Chris Mason

United Kingdom

Video Producer and Graphics Editor at Sports Business Journal

Patriots beat writer @masslivenews. Past stops: @eagletrib (Red Sox), @bostonherald (Soup of the Day). Free agent longsnapper.

Articles

Patriots first-rounder: ‘Trees’ were biggest surprise in Foxborough

5 days ago | masslive.com | Chris Mason

It’s not quite Marshawn Lynch thinking Buffalo was in New York City, but Will Campbell’s radar for Foxborough was a little off, too. The Patriots first-rounder and Northern Louisiana native had never been to New England before visiting Foxborough in the pre-draft process. He was expecting Gillette Stadium to be in more of a concrete metropolis than Massachusetts suburbia. “I was surprised there’s trees,” Campbell said following rookie minicamp on Friday afternoon.
Former Patriots captain, Super Bowl champ signs with Miami Dolphins

5 days ago | masslive.com | Chris Mason

Joe Cardona is staying in the division. Cut by the Patriots last month, Cardona has signed with the Miami Dolphins, where he’ll be reunited with former New England punter Jake Bailey. Cardona was released by the Patriots shortly after they picked Julian Ashby in the seventh round. Ashby was the first long-snapper to be drafted since 2021. Cardona spent a decade in New England, snapping in a pair of Super Bowl wins.
Bill Belichick’s family voices ‘deep worry’ about Jordon Hudson damage to legacy (report)

5 days ago | masslive.com | Chris Mason

According to Pablo Torre, Bill Belichick’s family is worried about the 73-year-old coach’s relationship with Jordon Hudson. On his “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast, the host revealed Hudson has been banned from North Carolina’s football facilities after administrators grew weary of her distractions. However, Torre’s report went beyond that, and he shared insight from a “Belichick family source.” “Bill Belichick’s family is extraordinarily concerned about what has transpired,” Torre said.
UNC refutes report that Bill Belichick’s girlfriend has been banned

5 days ago | masslive.com | Chris Mason

North Carolina says Jordan Hudson is still allowed at the school’s football facilities, refuting a report from Pablo Torre. On his “Pablo Finds Out” podcast, Torre said Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend had been banned after a distraction-filled month for the 73-year-old coach. Hudson has been acting in a PR role for Belichick in addition to dating him.
From war-torn Liberia to Patriots rookie camp: The amazing journey of D3 star Hector Johnson

5 days ago | masslive.com | Chris Mason

When Hector Johnson flipped the light switch in his Endicott College dorm, he could smile knowing the lights turned on. When he spun his sink’s faucet, water always came out. These are things he’ll never take for granted. “We didn’t grow up with that luxury,” the Liberia native said.
Boston Celtics legend walks miles to work in bathrobe after brutal Game 2 loss

6 days ago | masslive.com | Chris Mason

The current Celtics weren’t the only ones dealing with fallout from their stunning Game 2 loss to the Knicks. Paul Pierce was so confident Boston would bounce back after a Game 1 loss that he made a boisterous bet on FS1. The Celtics legend said he’d hoof it to the studio on Thursday if his former team lost. “If the Celtics lose Game 2 at home, I promise you I’m walking here (Thursday),” Pierce said on FS1. “I’m walking here. I’m walking here 15 miles.
Career of former Bruins fan favorite has likely come to untimely end

6 days ago | masslive.com | Chris Mason

The Blues believe an ankle injury will cost Torey Krug his playing career. The 34-year-old defenseman is under contract through 2026-27 in St. Louis, but missed this entire season following ankle surgery, and Blues general manager Doug Armstrong believes his career is likely over. “I’m not expecting him to play again,” Armstrong said.
‘30-homer upside:’ Ex-Boston Red Sox prospect traded for Garrett Crochet is crushing the minors

6 days ago | masslive.com | Chris Mason

Braden Montgomery is tearing it up in High-A. One of the prospects the Red Sox traded to Chicago for Garrett Crochet, Montgomery was promoted to High-A Winston-Salem at the end of April and has made an early impact. Boston’s first-round pick in 2024, Montgomery has batted .367 with a 1.257 OPS during his first eight games in High-A, hitting three home runs, four doubles, and driving in nine.
Craig Breslow: Boston Red Sox aren’t ‘afraid’ of Rafael Devers

6 days ago | masslive.com | Chris Mason

With a ruptured patellar tendon sidelining Triston Casas for the season, first base is open for the Red Sox. In the short term, Alex Cora has been playing utilitymen Romy Gonzalez and and Abraham Toro there, but that doesn’t seem like a viable long-term answer for a team with playoff aspirations.
With Boston Bruins drafting 7th, here are experts’ 7th-ranked prospects

1 week ago | masslive.com | Chris Mason

With the No. 7 overall selection in June’s NHL Entry Draft, the Bruins will have a Top 10 pick for the first time in 14 years. Dougie Hamilton was Boston’s last selection inside the Top 10 (No. 9, 2011), and the Bruins haven’t picked this high since drafting Tyler Seguin at No. 2 overall in 2010. So who might they take when the time comes in Los Angeles? Let’s check in with the experts. There are a number of pre-draft rankings out there from analysts and insiders.