Football
‘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 […]
Taking stock of Boston College football at the midpoint of the season
College Sports With 500 rushing yards in six games, quarterback Thomas Castellanos is the centerpiece of the BC offense. Barry Chin/Globe Staff By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe October 12, 2023 | 6:16 PM Following an uneven 1-3 start — and staring at a 14-point halftime deficit against Virginia Sept. 30 — the Boston College […]
Connecticut high school student dies after losing consciousness at football practice
Local News Windsor High School student Elijah-Jay Mariano Rivera was not engaged in any football drills or tackling at the time, officials said. By Associated Press updated on October 11, 2023 | 4:34 PM WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut high school student died after losing consciousness at football practice, school officials said. Windsor High […]
From flag football to cricket, 5 sports could debut — or return — at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
Sports News The inaugural girls flag football championships for Massachusetts high schoolers took place at Gillette Stadium in June. Could the Olympic stage be next? Kylie Cooper for The Boston Globe By Amin Touri, The Boston Globe October 10, 2023 | 3:32 PM Flag football hit its biggest stage in Las Vegas last year, when […]
Watch: UMass football celebrates turnover Paul Revere style
College Sports Juan Lua recorded his first career interception and broke out the hat and coat. UMass got out the Paul Revere hat and coat after an interception on Saturday. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper) Turnover celebrations on the sideline have gained more attention in recent years as teams get more creative with their rewards for […]
Former Patriots star Jamie Collins announces retirement from playing football
Patriots Collins played for the Patriots three separate times over his 10-year career, helping them win a Super Bowl. Jamie Collins played seven seasons with the Patriots. Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff ‘We’ll see’: What Bill Belichick said about J.C. Jackson, injured players vs. Saints Bill Belichick states confidence in ‘pretty mentally tough’ Mac Jones to […]
‘That was bad football’: Julian Edelman’s thoughts on Mac Jones, Patriots struggles
Morning Sports Update “He’s still having rookie-type throws.” Mac Jones during the Patriots-Jets game earlier in the 2023 season. AP Photo/Adam Hunger Julian Edelman’s take on Mac Jones: Following the Patriots’ lopsided 38-3 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday, former New England receiver Julian Edelman had some blunt thoughts on the play of Mac Jones. […]
Jaylen Brown, Derrick White link up with two Celtics legends and an actor at Colorado football game
Celtics Brown and White took in the Buffaloes’ game versus USC alongside Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and even Will Ferrell in Boulder Saturday afternoon. Derrick White and Jaylen Brown had lots of fun together in Colorado alongside Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and even Will Ferrell during the Buffaloes’ game Saturday. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Colorado University […]
Boston College football is in bounce-back mode after a thrashing at Louisville
College Sports BC’s Jalen Cheek couldn’t keep Louisville’s Ahmari Huggins-Bruce out of the end zone — one of eight touchdowns the Cardinals scored against the Eagles last week. Michael Hickey/Getty By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe September 28, 2023 | 12:40 PM Two days after a lopsided loss at Louisville, Boston College football coach Jeff […]
Endicott football secures first-ever win over nationally ranked opponent
College Sports Endicott College football is a proud program with four Commonwealth Coast Conference titles to its name, including one in 2022. Prior to Friday night, though, the Gulls were still searching for their first-ever win over a ranked opponent. The wait is over, as Endicott cruised past No. 5 Hardin-Simmons, 37-10, in Beverly at […]