Recap: Bruins close out homestand with 3-2 loss to Hurricanes

Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images Marchand scored two third period goals to even things, but a defensive breakdown ended the game. The Boston Bruins came back in the third period, but a defensive breakdown led to a 3-2 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night at the TD Garden. The Hurricanes scored twice on …

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Patriots coordinator candidate Dan Pitcher to stay with Bengals, per report

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Dan Pitcher joined Cincinnati’s staff as an offensive assistant in 2016. A candidate can be crossed off the list for the New England Patriots. The Cincinnati Bengals have promoted quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher to offensive coordinator, as first reported Wednesday by NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Pitcher, 37, …

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Mac Jones’ Future Remains in Question With Patriots Following Mayo’s Comments

On Monday, New England Patriots Jerod Mayo provided a little glimpse into how the team currently views Mac Jones following some comments he made on WEEI, and it sounds like the future for the former number one pick remains in question heading into 2024. The post Mac Jones’ Future Remains in Question With Patriots Following …

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Mayo’s Approach On Defense Indicates He’s Fine With Player Input, On One Condition

One bit of information that was interesting following New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo’s appearance on WEEI on Monday was the fact that despite the talk of being open to input from his players, one key fact still remained. Flexibility within the scheme may be something he’s open to.  But at the same time, …

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Vrabel Fired in Tennessee, Adds Another Wrinkle to Patriots’ Situation With Belichick

Rumors on Monday were that former New England Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel would be interested in coaching the Patriots should Bill Belichick get let go, which added another wrinkle to an already interesting situation inside of Gillette Stadium. The post Vrabel Fired in Tennessee, Adds Another Wrinkle to Patriots’ Situation With Belichick appeared first on …

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Patriots Move Forward With Mayo As New Head Coach

With Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft agreeing to part ways on Thursday, Kraft later said that the plan would be to move quickly as the club begins assembling its new staff ahead of the offseason. The post Patriots Move Forward With Mayo As New Head Coach appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots Provide Immediate Clarity With Mayo News

Jerod Mayo is now the new head coach of the Patriots. Moving faster than you can say “Rooney Rule”, the Patriots quickly replaced Bill Belichick with their former linebacker and current linebacker coach. The post Patriots Provide Immediate Clarity With Mayo News appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Preview: Bruins get right back at it with a visit to Tempe

Photo by China Wong/NHLI via Getty Images Back to school! Just the facts When: Tonight, 9 PM Where: Mullett Arena – Tempe, AZ How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing perspective: Five for Howling Know your enemy 19-17-2, 40PTS, 6th in the Central Division Clayton Keller: 13G-19A-32PTS; Matias Maccelli: 6G-21A-27PTS; Nick Schmaltz: 12G-13A-25PTS …

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Preview: Bruins limp into Vegas with lots of questions

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Who’s hurt, how long are they out, and how can the Bruins stabilize themselves before it snowballs out of control? Just the facts When: Tonight, 10:00 PM Where: T-Mobile Arena — Paradise, Nevada How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing SB Nation site: Knights On Ice Know your …

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With Belichick’s Future in Question, Sunday’s Patriots Showdown Against Jets Has an Ominous Feel

With just days remaining until the New England Patriots close out the 2023 regular season at Gillette Stadium against the Jets, it feels like this one certainly has an ominous feel, given what may also soon follow. The post With Belichick’s Future in Question, Sunday’s Patriots Showdown Against Jets Has an Ominous Feel appeared first …

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Recap: Bruins kick off 2024 with 4-1 win over Blue Jackets

Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images They had to shake off some tired legs, but woke up as the game crept on! Welcome to 2024! Would the Boston Bruins show up quickly in the new year or be snuffed in what always seems like a trap game this season when they play the Columbus Blue Jackets …

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Recap: Bruins surge past Devils, 5-2, with five unanswered goals

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Pastrnak and Shattenkirk each had two goals apiece in the win. The Boston Bruins powered past the New Jersey Devils, 5-2, with two-goal nights from David Pastrnak and Kevin Shattenkirk and a strong power play tonight at the TD Garden. The Bruins scored five unanswered goals, …

