NBA training camps begin next week, which means this is the point of the summer where you start saying “oh yeah, I forgot that team got that guy.” Here’s a quick division-by-division primer to remind you how the offseason went and get you ready for the NBA season. … [Read more...] about Divison-by-division NBA training camp primer: Atlantic Division
Bedard’s Breakdown: 9 plays to a W – Zach Wilson not seeing the game; Gameplan TD to Pharaoh Brown
Breaking down the biggest sequences in the Patriots' 15-10 victory over the Jets using analysis of the coaches' film. The plays/discussion points:Eight plays, including six third downs, in the first half that show Zach Wilson's struggles at being a capable NFL quarterback;What the Patriots exploited on Pharaoh Browns' 58-yard touchdown. … [Read more...] about Bedard’s Breakdown: 9 plays to a W – Zach Wilson not seeing the game; Gameplan TD to Pharaoh Brown
Giardi: Patriots running game shows signs, but there’s still plenty of work to be done
It was an explosive play that was positively just that - explosive. That gave the Pats a 10-0 lead, which seemed insurmountable with Zach Wilson at quarterback. And it was (though not without stress). … [Read more...] about Giardi: Patriots running game shows signs, but there’s still plenty of work to be done
Manning: Red Sox season a lost opportunity that created more future uncertainty
An Athletic report pointed toward the team having made little progress since the Bloom firing, focusing primarily on taking care of interim executive Brian O'Halloran, a long-time executive, as the desirability of Boston's top job falls into question … [Read more...] about Manning: Red Sox season a lost opportunity that created more future uncertainty
Donnelly: Poitras doesn’t want to go back to junior & more takeaways from Bruins’ preseason opener
The Bruins defeated the Rangers, 3-0, in the preseason opener at TD Garden. Matthew Poitras and Jake DeBrusk each had a goal and an assist, and Johnny Beecher scored as well. Brandon Bussi had 29 saves in the shutout. The caveat to everything here is it's still early. Very early. But here are four takes that I will probably regret later... … [Read more...] about Donnelly: Poitras doesn’t want to go back to junior & more takeaways from Bruins’ preseason opener
BSJ Game Report: Patriots 15, Jets 10 – First win comes as defense snuffs out Zach Wilson
It wasn't pretty anywhere other than the defense against the Jets' putrid offense and it went down all the way to Randall Cobb not being able to corral a potential game-winning Hail Mary on the final play, but the bottom line is the Patriots got their first win to improve to 1-2 … [Read more...] about BSJ Game Report: Patriots 15, Jets 10 – First win comes as defense snuffs out Zach Wilson
Giardi: Patriots’ defense proved too complicated for the Jets, even if the game was closer than expected
Knowing that Breece Hall and Dalvin Cook would be the Pepto-Bismol to Wilson's nauseating play, they unleashed their big bodies... … [Read more...] about Giardi: Patriots’ defense proved too complicated for the Jets, even if the game was closer than expected
Bedard: Patriots get the win vs. Jets, but Mac Jones’ lack of chemistry with Smith-Schuster needs to be solved ASAP
To win against better opponents, starting Sunday in Dallas, the Patriots are going to have to be more productive on offense. It seemed like they have gotten to the point where it's just a play here or there holding them back. But is that really case? Let's break down the drives in the second half to see what's most responsible for holding the offense back: … [Read more...] about Bedard: Patriots get the win vs. Jets, but Mac Jones’ lack of chemistry with Smith-Schuster needs to be solved ASAP
Podcast: Bedard on Patriots’ win over the Jets with 98.5 The SportsHub Postgame Show 09.24.23
Greg Bedard from the Boston Sports Journal joined Joe Murray and Leroy Irvin to help breakdown the Patriots 15-10 win over the Jets in New York on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Podcast: Bedard on Patriots’ win over the Jets with 98.5 The SportsHub Postgame Show 09.24.23