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Red Sox beat Rays to close in on playoff spot

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Roman Anthony homered and drove in three runs and the Boston Red Sox took a big step toward clinching an American League playoff spot with a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. The Red Sox, who entered Friday with a magic number of three, could secure a wild-card spot as early as Saturday. Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda drove in runs for the post-season-bound Rays. They had won six in a row. Anthony hit the game’s third pitch from Ian Seymour (9-7) ...

Red Sox prospect Ward boosts playoff roster push with 5-hit game at Triple-A

The Red Sox have several roster decisions to make ahead of their highly likely playoff rematch with the Yankees in the American League Wild Card round. As Boston constructs its calvary to head back to The Bronx, speedy prospect Braiden Ward finds himself in the middle of a fascinating scenario. The Red Sox are in need of some outfield speed off the bench following Eli White’s season-ending right foot injury. Ward showed off the impact he can make in his latest performance to start the final we...

Celtics Notes: Tatum Praises Brown, Stevens Talks Offseason Moves

By Rory Maher | at September 18, 2026 9:35 pm Celtics star Jayson Tatum on Thursday spoke directly about Jaylen Brown in an interview for the first time since his longtime former teammate was traded to Philadelphia in July, writes Mike Prada of The Athletic. Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show (Twitter video link), Tatum was asked about the biggest misconception the public has about about his relationship with Brown. The 28-year-old forward noted there has been “so many different opinions and sp...

As battle for AL East looms, Rays fall flat against possible playoff foe

ST. PETERSBURG — It seems inevitable that the Rays’ four-game series at Yankee Stadium next week will decide the American League East race, one way or another. It’s impossible to avoid the anticipation for that showdown, which has enormous regular-season implications in addition to being a potential postseason preview. But don’t forget about what’s taking place this weekend at Tropicana Field. The Rays can’t afford to look past the Red Sox, who are hoping to punch their ticket to the postseaso...

NBA Notes: Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Heat, Pelle Larsson, Celtics

Pistons The Pistons have made their commitment to Ausar Thompson official. Thompson agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $155 million rookie-scale extension with no player or team options, according to Shams Charania of ESPN⁠. The deal begins in 2027-28 and averages $31 million annually. That’s a substantial contract for someone who averaged 9.9 points last […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Heat, Pelle Larsson, Celtics appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Roman Anthony powers Red Sox past Rays, 4-2, as postseason berth draws closer

The Red Sox finally carried some momentum from one night into the next.Less than 24 hours after Trevor Story’s dramatic three-run homer rescued them from a sweep in Texas, Boston came out swinging Friday night at Tropicana Field. Roman Anthony drove in the first three runs, Jahmai Jones added a solo homer and the Red Sox held on for a 4-2 victory over the first-place Rays.

Plenty of Traffic, But Little to Show For It: Rays 2, Red Sox 4

If you have every been stuck on the Gandy or the Howard-Frankland Bridge heading over the water to Tropicana Field, then you know what it felt like to be a Rays baserunner in this contest. The Rays were 0-13 with runners in scoring position leaving 12 men on base as the team’s runs came on […]

Celtics Notes: Tatum, Brown, Stevens, Robinson, Conley

Celtics star Jayson Tatum on Thursday spoke directly about Jaylen Brown in an interview for the first time since his longtime former teammate was traded to Philadelphia in July, writes Mike Prada of The Athletic. Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show (Twitter video link), Tatum was asked about the biggest misconception the public has about […]

Suarez shuts down bats, Anthony mashes in 4-2 win vs. Rays

The Red Sox went 1-2 in Texas, dropping Tuesday and Wednesday before salvaging Thursday’s finale. Not a disaster, but not exactly the momentum you’d want heading into the hardest series left on the schedule. Tropicana Field, the best record in the American League, five straight home wins for Tampa coming in. No easy nights here. […]

Newly-retired Stephon Gilmore reflects on Patriots tenure

In terms of games played, the New England Patriots are not the No. 1 team on Stephon Gilmore’s career list. Between the regular season and playoffs, he appeared in 67 contests for the organization — one fewer than he did for the Buffalo Bills. And yet, when it came to choosing a team to retire […]

Watch: The Depot 180 — September 18 — Episode 620

Episode 620 — Sept. 18, 2026 Were you too busy to keep up with the last couple of days of Pittsburgh Steelers news, and don’t know where to start? I’ll catch you up on “The Depot 180.” From player news to the transaction wire, I will get you up to speed in a quick three-minute update. In this episode, I preview the Steelers’ matchup against the New England Patriots, the injuries to watch, and Joey Porter Jr.’s continued absence. Attention: We know some users have had issues with their video sk...

‘I Would Say No:’ Mark Kaboly Believes Joey Porter Jr. Will Never Play For Steelers Again

The contract saga between the Pittsburgh Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. took another turn this week. Porter returned to practice, and the Steelers removed the injury designation. That prompted questions about whether Porter would play Sunday against the New England Patriots. On Wednesday, Porter exited practice. The Steelers then listed him on Thursday’s injury report again with a back issue. On Friday, the Steelers ruled Porter out of Sunday’s game. Beat writer Mark Kaboly once expected the ...

Patriots vs. Steelers score predictions for NFL Week 2

The New England Patriots started their 2026 season with a loss, but returning home to Gillette Stadium for the first time this fall will get a chance to earn their first win in front of their home fans. Standing between them and a 1-1 record are the Pittsburgh Steelers, who began the own year with […]

Patriots Writers Predict Patriots Win & Outline Keys to Victory

How will Patriots-Steelers play out? We pulled together predictions from across our Patriots coverage to break down the matchup, key advantages for New England, how Aaron Rodgers could be attacked, and where each host thinks the game will ultimately be decided. Join Greg Bedard, Nick Cattles, Alex Barth, Brian Hines, Taylor Kyles, Mike Kadlick, Doug [...] The post Patriots Writers Predict Patriots Win & Outline Keys to Victory appeared first on CLNS Media .

‘I Would Say No:’ Mark Kaboly Believes Joey Porter Jr. Will Never Play For Steelers Again

The contract saga between the Pittsburgh Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. took another turn this week. Porter returned to practice, and the Steelers removed the injury designation. That prompted questions about whether Porter would play Sunday against the New England Patriots. On Wednesday, Porter exited practice. The Steelers then listed him on Thursday’s injury […]

How The National Media Is Picking Steelers Vs Patriots

A weekly article we post that gives an overview of how national media members view the Pittsburgh Steelers’ odds. Just a skinny summary of notable names picking for or against Pittsburgh. We’ll see who gets it right most often. If they offer a score prediction, we include that too. When applicable, I’ll toss in the […]

Can Drake Maye Solve His Biggest Problem?

Mike Giardi breaks down the Patriots’ upcoming matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the biggest challenge facing Drake Maye early in the season. Giardi examines how defenses have increasingly attacked Maye with split-safety looks designed to eliminate explosive plays, why patience and discipline remain critical to his development, and what Josh McDaniels wants to see [...] The post Can Drake Maye Solve His Biggest Problem? appeared first on CLNS Media .