Simone's Six: Defensive chess, offensive checkers, and a Jayson Tatum update in Celtics-Wolves
Everything looked good until it wasn’t. And then it was again. And then it wasn’t. Sunday night’s game between the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves was a true back-and-forth affair, but the Wolves got the last laugh.
Giardi: NFL Notebook - Byard willing to jump back into the fire; plus, what to make of the failed Crosby trade
"I know he's an older player, but I haven't seen any real drop-off from him. He proved that last year by obviously making All-Pro."
MLB Notebook: Wilyer Abreu’s huge WBC blast, Paul Skenes set for USA-DR clash, Red Sox buzz
Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu added another highlight on Saturday night. Facing defending champion Japan in the WBC quarterfinals, Abreu crushed a 409-foot, three-run homer off Japan’s Hiromi Itoh on a 2–1 pitch in the sixth inning, giving Venezuela a lead it wouldn’t relinquish.
MLB Notebook: Red Sox spring training roundup and buzz around the league
On Saturday, the infield picture came into focus when Cora named Marcelo Mayer the Red Sox’s starting second baseman. From the start of camp, Cora made it clear Mayer would have to earn his way onto the Opening Day roster — and he did. He’s expected to platoon with Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Andruw Monasterio, primarily avoiding left-handed pitching.
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Giardi: Making sense of the Patriots' chosen path in free agency, and wondering what's next?
"We're always open to trying to improve the team any way we can.”
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 119, Thunder 109 - Jaylen Brown leads impressive victory
The Boston Celtics went to battle on Wednesday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder were in town for what very well could have been a Finals preview.
Simone's Six: Luka Garza, Derrick White, and what went wrong in Celtics-Grizzlies
For over 40 minutes of game time on Friday night, the Memphis Grizzlies ran the Boston Celtics out of the gym. The score may not have told that story, but the game did. Memphis outran, outhustled, and outshot the Celtics. But none of that will go in the record books.
Giardi: NFL Notebook - Don't worry about Gonzalez yet; plus, more on Mad Maxx
Both Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf have preached their desire to keep the cornerback around for the foreseeable future, so where’s the deal?
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 109, Hawks 102 - Pritchard halts streaking Atlanta
Once again, the Boston Celtics got hounded by ball pressure. The Atlanta Hawks brought it in waves the last time these two teams squared off, and they did the same to begin Friday night's game.
Simone's Six: Decision-making, spacing, and the keys to victory in Celtics-Thunder
The Boston Celtics entered Wednesday night’s game with an 8-14 record against the other nine top-10 teams in the NBA this season (in terms of record). Yet they managed to walk out 9-14. Led by Jaylen Brown’s 31 points, Boston clawed and scratched its way to a win, snapping the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 12-game win streak. The fully-healthy Thunder, to be exact.
BSJ Game Report: Timberwolves 102, Celtics 92 - Ball pressure bests Boston
Sunday night provided a sneaky challenge for the Boston Celtics. On the one hand, they had the benefit of avoiding Anthony Edwards, who was out with a knee injury. On the other, they still had to face off against one of the better defenses in basketball.
Simone's Six: Neemias Queta's big night, a Jayson Tatum update, and layup prevention in Celtics-Wizards
The Washington Wizards are who they are. And the Boston Celtics are the better basketball team. But still, Saturday night gave Boston a perfect chance to hit the reset button after a disappointing two-game losing streak against the best of the West.