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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 […]
Here’s what Charles Barkley had to say about the Kristaps Porzingis trade and Joe Mazzulla’s new assistants
Celtics “I think it’s worth the gamble.” Charles Barkley had good things to say about the direction of the Boston Celtics. Jessica Hill/AP Photo, File The Boston Celtics made one of the biggest moves of this offseason, trading away fan favorite point guard Marcus Smart to acquire talented big man Kristaps Porzingis. This trade has […]
Channel 7 hires Morey Hershgordon as lead sports anchor, filling Joe Amorosino’s slot
Media By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe August 24, 2023 | 7:37 PM Life has been hectic lately for Morey Hershgordon, in all good ways. Hershgordon, who was previously at WPRI in Providence, has been hired as the lead sports anchor at Channel 7. The position opened when longtime anchor Joe Amorosino stepped down at […]
The Celtics won by 51 points. Here’s what Joe Mazzulla said about not letting up.
Celtics “I try to coach it as if it were the first quarter, out of respect for the guys that are on the floor and the work they put in.” Joe Mazzulla. Barry Chin/Globe Staff ‘He has everything’: Jayson Tatum’s growth as a scorer on full display in blowout win against Pacers Aaron Nesmith saw […]
‘He changed the game’: Oshae Brissett impressed Joe Mazzulla, Jayson Tatum in his Celtics debut in win over Heat
Celtics Brissett made numerous hustle plays in Friday’s win, making the most of his minutes as he didn’t play in the regular-season opener. Oshae Brissett made many hustle plays in his time on the court in the Celtics’ win on Friday. Maddie Schroeder/Getty Images Oshae Brissett only scored two points and played just 14 minutes […]
‘I’m an underdog’: How Joe Jacques turned his childhood Yankees fandom into a love for pitching in Boston
Red Sox “It doesn’t really get much better than Fenway.” Joe Jacques just finished up his rookie season with the Boston Red Sox. Lindsey Wasson/AP Photo Joe Jacques was sitting in a barber chair on a cold December day when he heard his phone ring. Pablo Sandoval, Rusney Castillo among ex-Red Sox drafted to new […]
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 […]
‘He’s just developing as a player every day’: Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla impressed by Payton Pritchard’s growth
Celtics Pritchard recently signed a four-year contract extension. Joe Mazzulla is happy with the development he’s seen from Payton Pritchard. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Kevin Garnett concerned about Celtics’ depth, thinks they could be emulating Nuggets with Kristaps Porzingis move Payton Pritchard’s preseason has Celtics fans excited about his potentially increased role with Boston this […]
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 […]
Why Joe Mazzulla isn’t focusing on Damian Lillard, Bucks in Eastern Conference arms race
Celtics “They’re a great team. We don’t have time to worry about that.” Joe Mazzulla is set to enter his second full season as Celtics head coach. Michael Dwyer / AP Photo A lot can change over the course of an 82-game NBA season. But after both the Bucks and Celtics bolstered their rosters by […]