Sunday Patriots Notes: Coordinator interviews serve more than one purpose

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Notes and thoughts on the Patriots and the rest of the NFL on Sunday, January 21. The New England Patriots will look drastically different in 2024. The organization and long-time head coach Bill Belichick announced that they will go their separate ways moving forward, with former assistant Jerod Mayo taking …

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NFL Divisional Round: Sunday game times, things to watch for, open thread, and more

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The Divisional Round concludes on Sunday. The Divisional Round comes to an end on Sunday, as the final two teams will look to punch their ticket to Conference Championship weekend. Here is all the broadcast information — as well as things to monitor — for Sunday’s action. 3:00 p.m. ET 4. …

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Recap: Goals, goals and more goals in Bruins’ 9-4 win over Canadiens

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Heinen records first career hat trick in win. It was a goal frenzy as the Boston Bruins beat the Montreal Canadiens at the TD Garden on Saturday night which included Danton Heinen’s first career hat trick. On a night honoring the Bruins’ team who “broke the jinx” against the Canadiens …

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NFL Wild Card Sunday: Game times, things to watch for, open thread, and more

Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images A Sunday double-header continues Wild Card weekend. The NFL playoffs continue on Sunday with another double-header between NFC teams. Here is all the broadcast information — as well as things to monitor — for Sunday’s action. 4:30 p.m. ET 7. Green Bay Packers (9-8) at …

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NFL Wild Card Saturday: Game times, things to watch for, open thread, and more

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images A Saturday double-header kicks off Wild Card weekend. The NFL playoffs have officially arrived. While the New England Patriots will unfortunately be watching from home this season, there is plenty to watch for throughout the weekend. Here is all the broadcast information — as well as things to monitor — …

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More Internal Frustration Comes to Light During Disappointing Patriots 2023 Season

Following the 2022 season, the Boston Herald provided some insight as it pertained to the problems going on inside the walls of Gillette Stadium after New England’s 8-9 finish. With the Patriots currently sitting at 4-12 heading into this weekend, the Herald didn’t wait until after the season to provide a window into what’s gone …

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Red Sox News & Links: Sox To Shed More Payroll?

Photo by Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images Plus, saying goodbye to Chris Sale and hello to Vaughn Grissom Well, that was a hectic couple of days! The Red Sox signed a new starter, traded one of the best pitchers of the modern era, and acquired someone who they hope will lock down second …

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Patriots playing to the whistle, against Bills QB Josh Allen

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images New England will go up against one of the league’s top quarterbacks in Week 17. The New England Patriots are no strangers when it comes to going up against Josh Allen. Needless to say, they also are well-aware of the challenges the Buffalo Bills’ sixth-year quarterback brings to the table. …

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NFL Week 17 Thursday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Week 17 kicks off in Cleveland. After the New England Patriots slid down to the No. 4 overall draft pick after their Week 16 victory, they will need some help in order to climb back up the ranking throughout the final two weeks. That starts Thursday night …

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Patriots vs. Broncos: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, live stream, radio and more

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images New England travels to Denver on Christmas Eve. The New England Patriots will be spending their Christmas Eve out west as they get ready for a Sunday night matchup against the Denver Broncos. Here is all the broadcast information you need to Sunday’s game. Week 16: Patriots vs. Broncos Kickoff: …

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NFL Week 16 Thursday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide, picks, open thread, and more

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Week 16 kicks off in Los Angeles. The NFL is off to Los Angeles to kick off Week 16, where Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints are set to take on Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams — with both team’s needing a win to help their playoff …

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The Patriots haven’t quit, and more takeaways from their loss to the Chiefs

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Cleaning out the notebook from New England’s 27-17 defeat on Sunday. The New England Patriots made things interesting on Sunday against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs, but ultimately could not pull out the victory at home. Despite hanging with the reigning Super Bowl champs in the first half, they ended …

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NFL Week 15 Saturday games: Patriots rooting guide, picks, open thread, and more

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Welcome to our Week 15 Patriots Rooting Guide Saturday edition. The football weekend kicks off early this weekend with a three game slate on Saturday. As always, the New England Patriots will remain on draft pick watch at this point of the season. Welcome in to a Saturday edition of …

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New England Patriots links 12/14/23 – Demario Douglas practices; MORE Belichick ‘reports’!

