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Adam Duvall’s three-run home run helps lift Red Sox past Dodgers and Mookie Betts, 8-5
Red Sox Alex Verdugo and Justin Turner also hit home runs. Boston Red Sox’s Adam Duvall, center, celebrates after his three-run home run with Rafael Devers (11) during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) AP By KEN POWTAK, Associated Press […]
Patriots cut veteran defensive tackle Carl Davis
Patriots Davis appeared in 33 games over the past two seasons. Jamie Collins Sr., Ja’Whaun Bentley, and Carl Davis Jr. walk off the field near the end of the game. Jim Davis/Globe Staff The Patriots, in a somewhat surprising move, cut veteran defensive tackle Carl Davis on Saturday. “It’s been a fun 3 years,” Davis […]
4 takeaways as the Red Sox earn an 8-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers
Red Sox Justin Turner bounced back, Adam Duvall hit a big home run, Chris Martin came up clutch, and more. Adam Duvall was key in the Red Sox’ win over the Dodgers on Saturday. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo Why Rafael Devers briefly played shortstop for the first time since 2019 on Saturday Watch: Alex Verdugo makes […]
Why Rafael Devers briefly played shortstop for the first time since 2019 on Saturday
Red Sox He didn’t make any errors. Mookie Betts and Rafael Devers chat during Saturday’s game. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo When Pablo Reyes left Saturday’s Red Sox-Dodgers game with left elbow pain, manager Alex Cora had no choice but to reshuffle the infield. He elected to put Luis Urías at third, Connor Wong at second, and, […]
Watch: Alex Verdugo makes history with third straight leadoff home run for Red Sox
Red Sox Verdugo sent one right over Mookie Betts’ head on Saturday. Alex Verdugo celebrated his third straight lead off home run on Saturday. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo Watch: David Ortiz shares special moment with Mookie Betts ahead of Saturday’s Red Sox-Dodgers game ‘I think this kid can be equally as special as me’: Red Sox […]
‘Kayshon’s had a strong camp’: Bill Belichick praised Kayshon Boutte ahead of cutdown day
Patriots Boutte only played one drive in Friday’s preseason finale, which could be a good sign for his chances to make the 53-man roster. Kayshon Boutte scored a touchdown in the preseason for the Patriots. Morry Gash/AP Photo If you think Kayshon Boutte has gotten better throughout training camp and the preseason, Bill Belichick would […]
Watch: David Ortiz shares special moment with Mookie Betts ahead of Saturday’s Red Sox-Dodgers game
Red Sox “Just trying to be like you one day.” David Ortiz embraced Mookie Betts over there three seasons as teammates. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Even after playing in his first game back at Fenway Park since being traded by the Red Sox in 2020, Mookie Betts is still saying hello to some old friends. Ahead […]
Morey Hershgordon knew his calling from a young age, when he was announcing games for his blind grandfather
Local News Hershgordon, a 28-year-old Quinnipiac graduate and Channel 7’s new lead sports anchor, found his way to sports broadcasting the most heartwarming of ways. Morey Hershgordon is the new sports anchor at Channel 7. By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe August 26, 2023 | 2:15 PM Morey Hershgordon grew up 15 minutes outside of […]
‘No excuses’: Nick Pivetta refuses to blame Friday’s loss on unusual usage over last couple weeks
Red Sox Pivetta gave up four runs in two innings of relief work in the Red Sox’ loss to the Dodgers on Friday. Nick Pivetta gave up four runs on Friday. Winslow Townson/Getty Images Nick Pivetta has been used in almost every way imaginable this season for the Red Sox. Just in the last two […]
Bill Belichick doesn’t rule out possibility of Patriots carrying two kickers on 53-man roster
Patriots Nick Folk and Chad Ryland have been battling for the kicker job this preseason. Fourth-round rookie Chad Ryland has taken most of the kickoffs for the Patriots this preseason. Barry Chin/Globe Staff When the Patriots selected Chad Ryland in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, several assumed that Nick Folk’s time in […]