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‘This isn’t touch football’: Tom Brady questioned NFL’s physicality amid ongoing rule changes
NFL “I don’t know how you can throw a flag on something that you didn’t see.” Tom Brady earlier in 2023. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Though he was never known as a player who initiated contact, Tom Brady appears to be unhappy with what he sees as a diminishing level of physicality in the NFL. Speaking […]
Groton teenager Malcolm Fry signs first-team contract with Revolution
New England Revolution Fry is one of three teenage homegrown players set to join the first team in 2024, along with 15-year-old Peyton Miller and 18-year-old Santiago Suarez. “Malcolm has excelled at every level of our pro player pathway and his consistently strong performance with our second team put him in the position to make […]
With Holiday, Porzingis in Boston and Harden trying to leave 76ers, Celtics the best of the Atlantic
Celtics The Celtics should easily be the class of the division and maybe even once again the entire Eastern Conference after falling one game shy of the NBA Finals in 2022-23. Boston Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis shoots over Philadelphia 76ers’ P.J. Tucker. Chris Szagola/AP Photo By BRIAN MAHONEY, Associated Press October 18, 2023 | 11:23 AM […]
What kind of income does it take to buy a starter home in Boston — and beyond?
Home Buying Shoppers are flocking to neighboring states in search of more affordable housing. There are strategies first-time home buyers can use to make their path a little easier. . By Robyn A. Friedman — Globe Correspondent October 18, 2023 | 11:04 AM If you’re looking to purchase a starter home in Greater Boston, get […]
Here’s what Kristaps Porzingis said about his defensive impact and chemistry with new teammates
Celtics “[If] I see an opportunity to maybe put some pressure on them defensively, I go for it.” Kristaps Porzingis (right) and his defense were vital in the Celtics’ win against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Charles Krupa/AP Photo Miles McBride is very good at scoring around the basket. The New York Knicks’ point […]
NFL considers eliminating hip-drop tackles, will review the ‘tush push’ again after the season
NFL League executive Jeff Miller said Tuesday the hip-drop tackle increases risk of injury by 25 times the rate of a standard tackle. Jeff Miller, NFL Executive Vice President, Communications, Public Affairs and Policy, speaks during a news conference at the NFL football meetings. Matt York/AP Photo, File By ROB MAADDI, Associated Press October 18, […]
The Celtics’ top six will be really hard to stop: 8 takeaways from Celtics vs. Knicks
Celtics The top of the Celtics’ rotation looked great in a tune-up against the Knicks. The Celtics took on the Knicks in a preseason game on Tuesday. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Celtics beat the Knicks 123-110 on Tuesday in their second-to-last preseason game, which may also have doubled as the final chance for […]
Does Matthew Slater have any regrets about returning to Patriots? Here’s his response.
Patriots “Obviously, not what I envisioned when I came back — for us to be in this position.” Matthew Slater opted to return for a 16th NFL season in 2023. Adam Hunger / AP The 2023 NFL season has been a tough pill to swallow for everyone within the Patriots organization. But in a season […]
What Derrick White said about contract extension talks with Celtics
Celtics “If it happens, great. If not, I’m still excited for the season to be here.” Derrick White still has two more years left on his current contract. John Tlumacki/ The Boston Globe The Celtics have had a busy offseason, and that might be underselling it. With Brad Stevens looking to get the Celtics over […]
Former MLB GM maps out potential Red Sox trade for superstar Juan Soto
Red Sox “Can you imagine Verdugo being a centerpiece in both the Mookie Betts trade and a potential Soto trade?” Juan Soto is set to command a huge contract in free agency after the 2024 season. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) After finishing in last place in the AL East for the third time in four seasons, […]