14 Mar, 2025

Jack Jones out, five others questionable ahead of Patriots’ season opener

Patriots The Patriots will be without at least one player against the Eagles on Sunday. Jack Jones will not be available against the Eagles Week 1. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) The Patriots will be without one of the top pieces of their secondary against the Eagles in Foxborough on Sunday. Second-year cornerback Jack Jones is listed […]

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What Bill Belichick said about the Patriots’ backup QB situation ahead of Sunday’s season opener

Patriots Matt Corral was reportedly absent from Friday’s practice, a possible sign that Bailey Zappe could be the No. 2 quarterback. Bailey Zappe could find himself back on the Patriots’ 53-man roster soon. (AP Photo/John Amis) The Patriots’ backup quarterback spot is still unclear just two days prior to their season-opening matchup against the Eagles. […]

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Chiefs’ All-Pro TE Travis Kelce hyperextends knee in practice for opener vs Detroit

NFL Kelce’s status for Thursday’s season opener against the Detroit Lions is currently in doubt. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. AP Photo/Rick Scuteri By DAVE SKRETTA, Associated Press […]

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Boston College football loses season opener to Northern Illinois in overtime

The visitors won the possession battle, 36:53 to 20:47, and executed just enough to squeak out a win. “They played their game, and we played right into it,” Boston College coach Jeff Hafley said. “That’s the disappointing thing. That’s what we could not let happen, and we did.” GAME. OVER. 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️@NIU_Football | #MACtion pic.twitter.com/EX2wPsI3RA — […]

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Jim Nantz and Tony Romo are back on CBS’s top NFL broadcast team for another season, starting with the Patriots’ opener

NFL In the new season, they’ll call two of the Patriots’ first three games: the opener at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 10, and the Week 3 showdown with Aaron Rodgers and the hopeful Jets at MetLife Stadium. Tony Romo, left, and Jim Nantz have come a long way from their early days calling games together. […]

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Report: Jonathan Jones, who has missed two weeks of practice, is expected to be ready for season opener

Patriots The Patriots have not commented on Jones’s injury. New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) on the field prior to an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Why Jalen Mills was a fan of Patriots’ […]

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Alex Verdugo hits leadoff homer, Red Sox top Nationals 5-4 in series opener

Red Sox Alex Verdugo of the Red Sox, right, celebrates with third base coach Carlos Febles after hitting a home run against the Nationals during the first inning. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough By PATRICK STEVENS, Associated Press August 15, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo led off the game with a homer and the Boston Red […]

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Adolis García’s homer in 11th, Corey Seager’s tying shot in 9th rally Rangers past Arizona 6-5 in World Series opener

MLB Rangers slugger Adolis Garcia celebrates after hitting his game-winning home run in the 11th inning of Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night in in Arlington, Texas. By STEPHEN HAWKINS, Associated Press October 28, 2023 | 10:24 AM ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis García took a few steps while watching the ball […]

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Celtics pay tribute to Lewiston, Maine during home opener

Celtics All Celtics players and coaches are wearing Maine Celtics gear during the game. The Boston Celtics’ G-League affiliate, the Maine Celtics, are based in Portland, about 37 miles south of Lewiston. Elsa/Getty Images In light of the devastating shootings in Lewiston, Maine that occurred on Wednesday, the Celtics are acknowledging the situation in a […]

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Pastrnak scores 2 goals to lead Bruins past Blackhawks 3-1 in season opener at TD Garden

Bruins David Pastrnak of the Bruins scores a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images By JIMMY GOLEN, Associated Press October 11, 2023 BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored to break a second-period tie and added an empty-netter to give the Boston Bruins a 3-1 victory over Chicago on Wednesday […]

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