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Here’s why Andrew Heaney chose the Texas Rangers over the Red Sox
Red Sox “I met with one of [the Red Sox’] medical staff guys,” Heaney said. “It was close.” The Red Sox were interested in signing Andrew Heaney, but Heaney chose to sign with Texas. Julio Cortez/AP Photo The Boston Red Sox appeared to be in the running for several starting pitchers during last year’s free […]
Chiefs and Patriots compete for fans and influence in Germany ahead of games in Frankfurt
Patriots The Chiefs go first — they’ll play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. A week later, the Patriots face the Indianapolis Colts. Both games are at Deutsche Bank Park. The Deutsche Bank Park is illuminated on occasion of the invasion in the Ukraine prior to a German Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern […]
Patriots are reportedly ‘open’ to trading Josh Uche
Patriots The 25-year-old, who is in the final year of his contract, could be dealt before Tuesday’s trade deadline. Josh Uche playing for the Patriots earlier in 2023. AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth The Patriots might still make a trade before Tuesday’s deadline, according to the latest report. Per ESPN’s Dan Graziano, the Patriots are “open to […]
Red Sox reportedly consulted with team legends during CBO search
Red Sox David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Pedro Martinez, Kevin Youkilis, and Brock Holt were all asked about who should be the next chief of baseball operations. The Red Sox asked Dustin Pedroia (furthest right), among other former Red Sox players, about who should fill Boston’s CBO opening ultimately won by Craig Breslow (center). Michael Dwyer/AP […]
Bruins rookie Matt Poitras will remain on NHL roster for 2023-24 season
Bruins “He just belongs.” Matt Poitras isn’t going anywhere up in the NHL ranks. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Matt Poitras is sticking around in Boston. Speaking on Tuesday morning, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery announced that the 19-year-old forward is staying up with the NHL roster for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. “I […]
MLS reviewing allegation that Union’s Kai Wagner used a racial slur against Revolution’s Bobby Wood
New England Revolution The league said in a statement that “a review of the matter is underway.” Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner heads the ball away in front of Revolution forward Bobby Wood during the playoff game on Oct. 28. AP Photo/Joe Lamberti Major League Soccer is conducting a review into a complaint made by […]
Patriots are reportedly taking a ‘very hard’ look at elite QB prospects in 2024 draft class
Patriots “They’ve had live game exposure to every one of the top quarterbacks except Caleb Williams.” North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye AP Photo/Chris Seward Could the Patriots trade Mac Jones? NFL insider Adam Schefter weighs in Matthew Slater explained what the Patriots will miss without Kendrick Bourne If things keep going the way they’re going, […]
Rather than dwell on a painful past, the 8-0-1 Bruins look to the future after taking down Panthers
Bruins “We’re trying to build something totally different than last year.” Pavel Zacha’s OT goal lifted Boston to a 3-2 win over the Panthers on Monday. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images COMMENTARY Jim Montgomery called an audible on Monday morning at Warrior Ice Arena. Rather than dismiss Boston’s anticipated rematch against the Florida Panthers later that night […]
Bruins-Panthers: What we learned from Boston’s gutsy comeback win
Bruins The Bruins came back from a 2-0 deficit but may have lost two defensemen in the process. Pavel Zacha smiles as he sees his game-winner go past Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. AP Despite a battered backend and an early 2-0 deficit, the Boston Bruins managed to pull off a “character win” to continue […]
Charlie McAvoy ejected from Bruins’ win over Panthers for a high hit on Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Bruins “The league reviews all those hits and they’ll let us know what their thoughts are.” Charlie McAvoy could face discipline from the NHL for his high hit on Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Monday. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Just 2:28 after he scored the Bruins’ game-tying goal against the Panthers, Charlie McAvoy had to spend the rest […]