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Jake DeBrusk hopes to avoid free agency, re-sign with Bruins
Bruins “It’s the only team that I know and the team that I grew up with.” Jake DeBrusk was on pace for 35 goals over 82 games last season. Matthew J. Lee / Globe Staff Jake DeBrusk is looking at a hefty pay raise next summer. The 26-year-old winger elevated his stock following a breakout […]
What Alex Cora hopes to see from Red Sox fans during Mookie Betts’ return to Fenway Park
Red Sox “This is a special kid that did a lot of great things for the organization.” Mookie Betts served as a key cog on Alex Cora’s 2018 Red Sox team that won a World Series title. Jim Davis / Globe Staff Friday night will mark Mookie Betts’ first game back at Fenway Park since […]
Jack Jones admits his legal situation makes it ‘difficult’ to focus at times, hopes to be ready for Week 1
Patriots “At times it can be difficult. But, I try not to let the outside affect what’s going on on the field.” Jack Jones. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Damien Woody thinks Mac Jones will have a ‘bounce-back year’ in 2023 Devin McCourty explains why Kendrick Bourne is the Patriots player he’s ‘most excited’ to see […]
Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw undergoes shoulder surgery, says he hopes to return next summer
MLB Kershaw was sidelined for six weeks by the shoulder injury and it hampered him over the final couple months of the season. Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw rubs his face after Arizona Diamondbacks’ Alek Thomas scored off an RBI double by Evan Longoria during the first inning in Game 1 of a […]
Rajon Rondo visits Celtics at practice, hopes to play advising role similar to Paul Pierce
Celtics Rondo also praised Jrue Holiday as “one of my favorite teammates I’ve ever played with.” Rajon Rondo believes the Celtics are capable of winning it all this season. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) Jrue Holiday reached out to a beloved ex-Celtics guard before choosing the No. 4 jersey Paul Pierce has been around the […]
Sam Cassell has worked with Jayson Tatum during Celtics camp, but Joe Mazzulla hopes he helps out with everyone
Celtics “He’s working with Jayson, we need him to have 1-on-1 conversations with Jaylen [Brown] and develop Jaylen.” Sam Cassell has spent a lot of time with Jayson Tatum during the leadup to the regular season. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Jayson Tatum was already close to one of the new assistant coaches the Celtics hired over […]
Why Joe Mazzulla hopes Paul Pierce and other Celtics legends are regulars at practice this season
Celtics “The only past we have is the banners alone. The past should be the banners, but it should be the people.” Paul Pierce was a regular guest at Celtics games last season. Jim Davis / The Boston Globe The Celtics might be looking ahead to another promising season in 2023-24. But as Joe Mazzulla […]
Boomer Esiason doesn’t have high hopes for Patriots’ playoff chances after 0-2 start
Patriots “I don’t see the Patriots making it at this point.” The Patriots’ top offensive play on Sunday night only went for 18 yards. Matthew J. Lee / The Boston Globe For the first time since 2001, the Patriots have opened a new NFL season with an 0-2 record. It’s an ominous start for a […]
Oregon launches legal psilocybin access amid high demand and hopes for improved mental health care
Health No prescription or referral is needed, but proponents hope Oregon’s legalization will spark a revolution in mental health care. Gared Hansen removes psilocybin mushrooms from a growing container in his Uptown Fungus lab to prepare for distribution in Springfield, Ore., Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer) AP By ANDREW SELSKY, Associated Press September […]
Back in Boston, Milan Lucic hopes to ‘carry the torch’ with the Bruins in the post-Bergeron era
Bruins “When you lose guys, there’s opportunity for other guys to step into certain roles.” Milan Lucic threw out the first pitch at Fenway Park on Friday night. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer A lot has changed since the last time Milan Lucic donned a black-and-gold sweater. The 35-year-old winger is no stranger to the friendly confines […]