Celtics

With Bregman now locked in at third base, Chicago suddenly has an excess of infield talent. That surplus creates optionality for the Cubs as they look to balance roster construction and payroll. Two names to monitor in the aftermath of the signing are Matt Shaw and Nico Hoerner, either of whom could become movable depending on how Chicago ultimately aligns its infield. … [Read more...] about MLB Notebook: Nico Hoerner or Brendan Donovan could solve the Red Sox’ infield questions

Brown returned to Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, for the ceremony on Friday. The post Watch: Jaylen Brown reacts to having his high school basketball number retired appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Watch: Jaylen Brown reacts to having his high school basketball number retired

“Because of how aggressive the Texans are, there will be chances to make plays. All three corners (Stingley, Lassiter, Pitre) want the ball, and if they can’t get the ball, want to send the receiver a message." … [Read more...] about Giardi: NFL Notebook – A deep dive on Patriots/Texans; plus, coaching carousel is out of control

Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland has been ruled out of Friday’s game at Philadelphia due to right great toe soreness, tweets Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. As Fedor notes, Garland’s injury is not a recurrence of the toe ailment that required offseason surgery and has bothered him for several months — the injury on a different toe on the opposite foot. Cleveland will also be … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Garland, Merrill, Heat, Coulibaly, Pritchard

Fresh off a 119-114 win over the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics are in Atlanta to face the Hawks. However, their injury report now includes a member of their starting lineup. … [Read more...] about Celtics just got potentially devastating news at an already tough time

Porzingis played two seasons and won a championship in Boston. The post Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis (left Achilles tendinitis) ruled out vs. Celtics appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis (left Achilles tendinitis) ruled out vs. Celtics

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have surprised even their most ardent supporters. They currently sit third with a 25–15 record. With Jayson Tatum’s return on the horizon, the Celtics have been linked with Jaren Jackson Jr. They could make that move to solve their frontcourt issues. It is unlikely they will make this move, and I will explain why. Five Reasons Why The Celtics Won’t … [Read more...] about Five Reasons Why The Celtics Won’t Land Jaren Jackson Jr.

After five years covering the Celtics at Boston Sports Journal, I have decided to move on, but not before a few final words. … [Read more...] about Farewell, Boston Sports Journal

Everybody knows the stakes. The Patriots host the Texans on Sunday to advance to the AFC Championship Game, perhaps at Gillette Stadium. … [Read more...] about BSJ Live Q&A: Bedard on Patriots’ divisional round matchup with Texans – Noon Saturday 01.17.26