Lauren Campbell

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Bruins thank Joe Sacco after interim coach leaves organization

3 weeks ago | masslive.com | Lauren Campbell

Joe Sacco’s time with the Bruins officially came to an end on Thursday when he joined the New York Rangers as an assistant after Boston announced it hired Marco Sturm as its next coach. Sacco took over in the interim after Jim Montgomery was fired in November. The Bruins released a statement Thursday night to thank Sacco for his efforts. “On behalf of the Boston Bruins, we want to thank Joe Sacco for his professionalism and dedication to our organization over the past 11 years.
Does Craig Breslow have full confidence in Alex Cora to turn Red Sox around?

3 weeks ago | masslive.com | Lauren Campbell

Alex Cora has shouldered blame for the Red Sox’ struggles. Through the first 64 games of the season, Boston leads MLB with 53 errors. The 17 one-run losses, mental errors and 588 strikeouts have fans wondering whether Cora’s seat should be hot, or if he’s the right man to lead the Red Sox. During an appearance on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show,” chief baseball officer Craig Breslow was asked if he has “full confidence” in Cora’s ability to get the Red Sox back on track. “I do,” Breslow said.
2004 Red Sox champion not pointing fingers at Alex Cora amid tough start to season

3 weeks ago | masslive.com | Lauren Campbell

The Boston Red Sox have struggled to begin the 2025 season despite making upgrades to their roster. Manager Alex Cora expressed his frustrations after another one-run loss on June 3, noting that while the team isn’t getting better, he’s to blame. “We keep making the same mistakes,” Cora said. “We’re not getting better. At one point, it has to be on me, I guess. I’m the manager.
2004 Red Sox champion not pointing fingers at Alex Cora amid tough start to season

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Lauren Campbell

The Boston Red Sox have struggled to begin the 2025 season despite making upgrades to their roster. Manager Alex Cora expressed his frustrations after another one-run loss on June 3, noting that while the team isn’t getting better, he’s to blame. Advertisement“We keep making the same mistakes,” Cora said. “We’re not getting better. At one point, it has to be on me, I guess. I’m the manager.
After blowing six-run lead in ninth, Braves call up ex-Red Sox closer

3 weeks ago | masslive.com | Lauren Campbell

The Atlanta Braves had a comfortable 10-4 lead going into the top of the ninth inning. But then disaster struck and the Arizona Diamondbacks scored seven runs to eventually win, 11-10. After the collapse, the Braves decided to call up reinforcement from Triple-A in the form of Craig Kimbrel, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported. The former Boston Red Sox closer signed a minor league deal with Atlanta in March.
Patrice Bergeron reacts to Bruins hiring former linemate Marco Sturm as coach

3 weeks ago | masslive.com | Lauren Campbell

Patrice Bergeron is a big fan of the Bruins bringing in his former linemate as their next coach. Marco Sturm was named Boston’s coach on Thursday morning after the team conducted an extensive search. The German forward played on Bergeron’s left wing during Sturm’s time with the Bruins. And what Bergeron saw first-hand has him believing the Bruins made the right choice. “He was an incredible teammate and I’m not surprised he pursued coaching.
Aaron Rodgers finally makes decision about NFL future (report)

3 weeks ago | masslive.com | Lauren Campbell

Aaron Rodgers has made a decision. The four-time NFL MVP informed the Steelers that he will fly to Pittsburgh on Friday and sign a contract with the team before minicamp begins next week, sources told NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Rodgers plans to take part in minicamp. It’s unclear what the terms of Rodgers’ deal are, but NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported it’s for one year. Rodgers, who spent the last two seasons with the New York Jets, had been undecided on playing for a 21st season or retiring.
Longtime ESPN anchor Jay Harris reveals cancer diagnosis

3 weeks ago | masslive.com | Lauren Campbell

Longtime “SportsCenter” anchor Jay Harris will step away from ESPN for the time being after he announced he was diagnosed with prostate cancer on “Good Morning America.”Harris will undergo surgery on Tuesday and expects to be off the air for about a month. “Then I’m coming back better than ever,” Harris told GMA’s Michael Strahan. Harris, who has worked for ESPN since 2003, said his doctor is optimistic about a full recovery, and added his last scan showed the cancer hadn’t spread.
What they’re saying about Bruins hiring Marco Sturm as next coach

3 weeks ago | masslive.com | Lauren Campbell

The Bruins crossed a big item off their summer to-do list when they hired Marco Sturm to be their next coach. Sturm, who came to Boston in the 2005 trade that sent Joe Thornton to the San Jose Sharks, leaves the AHL for his first NHL head-coaching gig. While this is Sturm’s first NHL head coaching job, his résumé includes international experience, including leading the German national team to a silver medal in the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics.
What they’re saying about Bruins hiring Marco Sturm as next coach

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Lauren Campbell

The Bruins crossed a big item off their summer to-do list when they hired Marco Sturm to be their next coach. Sturm, who came to Boston in the 2005 trade that sent Joe Thornton to the San Jose Sharks, leaves the AHL for his first NHL head-coaching gig. AdvertisementWhile this is Sturm’s first NHL head coaching job, his résumé includes international experience, including leading the German national team to a silver medal in the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics.