Already noted as a marquee game before the start of the season, this week’s battle between the Kansas City Chiefs (8-4) and New England Patriots (10-2) feels a little different heading into the contest than many expected, but no less anticipated and important in the AFC. Here are three keys for a Patriots victory. 1. Play effective man coverage The Patriots love to play man … [Read more...] about 3 keys for Patriots to beat Chiefs in Week 14
Gordon Hayward set to return to Celtics practice
Gordon Hayward set to return to Celtics practiceCeltics coach Brad Stevens said forward Gordon Hayward is expected to take part in Sunday’s full practice, his first since breaking a bone in his left hand Nov. 9. Hayward has been doing live contact drills with assistant coaches this week but had yet to be cleared for a team workout. The Celtics will be off Saturday. The Celtics … [Read more...] about Gordon Hayward set to return to Celtics practice
Boston Bruins: Pastrnak and MacKinnon square off in main event
David Pastrnak and Nathan MacKinnon are two of the league’s top talents. Who will emerge when the Boston Bruins welcome the Colorado Avalanche? Are you ready for Saturday night’s heavyweight bout? No, not the boxing match. We’ll see the true heavyweight bout on the ice when the Boston Bruins take on the Colorado Avalanche. The […] Boston Bruins: Pastrnak and MacKinnon square … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins: Pastrnak and MacKinnon square off in main event
How can the Boston Bruins handle Cale Makar of the Avanlanche?
Cale Makar plays for the first time in Boston. Can the Bruins stop the Avalanche defenseman? Offense will be front and center tonight when the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche meet. However, Colorado also comes to town with one of the NHL’s best young defenseman: Cale Makar. Makar made an impact with the the Avalanche […] How can the Boston Bruins handle Cale Makar of the … [Read more...] about How can the Boston Bruins handle Cale Makar of the Avanlanche?
Assessing the Boston Celtics 2019 rookie class at the quarter-season mark
How are the 2019 draftees of the Boston Celtics producing so far this season? What came as a surprise to most people was the Boston Celtics using all four of their draft picks in the 2019 NBA Draft by selecting Romeo Langford, Grant Williams, Carsen Edwards, and Tremont Waters. Along the way the Boston Celtics […] Assessing the Boston Celtics 2019 rookie class at the … [Read more...] about Assessing the Boston Celtics 2019 rookie class at the quarter-season mark
Patriots re-sign kicker Nick Folk
Patriots re-sign kicker Nick FolkFOXBOROUGH — After operating without a kicker during practice this week, the Patriots re-signed Nick Folk Saturday afternoon. To make room for Folk on the 53-man roster, the team released defensive tackle Albert Huggins, who was claimed off waivers on Monday. Folk first signed with the Patriots in October. He played three games before getting … [Read more...] about Patriots re-sign kicker Nick Folk
PHOTOS: Top 10 scorers in Boston Celtics franchise history
The Boston Celtics are the most storied franchise in NBA history. With 17 league championships and dozens of Hall of Famers, the Celtics record book is dotted with names of many of the greatest figures in professional basketball history. With the arrival of Bill Russell in the 1956-57 season, the Celtics won their first NBA championship. By the time Russell retired as a player, … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Top 10 scorers in Boston Celtics franchise history
'Fire and Ice' catalyst for Boston Celtics' chemistry-driven success
The Jay Team may be at the helm of the Boston Celtics’ recent success, but that doesn’t mean the two third-overall picks in consecutive NBA Drafts are interchangeable. In fact, it’s the differences between wing Jaylen Brown and swingman Jayson Tatum that make the pair such a potent combination. Brown’s nascent 3-point game and explosive bursts to the basket fueled by his … [Read more...] about 'Fire and Ice' catalyst for Boston Celtics' chemistry-driven success
3 keys to the New England Patriots beating the Kansas City Chiefs
The New England Patriots will need to play a perfect game if they want to beat the Kansas City Chiefs and solidify their chances of a first-round bye. The last two times the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs locked horns, everyone who watched was given a real treat. And it’s easy to see […] 3 keys to the New England Patriots beating the Kansas City Chiefs - Musket … [Read more...] about 3 keys to the New England Patriots beating the Kansas City Chiefs