Ricky Doyle

1 month ago | nesn.com | Ricky Doyle

The Boston Celtics soon will have some important decisions to make. Although it’s hard to envision Boston breaking up its talented core, with another NBA title well within reach, the Celtics ultimately might have no other choice. Not only is Boston’s roster absolutely stacked. It’s also really expensive, with the financial ramifications set to increase this summer — with or without championship banner No. 19. “Right now, Boston is fully focused on winning a championship.

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The New England Patriots had a very difficult time protecting Drake Maye in the quarterback’s rookie season. It’s no secret, then, that improving the performance of the offensive line will be a point of emphasis in 2025. And steps the Patriots take over the next several months could go a long way toward solving that problem. That means coaching. “The Patriots stand out from most other teams in the NFL when it comes to offensive line coaches,” ESPN Patriots insider Mike Reiss wrote Sunday.

2 months ago | nesn.com | Ricky Doyle

The Bruins probably felt a weight lifted off their shoulders Saturday night. Sure, Boston was officially eliminated from Stanley Cup playoff contention for the first time since 2016 after the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers, the latest disappointment in what’s been a tumultuous season for the B’s. But the Bruins also defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 at TD Garden, ending a 10-game losing streak (0-9-1) that sent Boston plummeting down the Eastern Conference standings.

2 months ago | nesn.com | Ricky Doyle

Alex Ovechkin made hockey history Sunday, scoring his 895th career goal to break Wayne Gretzky’s longstanding NHL record. The second-period tally was textbook Ovi, as the Washington Capitals superstar unleashed an absolute rocket past New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin. Check out the record-setting goal below or click here. Ovechkin tied the all-time goals mark Friday night and had one request for the record-setter.

2 months ago | nesn.com | Ricky Doyle

The bad news for the Red Sox: They’re without their hottest hitter to begin Game 1 of Sunday’s doubleheader against the Cardinals. The good news: Wilyer Abreu, who’s off to a sizzling start this season, is expected to return for Game 2 at Fenway Park, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. “He’s been dealing with some heavy legs,” Cora told reporters Sunday before the first game, per MassLive’s Christopher Smith. “Obviously running around that much and the spring training thing.