rodgers throws TD pass in brief preseason debut as Jets beat Giants 32-24
NFL He went 5 for 8 for 47 yards and the score in his two series before Zach Wilson replaced him. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers calls out a play during the first half of Saturday’s preseason finale against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. Adam Hunger/AP Photo By DENNIS WASZAK Jr., […]
George Campbell’s late goal sends CF Montreal past New England Revolution 1-0
Sports It was New England’s first match without goaltender Djordje Petrovic. New England Revolution assistant coach Richie Williams gives instructions from the sideline during the first half of the team’s MLS soccer match against CF Montreal on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP) AP By Associated Press August 26, […]
Flying drone causes delay in UMass’ football game against New Mexico State
Sports News The drone had to be “removed from the enclosure” before play could resume. UMass had to stop play briefly in the second quarter when a drone flew into the stadium. J. Anthony Roberts/The Republican via AP The college football season is officially underway with week zero games taking place Saturday. UMass was one […]
‘Go ruin their night’: Tom Brady, Jimmy Garoppolo share moment before game
NFL The Raiders’ minority owner and quarterback reunited. Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo are reunited. John Raoux/AP Photo From 2014-2016, Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo were teammates with the Patriots. Seven years later, they’re reunited with the Las Vegas Raiders – Brady as a minority owner and Garoppolo as the likely starting quarterback. Before Saturday’s […]