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Joe Montana doesn’t believe that Tom Brady is the best quarterback in NFL history
Patriots “People don’t talk enough about him or realize the numbers that he put up during the times that he put them up.” Tom Brady is often considered the greatest quarterback in NFL history alongside Joe Montana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Given his extensive resume, Tom Brady is widely considered the greatest quarterback in […]
Watch: Alex Verdugo makes history with third straight leadoff home run for Red Sox
Red Sox Verdugo sent one right over Mookie Betts’ head on Saturday. Alex Verdugo celebrated his third straight lead off home run on Saturday. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo Watch: David Ortiz shares special moment with Mookie Betts ahead of Saturday’s Red Sox-Dodgers game ‘I think this kid can be equally as special as me’: Red Sox […]
Teen with ‘violent history’ toward police punched trooper in the face, police say
Crime State Police said the 17-year-old had a “violent history toward police” and three prior arrest warrants. A Cohasset teen turned himself in Sunday morning after allegedly punching a trooper and fleeing the scene two days prior, according to a release from State Police. The 17-year-old, whose name was not listed in the press release […]
Jaylen Brown thanks All-NBA voter who indirectly helped him nab richest contract in NBA history
Celtics The 26-year-old signed a five-year, $304 million supermax extension with the Celtics in July. Jaylen Brown smiles while fielding questions during his supermax extension signing. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Despite making history with his supermax deal courtesy of the Celtics, it doesn’t seem like money is changing the way Jaylen Brown presents himself off the […]
‘Wow’: Remembering one of the greatest days in Boston sports history on its 10-year anniversary
Red Sox Tom Brady and David Ortiz helped give Bostonians a day to remember forever. Torii Hunter came so close to robbing David Ortiz and Red Sox fans of an iconic moment. Globe staff photo by Stan Grossf Tom Brady and David Ortiz delivered in the clutch for well over a decade, giving Boston sports […]
The Patriots are off to the worst start in Gillette Stadium history, and other final thoughts
Patriots “We’ve got to work harder. We need more effort,” Kendrick Bourne said. “It feels like we need to want it more.” Bill Belichick’s team is 1-4. Barry Chin/Globe Staff COMMENTARY Patriots center David Andrews on loss to Saints: ‘Kind of the same old story’ ‘Everyone is frustrated,’ but Bill Belichick says Mac Jones is […]
Simone Biles wins 6th all-around title at worlds to become most decorated gymnast in history
Sports News Biles returned to competition less than three months ago after taking a break to focus on her mental health. Simone Biles is back on top of the gymnastics world less than three months after she returned to it. (AP Photo/Geert vanden Wijngaert) AP By SAMUEL PETREQUIN, Associated Press October 6, 2023 Simone Biles […]
GrandTen’s Medford Rum is steeped in history
Breweries & Bars What’s the difference between a New England style rum and a Caribbean rum? South Boston’s GrandTen Distilling has revived the former. GrandTen Distilling’s Medford Rum. By Gary Dzen, The Boston Globe September 28, 2023 | 6:07 AM GrandTen Distilling opened in South Boston in 2011, but the distillery produces a rum with […]
Rafael Devers makes history in Sunday’s loss to Blue Jays
Red Sox At just 26 years old, the Red Sox third baseman now has career numbers comparable to all-time greats. With his ninth-inning homer, Boston’s Rafael Devers achieved two feats that few Red Sox players have ever done before. Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press via AP Corey Kluber will not pitch again for Red Sox this […]
Auto workers strike against Detroit’s big three car makers for first time in history
National News Workers are calling for better wages and benefits. Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers (UAW), center, marches with UAW members and supporters during a Labor Day parade in Detroit, Michigan, US, on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Jeff Kowalsky/Bloomberg By Associated Press September 15, 2023 | 12:03 AM DETROIT (AP) — About […]