Darren Hartwell

20 hours ago | nbcboston.com | Darren Hartwell |Max Molski

NFL schedule release day has arrived, and hope springs eternal for the New England Patriots. New England only had one primetime game in 2024 while stumbling to a 4-13 record, but Mike Vrabel and a new-look Patriots squad should have a few more standalone games in 2025, with dynamic young quarterback Drake Maye locked in as the starter and the likes of wide receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive tackle Milton Williams joining in free agency.

4 days ago | nbcboston.com | Justin Leger |Nick Goss |Darren Hartwell |Chris Forsberg

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are set to face off Saturday in a pivotal Game 3 showdown at Madison Square Garden. Boston trails the Eastern Conference semifinals series 2-0 after blowing two consecutive 20-point leads at home. The Celtics have shot an uncharacteristic 25-for-100 from 3-point range in the two games combined. For the C's to bounce back, they will need more from their superstars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

1 week ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Justin Leger |Nick Goss |Chris Forsberg |Darren Hartwell

Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston with Celtics Pregame Live. Knicks lead the Eastern Conference semifinals series, 1-0. Celtics shot 15-for-60 from 3-point range in Game 1 loss. Kristaps Porzingis (illness) probable to play for C's, Sam Hauser (ankle) doubtful. BOSTON -- After a brutal overtime loss in Game 1, it's fair to call Wednesday's showdown against the New York Knicks a "must-win" for the reigning champion Boston Celtics.

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Justin Leger |Nick Goss |Darren Hartwell |Chris Forsberg

BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are set to begin the first playoff series between the archrivals since 2013. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series tips off at 7 p.m. ET at TD Garden. Boston will look to continue its recent success against New York after sweeping the regular-season series, 4-0.

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Darren Hartwell

Jalen Brunson is the head of the snake for the New York Knicks. A two-time All-Star and the reigning NBA Clutch Player of the Year, Brunson led the Knicks in scoring (26.0 points per game) and assists (7.3 per game) this season while taking more than 20 percent of their shots. He poured in 31.5 points per game in New York's first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons, including the dagger 3-pointer in Game 6 on Thursday that punched the Knicks' ticket to the second round.