‘I’ve been blessed more than anybody should’: Dante Scarnecchia reflects on his career ahead of Patriots Hall of Fame induction

Patriots Scarnecchia will be inducted alongside Mike Vrabel at Gillette Stadium Saturday afternoon. Dante Scarnecchia won five Super Bowls as a coach in New England. AP Photo/Elise Amendola Friday injury report: Patriots rule 3 out, list 16 as questionable against Buffalo Bills Mike Vrabel ribs Tom Brady over former QB’s unlikely attendance for Patriots Hall … [Read more…]

Rajon Rondo visits Celtics at practice, hopes to play advising role similar to Paul Pierce

Celtics Rondo also praised Jrue Holiday as “one of my favorite teammates I’ve ever played with.” Rajon Rondo believes the Celtics are capable of winning it all this season. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) Jrue Holiday reached out to a beloved ex-Celtics guard before choosing the No. 4 jersey Paul Pierce has been around the … [Read more…]

Boston police investigate after dog shot in Jamaica Plain

Local News The incident occurred Thursday afternoon in an apartment building on Centre Street. Police are investigating after a dog was shot in a Jamaica Plain apartment building on Thursday.  Officers responded around 4:17 p.m. to a report of shots fired at 279 Centre St. and while on their way to the scene, dispatch informed … [Read more…]

Friday injury report: Patriots rule 3 out, list 16 as questionable against Buffalo Bills

Patriots Riley Reiff, Josh Uche, and Keion White will miss Sunday’s game. Josh Uche is one of three Patriots officially ruled out of Sunday’s game. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Mike Vrabel ribs Tom Brady over former QB’s unlikely attendance for Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony There reportedly hasn’t been ‘much movement’ on a Kendrick Bourne … [Read more…]

Report: San Francisco Giants ask Red Sox for permission to interview Jason Varitek for vacant managerial position

Red Sox Varitek has held various roles in Boston’s front office and coaching staff since his retirement from playing in 2011. Jason Varitek played all 14 seasons of his MLB career with the Red Sox. Rob Carr/Getty Images Kim Ng reportedly has declined an interview with Red Sox Ex-Red Sox OF Gabe Kapler reportedly interviewed … [Read more…]

Mike Vrabel ribs Tom Brady over former QB’s unlikely attendance for Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Patriots The former Patriots teammates have had some funny back-and-forths over the years. Tom Brady and Mike Vrabel had some memorable moments as teammates. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Photo Mike Vrabel and Tom Brady have had some friendly trash talk over the years, dating back to their time as teammates with the Patriots over two … [Read more…]

Keeping Charlie Coyle and Trent Frederic together needs to be a priority for Bruins

Bruins “I thought (Coyle’s line) had a tremendous impact.” Charlie Coyle dominated back at his spot on the third line during Thursday’s win. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images 3 takeaways as Bruins remain undefeated with 3-1 win over Sharks It took all of two games for Charlie Coyle to get slotted from his new post in … [Read more…]

There reportedly hasn’t been ‘much movement’ on a Kendrick Bourne trade; teams ‘torn’ on if Patriots will be sellers

Patriots The NFL trade deadline is on Oct. 31. Kendrick Bourne has been a common player speculated to be on the move ahead of the trade deadline. In the event that the 1-5 Patriots are sellers at the trade deadline later in October, many have speculated that Kendrick Bourne could be among the top players … [Read more…]

Maine mother and son run at the same college cross-country meets

College Sports “His whole team saw me [and] were like, ‘Is that your girlfriend,’ and he’s like, ‘No, it’s my mom.’” Maine mother and son Joy and Cyrus Evans. University of Southern Maine Athletics/Instagram Collegiate cross-country races don’t usually double as family reunions — that is, until Joy and Cyrus Evans began running. The Maine … [Read more…]