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Steve Sidwell, former Patriots defensive coach, dies at 78
Patriots Steve Sidwell served as defensive coordinator for the Patriots from 1997-99. FRANK O’BRIEN, GLOBE STAFF By Emma Healy, The Boston Globe August 24, 2023 Steve Sidwell, who served as linebackers coach for the Patriots from 1982-84 and was New England’s defensive coordinator from 1997-99, died Wednesday evening. He was 78. “I am sad to […]
Logan Ryan explains why you shouldn’t ‘sleep’ on 2023 Patriots
Patriots “I think we all know Belichick will outperform expectations.” Logan Ryan believes the 2023 Patriots should still be competitive in the AFC East. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff The Patriots will have an uphill climb in what should be a cutthroat AFC East during the 2023 NFL season. But one former Patriot is still high […]
What Alex Cora hopes to see from Red Sox fans during Mookie Betts’ return to Fenway Park
Red Sox “This is a special kid that did a lot of great things for the organization.” Mookie Betts served as a key cog on Alex Cora’s 2018 Red Sox team that won a World Series title. Jim Davis / Globe Staff Friday night will mark Mookie Betts’ first game back at Fenway Park since […]
Channel 7 hires Morey Hershgordon as lead sports anchor, filling Joe Amorosino’s slot
Media By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe August 24, 2023 | 7:37 PM Life has been hectic lately for Morey Hershgordon, in all good ways. Hershgordon, who was previously at WPRI in Providence, has been hired as the lead sports anchor at Channel 7. The position opened when longtime anchor Joe Amorosino stepped down at […]
Despite hamstring injury, Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen ‘going to try to avoid’ IL stint
Red Sox “We’re in the most crucial parts [of the season], so I want to be out there.” Kenley Jansen only threw three pitches on Wednesday before leaving Boston’s game against Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox) The Red Sox bullpen took a major hit on Wednesday night in Houston. In the ninth inning of Boston’s […]
Verdugo, Abreu both homer as Red Sox rout Astros 17-1
Red Sox Boston Red Sox’s Alex Verdugo celebrates with Justin Turner after hitting a solo home run during the first inning. AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox By KRISTIE RIEKEN, Associated Press August 24, 2023 | 6:09 PM HOUSTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo hit a leadoff homer and had four hits and rookie Wilyer Abreu got his […]
Patriots legend Julian Edelman set to reunite with Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski on Fox Sports
Patriots “I grew up watching the NFL on FOX on Sundays, and now being an analyst for FOX NFL KICKOFF feels full circle.” Tom Brady and Julian Edelman will reunite on the Fox Sports set in 2024. Jim Davis/Globe Staff When Tom Brady finally joins the Fox Sports broadcast booth as the network’s lead NFL analyst in […]
Dalano Banton modeled his game after Rajon Rondo
Celtics Rondo helped the Celtics win the 2008 NBA championship. Dalano Banton (45) comes to Boston, who used to have the man whose game inspired him. Winslow Townson/AP Photo When Boston Celtics fans watch their new guard Dalano Banton on the court this season, they may be reminded of a familiar face. Report: Celtics have […]
Vikings release former Patriots first-rounder N’Keal Harry
Patriots Harry, who spent last season with the Bears, spent less than a month with the Vikings. N’Keal Harry Photo by Christopher Mast/Getty Images Jerry Jones chastises Brandin Cooks for flying Cowboys teammates as a part-time pilot Kevin Hart tried to race a former Patriots running back. It left the comedian in a wheelchair. N’Keal […]
Report: Celtics have worked out Glenn Robinson III
Celtics Robinson is the fourth forward the Celtics plan to work out. Glenn Robinson III (right) beats three defenders to the hoop. Jeff Chiu/AP Photo The Boston Celtics have reportedly worked out forward Glenn Robinson III, per SNY’s Ian Begley. Kristaps Porzingis offered more information on the injury keeping him out of the FIBA World […]