09 Jan, 2025

What Bill Belichick said about Mac Jones winning Patriots starting QB spot, waiving Bailey Zappe, and more

Patriots “I’m looking forward to the season here with Mac.” Mac Jones and the Patriots are looking for a clean slate in the 2023 season. Jim Davis / Globe Staff It didn’t take long for any talk of a potential QB competition in Foxborough to dissipate this summer once training camp commenced. Despite Bailey Zappe’s […]

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‘He’s in a good spot right now’: Alex Verdugo appears to be getting back on track after July slump

Red Sox Verdugo hit a leadoff home run in a third straight game on Saturday. Alex Verdugo has had many hits to celebrate over the last few weeks. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) July was a brutal month at the plate for Alex Verdugo. The Red Sox lefty hit just .151 with a measly .479 OPS to […]

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Points or no points, Matt Poitras is solidifying a full-time spot in Bruins’ lineup

Bruins “I think his will is very underrated. We’ve got a hockey player on our hands.” Matt Poitras has posted five points in his first eight games with the Bruins. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images With every game that Matt Poitras etches his name into the Bruins’ stat sheet, his vacant locker in the OHL’s […]

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Bruins takeaways: Matthew Poitras stamps NHL roster spot as preseason wraps

Bruins Matthew Poitras closed out the preseason with five points in five games. Matthew Poitras seems like a lock for a roster spot with the Bruins. Frank Franklin II / AP The Bruins closed out their preseason slate on Thursday night with a 3-1 win over the Rangers in New York. It was a sluggish […]

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In summer radio ratings, The Sports Hub remains in top spot; WEEI’s morning show makes gain

Media WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” made a significant leap, finishing second (11.6). The Sports Hub’s “Felger and Mazz” show continued its long-running dominance with a 16.9 share in the summer radio ratings. Barry Chin/The Boston Globe By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe October 4, 2023 In the summer Nielsen Audio ratings, 98.5 The Sports […]

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Bruins takeaways: Matthew Poitras might have earned a spot on NHL roster

Bruins Matthew Poitras, Johnny Beecher, and Mason Lohrei all impressed Tuesday night at TD Garden. Matthew Poitras now has four points in four preseason games with the Bruins. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) In what stood as their final preseason contest on home ice, the Bruins ultimately came up short against the Washington Capitals in overtime — […]

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4 takeaways as the Revolution clinched a playoff spot alongside a 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire

New England Revolution New England will be heading back to the postseason, but looked like a work in progress in a back-and-forth game. Tomás Chancalay celebrates scoring for the Revolution in the 2-2 draw with Chicago Fire. Via MLS/New England Revolution The Revolution earned a road point with a 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire FC […]

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Carles Gil scores his ninth goal of the season, New England Revolution clinch an MLS playoff spot

New England Revolution Gils found the game-tying goal five minutes after Chicago took a 2-1 lead. Carles Gil knotted the game up for the New England Revolution in the second half. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt) By Associated Press September 24, 2023 | 12:08 AM Tab Ramos hired as assistant coach of New England Revolution after Bruce […]

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Joe’s Pizza, an iconic New York City spot, opens in Harvard Square

Food News The restaurant serves guests until 3 a.m. A classic cheese pie from Joe’s Pizza. Handout Pizza fans have reason to celebrate — a famous New York City shop known for its street slices has debuted in Cambridge. Joe’s Pizza opened on Brattle Street in Harvard Square on September 15, serving up classic flavors […]

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Can any Bruins prospects carve out a roster spot during training camp?

Bruins Youngsters like Mason Lohrei, Fabian Lysell, and Georgii Merkulov are a few names to watch this fall. Mason Lohrei (right) is going into his first full pro season in the Bruins organization. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe In case you’ve been sleeping under a rock this offseason, the 2023-24 Bruins depth chart is […]

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