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OTM Open Thread 12/4: How should the Red Sox value Jarren Duran in trade talks?
With an overflow in the outfield and plenty of needs still glaringly obvious across the rest of the Red Sox roster, Jarren Duran is the obvious trade candidate. What’s less obvious however is his true value on the block. According to Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel, the Red Sox are starting out aiming high: This […]
Yankees Potential Trade Target: MacKenzie Gore
We’re seeing a bit of an arms race in the AL East. Sonny Gray is lining up behind Garrett Crochet in Boston, and the Blue Jays have inked both Dylan Cease and KBO MVP Cody Ponce. Meanwhile, three-fifths of the nominal Yankee starting rotation will start the year on the IL, with Gerrit Cole and […]
Mountaintop View 12-4-25
First-year college football coaches letter grades include D for Bill Belichick The USA Today decided to play professor and hand out grades for the first-year head coaches in the Mountain West, along with the rest of college football. Predictably, the grades were largely positive, including New Mexico’s Jason Eck receiving the highest grade. Jesse Kurtz […]
Smash or Pass: Robert Suarez
Welcome back to the 2025-26 edition of Smash or Pass, in which we examine potential free agent and trade targets to determine whether the Red Sox should pursue them and what it would take to land them. Today we look at someone who could create that vaunted “super pen.” With Sonny Gray in the fold, many […]
Patriots tackling bye week with a purpose: ‘We’re not satisfied’
The New England Patriots are torn between two worlds entering their bye week. On the one hand, they need some rest after playing football for 13 straight weeks. On the other hand, they have considerable momentum on their side while in the middle of an NFL-best 10-game win streak. Unsurprisingly, outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson labeled […]
Preview: Bruins return home to face St. Louis
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Patriots vs. Giants snap counts: Rookie Elijah Ponder is on the rise
Taking a 30-7 halftime lead over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, the New England Patriots were able to take their foot off the gas a bit in the second half. This, in turn, allowed for the team’s depth players to see some increased opportunities particularly on the defensive side of the ball. […]
Should Boston make a bid for Giannis?
Giannis Antetokounmpo is back on the trade market, and rumors are gaining momentum once again. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Antetokounmpo is working closely with his agent, Alex Saratsis, to navigate the 30-year-old’s uncertain future. Talks are expected to include the possibility of a split, which would open the door for multiple suitors eager to […]
Should the Celtics trade for Nic Claxton?
A couple of weeks ago, Jeff Clark explored the possibility of the C’s trading for former All-Star Domantas Sabonis. His box score stuffing brand of basketball was enticing, but ultimately both he and the CelticsBlog comment section weren’t super enthused at the idea of adding the Sacramento Kings five-man. That doesn’t mean that the Celtics […]
Patriots fan survey: Is Drake Maye this year’s NFL MVP?
The New England Patriots are flying high this year, and one player in particular deserves praise for their upward trajectory. Second-year quarterback Drake Maye has been phenomenal so far this season. In 13 games this season, Maye has completed 276 of 386 pass attempts for a league-leading completion rate of 71.5%. Coming out of Week […]
Celtics vs. Wizards Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Boston Celtics (12-9) are favored by 9 points against the Washington Wizards (3-17) on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on NBCS-BOS and MNMT. The matchup has an over/under set at 228.5 points. Aiming to gain an edge on Thursday’s game? Find out the best bets available for this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in the article below. How to Bet on Celtics vs. Wizards Pick the Celtics (-9) to Cover The Celtics have 11 wins against the spread in 2...
