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Christopher L. Gasper

Fuming Tom Brady loses patience with offense of smoke and mirrors

The Patriots struggled to put up points against the Eagles.
ben volin | instant analysis

Patriots' in-game adjustments help to reset after first half to win

patriots 17, eagles 10

Patriots have the trick play this time, and it’s the difference against the Eagles

Julian Edelman’s 15-yard pass to Phillip Dorsett in the second quarter was the Patriots’ only touchdown.
Box score: Patriots 17, Eagles 10Live updates: How it all unfolded in Philadelphia
patriots

With Patriots offense struggling, Julian Edelman delivered

The wide receiver’s double pass resulted in the Patriots’ only touchdown of the game, but it was enough to beat the Eagles.
TARA SULLIVAN

After embarrassment against Ravens, Patriots defense stands tall in defeat of Eagles

Having to swallow what the Ravens did to it throughout the bye week, the defense did nothing less than deliver a win in Philadelphia.
patriots 17, eagles 10

Against Eagles, Patriots rookie N’Keal Harry finally gets to pitch in

The receiver saw his first regular-season action and finished with three catches on four targets for 18 yards.
patriots at eagles

Patriots’ Phillip Dorsett ruled out of game against Eagles

The receiver suffered a head injury.
patriots

Terrence Brooks was a star on defense for the Patriots

Brooks had a team-high tying seven tackles and was all over the field Sunday.
ben volin | on football

With workout, Colin Kaepernick proves he at least belongs in the NFL conversation

It has been obvious that Kaepernick has been blackballed. His workout proved he’s at least better than some of the 80 QBs on active rosters.
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adam himmelsbach

Observations from the Celtics’ loss to Kings

Marcus Smart’s runner at the buzzer rolled off the rim as the Celtics’ win streak ended at 10.
Box score: Kings 100, Celtics 99
kings 100, celtics 99

The Celtics had found a way to win for 10 straight games — until they ran into the Kings

Winners of 10 straight going into Sacramento, the Celtics saw the streak end when Marcus Smart’s last-second runner rolled off the rim.
ravens 41, texans 7

Lamar Jackson, Baltimore turn Houston showdown into a laugher

The Ravens sacked Deshaun Watson six times and created five turnovers, while Jackson threw for four scores in Baltimore’s sixth straight win.
Box score: Ravens 41, Texans 7
COWBOYS 35, LIONS 27

Dak Prescott leads offensive parade for Dallas in Detroit

The Cowboys will visit the Patriots next Sunday winners of three of four, after piling up more than 500 yards on Matt Patricia’s Lions.
Box score: Cowboys 35, Lions 27
alex speier | around the horn

How should Chaim Bloom approach changing the Red Sox bullpen?

The Red Sox never replaced Craig Kimbrel and Joe Kelly last year. With Bloom now running the show, the Sox could go a number of ways.
patriots

Matt (Patriots) and Mike (Eagles) Groh on opposite sides of the ball

Matt Groh is a top scout for the Patriots and his brother Mike is the Eagles offensive coordinator.
Peter Abraham | Sunday Baseball Notes

Can Chaim Bloom do for the Red Sox what Andrew Friedman did for the Dodgers?

The Dodgers dropped their payroll $81 million and improved on the field since Friedman was hired as president of baseball operations.
Kevin Paul Dupont | on hockey

Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy had himself a game to build on

Matched up against the Capitals’ potent top line, the young defenseman turned in a superb performance.
bruins

From atop of the Atlantic, Bruins have an interesting view

The first-place Bruins will play the Devils (Tuesday), the Sabres (Thursday), and the Wild (Saturday) this week.
gronk watch

Rob Gronkowski says he has ‘a big announcement’ coming Tuesday

What’s next for the former Patriots tight end?
Ben Volin | Sunday Football Notes

Is the Ravens’ offense with Lamar Jackson sustainable? The coach who brought the wildcat to the NFL thinks so

Jackson is arguably the best running quarterback in NFL history, and combined with a great arm, appears the archetype of the position’s dual threat.
49ers 36, cardinals 26

With big assist from his defense, Jimmy Garoppolo gets it done for Niners

Jimmy G threw two interceptions in Arizona territory, but also four touchdowns as San Francisco came from 16-0 down.
Box score: 49ers 36, Cardinals 26
nfl roundup

Goal-line stand completes Minnesota comeback from 20 down to Denver

This was the first time in five years an NFL team won after trailing by 20 or more points at the half, and just the 14th time in league history.
Box score: Vikings 27, Broncos 23
nfl notebook

Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium gets another shot on Monday

A year after the NFL’s Chiefs-Rams game had to be moved to Los Angeles due to field conditions, all involved say the massive arena is ready for the Chargers and Chiefs.
celtics notebook

Romeo Langford hurts ankle in Red Claws game

Langford has dealt with multiple injuries since the Celtics drafted him 14th overall in June.
premier 12 baseball

