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Auburn’s running game too much for UMass to handle
College Sports “Not a good day to be a UMass Minuteman, for sure.” Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze walks around the stadium with his wife Jill before the first half Saturday. Butch Dill/AP Photo By JUSTIN FERGUSON, Associated Press September 3, 2023 | 10:08 AM AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Robby Ashford rushed for three first-half […]
Flying drone causes delay in UMass’ football game against New Mexico State
Sports News The drone had to be “removed from the enclosure” before play could resume. UMass had to stop play briefly in the second quarter when a drone flew into the stadium. J. Anthony Roberts/The Republican via AP The college football season is officially underway with week zero games taking place Saturday. UMass was one […]
‘Go ruin their night’: Tom Brady, Jimmy Garoppolo share moment before game
NFL The Raiders’ minority owner and quarterback reunited. Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo are reunited. John Raoux/AP Photo From 2014-2016, Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo were teammates with the Patriots. Seven years later, they’re reunited with the Las Vegas Raiders – Brady as a minority owner and Garoppolo as the likely starting quarterback. Before Saturday’s […]
Watch: David Ortiz shares special moment with Mookie Betts ahead of Saturday’s Red Sox-Dodgers game
Red Sox “Just trying to be like you one day.” David Ortiz embraced Mookie Betts over there three seasons as teammates. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Even after playing in his first game back at Fenway Park since being traded by the Red Sox in 2020, Mookie Betts is still saying hello to some old friends. Ahead […]
Dalano Banton modeled his game after Rajon Rondo
Celtics Rondo helped the Celtics win the 2008 NBA championship. Dalano Banton (45) comes to Boston, who used to have the man whose game inspired him. Winslow Townson/AP Photo When Boston Celtics fans watch their new guard Dalano Banton on the court this season, they may be reminded of a familiar face. Report: Celtics have […]
Mookie Betts talks return to Fenway Park, first game against Red Sox: ‘I’m really nervous’
Red Sox “It’s where I grew up, and I don’t know what to expect. Hopefully it’s cool, though.” Mookie Betts is one of the frontrunners for the NL MVP Award this season. AP Photo/Ryan Sun Later this week, Mookie Betts will step into the Fenway Park batter’s box for the first time since Sept. 29, […]
Red Sox OF Alex Verdugo blames ejection during Astros game on ‘soft’ umpire
Red Sox “That’s baseball. Have a little bit tougher skin and deal with it.” Alex Verdugo was given the hook in the fourth inning of Tuesday’s loss to Houston. Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Alex Verdugo needed to watch most of the Red Sox’ 7-3 loss to the Astros on Tuesday night in the visitors’ clubhouse at […]
Patriots roster stock watch: Who is rising and falling ahead of final preseason game?
Patriots Kendrick Bourne continues to build his game after a slow start during training camp. Kendrick Bourne reeled in three catches during Saturday’s preseason game against the Packers. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke) The Patriots only have one more preseason game left on their docket, with New England set to head to Tennessee later this week to […]
Red Sox players, commentators, fans stunned after blown call during Sunday’s game
Red Sox “Oh my god. What are we doing?” Red Sox manager Alex Cora argues with umpire Junior Valentine during Sunday’s game. Sarah Stier/Getty With Sunday’s victory over the Yankees, the Red Sox swept their rivals and improved to a 66-58 record. But the victory did not come without a controversial moment. Wilyer Abreu talks […]
Patriots’ Isaiah Bolden ‘excited to be back with the guys’ following scary injury situation in preseason game
Patriots Bolden was discharged from the hospital on Sunday morning after undergoing evaluations and observations. Isaiah Bolden was carted off at the end of Saturday’s Patriots-Packers game. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Isaiah Bolden made his first public statement following his scary injury in the Patriots’ preseason game against the Packers on Saturday. “Appreciate the prayers more […]