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Fever’s Aliyah Boston, former Worcester Academy star, unanimous choice for WNBA Rookie of the Year
Sports News The Indiana Fever forward and first-overall pick moved to New England when she was 12 and attended Worcester Academy. Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston capped off her stellar rookie season with an unanimous Rookie of the Year nod. Darron Cummings/AP Photo, File WNBA officially approves Tom Brady’s ownership stake in the Aces Jones, Stewart […]
Brad Marchand compares Bruins rookie Matthew Poitras to All-Star forward
Bruins “He’s smart on both sides of the puck. He’s really good with it — the way he moves and can dish it.” Matthew Poitras is looking to make a push for the NHL roster this fall. Mark Stockwell / The Boston Globe The hype continues to build for Bruins rookie Matthew Poitras. Once considered […]
Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez named NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
Patriots Gonzalez is off to a strong start early in his Patriots career. Christian Gonzalez’s interception in Sunday’s Patriots loss represents the highlight of a promising start to his NFL career. Ezekiel Elliott focuses on Patriots knowing emotions may flow in homecoming with Cowboys Tyreek Hill was impressed by Patriots rookie Christian Gonzalez: ‘He’s real […]
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 […]