Team USA falls to Mexico in Premier12 bronze-medal game

Red Sox prospect Bobby Dalbec went 1 for 3 with an RBI, but Team USA lost out on a chance to qualify for the 2020 Olympics.
high school football notes

At Lincoln-Sudbury, staff assistance has been instrumental in program’s success

L-S (8-2) captured the D2 North title to earn a Super Bowl berth, but coach Jim Girard knew it wouldn’t have been possible without the staff he assembled.
MIAA SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Andover carries on winning tradition with sixth straight swim title

Freshman Michaela Chokureva set two state records, and earned All-American status in two events.
Division 2 boys soccer

Milford’s Leo Oliveira steps up to stymie Nauset for D2 South title

The backup goalie entered the game late and produced a decisive save, setting the stage for Gabriel Godoy’s winning shootout goal.
auto racing

Kyle Busch wins NASCAR Cup Series title

Busch won his second title after teammates Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. were slowed by pit-road gaffes.
sports log

Women’s soccer gains momentum in Britain

A Women’s Soccer League game between Arsenal and Tottenham drew almost 40,000 fans, as the drive to raise attendance appears to be working just fine.

Gary Washburn | Sunday Basketball Notes
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban explains why he’s a fan of load management
Cuban believes load management is a good way for teams to preserve their stars for the playoffs.

Adam Himmelsbach
How Steve Kerr helped Brad Stevens keep an eye on his Celtics from afar
The Warriors coach had a sense this past summer that Kemba Walker’s fit with the Celtics would be just right.

Matt Porter | Sunday Hockey Notes
Boston College coach Jerry York a worthy Hall of Famer
On Monday, the 74-year-old will be in Toronto to accept the highest honor in his beloved sport.

Tara Sullivan
Marking the one-year anniversary of nearly losing a close friend
On Nov. 15, 2018, Kim Jones of NFL Network was admitted to Fairfax (Va.) Inova Hospital to undergo surgery to repair an aortic dissection.

Dan Shaughnessy
Are fans bothered when their teams are caught cheating?
The investigation into the 2017 world champion Astros touches fans everywhere, certainly those who root for New England teams.

chad finn | sports media
Is this the year Ned Martin is honored with the Ford C. Frick Award?
The honor is presented annually by the Baseball Hall of Fame to a broadcaster for “his contributions to baseball.”

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patriots

Ja’Whaun Bentley, Carsen Edwards friendship just gets stronger

The Patriots linebacker and Celtics guard first became friends at Purdue, now are happy they can continue their pro careers in the same city.
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Celtics showing an effort they didn’t last season — and it’s paying off

They were struggling against an energized Warriors team, but Kemba Walker wouldn’t let Boston give up in Friday’s win.
15 Observations from the Celtics' 105-100 win over the WarriorsBox score: Celtics 105, Warriors 100
Celtics

Tacko Fall draws a crowd in Red Claws home opener

The 7-foot-5-inch center, who quickly became a Celtics fan favorite, already has a legion of Fall fanatics at G League Maine.
alex speier

Takeaway from the GM Meetings: Red Sox are open to anything

“I’d expect it to be a very creative offseason, one where we’ll explore every path available to us,” said GM Brian O’Halloran.
CAPITALS 3, BRUINS 2 (SO)

Jaroslav Halak shines, but Bruins fall in another shootout

Boston is 0-4 in the shootout this season, unable to nab two points after T.J. Oshie tied it for NHL-best Washington in the final minute of regulation.
Box score: Capitals 3, Bruins 2 (SO)

High schools

signing day

Here’s where Boston-area high school athletes committed on early signing day

Fenway High basketball standout Janyah Gulley will play at Caldwell University in New Jersey.
MIAA football playoffs | North finals

Chris Cusolito leads Melrose into Division 4 Super Bowl

Cusolito rushed for 201 yards and scored four touchdowns as Melrose remained undefeated.
MIAA NORTH FIELD HOCKEY FINALS

Andover’s Paige Gillette stops Acton-Boxborough

The junior goalie made two huge saves in the shootout as Andover won the Division 1 North title.

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bob hohler

There’s a shortage of high school game officials, and abusive fans are at fault

Verbal attacks and unruly behavior have contributed to a shortage of officials, who are deciding it’s just not worth it.
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Bob Hohler

‘I would wake up . . . feeling like I’m going to die’: David Ortiz speaks after shooting

In his first comments to an English-language publication since the June 9 shooting, Ortiz recounts the shooting that left him near death, his harrowing ride to a clinic, and weeks of arduous recovery punctuated by life-threatening setbacks.
bob hohler

Still a field of schemes in Dominican baseball

A decade after scandals surfaced involving abuses in the MLB talent feeder system in the Dominican Republic, improvements have come slowly. Young prospects continue to be exposed to improprieties, including a dangerous health risk, in an effort to make themselves appealing to scouts, according to a Globe review.

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