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Former Patriots Receiver Sent Packing Right Before OTAs Begin

4 days ago | chowderandchampions.com | Nick Halden

Former New England Patriots receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey appeared to find a new home in New York after having spent the previous two seasons with the Broncos. However, things took an unfortunate turn for the former Patriot this week, with the Giants announcing the release of the veteran receiver. Could this open the door for a surprise reunion in New England?
Polarizing Former Celtic Defends Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown Amid Playoff Struggles

5 days ago | chowderandchampions.com | Cem Yolbulan

The Boston Celtics dug themselves a hole against the Knicks, falling 2-0 behind following back-to-back epic collapses in the fourth quarter at TD Garden. This sets up a crucial Game 3 at Madison Square Garden as another Celtics loss would effectively end Boston's season. On FanDuel Sportsbook, the Celtics are -5.5 road favorites on Saturday. While they certainly have the talent to head back to Boston with the series tied at 2-2, they need to play much better.
Joe Mazzulla Provides More Details on Kristaps Porzingis' Illness Ahead of Celtics-Knicks Game 3

5 days ago | chowderandchampions.com | Cem Yolbulan

The Boston Celtics are getting ready for the most important game of the season as they head to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 against the Knicks. Another loss on Saturday would effectively end Boston's season, as no team in NBA history has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit. While the Celtics certainly have the talent to come back from the current 2-0 deficit, they need to start playing better.
Jayson Tatum Breaks Silence on His Struggles vs. the Knicks

5 days ago | chowderandchampions.com | Devon Platana

Jayson Tatum has finally addressed his poor play as the Boston Celtics look to erase the New York Knicks' 2-0 lead in the second-round playoff series. The Boston Celtics went from looking like NBA Finals favorites to being down 2-0 in their second-round NBA playoff series with the New York Knicks. Being in a two-game hole is never ideal, and the Celtics' situation is even more frustrating given Jayson Tatum's abysmal play to begin the series.
Red Sox Have Perfect Hurler to Trade for After Pirates Fire Derek Shelton

5 days ago | chowderandchampions.com | Chris Schad

For the first time in 2025, an MLB team has fired its manager. The Pittsburgh Pirates gave Derek Shelton his walking papers on Thursday afternoon, after his team slumped to a 12-26 record to begin the season. Shelton’s time in Pittsburgh turned out to be a rough one as he went 306-440 with a .410 winning percentage over six seasons. But while the Pirates are trying to figure out how to get out of the cellar of the National League Central, the buzzards are circling around their roster.
Red Sox Must Pass on Reunion With Former Infielder Amid 1B Drama

6 days ago | chowderandchampions.com | Devon Platana

Even though the Boston Red Sox are desperate to add another first baseman, the last thing they need is to reunite with one of their former veterans. The 2025 MLB season has been a frustrating campaign for Boston Red Sox fans, to say the least. The Red Sox have been bouncing around the .500 mark throughout the year, as they look like a playoff-bound club one moment, only to look like an unmitigated disaster the next.
Red Sox's 1B Needs Are Even More Obvious After Latest Injury Scare

6 days ago | chowderandchampions.com | Devon Platana

The Boston Red Sox can't afford to ignore their first-base issues for much longer after Wednesday evening's injury scare. The Boston Red Sox have been battling through injuries since the 2025 MLB season began, and first base is their latest position to be ravaged by the injury bug. After Triston Casas underwent season-ending knee surgery earlier this week, the Red Sox were dealt another scare when 1B Romy Gonzalez left Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Texas Rangers with a back injury.
Celtics Star Sealed Offseason Departure After Boston's Playoff Collapse

6 days ago | chowderandchampions.com | Cem Yolbulan

Against all odds, the Boston Celtics are 2-0 behind against the Knicks in the second round of the playoffs. Despite leading both games by 20 points at home, the Celtics went through similar collapses in the fourth quarter and dug themselves a massive hole as the series moves to New York. While the Celtics still have a chance to come back and win the series as the better team, Boston needs to seriously start thinking about their offseason, regardless of how the rest of this postseason plays out.
Kristaps Porzingis Makes Frustrating Reveal After Celtics' Game 2 Loss

1 week ago | chowderandchampions.com | Cem Yolbulan

The Boston Celtics blew a 20-point lead in a second consecutive game to fall 2-0 behind against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Game 2 was more of the same for Celtics fans as Boston struggled to create good looks against the Knicks defense, going through a scoring drought and allowing NY to come back in the fourth quarter. As the Celtics truly have their backs against the wall for the first time in the last two seasons, a major cause of concern is Kristaps Porzingis.
Red Sox Urged to Sign Former Rival All-Star After Losing Triston Casas

1 week ago | chowderandchampions.com | Devon Platana

After losing Triston Casas to a season-ending injury, one Boston Red Sox insider is urging to club to sign an All-Star slugger who recently played for a rival. The Boston Red Sox will look to avoid a third straight loss when they host the Texas Rangers for the start of a three-game series on Tuesday. Unfortunately, the Red Sox's latest home series — and the rest of the campaign — will be played without first baseman Triston Casas, who underwent season-ending knee surgery over the weekend.