Even the most optimistic Boston Celtics fans couldn’t have predicted their team would secure the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference this season. But that’s what the C’s accomplished Friday night with a 144-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden. The C’s scored 44 points in the first quarter and never looked back. It was a dominant offensive performance, highlighted by a record-tying 29 made 3-pointers by the Celtics. The regular season ends Sunday, and then the 2026 playoffs begin the following weekend. The Celtics’ first-round opponent will be the winner of the No. 7 vs. No. 8 play-in…
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dustin May pitched six strong innings, Ramón Urías hit a double and scored twice, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.Jordan Walker hit a one-out single and, after Urías walked, scored on a single by Thomas Saggese.Urías and Saggese moved into scoring position on a wild pitch by Zach Kelly before José Fermín hit a sacrifice fly that drove in Urías and gave the Cardinals a 3-2 lead in the fifth inning.Masataka Yoshida had an RBI groundout and Trevor Story stole home…
The Red Sox doubled their win total in 2026 by taking two-out-of-three against the Milwaukee Brewers and, realistically, came within a play or two Monday night from sweeping one of the best teams in the National League. They split the first homestand of the year 3-3 and head off to the midwest for a six-game road trip against the St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins.Connelly Early won a rotation spot out of Spring Training and has shown no indication that the Red Sox were asking too much for a young pitcher who has six major league starts to his name.…
In today’s video, I give you my best NBA player props for the Friday, April 10th, 2026 slate. If you want access to the research dashboards we show in the video so you have all of the crucial information at your disposal, sign up to become a GBS Dashboard Member! https://guybostonsports.com/membership-levels/ Plays: Parlay Bets 5-Leg Parlay (+749 DraftKings) (1u) Jalen Johnson O29.5 Pts + Reb Kon Knueppel O19.5 Pts + Ast Paul George O17.5 Pts RJ Barrett O24.5 Pts + Reb + Ast Jalen Suggs O1.5 3PM ✅ = Win | ❌ = Loss | 🅿️ = Push/Void 📊 Check out…
Editor’s Note: In the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft, Phil Perry is identifying the best fits for the Patriots at each position based on the traits that Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf value, as well as intel from coaches and scouts.We’ve already hit on offensive tackles, tight ends, edge defenders, wide receivers, defensive tackles and linebackers. Today’s installment: safeties. When the Patriots made their first pick on Day 3 of the draft last year, Mike Vrabel immediately made it clear to his war room just how excited he was to have landed the player they landed. Craig Woodson, a six-year…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago.For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.McIlroy and Sam Burns enter Friday’s second round tied for first after opening with 5-under 67s at Augusta National. Those within striking distance include past champions Patrick Reed and Scottie Scheffler, plus a few others who have come close here in Justin Rose, Jason Day, Shane Lowry and Xander Schauffele.Further back, a couple LIV Golf stars aren’t yet certain of making the weekend. Bryson DeChambeau shot 76 on Thursday, and Jon Rahm was two shots worse.“It’s…
(070711 Boston, MA) Boston Red Sox shortstop Marco Scutaro celebrates second baseman Dustin Pedroia’s three run homer with center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury in the third inning of a MLB game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park Thursday, July 7, 2011. Staff Photo by Matt Stone (Photo by MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)(070711 Boston, MA) Boston Red Sox shortstop Marco Scutaro celebrates second baseman Dustin Pedroia’s three run homer with center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury in the third inning of a MLB game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park Thursday, July 7, 2011. Staff Photo by Matt Stone(070711 Boston,…
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NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Hart scored 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Jalen Brunson had 25 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.Tatum finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in his first game back on the Madison Square Garden court where he ruptured his Achilles tendon in last season’s playoffs.The Knicks (52-28) pulled within two games of the Celtics (54-26) for second place with two games…
The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are set to face off in a marquee Thursday night matchup at Madison Square Garden. It will mark Jayson Tatum’s first game at MSG since he suffered his Achilles injury there last May. Tatum has looked more like himself over the last couple of weeks, but returning to MSG will be the biggest mental hurdle yet for the C’s superstar. If the Celtics win, they will lock up the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. They are 1-2 against the Knicks this season, with a 111-89 loss in their last meeting on…