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Dan Shaughnessy

The Rays are easy to root for but actually bad for baseball

The Rays are run by analytics guys, playing spreadsheet baseball and moving us closer to the death of the game. Go Dodgers! 32 minutes ago
Tara Sullivan

Cam Newton won’t make excuses for the Patriots' loss to the Broncos, but this isn’t why he’s here

The Patriots quarterback and his teammates were limited the last two weeks because of COVID-19 issues, but he says he must – and will – rebound.

sports media
Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick announces retirement after 47 years as NHL broadcaster
Emrick served as the lead play-by-play voice for NBC Sports's NHL coverage for the last 15 years. 1 hour ago

Broncos 18, Patriots 12

On Zoom calls instead of practice field, Patriots' timing way off in loss to Broncos, and other observations

The Patriots looked like a team that hadn't been able to practice much in the past week.

Ben Volin | On Football
The Patriots’ defense was good, but to get a win against the Broncos, it needed to be great
The Broncos were held out of the end zone but the defense was unable to produce enough game-changing plays on a day the offense struggled.

Chad Finn
The Patriots need some help at receiver, and other thoughts from the loss to the Broncos
There is plenty of blame, and even some legitimate reasons, for the Patriots' disappointing loss. Let's start with who they're putting out on the field.

Patriots
How limited was the Patriots’ offense? Even when gimmick plays worked, they couldn’t take advantage
The Patriots got two big plays on their final possession when Julian Edelman turned passer, but on a rough day for the offense, that potential winning drive fizzled, too.

NLCS | DODGERS 4, BRAVES 3
Mookie Betts, Dodgers beat Braves in Game 7 to head to World Series
Cody Bellinger's go-ahead home run in the bottom of the seventh was the difference for Los Angeles, which won three straight to erase a 3-1 series deficit.

World Series schedule

TOM BRADY WATCH
Tom Brady to Rob Gronkowski connection helps Buccaneers turn showdown vs. Packers into a rout
Green Bay was undefeated, but the Tampa Bay defense shut down the Packers in a blowout in Florida.

Ben Volin | Instant Analysis
Loss to Broncos underscores the Patriots' lack of help on offense for Cam Newton
Newton didn't have a great game, but the Patriots still don’t have enough firepower on offense to overcome all of these injuries on the offensive line.

Patriots
Stephon Gilmore on COVID-19 experience: ‘It was unfortunate, but I’m past it’
Gilmore, who registered three tackles in Sunday's loss to the Broncos, said he never had symptoms.

Patriots Notebook
Patriots forced to shuffle on offensive line before — and during — loss to Broncos
The team trotted out a new combination for the fifth straight game, then had to adjust when Jermaine Eluemunor was injured.

revolution
Home victory over Union would boost Revolution as they aim for a top-four spot in the playoffs
The fifth-place Revolution are 3 points behind fourth-place Orlando City SC with five games left in the season.

patriots

Kicker Brandon McManus was the Broncos' offense with six field goals

Denver scored on its first six drives, all McManus field goals.
Baseball

Dodgers vs. Rays: Here is the schedule for the 2020 World Series

All games in the best-of-7 series are at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, and will be televised on Fox. 2 hours ago
MLB

Rays celebrate return to World Series for first time since 2008

“We are having the time of our lives right now,” said Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier after the ALCS-clinching win Saturday against the Astros.
golf roundup

In his 233rd tournament, Jason Kokrak is a winner

He won a duel on the back nine in the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek with Xander Schauffele.
Patriots

She’s a doctor who knows the toll coronavirus takes. Her husband plays for the Patriots

Camille Phillips is a pediatric resident in Texas. From afar, she's been watching her husband, Adrian, navigate the complexities of staying healthy while playing in the NFL.
As it happened

Broncos upend rusty Cam Newton, Patriots, 18-12, in postponed matchup

A ragged start for the Patriots Sunday proved to be too much to overcome, as they were surprised by Denver.
tara sullivan

With COVID-19, the NFL schedule is no longer measured in weeks, but hour to hour

The NFL is forging ahead with fingers crossed it is both safe and smart to continue playing. Are they making the right call? I honestly don’t know, but I know I sure hope so.
Peter Abraham | Sunday Baseball Notes

