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Patriots add physical nose tackle Marquan McCall off waivers; cut Tre Nixon
Patriots Marquan McCall is listed as the Patriots’ heaviest player at 379 pounds. Marquan McCall projects as a physical force against the run up in the NFL ranks. AP Photo/Bryan Woolston The Patriots bolstered their defensive line on Tuesday evening, with the team announcing that it claimed nose tackle Marquan McCall off waivers from the […]
After taking a rough season on the chin, Mac Jones’s confidence is ‘through the roof’ Patriots DB says
Patriots “I just think his confidence is through the roof right now,” said Adrian Phillips Mac Jones I just think his confidence is through the roof right now. There’s a noticeable difference in Mac Jones‘s demeanor this summer compared to last season. He seems looser. He laughs more. He’s willing to crack a joke or […]
Jeremy Swayman thought he was going to be drafted by one of Bruins’ top rivals
Bruins “Every time Toronto came up, we were like, ‘Alright, maybe we’ll get a call.’” Jeremy Swayman has established himself as one of the top young goalies in the NHL. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff In two full seasons in the NHL ranks, Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman has developed into one of the most promising netminders in […]
Red Sox injuries: Jarren Duran placed on 10-day IL; Tanner Houck to make first start since June 16
Red Sox Duran is batting just .143 with one RBI over his last 13 games. Jarren Duran exited Sunday’s win against the Yankees with a toe injury. Tanner Pearson / Boston Globe Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is going to have to spend some time on the shelf. On Tuesday evening, Boston announced that Duran […]
How Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard, and other Celtics are preparing for the season
Celtics “I can’t wait to get to Boston, man.” Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard both sharpened their skills over the summer. Erin Clark/Globe Staff The Boston Celtics will begin playing basketball in just a few short months. But many of their players have already started. Listed: At waterfront mansion with Celtics-themed sports court, surf and […]
Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic reportedly set for Chelsea transfer
New England Revolution The reported transfer sum would be a record for an MLS goalkeeper. Djordje Petrovic making a save for the Revolution in a Leagues Cup match against Liga MX side Queretaro FC. AP Photo/Mark Stockwell The Revolution look set to rejoin the goalkeeper market barely a year after Matt Turner’s departure, as Djordje […]
Red Sox call up Top-20 prospect Wilyer Abreu
Red Sox Outfielder Jarren Duran will likely be headed to the injured list. Worcester MA 8/16/23 Worcester Red Sox Wilyer Abreu against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at Polar Park. Photo by Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff The Boston Red Sox are reportedly calling up outfield prospect Wilyer Abreu, per SportsMedia’s Augusto Cárdenas and MassLive’s Christopher Smith. Wilyer Abreu […]
Fenway Sports Group, LPGA team up to boost revenue and enhance exposure for women’s golf
Sports The owners of the Boston Red Sox seek to boost women’s golf. Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand is the top-ranked player on the LPGA Tour. By Michael Silverman, The Boston Globe August 22, 2023 | 11:05 AM Fenway Sports Group is doubling down on both golf and women’s sports with Tuesday’s announcement of a sales […]
Rays’ Wander Franco moved to administrative leave while MLB, Dominican authorities investigate
MLB Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco watches from the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) AP By RONALD BLUM, Associated Press August 22, 2023 | 11:01 AM NEW YORK. (AP) — Wander Franco was placed on administrative […]
Patriots certainly seem to be trending in the right direction on offense — with one huge ‘if’
Patriots This offense can make magic happen. But will they have enough protection to do so? The progress of quarterback Mac Jones is now in the capable hands of offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien (right). By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe August 22, 2023 | 10:44 AM So, two games and a couple dozen practices into […]