24 Sep, 2026

For Bruins to be at their best, Matt Poitras needs to stay in NHL ranks

Bruins “He’s a hockey player. He competes. He believes in himself.” Matt Poitras scored two goals during Boston’s win over the Ducks on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)  COMMENTARY  Matt Poitras defied the odds last month, going from a roster-bubble candidate destined for another stint in junior hockey to a fixture in Boston’s lineup. But breaking […]

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Peter King explained why he was impressed with Mac Jones’s performance against the Bills

Morning Sports Update “Not bad for a guy everyone in six states has been screaming to bench.” Mac Jones during the Patriots’ win against the Bills. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer The response to Mac Jones: The Patriots managed a 29-25 win over the Bills on Sunday in which besieged quarterback Mac Jones orchestrated a late touchdown […]

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Bill Belichick discussed the ‘unusual game’ from NFL officials, and the Patriots’ plan vs. Stefon Diggs

Patriots Belichick was also asked a follow-up question about his golf game after making a joking reference to it on Sunday. Bill Belichick after the Patriots’ win over the Bills. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer The Patriots were able to snap a three-game losing streak and defeat the Bills on Sunday to give Bill Belichick his 300th […]

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Michigan State suspends employee involved with allowing Hitler’s image to be shown on videoboards

College Sports The employee, who was not named, will be paid pending an investigation that will help to determine potential action in the future. Michigan State quarterback Sam Leavitt (4) is hit out of bounds by Michigan defensive back DJ Waller Jr. (13). Al Goldis/AP Photo By Associated Press October 23, 2023 | 10:19 AM […]

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Nathan Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS

MLB Eovaldi, who also won Game 2, yielded five hits and two runs in 6 1/3 innings to improve to 4-0 with a 2.42 ERA in the playoffs this year. Former Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi helped the Rangers defeat the Astros in Game 6 of the ALCS. Godofredo A. Vasquez/AP Photo By KRISTIE RIEKEN, […]

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Thoughts of tanking? The Patriots’ upset of the Bills was a comeback in every sense.

Patriots The Patriots did not fold after letting a 12-point lead slip away late in the fourth quarter. Defensive tackle Christian Barmore had an exceptional day, and the lone sack for the Patriots. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe October 23, 2023 | 8:24 AM How the Patriots found a way […]

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Bruins-Ducks takeaways: Matthew Poitras’s early maturity and more

Bruins The odds right now favor Poitras staying in Boston for the remainder of his rookie season. Anaheim Ducks right wing Brett Leason, front right, collides with Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm, left, during the first period. AP The Boston Bruins looked like a team playing their second game in as many nights. The young […]

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Watch: Bruins rookie Matt Poitras scores his first two NHL goals to lift Boston to win over Ducks

Bruins Matt Poitras scored both of his goals in a span of 3:49 in the third period. Matthew Poitras has now scored three points in his first five games in the NHL. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) Matthew Poitras finally lit the lamp. Not only did the 19-year-old Bruins rookie center score his first career NHL goal […]

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How the Patriots found a way to ‘bother’ Josh Allen without Judon and Uche, and other final thoughts

Patriots “The pressure up the middle is what bothers him.” Josh Allen gets wrapped up by the Patriots defense. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff What the Patriots are saying about Mac Jones’s game-winning drive against the Bills ‘I’ll worry about that later’: Bill Belichick downplays notching 300th regular-season win Well, it took them until Week 7, […]

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