Author: Bhagyashree Soni

TD Garden is already buzzing. On an in any other case peaceable autumn Sunday afternoon in Boston, the amount contained in the Garden was piercing. It was solely their preseason opener. But the thrill for this Celtics staff was clearly obvious because the ball tipped off for the primary time this season. Maybe it helped that the awful Patriots had simply suffered one other blowout loss mere hours beforehand, which put the highlight solely on Boston’s lone championship favourite. The Celtics are the satisfaction of the town proper now, and so they confirmed why on Sunday. The Celtics obtained a…

Not too way back, Payton Pritchard needed to be traded by the Celtics. Now the guard is a part of the staff’s long-term future. Pritchard, who was coming into the ultimate 12 months of his contract, agreed to a four-year, $30 million contract extension to stay in Boston, in response to a report from ESPN on Sunday. The deal is reportedly absolutely assured. Pritchard and the Celtics had a deadline of Oct. 23 to return to phrases on an extension. The settlement additionally comes with the expectation Pritchard could have a considerably larger position with the Celtics, one thing that…

The final six occasions the Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers met earlier than Sunday, the end result was determined by 5 factors or fewer. Why would this be any completely different, even when it had each probability to be? With the Ravens trailing 14-10 and simply over a minute to play, Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith stripped quarterback Lamar Jackson from behind as he dropped again to cross and TJ Watt recovered and returned it to Baltimore’s 19-yard line. Chris Boswell added a 42-yard subject aim to seal an inconceivable 17-10 comeback victory in entrance of an introduced 67,272 at Acrisure Stadium.…

FOXBORO — Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson wasn’t used to the results of Sunday’s 34-0 loss to the Saints (“I’ve never lost like that here.”), however he’s completely happy to be again in New England. The Patriots reacquired Jackson in a commerce with the Chargers this week. Nineteen months after giving Jackson a five-year, $82.5 million contract in free company, the Chargers have been prepared to eat most of his 2023 wage whereas buying and selling him to the Patriots for a late-round decide swap. NFL Media reported that Jackson refused to enter the Chargers’ Week 4 recreation in opposition to…

Here’s what The Baltimore Sun sports activities employees needed to say instantly after the Ravens’ 17-10 loss to the host Pittsburgh Steelers in Sunday’s Week 5 recreation at Acrisure Stadium. Mike Preston: The Ravens aren’t prepared for prime time but. Their receivers couldn’t maintain on to the ball, they couldn’t pass-block on the finish of the sport, quarterback Lamar Jackson melted down below strain and their protection couldn’t give you a cease in crunchtime. You need extra? Please, coach John Harbaugh, please enable Justin Tucker to kick a area purpose on the finish of the half. Childs Walker: What a…

FOXBORO — The Patriots are within the midst of experiencing the rising pains that include taking part in a rookie kicker. Fourth-round choose Chad Ryland is now simply 4-of-8 on discipline aim makes an attempt this season. He missed a 48-yard discipline aim within the Patriots’ solely scoring alternative of Sunday’s 34-0 loss to the Saints. “I mean, today I thought I played my line the way I thought the wind was gonna play,” Ryland instructed the Herald after the sport. “I hit my spot. I thought I hit a decent ball off my foot. Went up, caught a gust…

FOXBORO — The Patriots’ offense is in a state of disrepair and there at present doesn’t appear to be a solution to the unit’s largest drawback. For two straight weeks now, Mac Jones has been benched for backup quarterback Bailey Zappe. Head coach Bill Belichick wouldn’t put all the blame on Jones after the crew’s newest loss, a 34-0 shutout by the hands of the Saints, indicating that Jones would proceed to be the crew’s starter after the sport. “Yeah, there were a lot of problems,” Belichick mentioned. “It certainly wasn’t all on him.” But Jones has now turned the…

After Saturday’s playoff loss, Brandon Hyde known as it a “miscommunication.” Gunnar Henderson stated Hyde made the decision. Aaron Hicks declined to say what the signal was, echoing his supervisor’s description. So … what truly occurred? There was confusion Saturday night over what occurred when Henderson was caught stealing within the ninth inning of the Orioles’ 3-2 Game 1 loss to the Texas Rangers, however Hyde clarified Sunday that Hicks missed a hit-and-run signal. By lacking the signal, Hicks didn’t swing at a hittable pitch, leaving Henderson out to dry on his stolen base try. “We just missed the hit…

Baltimore Sun employees writers choose each recreation of the NFL season. Here’s who they’ve profitable in Week 5: Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders (Thursday, 8:15 p.m.) Brian Wacker (34-30 season; 9-7 final week): Commanders Childs Walker (44-20 season; 11-5 final week): Commanders Mike Preston (38-26 season; 10-6 final week): Commanders C.J. Doon (44-20 season; 14-2 final week): Commanders Tim Schwartz (38-26 season; 11-5 final week): Commanders Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills (in London, Sunday, 9:30 a.m.) Wacker: Bills Walker: Bills Preston: Bills Doon: Bills Schwartz: Bills Houston Texans at Atlanta Falcons (Sunday, 1 p.m.) Wacker: Falcons Walker: Texans Preston: Texans…

After Saturday’s playoff loss, Brandon Hyde referred to as it a “miscommunication.” Gunnar Henderson stated Hyde made the decision. Aaron Hicks declined to say what the signal was, echoing his supervisor’s description. So … what truly occurred? There was confusion Saturday night over what occurred when Henderson was caught stealing within the ninth inning of the Orioles’ 3-2 Game 1 loss to the Texas Rangers, however Hyde clarified Sunday that Hicks missed a hit-and-run signal. By lacking the signal, Hicks didn’t swing at a hittable pitch, leaving Henderson out to dry on his stolen base try. “We just missed the…