We’re three full months removed from Brogdon being traded and un-traded to the Clippers. In all that time, Brogdon has been a ghost. His last social media post was in March. His personal website hasn’t been updated since his Indiana days. No one in his camp, whatever camp that might be, has leaked anything to anyone. Meanwhile, the NBA is coming out of hibernation, and the … [Read more...] about Fear and Loathing in Boston, or the mad dash to decipher Malcom Brogdon’s situation with almost no new information
Marchand, Bruins feel he’s more than ready to take on the captaincy
Marchand realizes the privilege he has as the 0.1 percent of hockey players to make it to the NHL. He maintains that to be worthy of the captaincy, or even a letter, one has to be part of the "0.1 of the 0.1 percent." It took the 2011 champion a moment to process seeing the 'C' on his sweater for the first time, and he's still trying to find the right words to describe the … [Read more...] about Marchand, Bruins feel he’s more than ready to take on the captaincy
Giardi: Pressure’s on the Patriots as they get set to play the Jets
"It's time that things change around here," Garrett Wilson said. "I don't like talking about it too much, but this is one of the first steps. Fourteen straight is unacceptable. That's unacceptable. I'm 0-2 against them. That's unacceptable." … [Read more...] about Giardi: Pressure’s on the Patriots as they get set to play the Jets
Bruins name Brad Marchand as team’s 27th captain
The Bruins didn't have to go far to find their replacement for Patrice Bergeron in the room, naming Brad Marchand as the organization's 27th captain Wednesday morning at the start of training camp. Boston also announced that Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak will serve as alternate captains for 2023-24. … [Read more...] about Bruins name Brad Marchand as team’s 27th captain
BSJ Game Report: Rangers 15, Red Sox 5 – Bello struggles as Texas stomps Boston in series finale
The Red Sox spotted Brayan Bello an early 4-0 lead through two innings, but the Rangers woke up in a big way, going on a 15-0 run over the next eight innings en route to a 15-5 win to take the series from Boston. Bello allowed a career-high eight runs (all earned), including giving up six in the bottom of the second as the Sox' lead evaporated in short order. Marcus Semien and … [Read more...] about BSJ Game Report: Rangers 15, Red Sox 5 – Bello struggles as Texas stomps Boston in series finale
FINAL: Rangers 15, Red Sox 5 – Boston’s early lead evaporates as Texas takes off
The Red Sox spotted Brayan Bello an early 4-0 lead through two innings, but the Rangers woke up in a big way, going on a 15-0 run over the next eight innings en route to a 15-5 win to take the series from Boston. Bello allowed a career-high eight runs (all earned), including giving up six in the bottom of the second as the Sox' lead evaporated in short order. Marcus Semien and … [Read more...] about FINAL: Rangers 15, Red Sox 5 – Boston’s early lead evaporates as Texas takes off
Giardi: A handful of plays to look back on, with hope the Patriots get more aggressive going forward
As the Fins sliced them up on the outskirts of the D, and Marcus Jones was injured, the brain trust adapted, although the objective remained the same: keep Hill from beating them. The Pats succeeded. … [Read more...] about Giardi: A handful of plays to look back on, with hope the Patriots get more aggressive going forward
Giardi: Patriots veteran knows what rookie is experiencing
Really woke me up to this level and humbled me a lot. I learned a lot and realized I needed to hold on to the ball a little bit tighter. So I kind of conveyed that to him. I’m going on my 8th year, and I think I’ve had one other fumble in maybe eight years..." … [Read more...] about Giardi: Patriots veteran knows what rookie is experiencing
BSJ Live Q&A: Donnelly on Marchand, Bruins training camp, NHL – 2 p.m. 09.21.23
The offseason is mercifully over as training camp is officially underway with on-ice sessions beginning Thursday. The Bruins got camp off to quite a start, naming Brad Marchand as captain on Wednesday. Send in your questions, comments or concerns on Marchand, the Bruins or the rest of the NHL as training camp begins, and we'll be back to answer them tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 … [Read more...] about BSJ Live Q&A: Donnelly on Marchand, Bruins training camp, NHL – 2 p.m. 09.21.23