Conor Roche

@BostonDotCom sports producer | @FOXSports trending/gambling | @ClutchPointsapp Patriots writer | @QuinnipiacU alum | former @WCVB, @SportingNews intern

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Matthew Tkachuk explains why Panthers shoot plastic rats at Brad Marchand

4 days ago | bostonglobe.com | Conor Roche

Not often does a player opt to receive punishment after winning a game, but that’s what Brad Marchand has done for much of his brief tenure with the Panthers. The former Bruins winger has been on the wrong side of a postgame tradition following Panthers’ wins, getting pelted by plastic rats from a few of his teammates before they leave the ice.
2025 NBA Mock Draft roundup: Who experts have Celtics selecting entering draft month

5 days ago | boston.com | Conor Roche

The Celtics’ offseason is a couple of weeks old, but we’re now in the month when moves start to happen around the NBA. Of course, the NBA Draft is one of the tentpole events of the offseason. That’ll take place later in June, with Round 1 being held on Wednesday, June 25. The second round will be held a day later. Boston holds two picks in this year’s draft, the No. 28 (first round) and No. 32 (second round) overall picks.
Matthew Tkachuk explains why Panthers shoot plastic rats at Brad Marchand

5 days ago | boston.com | Conor Roche

Not often does a player opt to receive punishment after winning a game, but that’s what Brad Marchand has done for much of his brief tenure with the Panthers. The former Bruins winger has been on the wrong side of a postgame tradition following Panthers’ wins, getting pelted by plastic rats from a few of his teammates before they leave the ice.
Scott Zolak thinks Patriots releasing Stefon Diggs is 'on the table'

5 days ago | boston.com | Conor Roche

Stefon Diggs found himself in a bit of controversy this past week when a video of him distributing an unknown pink substance on a boat emerged during Memorial Day weekend. The video has caused some to question whether the wide receiver will actually ever suit up for the Patriots, wondering if the team might release him.
What would a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade actually entail for the Celtics?

6 days ago | boston.com | Conor Roche

In the early weeks of the offseason, most of the rumors surrounding the Celtics have been focused on them selling pieces in order to clear salary for the 2025-26 season. So, that’s why it came as a bit of a surprise when ESPN’s Brian Windhorst mentioned the Celtics on the shortlist of teams that could potentially land Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo this week.
Joe Milton gives 4 reasons why trade to Cowboys was a 'blessing,' shades Patriots' offense

6 days ago | boston.com | Conor Roche

Joe Milton’s name was in trade rumors before the Patriots moved him to the Cowboys in an exchange of draft picks in April, but he was still caught off guard by the move. The former Patriots quarterback said that he didn’t know a trade was imminent until the deal went down when he spoke with reporters for the first time since the move. However, Milton now feels thankful to be in Dallas. “Was I surprised? Yes,” Milton.
NFL opts not to comment on Patriots WR Stefon Diggs's boat video

6 days ago | boston.com | Conor Roche

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was willing to address some of the questions about the viral video involving wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Wednesday. The NFL, on the other hand, is side-stepping the matter, at least for now. NFL Vice President of Communications Brian McCarthy told Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio that the league “will decline comment” on the Diggs video.
Trevor Story hoping HR in Red Sox' win over Braves breaks slump that 'feels like six months' long

6 days ago | boston.com | Conor Roche

Trevor Story had a brief reprieve from his month-long slump in the Red Sox’ 3-1 win over the Braves on Friday night. The Red Sox shortstop took Braves starting right-handed pitcher Grant Holmes deep for a two-run home run in the fourth inning of Friday’s game. He hit Holmes’s 84 mph slider on the inside part of the strike zone 431 feet for his longest home run since he joined the Red Sox in 2022.
Patriots rumors: Controversial 1st-Round pick on chopping block to be cut

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Conor Roche

Cole Strange has yet to live up to his first-round billing during his New England Patriots tenure, and it could wind up costing him his job soon. The Patriots’ interior offensive lineman has been listed as a potential cut candidate for New England by NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry and others. Even though Strange was a first-round pick, it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise that his job is in jeopardy this spring and summer.
Controversial 1st-Round pick on chopping block

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Conor Roche |Nish Patel

Cole Strange has yet to live up to his first-round billing during his New England Patriots tenure, and it could wind up costing him his job soon. The Patriots' interior offensive lineman has been listed as a potential cut candidate for New England by NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry and others. Even though Strange was a first-round pick, it shouldn't be too much of a surprise that his job is in jeopardy this spring and summer.