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Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez named NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
Patriots Gonzalez is off to a strong start early in his Patriots career. Christian Gonzalez’s interception in Sunday’s Patriots loss represents the highlight of a promising start to his NFL career. Ezekiel Elliott focuses on Patriots knowing emotions may flow in homecoming with Cowboys Tyreek Hill was impressed by Patriots rookie Christian Gonzalez: ‘He’s real […]
Boston College football is in bounce-back mode after a thrashing at Louisville
College Sports BC’s Jalen Cheek couldn’t keep Louisville’s Ahmari Huggins-Bruce out of the end zone — one of eight touchdowns the Cardinals scored against the Eagles last week. Michael Hickey/Getty By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe September 28, 2023 | 12:40 PM Two days after a lopsided loss at Louisville, Boston College football coach Jeff […]
Jrue Holiday to the Celtics would be difficult to pull off. Should they try?
Celtics Holiday is available after the Damian Lillard trade on Wednesday, but should the Celtics make an offer? The Celtics reportedly have interest in Jrue Holiday. Does a deal make sense? AP Photo/Charles Krupa In the aftermath of the three-team blockbuster trade that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks on Wednesday, one question emerged that […]
As 2024 Boston Marathon qualifiers are notified, the cutoff time gets stricter than ever
Boston Marathon More than 11,000 runners who achieved the famous “BQ,” one of the most coveted goals for any avid longest-distance runner, had to be turned away. The 2024 Boston Marathon will be on April 15. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff By Amin Touri, The Boston Globe September 28, 2023 | 11:16 AM The Boston Athletic Association […]
Here’s what Justin Turner said after what could be his final home game with the Red Sox
Red Sox “I want to say thank you to all the fans for being so brave for showing up and sorry we fell short.” In what could be Justin Turner’s (middle, right) last home game in Boston, the Red Sox and their fans gave him the respect and ovation he deserved. Alex Cora says he […]
Celtics reportedly ‘expected to explore’ potential Jrue Holiday trade
Morning Sports Update Holiday, traded just days after he said he considered himself a “Buck for life,” could be on the Celtics’ radar. Jrue Holiday during Game 3 of a first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, April 22, 2023. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky The Celtics and Jrue Holiday: One of the many subplots that resulted […]
Alex Cora says he will be back with Red Sox in 2024. But in what role?
Red Sox Asked before the home finale against Tampa Bay if he was confident his job was secure, Cora said, “I’m good. I’ll be here.” Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora talks to the media before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann […]
Tyler Glasnow pitches 5 innings in playoff tuneup and Rays beat Red Sox 5-0
Red Sox With their 82nd loss, the Red Sox are guaranteed to finish below .500 for the third time in four seasons. Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Boston. AP Photo/Charles Krupa […]
What does the Damian Lillard trade to the Bucks mean for the Celtics? 5 takeaways
Celtics The Eastern Conference got stronger with the Lillard trade, but not in the way everyone expected. Damian Lillard drives to the basket against Jayson Tatum during a March 8, 2023 game in Boston. AP Photo/Charles Krupa Just as we all expected, Damian Lillard has been traded to an Eastern Conference contender – an already […]
Former Celtics coach suggests how Boston can benefit from Damian Lillard trade
Celtics “Portland, buy Jrue out so he can sign to the Celtics.” Jrue Holiday was a useful cog for the Bucks over the previous three seasons. Morry Gash / AP Photo The Celtics’ standing as the top contender in the Eastern Conference received a significant challenge on Wednesday evening. The Milwaukee Bucks — already considered […]