18 Mar, 2025

Patriot fans know what they’re missing without Tom Brady. They saw it Sunday.

Patriots Some suggested that Mac Jones’ limitations really showed when the Patriots needed him to lead them the most. Mac Jones walks off the field after the Patriots’ 25-20 loss to the Eagles. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images COMMENTARY Felt like one. Looked like one. For a moment, at least.  The big difference between what the Patriots managed Sunday against […]

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Boston police officer brothers die suddenly within 17 months of each other

Local News Boston Police Officer Brian J. MacLean died last week after an accidental fall, a little more than a year after his brother’s unexpected death. Tragedy struck twice in less than two years for the Boston Police Department and one Dorchester family, as two brothers — both active-duty officers — died suddenly within 17 […]

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Tom Brady posted his reaction to being honored by Patriots in Gillette Stadium return

Patriots “Foxboro Forever.” Tom Brady running onto the field prior to the halftime ceremony. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Tom Brady was welcomed back by Patriots fans to Gillette Stadium in style on Sunday during the 2023 season-opener. The home crowd cheered loudly during both pregame and halftime ceremonies honoring the now-retired quarterback. Brady, 46, was clearly […]

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US approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall

Health It’s part of a shift to treat fall updates of the COVID-19 vaccine much like getting a yearly flu shot. The Food and Drug Administration decision opens the newest shots to most Americans, even if they’ve never had a coronavirus vaccination. AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis By LAURAN NEERGAARD, Associated Press September 11, 2023 | […]

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Mac Jones said he let the Patriots down against the Eagles. Here’s Bill Belichick’s response.

Patriots “I think we all know how Mac feels. We all feel the same way.” Mac Jones. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Rex Ryan among ESPN analysts to reluctantly give Mac Jones ‘total credit’ despite Patriots’ loss Jabrill Peppers’s hit was everything a QB could ask for, and other final thoughts from Patriots-Eagles Mac Jones shouldered […]

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Boston-based DraftKings apologizes for promoting 9/11 parlay

Local News DraftKings featured a “never forget” parlay with bets on the Mets, Yankees, and Jets. DraftKings, the Boston-based sports betting giant, is under fire for promoting a “never forget” parlay in honor of 9/11.  Multiple social media users posted screenshots of the featured parlay, which encouraged users to bet on the Mets, the Yankees, […]

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Lara secures endorsement from JP Progressives

Local News The influential group chose to stick by Councilor Lara despite concerns arising from a crash she was involved in this summer. Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara talks with supporters before campaigning in Jamaica Plain. Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe Councilor Kendra Lara, a few days before facing off against two challengers in the District 6 […]

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LeBron James reportedly wants Jayson Tatum to join him for a ‘last dance’ at the Olympics in 2024

Celtics James reportedly reached out to Tatum and other stars for one more shot at a gold medal. Jayson Tatum AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Here’s what Charles Barkley had to say about the Kristaps Porzingis trade and Joe Mazzulla’s new assistants Why Ice Cube said he’s ‘forever grateful’ for Celtics star Jaylen Brown LeBron James already […]

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Report: Celtics agree to training camp deal with Taylor Funk

Celtics “I mean, I don’t think there’s a YouTube video of Larry Bird that I have not seen.” Taylor Funk (left) will participate in the Celtics’ training camp. José Luis Villegas/AP Photo The Boston Celtics have signed forward Taylor Funk to an Exhibit 10 contract, per CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning. Jayson Tatum wants to join […]

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Local obituary: Steven Trvalik, 26, Arlington native who died in July hiking accident in Yosemite

Local Obituaries A Celebration of Steven’s Life will be held on Sunday afternoon at Arlington’s Robbins Library. Steven Trvalik. – via Legacy.com Steven Elden Trvalik, beloved friend, brother, and son, brilliant engineer and inspiring soul, age 26, died in a hiking accident on July 29, 2023. Steven was a resident of Los Altos, California, and […]

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