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Have the Red Sox found a potential impact bat in rookie Wilyer Abreu?
Red Sox “He kept putting good at-bats, even at the end. It’s just like relentless.” Wilyer Abreu has driven in five runs over his first three games with the Red Sox. AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox The Red Sox teed off against the Houston Astros on Thursday afternoon, collecting 24 hits en route to a lopsided […]
7 things to watch for in Patriots’ preseason finale against Titans
Patriots Mac Jones could sit Friday’s preseason finale out due to the state of New England’s offensive line. Kayshon Boutte will try to shore up a roster spot on Friday in Nashville. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke) The Patriots will close out their preseason slate of games on Friday night when they take on the Tennessee Titans […]
How Bruins prospect Fabian Lysell plans to approach a pivotal training camp with Boston
Bruins “It’s just been going better and better for each week, and I think I’m ready to get going here in September.” Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe The Bruins are going to need some help up front in 2023-24. Whether it be the retirements of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, or a severe cap […]
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 […]