The New England Patriots won’t have a top-five pick like they have the last two years, but that shouldn’t stop them from addressing their needs in the 2026 NFL Draft. New England could use upgrades at edge rusher, along their offensive line, and at wide receiver. Tight end and safety may also be considered positions of need. Mike Vrabel and the Patriots will peruse free agency and the trade market for impact players, but there will also be intriguing options when they’re on the clock with the 31st overall pick. The question is, which draft prospects fit the Vrabel mold?…
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INDIANAPOLIS — At the front of the Maxx Crosby trade train, you will find me. Head out the window, arm waving, conductor’s hat in hand, yelling “All aboard!” Then, it’s full steam ahead. Because if there’s one Patriots transaction I can hype into existence this offseason, it’s Crosby landing at Logan sometime in the next few weeks. Hell, I’d pick him up myself. Crosby is a premium player at a premium position on a contract the Pats can afford. He’s smack dab in the middle of his prime. He would fill the biggest hole on the Patriots’ roster, one that threatens…
BOSTON (AP) — Viktor Arvidsson scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 36 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Thursday night in the first game for both teams after the three-week break for the Olympics.Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly and also scored for the Bruins. Kuraly gave Boston a two-goal lead in the third period, but Columbus pulled within one with six minutes left when Adam Fantilli ripped a shot from the high slot.The Blue Jackets pulled goalie with Elvis Merzlikins with two minutes left, and Arvidsson scored into the empty net in the final minute.Kirill…
Despite the gigantic piles of snow outside my window, real baseball that matters is just one week away, with the World Baseball Classic set to begin next Thursday, March 5th.If you’re a really big fan of the tournament, you may also already know that exhibition matchups start on Tuesday, with Teams USA playing the Giants at 3:00pm on ESPN, and the Red Sox playing Puerto Rico at 6:00pm on NESN+. The pool play games then begin on Thursday, March 5th in Tokyo (with the first one actually falling at 10:00pm ET Wednesday night, and then the real fun begins on…
KINGSTON — Don’t just tell your teammates. Show them. That’s the responsibility senior captain Ben Berian felt to make something happen as his No. 15 Marshfield boys hockey team trailed in the first intermission of a Div. 1 first round matchup Thursday night. And it’s with that spark he needed just 22 seconds into the second period to score the game-tying goal, before scoring an insurance goal in the third to help the Rams (16-6-1) rally for a 3-1 win over No. 18 Natick in front of a packed house at The Bog. “We can say it all we want…
John Racki sniped the game-ending goal in overtime, as No. 18 Pentucket (8-12-1) advanced to the Div. 3 Round of 16 with a thrilling 4-3 boys hockey victory over No. 15 Lunenburg. In the Div. 1 first round, Jack Barry had the tally in overtime as No. 5 Reading (17-3-2) outlasted No. 28 Braintree 1-0. Boys basketball Junior Yhan Medina and freshman Arber Beqaj paced things offensively with 19 points apiece, leading No. 24 Quincy (17-5) past No. 41 Hopkinton in a Div. 1 preliminary, 81-58. In the Div. 2 Round of 32, Rolky Brea Arias erupted for 29 points,…
Friday College Basketball Picks for Today February 27th, 2026 (2/27/2026)! In this video I give you my NCAA Men’s basketball picks lean. Make sure to keep an eye on the pinned comment for any additional plays and my final plays for the day (updated throughout the day). Trey’s Plays: Yale -2.5 (1 unit, -112 Draftkings) Rider/Iona total u/142.5 (1 unit, -115 the Score) Check back in a few for more plays! If you want access to the research dashboards we use so you have all of the crucial information at your disposal, sign up to become a GBS Member! https://guybostonsports.com/membership-levels/ Get…
The Bruins’ return to action was not a work of art, but it delivered them the two points they needed to start the final stretch run. With the Columbus Blue Jackets breathing down their necks in the Eastern Conference standings, the B’s gutted out a 4-2 victory over the Jackets at the Garden on Thursday. A couple of former Blue Jackets figured prominently in the win. Joonas Korpisalo was by far Boston’s best player, making 36 saves for the victory, while Sean Kuraly’s third-period goal held up as the game-winner. The win pushed the B’s lead over Columbus to six…
BOSTON (WHDH) – Friday, Feb. 20, 1:05 p.m. vs. NortheasternSaturday, Feb. 21, 1:05 p.m. @ TwinsSunday, Feb. 22, 1:05 p.m. vs. Blue JaysTuesday, Feb. 24, 1:05 p.m. vs. PiratesWednesday, Feb. 25, 1:05 p.m. @ TwinsFriday, Feb. 27, 1:05 p.m. @ BravesSaturday, Feb. 28, 1:05 p.m. vs. Twins – WATCH ON 7Sunday, March 1, 1:05 p.m. vs. Orioles Monday, March 2, 1:07 p.m. @ Blue Jays Tuesday, March 3, 6:05 p.m. vs. Puerto Rico Saturday, March 7, 1:05 p.m. vs. Rays – WATCH ON 7 Sunday, March 8, 1:05 p.m. @ Pirates Thursday, March 12, 1:05 p.m. @ Twins Saturday, March 14,…
The Boston Red Sox bullpen was among MLB’s best in 2025. It’s a similar group heading into 2026, though there is one glaring weakness that must be addressed. Other than All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman, the Red Sox don’t have any reliable left-handed relief pitchers on their current roster. Jovani Moran is the only other southpaw reliever with MLB experience, and he has made only two big-league appearances in the last two seasons. MORE RED SOX PREVIEWS: Rotation | Infield | Outfield Boston parted ways with left-handers Brennan Bernardino, Steven Matz, and Justin Wilson during the offseason. Fortunately, there are still…