One bad half of football hasn’t changed the way the Baltimore Ravens view Drake Maye. … [Read more...] about Giardi: NFL Notebook – Respect for Maye; plus uncertain futures in Miami and KC
Karalis: For one night, ‘King in the Fourth’ Isaiah Thomas got to see what fans saw at TD Garden
Thomas was in the house as a guest of the team, which honored his 52-point performance against the Miami Heat nine years ago. After the video played, he let out a scream himself as the camera panned to him on the sideline. If this was a Disney movie, we’d cut to an outdoor scene where a bolt of lightning would hit TD Garden and, somehow, the pulse of electricity would transfer … [Read more...] about Karalis: For one night, ‘King in the Fourth’ Isaiah Thomas got to see what fans saw at TD Garden
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 129, Heat 116 – White’s 33, C’s fourth quarter shooting, snaps losing streak
The Celtics gave up a ton of rebounds and didn’t play great, but they took a one-point lead into the second. The Heat caught fire but, luckily for Boston, so did Derrick White and game was tied at halftime. Jaylen Brown lived at the line in the third and Boston took a three-point lead into the fourth. The C’s got hot from 3 to start the quarter to suddenly break the game open … [Read more...] about BSJ Game Report: Celtics 129, Heat 116 – White’s 33, C’s fourth quarter shooting, snaps losing streak
BSJ Live Coverage: Celtics 98, Heat 91 (11:03 4th) – Hauser comes out hot
Both teams generally protect the ball well and force a lot of turnovers. Whichever team wins that will get a chance to run. The Heat will push the pace every chance they get, so preventing those run-outs with ball-protection and made baskets will go a long way in slowing them down. … [Read more...] about BSJ Live Coverage: Celtics 98, Heat 91 (11:03 4th) – Hauser comes out hot
Haggerty: Teaching moments for the Bruins in Oil loss
Marco Sturm wouldn’t label Thursday night’s loss to the high-powered, explosive Edmonton Oilers as a measuring stick for his Bruins team, but he did admit afterward that the defeat will provide some key teaching moments for a hockey club still pushing the boundaries of exactly how good they can be this season. … [Read more...] about Haggerty: Teaching moments for the Bruins in Oil loss
Picks ‘n Pops: An almost-trade for Jalen Brunson, how the Celtics learn, and couples therapy
Every week, I gather some thoughts about the Celtics, the NBA, and beyond and dump them here. Because all I want for Christmas is a new damn song. … [Read more...] about Picks ‘n Pops: An almost-trade for Jalen Brunson, how the Celtics learn, and couples therapy
BSJ Live Coverage: Bruins 1 vs Oilers 2 (2nd) – Bruins and Oilers trade power play goals
The Boston Bruins take on Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers for the first time this season. … [Read more...] about BSJ Live Coverage: Bruins 1 vs Oilers 2 (2nd) – Bruins and Oilers trade power play goals
Giardi: Patriots defense needs to turn back the clock Sunday night in Baltimore
“He’s a very unique player,” Vrabel said of his former running back. “Great speed, great power, strength. He’s just a different body type than what anybody would go against, and so it’s unique in that regard.” … [Read more...] about Giardi: Patriots defense needs to turn back the clock Sunday night in Baltimore
BSJ Live Q&A: Bedard on Patriots after loss to Bills, showdown with Ravens – 4 p.m. Friday 12.19.25
The Patriots are coming off a collapse against the Bills, and have another tough one in Baltimore on Sunday night. … [Read more...] about BSJ Live Q&A: Bedard on Patriots after loss to Bills, showdown with Ravens – 4 p.m. Friday 12.19.25