12 Feb, 2025

Widowmaker Brewing officially opens in Brighton this week

Restaurants The Brighton location will feature menu items from Bone and Bread. Widowmaker Taproom & Kitchen in Brighton. Photo courtesy of Widowmaker Taproom & Kitchen Fans of a popular brewery will be excited to hear that they will be officially opening a much anticipated location in Brighton, their first permanent spot in Boston. For Noah […]

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BC football team used bye week to recalibrate a few things for season’s second half

College Sports Coach Jeff Hafley has the Eagles at 3-3 and believes they can improve on that in the season’s second half. Barry Chin/Globe Staff By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe October 19, 2023 | 2:30 PM During his team’s bye week, Boston College football coach Jeff Hafley and his staff took a thorough look […]

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DW French, a new brasserie in the Fenway, opens this week

Restaurants Chef Douglass Williams said the new restaurant will serve up brasserie staples and high energy in the Fenway. Steak au poivre with creamed spinach will be on the menu at DW French, Douglass Williams’s newest restaurant. Courtesy of Kanphotography Coming off the heels of opening Mida’s East Boston location, Boston’s award-winning chef Douglass Williams […]

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NCAA President Charlie Baker to testify during Senate hearing on college sports next week

College Sports While college sports leaders have repeatedly said federal intervention that prevents college athletes from being deemed employees is the best solution for NIL, the NCAA is working on finally passing its own detailed rules. Charlie Baker is expected to testify in front of a Senate committee next week during the 10th hearing on […]

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Bill Belichick states confidence in ‘pretty mentally tough’ Mac Jones to bounce back in Week 5

Patriots Jones committed three turnovers in the Patriots’ blowout loss to the Cowboys last week. Bill Belichick and Mac Jones look to right the ship for the Patriots in Week 5. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Mac Jones has been under scrutiny all week following his brutal performance in the Patriots’ Week 4 loss to the Cowboys. […]

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Mac Jones’s decision-making will be a point of emphasis this week, says Bill O’Brien

Patriots Bill O’Brien said some of the decisions Mac Jones made Sunday were “uncharacteristic.” Offensive coordinator Bill OBrien (left) knows there is work to be done with third-year quarterback Mac Jones. By Khari Thompson, The Boston Globe October 4, 2023 | 6:11 AM After a dismal performance in Dallas that resulted in the worst loss […]

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Bill Belichick gave his thoughts on benching Mac Jones, what he plans at quarterback for Week 5

Patriots “I didn’t think there was any point in leaving him in the game,” Belichick said of benching Jones. Bill Belichick during the Patriots’ loss to the Cowboys. AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth Patriots coach Bill Belichick, never particularly loquacious, was especially brief after losing 38-3 to the Cowboys on Sunday. “We obviously didn’t do much of […]

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3 takeaways as the Revolution end a turbulent week with a 2-1 defeat against the Rapids

New England Revolution New England was unable to consistently generate chances in Clint Peay’s first game as interim head coach. Carles Gil stands over a free kick during the Revolution’s 2-1 defeat against the Colorado Rapids. Via New England Revolution/MLS After a week in which the term “difficult circumstances” seemed to be permanently applicable, the […]

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Mac Jones talks Week 1 loss to Eagles, Tom Brady’s return & more on WEEI

Patriots “As they always say, never as bad or never as good as you think.” Mac Jones threw for three touchdowns and 316 yards on Sunday against the Eagles. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Patriots QB Mac Jones appeared on WEEI’s “Jones & Mego” show on Monday evening, touching on a variety of topics such as his […]

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Boomer Esiason believes he saw ‘glimpses of hope’ during Patriots’ Week 1 loss to Eagles

Patriots “I know nobody likes moral victories, especially up in New England.” Mac Jones put together some strong returns in Bill O’Brien’s system as Sunday’s game went on. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer The Patriots opened their 2023 regular season with a loss on Sunday, as Mac Jones and New England’s offense were unable to orchestrate a […]

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