Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images After the Celtics’ 110-97 loss in Toronto, Kristaps Porzingis took questions in a black Celtics cut-off hoodie. He looked like the Grim Reaper at a basketball funeral. It dropped Boston to 7-7 in the last fourteen games that have included a crushing blow from the 76ers on Christmas Day, a strong showing out on the road … [Read more...] about Porzingis after Raptors loss: ‘we played with no spirit, with no personality’
10 takeaways from the Raptors swooping in on the Celtics
Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images The Celtics struggled to match the Raptors’ pace, with defensive breakdowns and Jakob Poeltl’s offensive dominance putting them on the back foot. Toronto’s off-ball movement and timely screens left Boston scrambling. #1 - Spacing issue The Boston Celtics’ elite spacing is... gone? At least that’s what the numbers are saying. … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from the Raptors swooping in on the Celtics
Lions DC Aaron Glenn explains declining Patriots head coaching interview
Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Glenn was one of five people linked to the open position. Despite team owner Robert Kraft claiming they would cast a wide net during their head coaching search, the New England Patriots actually interviewed only four people for the open position before hiring Mike Vrabel. There was a fifth target, but Detroit Lions defensive … [Read more...] about Lions DC Aaron Glenn explains declining Patriots head coaching interview
19 predictions about Patriots’ current assistant coaches under Mike Vrabel
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Predicting what will happen to the Patriots’ current assistant coaches under their new head coach. The New England Patriots firing head coach Jerod Mayo within hours of their season finale sent shockwaves throughout the organization, and left his former staff in the spotlight. As of today, only two coaches have officially left the team — … [Read more...] about 19 predictions about Patriots’ current assistant coaches under Mike Vrabel
New England Patriots links 1/16/25 – Drake Maye fully engaged
Drake Maye | Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Daily news and links for Thursday. TEAM TALK Mike Dussault breaks down possible defensive coordinator candidates, and what that defense might look like schematically. Mike Dussault reports Ty Law has been named to Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League Hall of Fame Class of 2025. /Sweet! Patriots … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 1/16/25 – Drake Maye fully engaged
Patriots’ Drew Wilkins to serve as defensive coordinator at East-West Shrine Bowl
Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Drew Wilkins spent 2024 as the outside linebackers coach in Foxborough. Turnover is ahead in Foxborough. But for the current outside linebackers coach of the New England Patriots, so are January plans. Drew Wilkins has been selected to serve as the East team’s defensive coordinator at the 100th annual East-West Shrine Bowl, it was … [Read more...] about Patriots’ Drew Wilkins to serve as defensive coordinator at East-West Shrine Bowl
James White lobbies for Josh McDaniels to become Patriots offensive coordinator
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images White played for Josh McDaniels his entire NFL career. Count James White among those wanting to see Josh McDaniels become the next offensive coordinator of the New England Patriots. Appearing on the new episode of the Money Down Podcast, he spoke in favor of McDaniels. “I know people like to say his offense may be outdated, but I don’t … [Read more...] about James White lobbies for Josh McDaniels to become Patriots offensive coordinator
David Andrews hears familiar ‘football truths’ from new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel
Eric Canha-Imagn Images Vrabel was introduced as Patriots head coach earlier this week. David Andrews heads toward the 2025 regular season ranked 49th all-time with 124 in-game appearances as a member of the New England Patriots. One spot and game ahead of him on the list? His new head coach, Mike Vrabel. Even though the two are among the most successful players in … [Read more...] about David Andrews hears familiar ‘football truths’ from new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel
Alex Ovechkin breaks the record for most goalies scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen to reach 179
Ovechkin's goal came on his third shot on net and fifth attempt. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin breaks the record for most goalies scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen to reach 179