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Damien Woody thinks Mac Jones will have a ‘bounce-back year’ in 2023
Morning Sports Update “Mac Jones dealt with adversity last year, but he’s going to have a good year this year.” Mac Jones throwing prior to the Patriots-Packers preseason game. AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps The Red Sox lost to the Astros 7-3 on Tuesday, falling five games behind the Mariners in the race for the final AL […]
Josh Rojas homers as Mariners beat White Sox 6-3 for season-high 8th straight win
MLB The Red Sox are competing with the Mariners for an AL Wild Card spot. Seattle Mariners’ Mike Ford, left, greets Josh Rojas after they scored on Rojas’ two-run home run off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles […]
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson scores 53 points, ties WNBA single-game record
Sports News One of basketball’s biggest superstars nearly set a record. Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson (22) reacts after making a basket against the Los Angeles Sparks during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Las Vegas. Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP By Associated Press August 23, […]
Basketball World Cup 2023: How to watch, who’s playing, who’s favored
Sports Here’s what you need to know about one of basketball’s biggest international tournaments. Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives up the court during training camp for the United States men’s basketball team Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) John Locher/AP Photo By The Associated Press, Associated Press August 23, […]
Kyle Tucker homers to back up a strong start by Justin Verlander as Astros beat Red Sox
Red Sox Houston Astros’ Kyle Tucker, left, flips his bat as he rounds the bases on his two run home run as Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck, right, looks on during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) AP By KRISTIE RIEKEN, Associated Press […]
What Ezekiel Elliott said in his first interview as a Patriot
Patriots “This is definitely a team that wants to run the ball and wants to be balanced.” Ezekiel Elliott has appeared in three practices with the Patriots so far. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) After taking part in his third practice with New England — and first in Foxborough — on Tuesday, new running back Ezekiel Elliott […]
Celtics reportedly meeting with free-agent forwards T.J. Warren and Lamar Stevens
Celtics Warren has established himself as an effective scorer, but has been hampered due to foot injuries as of late. AP Photo/Mary Altaffer The Celtics are reportedly still looking to add to their roster over the final weeks of the offseason. According to a report from Shams Charania of Stadium, the Celtics will hold workouts with […]
He still hasn’t had his first Dunkin’, but rookie Christian Gonzalez is starting to settle in with the Patriots
Patriots “I definitely see one on every corner. It’s different. Still haven’t had it, but maybe I’ll try it out.” Christian Gonzalez has settled into a featured role on New England’s defense. (Winslow Townson/AP Images He only has two preseason games under his belt, but Patriots rookie Christian Gonzalez has looked right at home in […]
Isaiah Bolden is in concussion protocol, and other takeaways from Patriots practice
Patriots The latest on Isaiah Bolden’s injury, Mike Gesicki’s return to practice, and more. Patriots cornerback Isaiah Bolden defends a pass. AP Photo/Morry Gash After taking a rough season on the chin, Mac Jones’s confidence is ‘through the roof’ Patriots DB says Sony Michel explained why he thinks Ezekiel Elliott is still ‘one of the […]
Patriots get both good and bad news on injury front during Tuesday’s practice
Patriots Mike Gesicki returned to practice after suffering a mild dislocated shoulder last week. Mike Gesicki was spotted back on the practice fields at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Tuesday’s practice on the fields behind Gillette Stadium saw a few reinforcements return to the gridiron for the Patriots. As noted by Chris Price […]