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Patriots

3 thoughts on Rob Gronkowski’s run of dominance against Steelers

By Christopher Price
at Gillette Stadium
POSTED: 1:58 PM Friday

FOXBOROUGH — Rob Gronkowski is preparing to face one of his favorite opponents this weekend in the Steelers.
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Patriots

View from Pittsburgh: Steelers’ top priority remains the same – Gronkowski’s got to be slowed down

By Dale Lolley
at Rooney Sports Complex
POSTED: 1:33 PM Friday

They’ve tried double teaming him. They’ve tried man-to-man defenses and zones. They even tried, famously, having nobody cover him in a loss in New England to open the 2015 season....
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Patriots

How Josh Gordon has gone from wildcard to a dependable cog in Patriots’ passing game

By Christopher Price
at Gillette Stadium
POSTED: 6:14 PM Thursday

FOXBOROUGH — Tom Nolen coached Josh Gordon for one season in high school, but it’s clear the receiver made an imprint on the Texas high school football legend.
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Bruins

Notebook: With Chara & Bergeron out, David Backes making his presence felt in B’s locker room

By Conor Ryan
at Warrior Ice Arena
POSTED: 4:12 PM Thursday

Given the myriad of injuries that have decimated Boston’s roster as of late, the B’s have to be pretty pleased how they’ve fared with a patchwork crew — posting a...
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Celtics

What’s going on with Al Horford’s knee? Checking in with Dr. Flynn

By Brian Robb
at BSJ Headquarters
POSTED: 2:28 PM Thursday

The Celtics shut down Al Horford for a few games earlier this week due to constant knee pain. Given the importance of the All-Star to the C’s title chances, we...

Red Sox win ninth World Series title

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2018 World Series

McAdam: Big moments, little moments and other parting thoughts on the World Series

By Sean McAdam
at BSJ Headquarters
POSTED: 6:15 PM October 30, 2018

The 2018 World Series will stay with us for a while. It will be replayed in our heads and in the weeks and months to come, fans will remember where...
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2018 World Series

McAdam: Red Sox felt a duty to win it all after record-setting season

By Sean McAdam
at BSJ Headquarters
POSTED: 6:13 PM October 29, 2018

Relief that not only was the eight-month slog over, but also, because the Red Sox had succeeded in finishing the job at hand by winning the Series. And relief, too,...
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2018 World Series

Bedard: Boston’s incredible run punctuated (for now) by dominant Red Sox

By Greg A. Bedard
at Dodger Stadium
POSTED: 3:45 AM October 29, 2018

LOS ANGELES — They were the real deal. From start to finish. The Boston Red Sox dominated the regular season, winning a franchise-record 108 games and turning out the lights...
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2018 World Series

McAdam: David Price sheds his previous reputation and shines on the big stage

By Sean McAdam
at Dodger Stadium
POSTED: 3:20 AM October 29, 2018

LOS ANGELES — In the span of a little over two weeks, David Price somehow managed to go from hapless in October to all-but-unhittable. The same pitcher who couldn’t seem...
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2018 World Series

McAdam: Even in victory, champion Red Sox never lost the capacity to surprise

By Sean McAdam
at Dodger Stadium
POSTED: 2:27 AM October 29, 2018

Case in point: the 2018 world champion Boston Red Sox. They had the best record in the regular season, the best record in franchise history, and enjoyed home-field advantage throughout...

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BSJ Classroom

Coach’s View: Explaining pass protection adjustments and the Patriots’ mike calls

By Cory Bailey
at BSJ Headquarters
POSTED: 9:50 AM November 7, 2018

As offenses have evolved over the years, the one part that has remained basically the same is how you protect the quarterback. Of course, there are numerous ways to protect...