Of the three position players the Red Sox lost in the minor-league phase of Wednesday’s Rule 5 Draft, Johnfrank Salazar — who was scooped up by the Cardinals — may have the highest ceiling. Salazar originally signed with the Red Sox for $400,000 as an international free agent coming out of Venezuela in August 2019. …
Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images We spoke with SB Nation’s Bills blog about the Patriots’ Week 7 opponent. The New England Patriots have lost three straight games to drop to 1-5 on the year. In order to the win column, they will have to beat one of the best teams in football: the 4-2 Buffalo …
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Legendary NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy is now a member of the Boston Celtics organization, serving in a senior consultant role on Joe Mazzulla’s support staff. What exactly will the role entail, though? Locked On Celtics host John Karalis broke down the specifics of legendary coach Jeff Van Gundy’s new role on October 14, hours …
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When the Boston Celtics first executed the Grant Williams sign-and-trade, they received a $6.2 million trade exception, but there were some caveats upon first getting that TPE. It was around that time that the Celtics had crossed the NBA’s first tax apron but were trying to avoid the second tax apron at all costs. While …
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Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images Matt Poitras shines again though. The Boston Bruins dropped tonight’s preseason game against the Washington Capitals, 5-4, at the TD Garden. There is some tightening up to do as veterans get back into the groove and the team figures out special teams. Big decisions for Head Coach Jim Montgomery …
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It’s “pivotal” the Boston Celtics resolve their bad blood with nearly-traded veteran floor general, and the league’s reigning Sixth Man of the Year, Malcolm Brogdon, before the start of the season according to NESN’s Gio Rivera; who believes it must be done following Brogdon’s pulled involvement in a Kristaps Porzingis trade. “It’s unknown how much …
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The Boston Celtics are in a more profound “win-now” mode than any team in the NBA. Sure, LeBron James’ career is winding down, and thus, the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship window could be as well. But the “king” has a ring. Boston hasn’t hung a banner in more than a decade and a half. “Titletown” …
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One interesting bit of news coming out of Philadelphia is the fact that the Eagles are apparently still trying to figure out who is going to punt for them in 2023. The post With Opener Looming Against Patriots, Eagles Still Don’t Have a Punter on Active Roster appeared first on PatsFans.com.
Some thoughts coming off what ended up being a scary end to the New England Patriots’ second preseason game out in Green Bay on Saturday night. The post Patriots Cancel Joint Sessions With Titans, Additional Notes appeared first on PatsFans.com.
Former Patriots inside linebacker and now radio talk show host at 98.5 The Sports Hub, Ted Johnson was highly critical of the 1st team’s defense. The post MORSE: Thoughts on Pre-season Game #2 and Update on Isaiah Bolden, Canceled Joint Practice with Tennessee appeared first on PatsFans.com.
Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images He was good in the bottom-six mix, but relied too much on his physical game at times. Boston Bruins forward A.J. Greer was a good addition to the team’s fourth line who touted himself on his physical play — but at times it was too much this season. For Greer, …
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MassLive’s Brian Robb had high praise for the job Brad Stevens has done as Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations — calling him a “man of action” and lauding him for acquiring two of the team’s current starters since taking over in June 2021. “Brad Stevens has been a man of action since taking over …
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Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images Yet another back-to-back weekend! Just the facts When: Tonight, 8:00 PM Where: TD Garden – Boston, MA How to follow: ABC, ESPN+, 98.5 The Sports Hub SBN rival site: All About The Jersey Know your enemy 50-21-8, 108PTS, 2nd in Metropolitan Division Jack Hughes: 75GP, 42G, 53A, 95PTS; …
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Are you ready for the NBA Playoffs? As a Boston Celtics fan, you know that the playoffs are where legends are made, and this year’s team is ready to make their mark again. The C’s are one of the most prolific franchises in the history of basketball, winning 17 championships. Now, they’re eyeing No. 18. …
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When current Boston Celtics defensive anchor Al Horford finished his laudable college career at the University of Florida, he was a highly touted prospect for the next level. He entered the NBA draft as a junior in 2007 and was selected third overall by the Atlanta Hawks. The consensus was he was a hard-working, quality defensive …
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Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images Well that was fun! The Boston Bruins topped the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2-1, this afternoon at the TD Garden to clinch the Atlantic Division. The game was a possible playoff preview, and it didn’t disappoint. Special teams had their work cut out for them, as the Bruins had seven …
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The New England Patriots appear to be continuing to explore their options at wide receiver, with things apparently starting to shake out a bit given some of the reports. The post Patriots Jeudy Rumors Continue, Broncos WR Would Help Team Keep Pace with Other QB/WR Trends appeared first on PatsFans.com.
3x Super Bowl champion and 3x Second-team All-Pro Patriots safety Devin McCourty gave a shout-out to Jaylen Brown for the Boston Celtics star’s charity work in the community since being drafted in 2016. “I think JB’s a guy that has been a leader on the Celtics, he’s very open-minded on how he’s gonna go about …
Last summer, during free agency, Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Nets — and one team that was rumored to be interested was the Boston Celtics. It was reported that the Celtics offered Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and a draft pick for Kevin Durant. The Nets rejected the offer because they wanted to add Marcus …
The Boston Celtics are back in the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, for now, after the Philadelphia 76ers lost on Monday night. Boston can add to its lead with a win on Tuesday, and the team is favored on the road against the Sacramento Kings. Robert Williams III is not listed on the …
Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images WILD. Just the facts When: Today, 2 PM Where: Xcel Energy Center – St. Paul, MN How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Rival SBN site: Hockey Wilderness Know your enemy 39-21-8, 86 points, 2nd in the Central Division Kirill Kaprizov: 39G-35A-74PTS; Mats Zuccarello: …
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Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images Exhale. Annnnnnnnnnd we can cool it with the takes (for now). The Bruins bounced back from two disappointing efforts in a row with a solid, 60-minute shift that resulted in a 3-0 win over the Jets in Winnipeg. Two first-period goals would be more than enough for Jeremy …
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Patriots make first free agent move of the offseason, signing offensive tackle Calvin Anderson and he reacts over social media. The post OT Calvin Anderson Reacts To Signing Back With Patriots appeared first on PatsFans.com.
The Boston Celtics beat the Portland Trail Blazers on March 8 with a final score of 115-93. Here’s what went down. Jayson Tatum showed up Jayson Tatum seemingly used his rest days well, as he poured in a cool 30 points on 64.7% shooting, with 60% falling from beyond the arc. The superstar supplemented the …
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