New England Patriots fans were split on whether Jerod Mayo’s decision to start rookie quarterback Drake Maye in Week 6 against the Houston Texans was a good one. One NFL insider is downright against Maye starting this season, let alone against one of the league’s premier defenses. “False. Stick to the plan. New England has long wanted Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in April’s … [Read more...] about Wrong Call? NFL Insider Blasts Patriots’ Massive Drake Maye Decision
David Ortiz Offered Mookie Betts Advice Before Slump-Breaking Playoff Homer
Mookie Betts hadn’t been himself entering Tuesday night’s Los Angeles Dodgers-San Diego Padres postseason contest and in the midst of a daunting slump at the plate, the eight-time All-Star received a piece of much-needed advice from legend David Ortiz. Ortiz, a former Boston Red Sox teammate of Betts and postseason icon, didn’t lose an ounce of faith in the two-time World … [Read more...] about David Ortiz Offered Mookie Betts Advice Before Slump-Breaking Playoff Homer
Change To Patriots’ Drake Maye Puts Even More On This Group, They Know It
FOXBORO, Mass. — The boos were loud when the New England Patriots allowed two sacks on Jacoby Brissett’s first three drop backs against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. An identical result in Drake Maye’s debut start likely would make for an even more deafening reaction. Because the truth is things are different when the future of the franchise is behind … [Read more...] about Change To Patriots’ Drake Maye Puts Even More On This Group, They Know It
Former MLB Pitcher, Red Sox Hall Of Famer Luis Tiant Dies At 83
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Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla Snubbed In GM Survery
The annual NBA general managers’ survey dropped Tuesday, and the Boston Celtics fared well with one glaring exception. Every year, NBA.com’s John Schuhmann asks NBA GMs key topics as a way to gauge league interest in teams and players. There were 83% of responding GMs who thought the Celtics would win the title this season. That might sound great, but it is worth noting the … [Read more...] about Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla Snubbed In GM Survery
NBA GM Survey Sends Celtics Clear Message Before Opening Night
Fresh off a championship-clinching run, the Boston Celtics are understandably revered as the team to beat according to the results of the NBA’s annual general manager survey, released two weeks before Opening Night. Boston led the league in regular-season wins (64) last season, stream-rolled all competition in the playoffs by going 16-3 and invested over $500 million this … [Read more...] about NBA GM Survey Sends Celtics Clear Message Before Opening Night
Joonas Korpisalo Responds To Sam Bennett Trucking Bruins Goalie
Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues found the back of the net 6:26 into the third period against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night, but it wasn’t the end of the play. Things immediately got worse for Bruins goalie Joonas Korpisalo when Sam Bennett came crashing in and steamrolled Korpisalo with the lamp already lit. A scrum broke out with Mason Lohrei taking a … [Read more...] about Joonas Korpisalo Responds To Sam Bennett Trucking Bruins Goalie
Jim Irsay Denies Ex-Patriot Bill Belichick’s Eye-Popping Claim
The Patriots-Colts rivalry took multiple bizarre directions through the 2000s and 2010s, and it seems like neither side let go of their grudges. Of course, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning highlighted the rivalry, which escalated with Indianapolis’ bombastic claim of deflated footballs that led to “Deflategate” in New England in 2015. Bill Belichick rejuvenated another … [Read more...] about Jim Irsay Denies Ex-Patriot Bill Belichick’s Eye-Popping Claim
These Five Teams Should Pursue Trade For Patriots’ Jacoby Brissett
Most figured Jacoby Brissett’s second stint with the Patriots was only going to last one season. But in wake of a major recent event, one could argue the tenure should be even shorter. Brissett lost his job in New England on Tuesday when the Patriots transitioned to Drake Maye at starting quarterback. Brissett now will serve as QB2 in Foxboro, Mass., but that job might be … [Read more...] about These Five Teams Should Pursue Trade For Patriots’ Jacoby Brissett