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Sony Michel explained why he thinks Ezekiel Elliott is still ‘one of the top backs in the league’
Morning Sports Update “I have this argument all the time.” Ezekiel Elliott warming up prior to a Patriots preseason game in Green Bay against the Packers. Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Red Sox lost to the Astros 9-4 on Monday despite Adam Duvall’s first inning three-run home run. The two teams play again tonight at 8:10 […]
Dan Orlovsky explained why he thinks Mac Jones has faced unfair criticism in Patriots’ offense
Morning Sports Update “What’s been done to Mac Jones is a joke.” Mac Jones and Cole Strange celebrate after the Patriots’ fourth quarter touchdown against the Bills. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Dan Orlovsky’s defense of Mac Jones: After leading the Patriots to an upset win over the Bills on Sunday, Mac Jones may have caused […]
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 […]
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 […]
J.J. Redick explained why Derrick White should’ve made ESPN’s top-100 NBA ranking
Celtics “What playoff games were you watching last year?” Derrick White speaking at Celtics’ media day. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer In a recent ranking of the so-called “top 100” players in the NBA, ESPN inevitably generated a level of controversy both for the specific choices made within its list, and also for those who were left […]
What would a government shutdown mean? Impacts explained.
Politics If spending measures aren’t passed by Saturday night, millions of federal employees will be furloughed and many others will be forced to work without pay until the shutdown ends. The Capitol is seen late Tuesday night, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington, as lawmakers work to advance appropriations bills on the House floor. The Republican-controlled […]
Sam Kennedy explained why Theo Epstein was quickly ruled out for Red Sox role
Morning Sports Update “I know Theo as well as anybody in baseball and it’s very clear where he’s headed.” Theo Epstein and Terry Francona at Fenway Park in 2022 prior to a Red Sox game against the Guardians. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Sam Kennedy’s clarification about Theo Epstein and the Red Sox: After the recent Red […]
Jason McCourty explained why he’s surprised by the 0-2 Patriots
Morning Sports Update “Back-to-back weeks, they were inches away from continuing to keep a drive going to be able to try to win the game.” The Patriots are 0-2 for the first time since 2001. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Jason McCourty’s reaction to the Patriots: Through two weeks, the Patriots are one of nine teams to […]
‘Did you see it?’: Pat McAfee explained how a small detail might have led to Patriots’ field goal block
Patriots McAfee, a former punter (and holder), also discussed his own history with Bill Belichick’s detailed scouting. Brenden Schooler celebrates his field goal block for the Patriots against the Dolphins with teammates Jahlani Tavai and Matthew Slater. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Brenden Schooler’s third quarter field goal block for the Patriots in Sunday’s Week […]
Chris Long explained why he is ‘low-key excited’ for Mac Jones and the Patriots
Morning Sports Update “So from the Pats’ standpoint, I’m pretty excited for them,” said Long. “Not like high-key excited, like low-key excited.” Mac Jones during the Patriots’ season-opening loss to the Eagles. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Chris Long’s take on Mac Jones and the Patriots: Though the Patriots came up short against the Eagles in […]