Morning Sports Update The rankings were calculated based on five categories: Players, management, money, market, and draft. Derrick White during the Celtics’ preseason matchup against the Hornets. AP Photo/Erik Verduzco Celtics projected to have a strong three years ahead: The Celtics are currently one of the favorites to win the NBA championship, and it could … [Read more…]
Patriots The Patriots are 8.5-point underdogs for Sunday’s game as some believe they can keep it close. Josh Allen has dominated the Patriots over the last few seasons, winning six of the last seven matchups between the two teams. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) COMMENTARY You can get in the building this weekend for as little as … [Read more…]
Bruins David Pastrnak scored his fourth goal of the season in the second period to put the Sharks away and start the Bruins’ road trip on a high note. Charlie McAvoy and Linus Ullmark celebrated another win for the Bruins in the early stages of the season. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Jim Montgomery reportedly didn’t take … [Read more…]
Bruins San Jose got some decent opportunities early but Boston took control of the game in the final two minutes of the opening period. Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., … [Read more…]
Celtics The Celtics pummeled the Hornets in their final preseason game. Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis defends against Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams. AP Photo/Erik Verduzco The Celtics demolished the Hornets in their final preseason game 127-99, showing yet again the immense potential of the roster Brad Stevens put together this offseason. Here are … [Read more…]
Morning Sports Update “What’s been done to Mac Jones is a joke.” Mac Jones and Cole Strange celebrate after the Patriots’ fourth quarter touchdown against the Bills. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Dan Orlovsky’s defense of Mac Jones: After leading the Patriots to an upset win over the Bills on Sunday, Mac Jones may have caused … [Read more…]
Patriots Patriots fans hoping for the team to throw in the towel in hopes of a high 2024 draft pick should be disappointed by Sunday’s outcome. Patriots owner Robert Kraft before Sunday’s game against Buffalo. AP Mac Jones talks comeback win over Bills, Belichick’s 300th win, and more on WEEI Adam Schefter says Bill Belichick’s … [Read more…]
Wickedpedia The Boston Celtics and Glasgow’s Celtic F.C. have similar pronunciations. Why is that? Mary Schwalm / AP, File Bostonians have a notorious track record of forging their own path when it comes to pronunciations and labels. The accent sure doesn’t do us any favors, most notably when adding R’s that shouldn’t be there onto … [Read more…]
Patriots “I think everyone thought that was the best thing for us to do at this time.” Mike Onwenu was a difference maker at right tackle on Sunday against Buffalo. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) After weeks of futility, Mac Jones and the Patriots offense on Sunday was the best it’s looked in … well, almost a … [Read more…]
Red Sox Pablo Sandoval was selected by the Abu Dhabi Falcons during Monday’s Baseball United Draft. Pablo Sandoval spent over two disastrous seasons in Boston before eventually getting designated for assignment. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) Several ex-Red Sox players are headed overseas next month to play in a new baseball league set in the Middle East … [Read more…]