The New England Patriots advanced to their 16th AFC Championship Game with a 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Game. This week, the Patriots will travel to face the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game for the third time. The teams faced each other in the Conference Championship Game in 2013 and 2015, with both games played in Denver with … [Read more...] about BSJ Live Coverage: AFC Championship – Patriots (16-3) at Denver Broncos (15-3), 3 p.m. – Mack Hollins active for New England

The Celtics have a much-needed day off before a much-needed stretch of home games, which begin on Monday against the Trail Blazers. The post Celtics fall in final seconds against Bulls despite gritty Jaylen Brown game: 7 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Celtics fall in final seconds against Bulls despite gritty Jaylen Brown game: 7 takeaways

Let's be honest, if the Patriots' defense — with the aid of porous opposing offensive lines — wasn't suffocating against the run and pass, New England could have gone home early against either the Chargers or Texans.And Drake Maye's play would have been among the reasons. … [Read more...] about Bedard: Is the time now for Drake Maye against overrated Broncos defense?