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December 3, 2018

Film Room: Patriots' JC Jackson sets tone, dominates matchups in breakthrough game against Vikings

Jackson came through big-time in his first career start against the Vikings.

December 3, 2018

AFC Playoff Picture: Steelers stumble against Chargers, Texans refuse to go away

The Steelers are stumbling at the wrong time, while the Texans continue to surge.

December 3, 2018

Weird trend continues for Patriots offense: Strong start, strong finish, and a roller coaster in-between

The Pats started strong and finished well, but why can't they execute the same way in-between?

December 2, 2018

Trey Flowers shines again in big day for surging Patriots defense

Flowers came up with a huge fourth-quarter sack to spur a superb afternoon for the Patriots defense.

December 2, 2018

Quick-Hit Thoughts: Vikings barely show up against superb effort for Patriots defense, solid-enough day for up-and-down offense

Postgame takeaways from a strong effort at home for the Patriots against a talented Vikings team.

November 30, 2018

Sylver: Soft December schedule gives Celtics opportunity to right the ship

December gives the Celtics their best chance yet to turn things around.

November 30, 2018

Mazz: Red Sox Fans, Do You Trust Dave Dombrowski?

Given where the Red Sox are and the challenges they face in terms of keeping their team together … do you trust Dave Dombrowski?

November 29, 2018

Vikings' top-ranked red zone defense presents problem for Tom Brady ... or does it?

The Vikings have the top-ranked red zone defense. How has Tom Brady fared against these teams in the past?

November 29, 2018

Rob Gronkowski getting big test (literally) against Vikings' Harrison Smith

Gronk will face as big and tough a test as he has all season against the All-Pro Smith.

November 29, 2018

Vikings taking Patriots' play-action passing game very seriously

The Patriots' excellent play-action passing drew considerable praise from Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer.

November 28, 2018

Anderson: Bruce Cassidy's shorthanded Bruins deserve ton of credit

The last two weeks have featured some of Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy's most impressive -- and decisive -- work yet.

November 27, 2018

Don't underestimate the return of Rex Burkhead

Burkhead's return should help the Patriots' versatility on offense.

November 27, 2018

Mazz: Breaking down Josh Gordon's most promising game yet as a Patriot

Josh Gordon has had more explosive games, but his performance against the Jets was the most promising one yet.

November 26, 2018

Around the AFC: Steelers slip-up puts Patriots in driver's seat for No. 2 seed

The Patriots are the No. 2 team in the AFC after they took care of business and the Steelers did not.

November 25, 2018

Sony Michel, Patriots run game answer challenge from Bill Belichick in win over Jets

Michel had a huge day on the ground as the Patriots dominated the run game in New York.

November 25, 2018

Quick-Hit Thoughts: Patriots survive tough first half, click in second half in 27-13 win over Jets

The Pats had another road rock fight on their hands, but it clicked for them in the second half.

November 25, 2018

Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask defeats another narrative

It's been said that Tuukka Rask can't beat Montreal. That turned out to be a lie.

November 22, 2018

This certainly feels like rock bottom for 2018-19 Celtics

Letting the Knicks come in your building and smack you around? This has to be rock bottom for the too-talented 2018-19 Celtics.

November 21, 2018

Mazz: Can Brad Stevens Make The Pieces Of This Celtics Team Fit?

The truth, whether you want to hear it or not, is that we really don’t know about Brad Stevens right now, either. The coach of the Celtics has been smart, humble and even-keeled during his career here in Boston. What he has not been is tested.

November 20, 2018

Bruins not built to handle Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara injuries

This Bruins roster is not built to handle the loss of Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chara. How Bruce Cassidy handles their month-long absences is anybody's guess.

November 20, 2018