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David Ortiz clearly enjoyed reminding Derek Jeter (and Alex Rodriguez) of the Red Sox 2004 ALCS comeback
Morning Sports Update “You did?” David Ortiz and Derek Jeter prior to Jeter’s final game in 2014. AP Photo/Steven Senne David Ortiz couldn’t resist a 2004 ALCS reference with Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez: While the Red Sox aren’t in the postseason this year, there are still the occasionally enjoyable moments for Boston fans watching […]
Dak Prescott, Cowboys rally in fourth quarter for a 20-17 victory over the Chargers
NFL “It was a must win. There’s a big difference between 4-2 and 3-3,” said Dak Prescott, who completed 21 of 30 passes and also had a rushing TD. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, right, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los […]
Time for fans of stumbling NFL teams to start dreaming about Caleb Williams coming to the rescue
Patriots Off to their worst start ever under Bill Belichick, the Patriots lost back-to-back games against the Cowboys and Saints this month by a combined score of 72-3. Nine of New England’s remaining opponents are .500 or better. Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Kyron Hudson as Arizona […]
Rock-bottom is a foreign concept for an entire generation of Patriot fans
Patriots There was a time not so long ago when you would have scoffed at the suggestion that the Patriots were once considered second-rate. Patriots head coach Dick MacPherson, after a win in 1991. Bill Greene/The Boston Globe Mac Jones talks about teammates’ belief in him, Jakobi Meyers, and more on WEEI Adam Schefter: ‘Hard […]
Red Sox legend Luis Tiant was a big fan of David Pastrnak’s penalty-shot goal
Bruins “I like this! Many pitchers been compared to me thru the years but never hockey that was beautiful.” David Pastrnak has scored three goals in two games this season. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Armed with a howitzer of a one-time shot, deceptive wrister and an assortment of dekes and dangles stored in his offensive-zone arsenal, […]
Patriots Super Bowl champion thinks Bill Belichick could end up coaching another NFL team
Patriots “I don’t see him building wooden ships in his free time and playing with his dogs.” Chris Long wouldn’t be surprised if Bill Belichick opts to coach another NFL team in the near future. Jim Davis / The Boston Globe All eyes have been fixated on Bill Belichick amid the Patriots’ woeful 1-5 start […]
Mac Jones talks about teammates’ belief in him, Jakobi Meyers, and more on WEEI
Patriots “I do feel like I have a lot of respect from the guys.” Mac Jones and the Patriots are now 1-5 on the season. Matthew J Lee / The Boston Globe Patriots QB Mac Jones appeared on WEEI’s “Jones & Mego” show on Monday, touching on a variety of topics — including his teammates’ confidence in […]
Adam Schefter: ‘Hard conversations’ between Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft are coming
Patriots “Nobody thinks that they can continue just like this.” Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File The Patriots are 1-5 for the first time since 1995, and it has put the franchise in a predicament. How does an organization deal with a coach who has had as much success as Bill Belichick, […]
‘I want to be Derrick White’: Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell says Celtics guard is his inspiration
Celtics “He makes all the winning plays. That’s who I want to be.” Derrick White blocks a D’Angelo Russell layup. Erin Clark/Globe Staff Jeff Van Gundy added to the Celtics’ staff as a senior consultant Jaylen Brown invites Deion Sanders to Celtics game, talks tailgating with Derrick White D’Angelo Russell is taking a more aggressive […]
Matthew Poitras set for top-six promotion as Bruins reshuffle lineup
Bruins “When he gets on the ice, he’s a heck of a player and he definitely shows that he belongs here.” Matthew Poitras has posted a point in his first two games with the Bruins. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Bruins have passed multiple tests during their 2-0-0 start to the 2023 season. Linus Ullmark and […]