FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick is open to letting someone else handle personnel duties if he remains with the New England Patriots. The Patriots coach also confirmed Monday during his season-ending news conference that he remains under contract, though he didn’t specify the length of its current terms. New England’s 17-3 loss to the […]
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Jayson Tatum scores 30 as Celtics use 3s, defense to smother Jazz 126-97
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and hit five 3-pointers to help the Boston Celtics run past the Utah Jazz 126-97 on Friday night. Boston never trailed, led by as many as 36 points in the first half and made 17 3s for the night. The Eastern Conference leaders earned their seventh victory […]
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Bill Belichick’s last game as Patriots coach could come against Jets, a team he’s forever linked to
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick’s coaching tenure with the New England Patriots could potentially begin and end with links to the New York Jets. When New England hosts New York on Sunday in the season finale for both teams, it will be just over 24 years since Belichick shocked the NFL by resigning as […]
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Jaylen Brown scores 28 points, Celtics hit 19 3s and beat Nets 121-107 in NBA tournament play
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla didn’t have any extra discussion with his team about its first In-Season Tournament game. It was just 1 of 82 games as far as he was concerned. His team sure played like it mattered a little more. Jaylen Brown scored 28 points, making five of his team’s 19 […]
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All eyes on Bill Belichick’s job status as Patriots head to Germany to face Colts
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — In the past, playing a regular-season game abroad would bring a sense of festivity for a New England Patriots team that is unbeaten in three previous international appearances. This time, it has the feeling of a team and its long-celebrated coach reluctantly stepping into a bigger spotlight as they trudge through […]
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Time is running out for 2-7 Patriots to salvage worst start to season since Tom Brady’s departure
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — This season was supposed to be a course correction for the New England Patriots. A year removed from an 8-9 finish that featured a regression for second-year quarterback Mac Jones and the offense under the direction of Matt Patricia and Joe Judge, the 2023 season was supposed to be a step […]
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Patriots, Commanders enter matchup with confidence in spite of recent results
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — At the bottom of the AFC standings and in the throes of his worst start since his first season in New England, Bill Belichick and the Patriots could have easily been sellers at the trade deadline. They weren’t. “We’re getting ready for Washington,” Belichick said this week regarding his team’s lack […]
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Things go from bad to worse for Patriots, who are at the bottom of the AFC and without their top WR
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots coach Bill Belichick has said he usually gets a pretty good idea of what kind of football team he has around this time of year. Leading up to Sunday’s game with the Dolphins, he wasn’t quite ready to make that assessment. “I think we’re still working through it,” he said. […]
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White scores 28, Celtics outlast Heat 119-111 in rematch of Eastern Conference finals
BOSTON (AP) — So much has changed for the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics since their seven-game slugfest in the playoffs last season. It hasn’t taken an ounce out of the rivalry’s intensity. Derrick White had 28 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Celtics rallied to beat the Heat 119-111 on Friday night in a […]
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Patriots look to build on offensive performance with some of NFL’s most generous defenses up next
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The seat under Bill Belichick isn’t as warm as it seemed just a week ago. How long that remains the case is to be determined. No, the Patriots’ 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday didn’t save their season. At 2-5, New England is still at the bottom of the AFC East […]
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Mac Jones’ late TD pass lifts Patriots over Bills 29-25; Bill Belichick is 3rd coach with 300 wins
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick will wait for another day to talk about the latest milestone win of his coaching career. But his team’s victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday will at the very least quiet the conversation about his coaching future. Mac Jones threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki with 12 seconds […]
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Bills hope to sharpen their offense, add to recent success over floundering Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — There was a time in the not too distant past when the Buffalo Bills traveled to New England looking to prove they could give the Patriots a fight at the top of the division. This season, New England is enduring its worst start in more than two decades and is just […]
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NBA’s $300 million man, Jaylen Brown ready to step into leadership role for retooled Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — Early in his NBA career, Jaylen Brown was largely viewed as a player who would be a component of the Boston Celtics’ long-term success, rather than a pillar of its foundation. When big-name stars would become available during free agency, Brown was often a potential trade chip. As he prepares for his […]
