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Column: A Lakers fan reflects on the franchise after championship

Column: A Lakers fan reflects on the franchise after championship

By Charlie McKenna / October 14, 2020

It’s been a tough 10 years to be a Lakers fan. But after defeating the Miami Heat in six games in the NBA Finals on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers...

Bruins: Reload or Rebuild?

Bruins: Reload or Rebuild?

By Brendan Beuregard / October 11, 2020

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Atrocious quarterback play costs Patriots winnable game against Chiefs

Atrocious quarterback play costs Patriots winnable game against Chiefs

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / October 10, 2020

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Red Sox have crucial decisions to make following disappointing season

Red Sox have crucial decisions to make following disappointing season

By Nate Lannan / October 7, 2020

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Brady vs Newton: Comparing the old vs new Patriots QB so far

Brady vs Newton: Comparing the old vs new Patriots QB so far

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / September 30, 2020

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Balanced running game lead Pats to win vs. Vegas

Balanced running game lead Pats to win vs. Vegas

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / September 28, 2020

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Celtics season comes to an end in game 6 loss to Heat

Celtics season comes to an end in game 6 loss to Heat

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / September 28, 2020

Just past the nine-minute mark in the final quarter of game 6 last night, the Boston Celtics were up 96-90 against the Miami Heat. Boston was on their...

Celtics settle down, win game 5 to extend ECF

Celtics settle down, win game 5 to extend ECF

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / September 26, 2020

And just like that, the Celtics are back. After a disastrous game 4 loss to the Miami Heat, the Celtics rallied and got back to playing their style of...

Celtics sloppy play results in 3-1 deficit in ECF

Celtics sloppy play results in 3-1 deficit in ECF

By Brenden Beauregard / September 25, 2020

After a solid game 3 win on Saturday night to climb back into the Eastern Conference Finals, did the Boston Celtics have a repeat of that performance up...

Newton, Patriots lose on final play in another classic vs. Seahawks

Newton, Patriots lose on final play in another classic vs. Seahawks

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / September 21, 2020

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Boston responds in game 3 with decisive win

Boston responds in game 3 with decisive win

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / September 20, 2020

And just like that, we have ourselves a series, ladies and gentlemen. The Boston Celtics made a statement last night with a wire-to-wire game 3 win, 117-106,...

Another frustrating loss puts Celtics in 2-0 hole in ECF

Another frustrating loss puts Celtics in 2-0 hole in ECF

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / September 18, 2020

Stop me if you have heard this one before: The Boston Celtics blow a double-digit lead, come back to take the lead in the last five minutes of the game,...

Boston squanders winnable Game 1 to Heat in OT

Boston squanders winnable Game 1 to Heat in OT

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / September 16, 2020

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Bruins: Unexpected underdogs heading into playoffs

Bruins: Unexpected underdogs heading into playoffs

By Christopher Williams, Former Sports Editor / August 14, 2020

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Jarrett Stidham is set to become the Patriots' starting quarterback

Patriots: Stidham will be the starter, for now

By Lara Hill / April 17, 2020
With quarterback Tom Brady heading to Tampa Bay next season, New England Patriots fans are anxious to know who will start week one.The Patriots are without a franchise quarterback for the first time since 1994.
Patriots: Saying goodbye to a hero

Patriots: Saying goodbye to a hero

By Lara Hill / March 21, 2020
I’ll always remember the game that got me hooked on football. On Jan. 10, 2015, the New England Patriots battled the Baltimore Ravens in a dramatic AFC Divisional matchup. This game is still one of my all-time favorites, as the Patriots overcame two separate 14-point deficits.

Bruins: Going into the all-star break with momentum

By Megan Maclaren / January 25, 2020

The end of the first half of the season is here for the Bruins as they enter the All-Star break on a high note after defeating the Las Vegas Golden Knights...

Patriots: Disappointing season creates the potential for offensive rebuild

Patriots: Disappointing season creates the potential for offensive rebuild

By Lara Hill / January 25, 2020
In the last few years, the New England Patriots turned their season around by December. No matter how they look through the rest of the regular season, the Patriots become a different team when entering the playoffs.
Celtics: Sizing up the competition

Celtics: Sizing up the competition

By Maxwell Pardis / December 9, 2019

The Celtics have played extremely well with the season nearing the 20 game mark and as they are on pace for the coveted sign of sustained elitism during...

Bruins: Can Pastrnak reach Bruins’ scoring record?

Bruins: Can Pastrnak reach Bruins’ scoring record?

By Christopher Williams, Former Sports Editor / December 4, 2019

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