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Jrue Holiday reached out to a beloved ex-Celtics guard before choosing the No. 4 jersey
Celtics “Been super close with the holiday family since 2008! That’s my dawg.” Jrue Holiday is expected to serve as the Celtics’ starting point guard this season. AP Photo/Chris Szagola Plenty has changed for Jrue Holiday over the last month. Not only has the All-Star guard swapped out his Bucks jersey for Celtics green (with […]
NBA scout explains why the Celtics will still miss Marcus Smart this season
Celtics “He is a guy that can get on them. Or at least he had the clout, the voice to tell them.” Marcus Smart was traded to Memphis back in June as part of the deal for Kristaps Porzingis. Jim Davis / The Boston Globe Brad Stevens was busy this offseason in his efforts to […]
The Patriots’ best bet is to stick with Mac Jones, says Julian Edelman
Patriots “When things are not at their best, a lot of characteristics come out of people and that’s kind of when you want to evaluate them.” Mac Jones has thrown five touchdowns in six games with the Patriots this season. AP Photo/John Locher Robert Kraft explained why he’ll never sell the Patriots Rob Gronkowski joked […]
NCAA investigating allegations of sign-stealing by No. 2 Michigan. The school says it is cooperating.
College Sports “The university is fully cooperating with the Big Ten and NCAA. The investigation is ongoing and will not impact Saturday’s game,” the university said in a statement. Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches against Indiana in the second half of an NCAA college football game. Paul Sancya/AP Photo By RALPH D. RUSSO, Associated […]
BC football team used bye week to recalibrate a few things for season’s second half
College Sports Coach Jeff Hafley has the Eagles at 3-3 and believes they can improve on that in the season’s second half. Barry Chin/Globe Staff By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe October 19, 2023 | 2:30 PM During his team’s bye week, Boston College football coach Jeff Hafley and his staff took a thorough look […]
Robert Kraft explained why he’ll never sell the Patriots
Patriots “Never in my lifetime will we sell this team,” Kraft said. “I hope my children keep it going as well.” AP Photo/David Becker Rob Gronkowski joked about Tom Brady’s NFL complaints: ‘It was already flag football for you’ Former NFL quarterback explains why Patriots might want to trade Mac Jones Robert Kraft bought the […]
Your guide to the 2023 Head of the Charles Regatta: schedule, where to watch, top stories, and more
Events Each year, the Head of the Charles draws top-line rowers from around the world along with local hopefuls to compete in one of the largest regattas in the world. The start line is at Boston University’s DeWolfe Boathouse, and rowers finish the 3-mile upstream course at Herter Park along Soldiers Field Road. Maddie Meyer/Getty […]
Alex Verdugo nominated for AL Gold Glove Award at right field
Red Sox Verdugo was one of the few bright spots in what was a disappointing Red Sox defense this season. Alex Verdugo’s stellar defense this season made him a Gold Glove finalist. Reed Hoffmann/AP Photo Red Sox right fielder Alex Verdugo was named a finalist at his position for the American League Gold Glove Award […]
Rob Gronkowski joked about Tom Brady’s NFL complaints: ‘It was already flag football for you’
Morning Sports Update Brady questioned the current physicality in the NFL, asking if “football goes to flag football over a period of time.” Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski before Super Bowl LIII tan Grossfeld /Globe Staff Rob Gronkowski’s reaction to Tom Brady’s comments: After Tom Brady recently posited that the NFL is becoming a less […]
4 things to watch during the Bruins’ first road trip of the season
Bruins From Matthew Poitras’s first top-six assignment to fixing the power play, here’s what to look for on the West Coast trip. Matthew Poitras. Barry Chin/The Boston Globe For a team in transition, the Boston Bruins will have time to bond and acquaint themselves with one another during their four-game trip on the West Coast. The […]