Hayden Bird

1 week ago | boston.com | Hayden Bird

Morning Sports Update A Red Sox fan, a foul ball, and some fried dough: During a Red Sox-Blue Jays game last Thursday, the Red Sox walked off with a win, and Boston fan Max Kivekas walked away with an unusual souvenir.

1 week ago | boston.com | Hayden Bird

The Revolution got a vital 1-0 win on the road against Atlanta United on Saturday afternoon. Captain Carles Gil scored a 36th minute penalty kick, and New England spent much of the rest of the game holding on for dear life. In the end, a revised tactical setup and a relentless commitment to defending (especially in the second half) proved to be just enough to achieve a win in a place that is not easy to collect all three points.

1 week ago | boston.com | Hayden Bird

New England Revolution The Revolution head to Atlanta on Saturday for what will be a fascinating early-season test for Caleb Porter’s team. New England has started 2025 in, to put it mildly, relatively poor form in front of goal.

1 week ago | boston.com | Hayden Bird

The Patriots’ draft and Mike Vrabel’s rules: The offseason has produced major storylines for Patriots fans, with Mike Vrabel being installed as the team’s new head coach, and the prospect of picking fourth in the upcoming draft. In terms of the draft, ESPN’s Mina Kimes singled out the Patriots as the team that faces the most pressure.

2 weeks ago | boston.com | Hayden Bird

Morning Sports Update The Patriots’ draft strategy: The NFL draft begins in two weeks, with the Patriots set to pick fourth overall. Exactly who New England will take — or if the pick will be traded — remains up in the air.