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NBA expert explains why adding Jrue Holiday could vault Celtics ahead of Bucks
Celtics “If you put the ball in Jrue Holiday’s hands, now you’ve got that decision-maker to go with those guys.” Jrue Holiday drives between Luke Kornet and Jaylen Brown. Morry Gash/AP Photo Well, it happened. Damian Lillard was finally traded. He’s a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. As part of the trade, the Bucks sent […]
‘Looks real nice’: CeeDee Lamb had high praise for Christian Gonzalez ahead of Patriots-Cowboys matchup
Patriots Lamb will likely be the latest star receiver Gonzalez lines up against in his young NFL career. Christian Gonzalez will have another tough matchup on Sunday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff ‘Our goals are different and bigger than that’: How Bill Belichick, Patriots reacted to Christian Gonzalez winning Rookie of the Month Against Micah Parsons […]
Nick Pivetta winding down 2023 on a high note ahead of a big offseason for the Red Sox pitching staff
Red Sox Pivetta struck out seven and didn’t allow a run in his start against the Chicago White Sox. Nick Pivetta is ending 2023 on a high note. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Luis Robert Jr. hits 311-foot homer in ninth to give White Sox 1-0 win over Red Sox ‘I’m not even there yet’: Justin Turner […]
Celtics reportedly agree to deal with G/F Lamar Stevens ahead of training camp
Celtics Stevens played the first three seasons of his career with the Cavaliers, where he earned a defensive-oriented reputation. Lamar Stevens has signed a deal to join the Celtics, likely battling for a roster spot in training camp. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) The Celtics are adding another depth piece to the roster in the lead-up to […]
Jack Jones out, five others questionable ahead of Patriots’ season opener
Patriots The Patriots will be without at least one player against the Eagles on Sunday. Jack Jones will not be available against the Eagles Week 1. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) The Patriots will be without one of the top pieces of their secondary against the Eagles in Foxborough on Sunday. Second-year cornerback Jack Jones is listed […]
What Bill Belichick said about the Patriots’ backup QB situation ahead of Sunday’s season opener
Patriots Matt Corral was reportedly absent from Friday’s practice, a possible sign that Bailey Zappe could be the No. 2 quarterback. Bailey Zappe could find himself back on the Patriots’ 53-man roster soon. (AP Photo/John Amis) The Patriots’ backup quarterback spot is still unclear just two days prior to their season-opening matchup against the Eagles. […]
Rent control ballot question has many more hurdles ahead
Local News Despite AG Campbell’s certification, an effort to put a rent control question before voters still faces logistical and legal obstacles. State Rep. Mike Connolly and supporters gather in front of the State House after Connolly received notice that his petition was certified by Attorney General Andrea Campbell. Pat Greenhouse/Boston Globe In 1994, Massachusetts […]
Tom Brady reflects on time with Patriots, emotions ahead of anticipated return to Gillette Stadium
Patriots “I had two decades of incredible life-changing, altering experiences.” Tom Brady will make his return to Gillette Stadium on Sunday evening. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Tom Brady, much like the entire New England Patriots fanbase, has Sunday afternoon circled on his calendar. Not only will Sunday mark the start of the Patriots’ 2023 regular season […]
Bill Belichick lists his favorite Tom Brady memory ahead of Week 1 return to Gillette Stadium
Patriots “Can’t say enough about Tom — what he’s meant to this organization, what he’s meant to me personally.” Tom Brady and Bill Belichick won six Super Bowls together in New England. Jim Davis / Globe Staff Sunday, Sept. 10 will not just mark the 2023 Patriots’ season-opening matchup against the reigning NFC champion Eagles. […]
Patriots roster cuts tracker: Which players are leaving ahead of Tuesday’s deadline?
Patriots The Patriots have to trim the roster down to 53 players by 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Bill Belichick AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Patriots 53-man roster projection: Who will survive cutdown day in 2023? Bill Belichick cited Tom Brady while discussing the logic behind recent Patriots trades The Patriots have made more than a dozen roster […]