Good afternoon!
Your daily rundown of what's going on with the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Revolution, and what's about to happen...
- Celtics rushed out to a big lead against the Heat early, but gave that up. They took a 10-point lead late, but gave that up. Still, they gutted out the when Payton Pritchard tossed in Marcus Smart's shot.
- That's 3 wins on a 4-game road trip, and continues to a surprising start to the season.
- Nick Caserio was announced as the Texans' general manager today. So far, no statement from Bill Belichick. That and other thoughts on Caserio, McDaniels and Belichick.
- Patrice Bergeron got the C today from the Bruins.
- Tuukka Rask explains his bubble exit a little bit more.
- What's up with the Red Sox doing nothing so far?
- Our hoops guy missed it the other day, but I just wanted to make sure Team USA got their due for upsetting Canada at the World Juniors. Like I said, gritty team. And Canada was soft after getting punched in the mouth. Shutout for BC goalie Spencer Knight.
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Time to hit the links...
PATRIOTS
Bedard: Lingering thoughts on Nick Caserio’s departure, Josh McDaniels’ prospects, Belichick’s pay
CELTICS
Robb: Celtics show resolve amid a surprising start to season
Live Q&A: B-Robb on Celtics/NBA at 9 a.m. Friday
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 107, Heat 105 – Pritchard’s follow helps C’s avoid letdown
What’s working? What’s not? A first look at lineup data for the Celtics
RED SOX
McAdam: Three questions about the Red Sox’ Hot Stove inaction
BRUINS
Patrice Bergeron officially named new captain of Boston Bruins
Bruins Training Camp Notebook: Rask details reason for Toronto exit; Jakub Zboril gaining guidance from Kevan Miller
Is a reshuffled Bruins D corps better off by splitting up Charlie McAvoy, Matt Grzelcyk?
Completed Q&A: Conor Ryan on Bruins/NHL – 1.6.21
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ON TAP
6 p.m.: GLF — PGA: Sentry Tournament of Champions Golf
7 p.m.: CFB — Awards show ESPN
7:30 p.m.: NBA — Philadelphia at Brooklyn TNT
8 p.m.: WCBK — Notre Dame at Boston College ACC Network
10 p.m.: NBA — Dallas at Denver TNT
NOTE on National college basketball schedule. There are so many channels (what the heck is FloHoops?) and Covid cancelations, we simply can't list every game that's on. Haven't really found a good list, but the NCAA daily schedule is here.
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PARTING THOUGHT
How about some golden highlights to start your morning? 🇺🇸
Recap → https://t.co/q4D7LD6YR4#USAWJC | #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/9cJkSvthv2
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) January 6, 2021
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