22 Jan, 2025

10 pressing questions facing the Patriots entering the 2023 season

Patriots Mac Jones’s ability to bounce back in Bill O’Brien’s offensive system could determine the Patriots’ playoff hopes in 2023. Mac Jones is due for a bounce-back season with Bill O’Brien running things. Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images At long last, football season is back. After over a month of sweltering training camp practices and […]

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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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David Ortiz says only one current Red Sox player consistently reaches out to him this season

Red Sox “Not from [the Red Sox] very much.” Bobby Dalbec hasn’t played in Boston since June 25 of this season. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Jordan Lyles dominant as Royals crush Red Sox 13-2 ‘It feels like the last few, I just haven’t quite had it’: James Paxton takes ownership of rough start against the Royals […]

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Sam Kennedy acknowledges ‘low point’ in Red Sox season, maps out top offseason focus

Red Sox “We don’t have the depth right now, and we saw it manifest itself the other night.” Sam Kennedy was candid about the Red Sox’ lackluster showing in August. Elise Amendola / AP Photo The 2023 Red Sox are still mathematically in the American League Wild-Card race as of Thursday night. But after getting […]

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Predicting which Red Sox prospects will finish the season in Boston

Red Sox The Red Sox will soon be able to add an additional pitcher and position player, as well as an official replacement for Jarren Duran. Red Sox top prospect Ceddanne Rafaela already seems to have friends in the Boston Red Sox’ clubhouse. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff The Boston Red Sox will have some pretty […]

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Report: Patriots place Tyquan Thornton on IR, causing him to miss first 4 games of season

Patriots Thornton reportedly has a shoulder injury that was sustained in training camp. Tyquan Thornton reportedly won’t be on the field for a bit. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Kayshon Boutte happy to prove ‘doubters’ wrong in making Patriots’ roster Report: Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham cleared waivers and will likely join Patriots practice squad The Patriots […]

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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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Red Sox CF Jarren Duran to miss rest of 2023 season due to toe surgery

Red Sox “He had a good season. He did well for us. He’s a guy we’re counting on for the future.” Jarren Duran was one of the Red Sox’ top surprises during the 2023 season. Vincent Alban For The Boston Globe Jarren Duran’s 2023 season has come to an end. Speaking ahead of Boston’s home […]

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Jim Montgomery gives early insight into Bruins lineup for 2023-24 season

Bruins “What I like is we have tremendous opportunity. I know we have great players, I know we have really good leaders.” Jim Montgomery believes that the Bruins still have the means to fight for a playoff spot in 2023-24. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff The Bruins will not open their 2023-24 season until Oct. 11 at TD […]

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Here’s how experts view Hunter Henry’s fantasy outlook ahead of the 2023 season

Patriots The tight end’s connection with Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has been called “the most consistent in camp.” Hunter Henry could have fantasy upside in 2023, according to experts. AP Photo/Steven Senne One of the continual challenges for fantasy football managers over the past several seasons has been the lack of depth at the tight […]

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