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After snuffing out top receivers all season, a banged-up Patriots defense meets its match in Tyreek Hill
Patriots “The corner and the safety bit up, and the rest was history.” Tyreek Hill has already surpassed 1,000 receiving yards through eight games. Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images For years now, Tyreek Hill has struck fear into the hearts of just about every defensive backfield and NFL coaching staff. Well, except for maybe Bill […]
A D-zone collapse masks the most concerning trend for Bruins this season
Bruins “We always want to be in attack mode and be the hunters out there.” The Boston Bruins struggled to put away the Ducks on Thursday night at TD Garden. Matthew J Lee / The Boston Globe Jim Montgomery knows most of the scrutiny directed toward the Bruins following their first loss of the season […]
Bruins left stunned after letting 2-goal lead slip away in 1st loss of season
Bruins “It’s inexcusable. You can’t be up 3-1, five minutes left, and end up tied going into overtime.” The Bruins surrendered two goals over the final two minutes of play on Thursday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) The Bruins were two minutes away from history on Thursday night at TD Garden. Another win over the Ducks would […]
Jayson Tatum says he’ll come off the bench at some point this season
Celtics “Told them 1 game this season I’m coming off the bench,” Jayson Tatum. Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Kristaps Porzingis said it’s ‘still cool’ playing in MSG despite boos, is excited about Celtics’ future No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama scores 15 points in NBA debut Some of the Celtics’ top players had a meeting about […]
Doc Rivers on his future: ‘Do I miss coaching? Let the season go on, and I’ll find that out’
NBA Rivers is teaming with Mike Breen and Doris Burke on the network’s top NBA broadcasting crew. It is Rivers’ second stint with ESPN/ABC. Doc Rivers coached the Celtics during their 2008 NBA championship season. AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File By JOE REEDY, Associated Press October 25, 2023 | 10:47 AM When he was hired by […]
With Marcus Jones out for the season, Patriots turn to Demario Douglas on punt returns
Patriots The All-Pro returner, who has been on injured reserve since being injured in Week 2, is done for the year. Demario Douglas. Matthew J Lee/Globe Staff Dan Orlovsky explained why he thinks Mac Jones has faced unfair criticism in Patriots’ offense Tom Brady was asked by Shaquille O’Neal who he sees as his NFL […]
3 takeaways from the Revolution’s regular season finale win vs. Philadelphia Union
New England Revolution New England will now face Philadelphia in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs. Revolution fans prior to the regular season finale win over the Philadelphia Union. Mark Stockwell/Boston Globe The Revolution rallied to earn a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union in the 2023 regular season finale on Saturday evening, […]
Here’s what oddsmakers are projecting for the Celtics and their stars on eve of 2023-24 season
Celtics Oddsmakers list the Celtics and some of their stars as among the favorites to win some hardware this season. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are expected by oddsmakers to lead the Celtics to another strong season in 2023-24. Adam Glanzman/Getty Images The start of the 2023-24 NBA season is just days away, and the […]
Tipping off one final season with Mike Gorman on Celtics broadcasts, and paving the way for Drew Carter
Celtics Gorman will call home games alongside analyst Brian Scalabrine, with Carter handling the road broadcasts with Scalabrine, then taking over as the full-time play-by-play voice next season. Mike Gorman would love the Celtics win the title in his final season as television play-by-play voice. Word of the new play-by-play hire for Celtics broadcasts on […]
NBA scout explains why the Celtics will still miss Marcus Smart this season
Celtics “He is a guy that can get on them. Or at least he had the clout, the voice to tell them.” Marcus Smart was traded to Memphis back in June as part of the deal for Kristaps Porzingis. Jim Davis / The Boston Globe Brad Stevens was busy this offseason in his efforts to […]