Recap: 52-point Murray Flurry buries the Pacers
The Nuggets staggered into Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday night licking their literal and metaphorical wounds after dropping a… The post Recap: 52-point Murray Flurry buries the Pacers appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
Wizards vs. Celtics preview: Washington hosts Boston on Thursday night
The Washington Wizards play the Boston Celtics tomorrow night. Here is the preview: Game info When: Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena, Washington How to watch: Monumental Sports Network Injuries Wizards: Sharife Cooper, Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, Tre Johnson and Corey Kispert are out. Celtics: Jaylen Brown is day-to-day. Jayson […]
Preview: Boston Celtics (12-9) at Washington Wizards (3-17) Game 22 12/4/25
at Boston Celtics (12-9) at Washington Wizards (3-17) Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 PM ET Regular Season Game #22, Road Game #11 TV: NBCSB, Monumental Sports Network, NBA-LP Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 106.7 The Fan, Sirius XM Capital One Arena The Celtics host the Washington Wizards for the 2nd of 3 meetings between these two teams this season. The Celtics beat the Wizards 136-107 in Boston on November 5. They will play the 3rd and final game in Boston on March 14. The Celtics w...
Game Preview: Knicks vs. Hornets, Dec. 3, 2025
Tuesday night’s game against the Celtics wasn’t necessarily the most frustrating or ugly loss of the season, but it was still frustrating. Jalen Brunson played one of, if not the, worst game of his Knicks career, and Karl-Anthony Towns, who did his part offensively, continued to make his fair share of defensive mistakes. That resulted […]
Could the Cavs actually trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Things aren’t going well for the Milwaukee Bucks. They’ve lost eight of their last nine games, and their superstar might be looking for a way out. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent are having discussions with the team about where his best future fit might be. The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t high […]
Colorado LEFT OUT of penultimate CFP ranking
In a twist only seen in, I don’t know, most novels, the Colorado Buffaloes were left out of the CFBPPlayoff rankings announced on December 2nd. They may be getting punished for their recent loss to Kansas State, but it seems like a stretch to leave them out this late in the game. The Buffs have […]
Celtics could be without star in game against Wizards
Jaylen Brown is doubtful to play in Thursday’s game against the Washington Wizards, the Celtics announced on Wednesday afternoon. The Celtics star is dealing with a non-COVID illness. Outside of Brown, the team’s injury report is clear, with both Derrick White (right calf contusion) and Neemias Queta (left ankle sprain) both off the injury report […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 12/3/25
Herald ‘Grown man’ and a ‘dog’: Youngest Celtics make key plays to beat Knicks Jaylen Brown drops 42 as Celtics knock off Knicks in statement win Globe Celtics players and coaches praise rookie Hugo González for defensive efforts Jordan Walsh earns ‘grown man’ compliment from Jaylen Brown after recent surge Jaylen Brown’s 42-point outburst leads […]
Blues vs. Bruins: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
The St. Louis Blues (9-11-7) are favored when they hit the road against the Boston Bruins (15-13) on Thursday, Dec. 4. The Blues are -136 on the moneyline to win against the Bruins (+115) in the contest, which begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can watch the Blues try to take down the Bruins on ESPN+. Blues vs. Bruins Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts F...
Bills news: How sustainable is Buffalo’s success running the ball?
The Buffalo Bills boast the reigning NFL MVP in quarterback Josh Allen, but despite possessing one of the league’s most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks, when Buffalo has won this year, it’s been largely due to the contributions of another talented offensive weapon: running back James Cook III. During Sunday’s physically imposing road win over the Pittsburgh […]
Your Red Sox-centric guide to winter league baseball
Professional baseball in North America is over for the time being. You may not miss it yet (there were 2,430 regular season Major League games this year, plus the postseason, the minors, and college baseball — it’s okay if you need a little break), but there will be a point in the coming months when […]
Patriots QB Drake Maye named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
On the heels of the New England Patriots’ 10th consecutive win, Drake Maye has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the first time. The 23-year-old team captain got the call on Wednesday after completing 24-of-31 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns against the New York Giants. To go with a 126.0 […]
Kyle Shanahan should be the NFL coach of the year
There have been a lot of brilliant coaching performances in 2025. Mike Vrabel has transformed the Patriots into the AFC’s most-fearsome team, Ben Johnson is turning the Bears into a contender, and Shane Steichen has unlocked Daniel Jones on the Colts, to return them to prominence. As good as these performances have been, Kyle Shanahan […]
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