Expectations for the Boston Celtics’ 2025-26 season have been tempered so greatly by the offseason roster changes that we’d go so far as to suggest it’s nearly impossible for this team to fall short of expectations. If the Celtics thrive behind the remaining core members of the championship squad and get increased contributions from the younger players who are about to step into larger roles, the season will be deemed a success. If things go awry and the team is forced to prioritize longer-term goals while also emerging with a decent draft pick, the season likewise could be viewed as…
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John Cena will make his final WWE appearance in Boston this November, the Boston Herald has learned. When Cena announced that 2025 would be his final year wrestling for WWE, there was ample speculation that his farewell match would take place in Boston this December. Yet that final appearance in Boston will take place sooner than expected, as Cena will make one last stop at the TD Garden for WWE’s Monday Night Raw on Nov. 10. A native of West Newbury, Cena has built an iconic pro wrestling career over the past two decades. He also has a highlight reel…
FOXBORO — Patriots wide receivers coach Todd Downing heaped immense praise on two of his pass-catchers in the lead-up to Sunday’s season opener against the Raiders. The veteran offensive coach said undrafted rookie receiver Efton Chism’s “relentless work ethic” is what separates him from the pack. “It starts well before he ever hits the field,” Downing said. “This guy’s one of the first guys in. A lot of times he’ll pop into my office super early in the morning, as I’m just getting going, and he wants to sit there and just watch me build the PowerPoint for the meeting…
The Boston Red Sox enter Thursday tied with the New York Yankees in the American League East standings. They can thank Devin Williams for the help. Williams’ season-long struggles continued on Wednesday, when the All-Star relief pitcher allowed four runs in the eighth inning. The Yankees relinquished a 5-3 lead to the Houston Astros, and their ninth-inning rally fell short in an 8-7 loss. The Yankees acquired Williams last offseason, expecting to enjoy a shutdown closer who posted a 1.83 ERA in six seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers. He’s instead registered a 5.60 ERA with four blown saves and six…
Just one day after the Roman Anthony tragedy struck, we’ve got more injury news. Or maybe it’s “injury” news. Jordan Hicks, who has been one of the worst pitchers in baseball since being acquired from the Giants in the Rafael Devers trade, will be going on the IL with “a shoulder issue.” Is the issue merely that his shoulder is not good at throwing baseballs? That’s unclear, but he’ll be replaced on the roster by Chris Murphy, who has compiled a 3.05 ERA in 20.2 big league innings with the Sox this season. (Chris Cotillo, MassLive)If you’re wondering why it…
Boston’s playoff hopes were dealt a potentially calamitous blow this week when rookie outfielder Roman Anthony suffered an oblique strain that will take him out of the equation for at least several weeks. But, as manager Alex Cora said, the Red Sox must move on. Perhaps Anthony will be able to return for some postseason baseball. His team must get there first, though. MLB active rosters expanded from 26 to 28 on Sept. 1, so even though the Red Sox may not be able to replicate Anthony’s star quality, they can at least fortify in quantity. (Teams get an additional…
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark will miss the rest of the Indiana Fever’s season because of a right groin injury.“I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season,” Clark said in a statement. “I spent hours in the gym every day with the singular goal of getting back out there, disappointed isn’t a big enough word to describe how I am feeling. I want to thank everyone who had my back through all the uncertainty.“This has been incredibly frustrating, but even in the bad, there is good. The way the fans…
The New England Patriots have wrapped up the pre-season finishing with a 2-1 record. Throughout the preseason, there were several standouts who ultimately ended up earning themselves a spot on the 53 man roster. Second round pick out of Ohio State, TreVeyon Henderson had a massive showing in the preseason. In the preseason opener vs the Washington Commanders, Henderson took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown. He also tallied an 18 yard run and three catches for 12 yards. In the next preseason game vs the Minnesota Vikings, Henderson ran four carries for 20 yards and a nice touchdown.…
At long last, the Friday night lights are heating up. Every year, thousands of athletes around the commonwealth lace up their cleats, all with dreams of playing at Gillette in December. Last fall, chalk held true in Divisions 1 and 2, with Xaverian (9-4) and Catholic Memorial (12-1) continuing their reigns of dominance with Super Bowl titles. The Catholic Conference is a minefield, with titans such as BC High and St. John’s Prep ready to knock them off. But how could you bet against either program? MIAA realignment has rearranged the landscape. In 2024, North Attleboro (11-2) bulldozed its way…
Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was incredibly close to joining the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020 free agency, according to multiple sources. We all know that Brady ended up going to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he won a Super Bowl in 2021, but a new, comprehensive summary of Brady’s dealings with the Raiders indicates that Las Vegas may have been his destination of choice. Bleacher Report’s Joseph Zucker put out an astute report on Thursday that did well to bring together all the best intel on Brady’s almost-deal with the Raiders five years ago. Zucker cited a…