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5.4K9Bedard: Rob Gronkowski concludes improbable HOF career – for now
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 8:47 PM March 24, 2019The news hit with the subtlety of one of his touchdown spikes. Just a normal offseason Sunday night, right around dinner time, and then… Rob Gronkowski announces his retirement. Boom. Autumns in...
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4.1K25MLB Notebook: Even with no extension likely, trading Mookie Betts a poor option for Red Sox
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 7:47 PM March 23, 2019As soon as the words came out of the mouth of Mookie Betts, the (over)reactions soon followed. Earlier this week, Betts publicly confirmed what many had already suspected: he wasn’t...
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1.8K1The reigning best (& worst) trash talker in the NHL, Brad Marchand has found a balance between pest & star
at Prudential CenterPOSTED: 10:30 AM March 21, 2019NEWARK — In an anonymous NHLPA players poll featuring over 500 participants, Brad Marchand found himself in rare company — standing as one of just two players to finish first in numerous...
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2.3K8NHL Notebook: Taking the league’s playoff format to task, early look at 2019 Draft
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 12:05 AM March 17, 2019If the league standings hold through the final three weeks of the regular season, the NHL could very well have two of the three top teams (points-wise) in the Eastern...
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8.7K27Patriots 2019 offseason primer: Breaking down the roster and where the needs are
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 11:37 AM March 14, 2019If you walk into the office of any NFL general manager, you will find (sometimes behind closed cabinet doors, or on a video board) a series of three depth charts: a current snapshot,...
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8.3K43Examining the Celtics’ options if Kyrie Irving walks in free agency
in OaklandPOSTED: 7:19 AM March 5, 2019OAKLAND — Six months ago, the idea of Kyrie Irving leaving the Celtics this summer seemed like a long shot based on the commitment the point guard made in front...
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1.0K4BSJ Match #1 Breakdown & Review: Revolution 1, FC Dallas 1 – Gil lifts Revs to draw in Dallas
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 11:40 AM March 4, 2019Brad Friedel‘s unit opened the 2019 season with a come-from-behind draw against FC Dallas. Michael Barrios opened the match’s scoring in the 13th minute, giving Dallas an early lead that...
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858BSJ Match Report: Revolution 1, FC Dallas 1 – First point taken in Dallas since 2010
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 7:55 PM March 2, 2019All you need to know about the Revolution’s 1-1 draw with FC Dallas on Saturday in quickie form, complete with BSJ insight and analysis: HEADLINES Stronger second half helps Revs...
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1.3KNotebook: Vaakanainen ‘not even close to playing,’ Acciari looking to mesh on 3rd line
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 7:12 PM November 21, 2018Kevan Miller will likely make his return to the Bruins lineup Wednesday night following a 13-game absence, but Bruce Cassidy made sure to pump the breaks on the expected recovery...
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8.9K21Bedard: If the Patriots go on to win the Super Bowl …
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 12:48 PM November 15, 2018So the question remains, how will the Patriots get from here to celebrating in Atlanta? What did we not see or get wrong about this team heading into Thanksgiving Week...
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12.8K20Bedard: Having covered both Rodgers and Brady, there’s a clear No. 1
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:26 AM November 4, 2018The essential question, in my mind, is: if you could only pick one for this season, which quarterback would it be? For me, there's very little debate. I would pick...
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1.7K9BSJ Season Recap: Revolution 2018 season ends without playoffs thanks to summer swoon
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 9:02 AM November 2, 2018FOXBOROUGH — With the 2018 Revolution season complete, here’s a look back at the highlights and lowlights — well, mostly lowlights — in quickie form, complete with BSJ insight and...
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5.7K34Bedard: Patriots’ offensive issues have put even more of a burden on Brady
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 4:35 AM October 30, 2018you combine the lack of a running game, and the growing pains of Gordon and Patterson (with Gronk's health issues), and Brady has to work that much harder to make...
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6.7K61Bedard: Patriots’ defensive issues continue against Bears – and that doesn’t make any sense
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 1:13 AM October 22, 2018Only one other Patriots team has given up more than the 95 points allowed by these Patriots in three-straight games. That was the 2005 version, which allowed 97 in Weeks...
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2.8K11Understanding the fundamentals of the Run/Pass Option (RPO)
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 11:00 AM October 17, 2018Around the NFL these days, Run-Pass Option (RPO) has become a widely-used term. In its literal form — which the Patriots just saw a lot of with the Chiefs, and...
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3.0K5Brad Stevens 1-on-1 about Gordon Hayward’s recovery, tweaking after ugly preseason and the new season
at Auerbach CenterPOSTED: 6:59 PM October 15, 2018Ahead of Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Sixers, BostonSportsJournal.com caught up with Brad Stevens to dissect an underwhelming preseason, the progress of Gordon Hayward, the challenge of integrating returning pieces...
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13.9K25Bedard: With Gronkowski’s usage vs. Chiefs, Patriots’ braintrust leaves no doubt who is NFL’s top TE
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 9:37 AM October 15, 2018If you paid attention to the way the Patriots used Rob Gronkowski in this game, it was basically Josh McDaniels and Bill Belichick giving the middle finger to anyone who...
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5.0K11Bedard’s Breakdown: Patriots haven’t come close to realizing their best on either side of the ball
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 4:53 PM October 9, 2018Editor’s note: Sorry for the delay but with some Red Sox duties, things were pushed back a little. But I think this is worth the wait. — GB With a...
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3.9K6Beyond Kyrie: Impact of Al Horford’s future in Boston shouldn’t be overlooked
at Auerbach CenterPOSTED: 8:00 PM September 27, 2018For the first week of training camp, the majority of the speculation swirling around the Celtics’ future crop of free agents focused almost solely on Kyrie Irving. Yet, the possibility...
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