Mike Cole

Senior Editor at New England Sports Network (NESN)

Senior Editor, @NESN. Too many golf tweets, probably.🔻

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Articles

Long-Shot Bruins Coaching Candidate Staying With Division Rival

1 week ago | nesn.com | Mike Cole

If the Bruins had any interest in potentially hiring Jon Cooper — or just wanted to see him out of the Atlantic Division — Friday was not a good day. There wasn’t really much substantive reporting about Cooper’s future with the Tampa Bay Lightning, but there was some speculation as to whether the two-time Stanley Cup champion might be done with the Bolts after losing in the first round to Florida.
Brad Marchand Rival Cuts Hilarious Promo Ahead Of Panthers-Leafs

1 week ago | nesn.com | Mike Cole

Playing in the NHL didn’t totally work out for Paul Bissonnette, but his post-playing career has been impressive. If the media thing falls apart, though, he might have a future in professional wrestling. The former Phoenix Coyotes tough guy has turned himself into a media sensation, largely because of his Barstool Sports podcast and his work as an analyst on TNT.
Celtics-Knicks Schedule Set For First Playoffs Meeting Since 2013

1 week ago | nesn.com | Mike Cole

It’s hard to believe, but when the Celtics and Knicks tip things off Monday, it will mark just the fourth playoff series between the historic rivals in the last 35 years. The defending champion Celtics are currently enjoying a lengthy rest after knocking off the Orlando Magic in five games. They sat back and watched as the Knicks and Detroit Pistons leaned on each other for a surprisingly grueling series that New York survived with a Game 6 win Thursday night.
Jets Coach Chirps 'Dr.' Jim Montgomery As Blues Series Gets Chippy

1 week ago | nesn.com | Mike Cole

It’s been a strange year for Jim Montgomery, who, after starting his season in Boston, now finds himself in the middle of a war of words amid a nasty Blues-Jets first-round series. Montgomery’s Blues are on the ropes after a Game 5 loss in Winnipeg on Wednesday night. The Jets won 5-3, pushing St. Louis to the brink in the Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series.
Kendrick Perkins Torches JJ Redick After T-Wolves Pants Lakers

1 week ago | nesn.com | Mike Cole

JJ Redick’s first playoff experience as Lakers head coach didn’t go very well, and Los Angeles is now off to summer vacation because of it. The Minnesota Timberwolves sent the Lakers packing with a 103-96 win in Los Angeles on Wednesday night to complete a comfortable 4-1 series victory. T-Wolves big man Rudy Gobert had the game of a lifetime in the clincher, setting new career highs in points (27) and rebounds (24).
How Alex Bregman's Start Stacks Up To Recent Red Sox Sluggers

2 weeks ago | nesn.com | Mike Cole

Alex Bregman has been worth every dollar paid to him by the Red Sox so far. Boston paid up for his premier talent, and through he first month-plus of the season, Bregman is a reminder that sometimes you can get return on investment of the highest levels in the big leagues. Bregman, and his unique skill set, has been Boston’s best player through 30 games. His 1.5 wins above replacement are tied with Wilyer Abreu for the team lead.
Ex-Bruins Goalie Helping Sens Try To Give Maple Leafs Latest Heartbreak

2 weeks ago | nesn.com | Mike Cole

It looked like the Toronto Maple Leafs, with the Bruins out of their playoff hair for a year, were ready to make a statement early in their latest quest for the Stanley Cup. Not so fast. Toronto jumped out to a comfortable 3-1 lead over Ottawa in their Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series, but that comfort is fleeting. That’s thanks in part to a former Bruins fan favorite.
Don Sweeney Sheds Light On Bruins' Plan For Vacant Captaincy

2 weeks ago | nesn.com | Mike Cole

There hasn’t been much debate about who would or should wear the captain’s “C” for the Bruins in recent years. Now, though, there’s a question mark. In fact, it sounds like it’s not a certainty the Bruins will even fill their vacant captaincy ahead of the 2025-26 season. There’s plenty of time to make that decision, but B’s general manager Don Sweeney revealed the team’s thinking about the “C” when he recently appeared on the “100% Hockey” podcast with John Shannon and Daren Millard.
Why Jimmy Kimmel 'Can't Get Enough' Of Bill Belichick's Relationship

2 weeks ago | nesn.com | Mike Cole

You had to know the Jimmy Kimmel monologue experience wasn’t going to go well for Bill Belichick when the crowd broke out into laughter before the late-night host even really made a joke. Belichick’s now-infamous CBS interview continues to be the subject of ridicule across just about every media platform. The awkward encounter, which aired on “CBS Sunday Morning,” has transcended sports, as evidenced by its prominent placement in Kimmel’s monologue Monday night.
Why Jimmy Kimmel 'Can't Get Enough' Of Bill Belichick's Relationship

2 weeks ago | nesn.com | Mike Cole

You had to know the Jimmy Kimmel monologue experience wasn’t going to go well for Bill Belichick when the crowd broke out into laughter before the late-night host even really made a joke. Belichick’s now-infamous CBS interview continues to be the subject of ridicule across just about every media platform. The awkward encounter, which aired on “CBS Sunday Morning,” has transcended sports, as evidenced by its prominent placement in Kimmel’s monologue Monday night.