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Patriots’ rookie linebacker Marte Mapu fined for unnecessary roughness against Dolphins’ wide receiver Jaylen Waddle
Patriots Mapu owes the NFL $5,620 for his Sept. 17 helmet-to-helmet hit on Waddle. Marte Mapu has played a versatile defensive role for the Patriots through his first two weeks in the NFL. Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini The NFL fined Patriots’ linebacker Marte Mapu $5,620 Saturday afternoon for a helmet-to-helmet hit he committed against […]
Tyreek Hill was impressed by Patriots rookie Christian Gonzalez: ‘He’s real good’
Patriots “They’ve got some real good pieces over there in New England, man.” Christian Gonzalez more than held his own against Tyreek Hill on Sunday. Greg M. Cooper / AP Photo Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill did not make any friends in Foxborough on Sunday by calling out Patriots fans following Miami’s 24-17 win. But the […]
After Demario Douglas’s benching, Hunter Henry recalls a costly rookie fumble of his own
Patriots “I’m looking at the next guy, and not thinking about what’s going on, and the ball gets poked out from behind. I actually lost the game for our team.” Hunter Henry Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Bill Belichick recalled various Patriots’ game plans when asked about offensive identity Rodney Harrison discussed ‘scared’ Zach Wilson, […]
Patriots rookie Christian Gonzalez draws high praise from Ty Law: ‘We got us a cornerback’
Patriots “When he gets anointed, we might have to put 24 on him.” Christian Gonzalez has played 100 percent of defensive snaps so far with the Patriots. Matthew J. Lee / The Boston Globe Christian Gonzalez has only played two games in the NFL ranks. But the Patriots’ 2023 first-round pick sure looks like he […]
Patriots’ rookie Demario Douglas on benching after fumble: ‘I believe I could have made a difference’
Patriots “This is something to learn from. Whenever I get back in there, I’m going to make it count.” Demario Douglas’ fumble was costly at the end of the first quarter. AP Photo/Steven Senne Demario Douglas is used to drawing a crowd of microphones and cameras during his short time so far in Foxborough. The […]
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 […]