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Rajon Rondo explains why he considered a trade request as a Celtics rookie
Celtics “We lost 18 straight games, I just wanted opportunity.” Rajon Rondo ultimately played nine seasons with the Celtics. Jim Davis / Globe Staff Rajon Rondo established himself as one of the top point guards in Celtics history during his nine seasons in Boston. Over 527 games with Boston, Rondo won an NBA title (2008), […]
Patriots rookie WR Demario Douglas listed as a potential ‘Breakout Player of the Year’
Patriots “This guy, ‘Pop’ Douglas? He’s a part of the offensive game plan.” Demario Douglas has turned heads since the start of training camp. Matthew J. Lee / Globe Staff Demario Douglas’ stock continues to rise in NFL circles. The Patriots wide receiver and 2023 sixth-round pick likely shored up his spot on the Patriots’ […]
Have the Red Sox found a potential impact bat in rookie Wilyer Abreu?
Red Sox “He kept putting good at-bats, even at the end. It’s just like relentless.” Wilyer Abreu has driven in five runs over his first three games with the Red Sox. AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox The Red Sox teed off against the Houston Astros on Thursday afternoon, collecting 24 hits en route to a lopsided […]
He still hasn’t had his first Dunkin’, but rookie Christian Gonzalez is starting to settle in with the Patriots
Patriots “I definitely see one on every corner. It’s different. Still haven’t had it, but maybe I’ll try it out.” Christian Gonzalez has settled into a featured role on New England’s defense. (Winslow Townson/AP Images He only has two preseason games under his belt, but Patriots rookie Christian Gonzalez has looked right at home in […]
Red Sox’ Triston Casas named AL Rookie of the Year finalist
Red Sox “With this year’s rookie class, I didn’t know where I was going to finish.” Triston Casas is the first Red Sox to be an AL Rookie of the Year finalist since 2017. Erin Clark / The Boston Globe For the first time in six years, the Red Sox have a Rookie of the […]
Bill O’Brien stressed patience in development of rookie Kayshon Boutte
Morning Sports Update “I believe in him and I believe he’s got a good future.” Kayshon Boutte during the Patriots-Eagles game earlier in 2023. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Bill O’Brien discussed Kayshon Boutte: During his Tuesday press conference, Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien was asked about the absence of rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte in […]
Bruins rookie Matt Poitras will remain on NHL roster for 2023-24 season
Bruins “He just belongs.” Matt Poitras isn’t going anywhere up in the NHL ranks. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Matt Poitras is sticking around in Boston. Speaking on Tuesday morning, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery announced that the 19-year-old forward is staying up with the NHL roster for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. “I […]
Mac Jones explains why he’s hard on rookie receiver Demario Douglas
Patriots “I can be hard on him and try to raise that standard because I know where he comes from.” Mac Jones. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Bill Belichick says Patriots plan to bring back Malik Cunningham if he’s not claimed Former Patriots linebacker Chase Winovich announced his NFL retirement Mac Jones and Demario Douglas have […]
Watch: Bruins rookie Matt Poitras scores his first two NHL goals to lift Boston to win over Ducks
Bruins Matt Poitras scored both of his goals in a span of 3:49 in the third period. Matthew Poitras has now scored three points in his first five games in the NHL. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) Matthew Poitras finally lit the lamp. Not only did the 19-year-old Bruins rookie center score his first career NHL goal […]
Rookie DE Keion White leaves Patriots game with head injury
Patriots The rookie defensive end appeared to hit his head on an attempted tackle. Keion White AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Patriots vs. Raiders live updates: Ryland’s kick puts New England on board Tedy Bruschi believes Bill Belichick should retire after 2023 season New England defensive end Keion White will miss the remainder of Sunday’s Patriots-Raiders game […]