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Preview: Bruins back home for tilt with Devils

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Last home game to close out 2023! Just the facts When: Tonight, 7:00 PM Where: TD Garden — Boston, Mass. How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing SB Nation site: All About the Jersey Know your enemy *stats prior to their game last night 18-13-3, 38PTS, 6th in the …

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Patriots Week 16 Report Card: No Quit With Team After Upset Win

Christian Barmore was a dominant game-wrecker with eight tackles (five solo), three sacks, five QB pressures, a forced fumble, and two TFLs. The post Patriots Week 16 Report Card: No Quit With Team After Upset Win appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Defense starts with a successful goal-line stop

The New England Patriots offense started its Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos in the worst way possible, by turning the football over on its very first snap of the night. The Bailey Zappe lost fumble set up Denver at the New England 6-yard line and in prime position to take an early lead. …

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Former Red Sox pitching prospect Connor Seabold signs with KBO’s Samsung Lions

For the second time this week, a former Red Sox pitcher elected to take his talents overseas for the 2024 season by signing with a team in the Korea Baseball Organization. Just days after left-hander Kyle Hart joined the NC Dinos, the Samsung Lions announced on Friday that they signed right-hander Connor Seabold to a …

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Preview: Bruins begin Christmas road trip with a visit to Winnipeg

Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images J-E-T-S! Just the facts When: Tonight, 8 PM Where: Canada Life Centre – Winnipeg, MB How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing perspective: Arctic Ice Hockey Know your enemy 19-9-3, 41PTS, 1st in the Central Division (prior to Thursday’s Dallas Stars game) Mark Scheifele: 12G-22A-34PTS; Kyle …

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Pats Pulpit Debates: Will J.C. Jackson be back with the Patriots in 2024?

David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Let’s debate. Welcome to Pats Pulpit Debates, our series where we discuss all things New England Patriots — from burning topics, to controversial opinions, to random observations. Today’s topic of debate: Will J.C. Jackson be back with the Patriots in 2024? Please head down to the comment section below to …

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5 questions with Arrowhead Pride: Are there any cracks in the Chiefs defense?

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images We spoke with SB Nation’s Chiefs blog about the Patriots’ Week 15 opponent. Since their last game — a 21-18 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers last Thursday — the New England Patriots have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. But while their upcoming matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs will …

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Red Sox News & Links: Sox Meeting With Yamamoto

Plus, Triston Casas goes deep. Unlike the Mets, whose owner flew to Japan to meet with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and wasn’t shy about talking about it, the Red Sox have remained tight-lipped about their pursuit of the 25-year-old ace. But it has now been confirmed that team officials will be meeting with Yamamoto in person imminently. …

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How Patriots players are staying motivated even with playoffs out of reach

Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images At 3-10, the Patriots are no longer able to make it into the NFL postseason this year. The New England Patriots’ upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs is their first meaningless one since back in 2020. Despite coming off a victory to improve to 3-10, …

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Preview: Beleaguered Bruins set for battle with Devils

Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports With the lineup looking thin, the Black and Gold will have to dig deeper than the pits of hell to pull a point out. Just the facts When: Today, 7:30 PM Where: Prudential Center — Newark, NJ How to follow: TNT (TV), max (streaming), 98.5 FM Opposing perspective: All About The …

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Sunday’s Games Leave Patriots as Spoilers With Four Games Left

Heading into Sunday’s slate of NFL games, there was a sliver of hope that a late run to finish 7-10 by Bill Belichick’s team might mean a shot at playing in January, given that the New England Patriots weren’t quite mathematically eliminated. The post Sunday’s Games Leave Patriots as Spoilers With Four Games Left appeared …

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Red Sox add catcher with local connections from Yankees system in minor-league phase of Rule 5 Draft

The Red Sox added catcher/first baseman Mickey Gasper from the Yankees in the minor-league phase of Wednesday’s Rule 5 Draft. He has been assigned to Triple-A Worcester. Gasper, 28, spent the last five seasons in the Yankees organization after originally being selected by New York in the 27th round of the 2018 amateur draft out …

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