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The Patriots, at 1-5 for 1st time since 1995, taking small improvements back to the drawing board
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Over three weeks and three straight losses, Mac Jones has walked into the Patriots team facility ready to face the kind of truths only game film can reveal. It’s been difficult to watch and many of the same themes continue to pop up each week — turnovers, penalties and poor fundamentals. […]
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Mac Jones will remain Patriots’ starting QB this week against Raiders, Bill Belichick says
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots are making some big changes to try to improve their offense. For now, a change at quarterback won’t be one of them. New England coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday that Mac Jones will remain the starter when the Patriots visit the Las Vegas Raiders. “Yeah, we’re not making any […]
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Bill Belichick offers few specifics about how to fix the Patriots amid their worst start since 2000
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — There is a tradition that takes place in the aftermath of New England Patriots home games. After the field has emptied, select ticket holders are invited down to the Gillette Stadium turf. Once there, some enjoy games of catch between family members and friends. Others use the opportunity to stand at […]
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The Patriots are 1-3 again, and a path to a winning record isn’t obvious
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick has never been a fan of moral victories. But a day after suffering the worst loss of his 29-year career, the longtime Patriots coach was adamant that it wasn’t an accurate reflection of his team. “I feel like we’re better than what we played (Sunday),” Belichick said. “I definitely […]
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Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum ready to confront championship expectations for new-look roster
BOSTON (AP) — After the summer the Boston Celtics have had, Jayson Tatum isn’t surprised they’re entering this season with a spotlight fixed on them. “People expect us to get to the championship and win,” Tatum said Monday. “And if we don’t, we didn’t necessarily meet expectations.” That’s because during an offseason full of movement […]
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René Pinto’s 2-run homer and Manuel Margot’s 2 RBIs help Rays outlast Red Sox 9-7
BOSTON (AP) — René Pinto hit a two-run home run, Manuel Margot added a pair of RBI singles as part of a four-hit night, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 9-7 on Tuesday night. Rays starter Zach Eflin (16-8) yielded three runs off five hits over five innings […]
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Patriots’ low-scoring offense is a big concern even after 1st win of season
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — While the New England Patriots avoided their first 0-3 start in two decades, it’s not clear whether they can consistently score enough points to contend in the AFC East. New England played turnover-free in Sunday’s 15-10 win over the struggling New York Jets, covering for the deficiencies of an offense that didn’t run […]
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Patriots are clear on their issues and will try to avoid the second 0-3 start of Belichick’s tenure
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — It’s not quite time to panic in New England. But the Patriots’ latest setback put them in a position they haven’t been in under Bill Belichick in more than 20 years. Their 24-17 loss to Miami dropped them to 0-2, their first such start since 2001 — Belichick’s second season in New England. […]
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Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa has heard a lot during his NFL career about his shortcomings. Beating the New England Patriots continues not to be one of them. Raheem Mostert had a pair of TD runs, including a 43-yard romp in the fourth quarter, and Tagovailoa added a 2-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill to help the Miami […]
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Unbeaten in 4 starts vs. Patriots, Dolphins’ Tagovailoa brings NFL’s top offense into latest matchup
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been an enigma for Bill Belichick in his matchups with the Patriots. Tagovailoa’s made four starts against the future Hall of Fame coach. Four times he’s walked away with a victory. That track record is also exactly why Tagovailoa is expecting the unexpected from Belichick’s defense […]
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Yankees sweep Fenway Park doubleheader for first time since 2006 as Boone gets 500th win
BOSTON (AP) — Aaron Boone has his 500th win, the New York Yankees are back above .500 and for the first time in a month are no longer alone at the bottom of the AL East. Gleyber Torres keyed the Yankees to their first doubleheader sweep at Fenway Park since 2006, leading New York over […]
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Torres’ 2-run single helps Yankees outlast Red Sox 3-2 in doubleheader opener
BOSTON (AP) — Gleyber Torres had a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and started a game-ending double play with the bases loaded, helping the New York Yankees hold on to beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Tuesday in a day-night doubleheader opener. DJ LeMahieu added an RBI double as New York earned […]