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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 — […]
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. […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Going to the Bruins opener and centennial celebration? Here’s what you need to know.
Bruins Sculptor Harry Weber, who produced this Bobby Orr statue in front of TD Garden, will create a commemorative bear statue for the Bruins’ 100th season. Lane Turner/Globe Staff By Emma Healy, The Boston Globe October 10, 2023 | 3:44 PM There are no rings to hand out and no banners to unveil, but the […]
Kristaps Porzingis, Payton Pritchard shine as Celtics beat 76ers in preseason opener: 10 takeaways
Celtics The Celtics showed plenty of promise in their preseason opener. Kristaps Porzingis made his Celtics preseason debut Sunday against the 76ers. AP Photo/Mary Schwalm The new-look Celtics opened their preseason slate Sunday against the 76ers with a spirited 114-106 victory. Here are the takeaways. 1. Kristaps Porzingis was as advertised offensively — an intriguing […]
Justin Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
MLB Houston relief pitcher Hector Neris allowed all four of Minnesota’s runs in the seventh inning. Justin Verlander threw six scoreless innings in the win. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) AP By KRISTIE RIEKEN, Associated Press October 7, 2023 ‘Hopefully I stay here with the Red Sox’: Here’s what Alex Verdugo said about the 2023 season and […]