Demario Douglas | Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Daily news and links for Thursday Good news! Demario Douglas was limited, but back at practice on Wednesday. Or is that bad news? Douglas’ presence will help the Patriots’ goal of beating the Chiefs this Monday night Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium. The 8-5 …

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NFL Week 14 Thursday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide, picks, open thread, and more

Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images Week 14 kicks off in Las Vegas. Week 14 kicks off with another battle of backup quarterbacks. After Justin Herbert’s season ending hand injury, the Los Angeles Chargers will turn to Easton Stick Thursday night against Aidan O’Connell and the Las Vegas Raiders. Welcome to our Thursday night Patriots Rooting …

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Video: Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman talk playing for Patriots, Super Bowls, Colts rivalry, more

The new episode of Julian Edelman’s Games with Names podcast is out, and it features a very special guest: his former teammate with the New England Patriots and arguably the best tight end in NFL history, Rob Gronkowski. The two future Patriots Hall of Famers spent nine years playing alongside one another, and helped the …

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Why bold Boston Celtics roster shakeup is about more than just talent

It’s like baking. Too much of something, or too little of something else causes the final result to be inconsistent with the baker’s ambitions. That is what Brad Stevens has been attempting to do, at a much larger scale since taking the reins from Danny Ainge in the Boston Celtics’ front office. Ainge built one …

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Celtics pursuit of more shooting is off the mark

Ooo, look. The Boston Celtics are showing interest in a free-agent shooter. Again. This time it’s former Cleveland Cavaliers Lamar Stevens, a six-foot-six swingman known more for his defense than his shot (28.1 career 3-point percentage). If the Celtics do sign Stevens to a contract, he would be the 50th wing player on the roster. …

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It has been more about Hawks’ porous defense than Boston Celtics’ offense

Quin Snyder’s Hawks have been completely outmatched through the first two games of the series as the Boston Celtics continue to exploit Atlanta’s lack of defensive resistance Atlanta still has no answer. From the top to the bottom, the Hawks are simply not a sound basketball team. Landry Fields envisioned his ball club as an …

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MORSE: More Thoughts on a Busy Patriots Free Agency

We are now a full week into Free Agency and the Patriots have been busy.  Here is a follow-up to my previous article on the start of Free Agency for the New England Patriots. The post MORSE: More Thoughts on a Busy Patriots Free Agency appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Oft-linked Boston Celtics buyout target ‘likely to pursue more playing time with a different playoff team’

MassLive’s Brian Robb has poured baking soda on the fires involving the Boston Celtics potentially signing an oft-linked buyout target who was recently bought out by the Wizards: forward Will Barton. During his latest Celtics Mailbag, Robb answered a reader’s suggestion to merely sign Maine Celtics forward and nine-year NBA veteran Tony Snell by saying …

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Boston Red Sox offseason news, rumors, 2023 payroll, luxury tax, and more

Everything you need to know about the Red Sox 2022-2023 offseason! Payrolls, arbitration, free agents, transactions, luxury tax, payroll, rumors, and more. Boston Red Sox offseason news, rumors, 2023 payroll, luxury tax, and more – BoSox Injection – BoSox Injection – Boston Red Sox News, Rumors, and Fan Community

Xander Bogaerts’ credit to Rafael Devers for Gold Glove nod puts more pressure on Red Sox

Xander Bogaerts credited new pre-game routine with Rafael Devers for his Gold Glove nomination, yet another reason the Red Sox must keep them together. Xander Bogaerts’ credit to Rafael Devers for Gold Glove nod puts more pressure on Red Sox – BoSox Injection – BoSox Injection – Boston Red Sox News, Rumors, and Fan Community

More work to be done: Boston Celtics defense continues to fall short

For the third straight contest to tip off the NBA regular season, the Boston Celtics have given up 120 or more points. Last season, Boston’s defense topped the league at the conclusion of the season, allowing 120 or more points in just 10 of the 82 contests before the postseason. Whether it was questionable decision-making …

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