Just as New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel had done throughout his team’s surprise run to the NFL’s biggest stage, he made sure he was the first person to offer hugs to his players as they exited the field following Sunday’s Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks.Yes, the Patriots fell short of capturing a record seventh Lombardi Trophy.But this season they showed that they have the coach, quarterback and the culture in place to continue to put this version of the franchise in position to add another one soon.“That’s what motivates you,” Maye said. “That’s what we talk about in the locker room.…
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Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has reportedly begun participating in controlled, five-on-five scrimmages. He’s also working with the Maine Celtics, reports on Monday indicated. Celtics play-by-play announcer Drew Carter appeared on The Kevin O’Connor Show on Monday to discuss Tatum’s possible return, although he wasn’t able to provide an estimate on a return date when prompted by KOC. Carter suggested that there might not even be an internal return date that Tatum and the Celtics are looking at yet, and that they’re instead taking things as they go. “I thought from the jump that he’s going to play (this season),”…
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 3: Marcelo Mayer #39 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on August 3, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) Getty Images Source link
Jayson Tatum has ticked another box on his Achilles comeback checklist. In a team statement, the Celtics announced Tatum would be “assigned to participate in portions of the Maine Celtics practice at the Auerbach Center” on Monday afternoon. Maine is Boston’s G League team. After the practice, Tatum “will be immediately recalled to the Boston Celtics, where he will continue his rehab process,” the team said. Rookies Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams also were assigned to participate in the workout with Tatum, who has made steady progress in the nearly nine months since he underwent surgery last May to repair…
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Patriots safety Craig Woodson ended his rookie season on a high note, even in a Super Bowl LX loss to the Seahawks. Woodson was easily one of the Patriots’ best players in the 29-13 loss, registering a team-high 10 tackles, three tackles for loss and two pass breakups. He was also one of the Patriots’ best players in their three postseason wins over the Chargers, Texans and Broncos, earning an 85.3 PFF grade in the playoffs, ranking as the top player at his position across the NFL. “I grew a lot, man, just from the start…
Some Boston Red Sox fans are likely wondering what Monday’s trade with the Milwaukee Brewers means for infielder Marcelo Mayer. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow discussed the 23-year-old former top prospect’s status on Monday in the wake of the Red Sox acquiring infielders Andruw Monasterio, Anthony Seigler and Caleb Durbin. “Craig Breslow on Marcelo Mayer: ‘He needs to come into camp and compete and show us what he’s capable of, but he’s got a ton of potential, absolutely, to be an everyday player,’” Mac Cerullo of The Boston Herald posted on Bluesky. “‘He’ll have an opportunity in front of him…
In today’s video, I break down every NBA game on the Monday, February 9, 2026 slate and share my predictions, early leans, and betting picks for spreads, over/under totals, and NBA player props. Plays: Ryan Rollins Under 5.5 Assists (0.75 units, -155 MGM) Bulls Team Total Over 109.5 (0.75 units, -133 DraftKings) Joel Embiid Over 4.5 Assists (0.33 units, +102 DraftKings) Thunder/Lakers Over 220.5 (0.5 units, -128 ProphetX) Austin Reaves Over 4.5 Assists (0.33 units, +127 NoVig) Grizzlies +10.5 (0.25 units, -122 NoVig) Grizzlies Team Total Over 103.5 (0.25 units, -137 DraftKings) #RideoftheDay at the bottom of the page! ✅…
By HOWARD FENDRICH MILAN (AP) — On the ice, Jutta Leerdam is an Olympic medalist speedskater for the Netherlands who is entered in the 500 and 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Off the ice, Leerdam gets a lot of attention for her engagement to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul — who is also at these Olympics, but as a spectator. Separately, Leerdam and Paul have big followings on social media. Together, they draw a lot of eyeballs and interest, and he is expected to attend her events in Milan. Leerdam did not race at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium…
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Drake Maye was a dependable and steadying force for the New England Patriots this season. The second-year quarterback never got the chance to be that when his team needed him most in the Super Bowl.Maye was the NFL’s most accurate passer during the regular season and finished second in MVP voting, but he was hounded by the Seahawks’ “Dark Side” defense throughout. He threw two touchdown passes, but was sacked six times, had two interceptions and lost a fumble that led to a TD by Seattle in New England’s 29-13 loss on Sunday.“Definitely hurts,” Maye said. “They played…
The Boston Red Sox reportedly addressed their most glaring lineup need by acquiring infielder Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers. As first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Red Sox landed Durbin in a six-player deal. They also received infielders Andruw Monasterio, Anthony Seigler and a competitive balance draft pick for David Hamilton, Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan. The versatile Durbin gives the Red Sox options when filling out their 2026 lineup card. While he spent most of his time at third base as a rookie, the 25-year-old has also taken reps at second base. Boston could use Durbin at…