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MLB Notebook: Red Sox still chasing impact bat as Dodgers land Tarik Skubal in trade deadline blockbuster
With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Red Sox remain in the market for another impact bat as they look to strengthen a roster that's firmly in the postseason race.
NBA Notebook: Jaylen Brown-Warriors rumors, Stephen Curry's final years, and restricted free agency drama
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Golden State Warriors could have traded for Brown at the deadline if they were willing to give up enough first-round draft capital. In this scenario, the bar was set at around four first-round picks.
Red Sox gut out another win, Ceddanne Rafaela homers twice to clinch eighth straight series victory
One night after erupting for nine runs, Boston relied on dominant pitching, timely small ball and another huge performance from Ceddanne Rafaela to edge the Dodgers, 3-2, Saturday night at Dodger Stadium and clinch its eighth consecutive series victory.
Giardi: Young tight ends making an early impression with help from a trusted vet
Of course, for both players, having Henry lead the room is a tremendous resource. He's got 11 years in the league and has been there and done that on a million and one fronts.
Bedard: Patriots Practice Report 08.01.26 - Patriots go without a script before off day as Jacas debuts
The second-round pick was on the field in a limited capacity. He didn't take part in any drills, but he worked on the side with Mike Vrabel on punt protection and OLBs coach Mike Smith on pass rush. At one point, Jacas bowled over Smith while he held a blocking pad.
What Celtics moves could be on the post-Paul George horizon?
When the Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, pure pandemonium set in. Once that calmed down (or at least subsided for a moment), attention turned to what the Celtics could go with George's contract.
Red Sox rally past Dodgers, cap historic July with statement win
After watching an early three-run lead disappear, Boston erupted for five runs in the seventh inning and got another dominant relief performance from Brayan Bello to defeat the defending World Series champion Dodgers, 9-4, Friday night at Dodger Stadium.
Red Sox still searching for another bat; George Springer in play? Is it time to move on from Jarren Duran?
The Red Sox have already made one move ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, but it’s hard to believe chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is finished.
Haggerty: Picture gaining clarity on Fraser Minten extension
The 22-year-old center had 17 goals and 35 points in his first full NHL season, played all 82 games, and pushed up into reps as the No. 1 center and a power-play guy later in the season after proving himself as a young 200-foot center with some real maturity to his game.
Giardi: The Maye-to-Brown connection continues to grow
After completing four-of-five tosses to Brown on Thursday, Maye and his new number one receiver hooked up three more times on Friday, including their first deep ball connection
Bedard: Patriots Practice Report 07.31.26 - Maye, offense sharp as Brown goes deep
A day after the offense was kind of a mess, especially in the run game, the Patriots were much sharper in the second padded practice. While there was one midfield team session that allowed the passing offense more room to breathe — and resulted in Drake Maye hitting AJ Brown for a deep touchdown on a double move against Christian Gonzalez — much of the practice was spent in the red zone working on first-down plays.
Back-to-back basts lift Red Sox to series win over Athletics
Back-to-back home runs from Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras in the eighth inning erased a one-run deficit and lifted the Red Sox to a 5-4 victory over the Athletics on Thursday night at Sutter Health Park.
Giardi: Despite strong start, clock ticking on Boutte/Patriots; plus, Lomu brings some edge
“Truth be told, I think if you were in a contract year at your reporting job, you would want that to be your best year,” Boutte said. “Whatever that looks like for me, we’ll look at all our options and see.”
Bedard: Patriots Camp Report 07.30.26 - Offensive line hit and miss as pads go on
Things did not go as well for the first two offensive line units in the first team session in pads, as the interior line struggled. Drake Maye and Jared Wilson had a fumbled snap (second of camp) in the wet conditions that Rhamondre Stevenson picked up. This was the sequencing during a very run-focused period: Maye-stuff, scramble, stuff, completion, stuff, sack. DeVito: sack, sack, stuff, stuff, TD pass.
Andruw Monasterio’s blast, Nick Sogard’s homecoming lift Red Sox over Athletics 4-2
After missing his connecting flight, spending the night in a Dallas hotel and arriving in Sacramento just hours before first pitch, Nick Sogard wasted little time making an impact.
Bedard: Patriots Roster Road to 53, v. 26.02 - Pulling two players off the trade block
Seems like a good time to update our projected 53-man roster, which doesn't have many major changes. But we did pull two players off the trade market. And the PUP/injury situations for some players created some more opportunities.
Haggerty: New era for Providence with Whitfield hiring?
In a move that was expected pretty much since the job became open, the Bruins named former Providence Bruins captain Trent Whitfield as the 14th head coach of the AHL farm club replacing Ryan Mougenel after he accepted an assistant spot on the Vancouver Canucks coaching staff.
Can the Celtics actually trade for Stephen Curry?
As the depths of the offseason slowly engulf the NBA world, these are the types of conversations to expect. Complete speculation spiraling into a whirlwind of social-media rumors and unfounded high hopes. That is what has led to the Stephen Curry-to-the-Boston Celtics rumors.
Red Sox' 10-game road winning streak ends in 4-3 loss to Athletics
The Red Sox had their opportunities Tuesday night but couldn’t come up with the timely hit they needed.Boston stranded nine runners, played for one run in a pivotal seventh inning and saw its 10-game road winning streak come to an end in a 4-3 loss to the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.
Giardi: Where do things stand between Gonzalez and the Patriots?
Speaking to the media for the first time since camp opened, Gonzalez took a different tack than Kraft.
Bedard: Patriots Practice Report 07.28.26 - Boutte stars again, Campbell showing improvement, Jacas' draft medicals
The shell pads went on today ahead of an off day, so things ramped up a little bit more. Kayshon Boutte had the play of the day for the third straight real practice, a deep touchdown down the right side of the field from Drake Maye over Kevin Byard. Boutte had another touchdown, but it was whistled dead mid-play by Mike Vrabel. Boutte caught four passes today.
BSJ Live Q&A: Haggerty on Provdence Bruins coaching hire, offseason -- 11 a.m. Thursday 07.30.26
Haggs is here to answer all of your burning B's questions about the Providence Bruins hiring Trent Whitfield as their new head coach, the latest in the B's rumor mill and how the offseason continues to shape up with training camp almost a month away.
Ceddanne Rafaela’s first career grand slam lists Red Sox to 10th straight road win
Ceddanne Rafaela broke the game open with the first grand slam of his career in the sixth inning, leading the Red Sox to a 4-2 win over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.
Final: Red Sox 4, Athletics 2 - Rafaela hits grand slam in sixth inning
The Boston Red Sox win their third straight game with a 4-2 victory over the Athletics.
Completed Q&A: Simone on Celtics/NBA, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday 07.28.2026
Happy official offseason! We have now entered the true dead period of the Summer. No more Summer League. No more big trades (probably...). No more draft or free agency.