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Bedard: Patriots Roster Road to 53, v. 26.02 - Pulling two players off the trade block
Seems like a good time to update our projected 53-man roster, which doesn't have many major changes. But we did pull two players off the trade market. And the PUP/injury situations for some players created some more opportunities.
Haggerty: New era for Providence with Whitfield hiring?
In a move that was expected pretty much since the job became open, the Bruins named former Providence Bruins captain Trent Whitfield as the 14th head coach of the AHL farm club replacing Ryan Mougenel after he accepted an assistant spot on the Vancouver Canucks coaching staff.
Can the Celtics actually trade for Stephen Curry?
As the depths of the offseason slowly engulf the NBA world, these are the types of conversations to expect. Complete speculation spiraling into a whirlwind of social-media rumors and unfounded high hopes. That is what has led to the Stephen Curry-to-the-Boston Celtics rumors.
Red Sox' 10-game road winning streak ends in 4-3 loss to Athletics
The Red Sox had their opportunities Tuesday night but couldn’t come up with the timely hit they needed.Boston stranded nine runners, played for one run in a pivotal seventh inning and saw its 10-game road winning streak come to an end in a 4-3 loss to the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.
Giardi: Where do things stand between Gonzalez and the Patriots?
Speaking to the media for the first time since camp opened, Gonzalez took a different tack than Kraft.
Bedard: Patriots Practice Report 07.28.26 - Boutte stars again, Campbell showing improvement, Jacas' draft medicals
The shell pads went on today ahead of an off day, so things ramped up a little bit more. Kayshon Boutte had the play of the day for the third straight real practice, a deep touchdown down the right side of the field from Drake Maye over Kevin Byard. Boutte had another touchdown, but it was whistled dead mid-play by Mike Vrabel. Boutte caught four passes today.
BSJ Live Q&A: Haggerty on Provdence Bruins coaching hire, offseason -- 11 a.m. Thursday 07.30.26
Haggs is here to answer all of your burning B's questions about the Providence Bruins hiring Trent Whitfield as their new head coach, the latest in the B's rumor mill and how the offseason continues to shape up with training camp almost a month away.
Ceddanne Rafaela’s first career grand slam lists Red Sox to 10th straight road win
Ceddanne Rafaela broke the game open with the first grand slam of his career in the sixth inning, leading the Red Sox to a 4-2 win over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.
Final: Red Sox 4, Athletics 2 - Rafaela hits grand slam in sixth inning
The Boston Red Sox win their third straight game with a 4-2 victory over the Athletics.
Completed Q&A: Simone on Celtics/NBA, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday 07.28.2026
Happy official offseason! We have now entered the true dead period of the Summer. No more Summer League. No more big trades (probably...). No more draft or free agency.
Giardi: Vrabel gives Brown the same treatment as always; plus, devil's in the detail and Old Man Moses back again
It didn’t take long for Mike Vrabel to put A.J. Brown in the crosshairs. Try day one, in fact.
Bedard: Patriots Practice Report 07.27.26 - Some early thoughts on the team as Pats slow it way down
After just two days with helmets on, the Patriots spent Monday going through a walkthrough without headwear — unless you count the numerous bucket hats, backward baseball caps, and a few pom-pom hats (it's July, Kayshon Boutte, not January).
NBA Notebook: LeBron James vs. the East, Thunder playing dirty, and John Tonje's new deal
LeBron James is back in the Eastern Conference for the first time in nearly a decade. And for the first time in his career, he'll square off against the Boston Celtics four times in the regular season.
Red Sox close homestand with 6-1 win over Blue Jays
One day after being one-hit in a complete-game shutout, Boston bounced back with an efficient 6-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park, closing out a successful 8-2 homestand and securing its sixth consecutive series victory.
Giardi: Byard about business; plus, Campbell's offseason plan and a thought on PFF
Byard is fully invested, be it in individual drills, team periods, or even times when he’s on the sidelines, away from the action.
Final: Red Sox 6, Blue Jays 1 - Red Sox win sixth consecutive series in win against Blue Jays
The Boston Red Sox win the rubber match against the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1.
NHL Notes: Eyssimont a forgotten man for the Bruins
The Bruins are still a good five weeks away from training camp and roughly two months away from the start of the NHL regular season, so there is still ample time for a lot of different things to happen. But it feels like there are most definitely some forgotten players mixed between the returning incumbents, the young players expected to make a move to the NHL this season and a Bruins team that clearly needs to upgrade in a number of areas coming off a playoff season.
MLB Notebook: Red Sox make first move, acquire Curtis Mead, Shea Langeliers injured, trade rumors swirl around baseball
The Red Sox officially kicked off their trade deadline by acquiring infielder Curtis Mead from the Nationals in exchange for left-handed pitcher Connelly Early.Boston entered deadline season as the hottest team in baseball and firmly in the American League Wild Card race. With the offense still in need of another impact bat, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow addressed one of the club's biggest needs by landing Mead.
Bedard: Patriots Practice Report 07.26.26 - Tough day for Maye, offense as defensive stars shine
The Patriots are far from running their normal multiple offense — it's all been outside zone runs and boots so far — so it's early days, but Sunday was not a good day for the offense and Drake Maye. The QB was just 6 of 12 and was picked off for the first time by Craig Woodson.
Red Sox acquire Curtis Mead from Nationals for Connelly Early
The Red Sox are adding to their offense, acquiring infielder Curtis Mead from the Nationals in exchange for left-hander Connelly Early, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Dylan Cease spins one-hitter as Blue Jays blank Red Sox 6-0
Dylan Cease dominated from the first pitch to the last, tossing a one-hit shutout with 12 strikeouts as the Blue Jays rolled to a 6-0 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Toronto gave its ace all the run support he would need with a five-run third inning against Sonny Gray, handing Boston its most lopsided loss in nearly a month.
Giardi: Maye looking comfortable in his shoes; plus, how do teammates feel about Gonzalez?
That point, about doing something in this league, should no longer be a concern. Judging from the way I’ve observed Maye operate this spring and now on day one of training camp, he feels that way too.
Bedard: Patriots Practice Report 07.25.26 - Gonzalez a full participant on opening day as Jacas finally signs
A big topic of conversation this offseason has been about whether or not there'd be drama between the team and their top cornerback as he seeks a lucrative contract extension. There was no such drama on the first day of camp as Gonzalez was a full participant, even in team drills, as he was back in his usual right cornerback position.
Anthony Seigler, Romy Gonzalez lift Red Sox past Blue Jays in series opener
After seeing their franchise-record-tying 15-game winning streak come to an end Wednesday night, the Red Sox returned from Thursday’s off day with a 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays in Friday night’s series opener at Fenway Park.
Simone: LeBron James signing with the 76ers will be a disaster
After an overdramatic, long-winded summer, LeBron James finally made his free-agency decision: A two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. He'll join Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe in the City of Brotherly Love, creating one of the most stacked starting lineups in recent memory