The wit and wisdom of Dusty Baker

The 71-year-old Astros manager, who was hired in January after the team fired A.J. Hinch, has handled a difficult job well.
Astros defeat Rays in Game 6On Baseball: Astros looking to 2004 Red Sox for inspiration
gary washburn | sunday basketball notes

Ten years later, Rajon Rondo is finally back on top

Back in 2008, while with the Celtics, the guard thought titles were a yearly guarantee, especially with Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce as teammates.
matt porter | sunday hockey notes

Schooling defensemen will be part of Bruce Cassidy’s curriculum

With Torey Krug gone, there will be a lot of flux on the Bruins blue line, and the coach intends to be a hands-on teacher.
alex speier

How did the Red Sox handle a gap year in the development of many of their prospects?

It was an atypical year for the Red Sox minor leaguers because of the coronavirus pandemic, but not necessarily a lost one.
Chad Finn | SPorts media

The only thing in baseball that Joe Morgan couldn’t handle was sabermetrics

The late Hall of Famer never hid his disdain for newfangled analytics — even though they illustrated how great a player he was.
PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

Kevin Cash was right on the money for Rays in Game 7

Manager's bold decision-making paid off for the Rays in a Game 7 victory against the Houston Astros, 4-2, and the franchise’s second pennant.
Rays hold off Astros in Game 7, advance to World Series
Patriots

Patriots right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor out vs. Broncos with ankle injury

With Eluemunor sidelined, rookie Michael Onwenu shifted to right tackle and 2019 fourth-round draft pick Hjalte Froholdt came in to replace Onwenu at right guard. Defensive tackle Adam Butler is also questionable to return.
ben volin | Sunday football Notes

NFL’s approach to COVID-19 testing: better safe than sorry

The NFL has been willing to constantly evaluate and improve its COVID-19 protocols when situations arise and more is learned about the virus.
VIRGINIA TECH 40, BOSTON COLLEGE 14

Boston College unable to stop sabotaging itself in loss to depleted Virginia Tech

The Eagles turned the ball over on three of their first four drives, then added two more later in digging far too deep a hole against the No. 23 Hokies.
PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

Chaim Bloom has plenty of tough competition among Rays alumni

The Red Sox chief baseball officer is among the top executives, including three of MLB's final four in 2020, who got their starts with Tampa Bay.
BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Matt Grzelcyk, Bruins agree to four-year contract

The restricted free agent defenseman, who was scheduled for an arbitration hearing on Tuesday, will receive a total of $14.75 million through the 2023-24 season.
Dan Shaughnessy

Hoping Alex Cora returns as Red Sox manager, and other thoughts

He is a proven commodity, and there are indications that anyone other than Cora would be a puppet manager.
kevin paul dupont | on second thought

When it comes to ball fields, Cambridge happy to share its turf with organics experts

A $5,000 grant from Stonyfield has helped the City of Cambridge up its organics game at Donnelly Field.
BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

Get used to the uncertainty. COVID-19 puts every NFL game in doubt until kickoff

Testing the next two days will be what determines Sunday's fate for the Patriots, the Broncos, and the NFL, which is close to having no choice but to tack an extra week to the season.
Tara Sullivan

The legacy Meghan Duggan leaves for women in sport is worth more than gold

The hockey star, now retired at 33, forged a career that was as much about empowerment as achievement.
Alex Speier

Red Sox should look to Dodgers, not Rays, to find blueprint for success

While the Rays' story can't be ignored, it's the Dodgers' financial structure and roster-building process that makes sense for Boston.
World Series schedule
Titans 42, texans 36

Derrick Henry his usual unstoppable to keep Tennessee perfect

The two teams accounted for more than 1,000 total yards on offense, Ryan Tannehill and Henry once again leading the Titans to victory.
NFL roundup

Jimmy Garoppolo bounces back big as San Francisco thrashes Rams

San Francisco’s defense stepped up with some key stops in the second half, but Jimmy G staked them a lead in a performance miles from last week's disaster at Miami.
sports log

Torey Krug bids Boston a fond farewell: “I leave with some amazing memories”

Ex-Bruins defenseman reached out to fans Sunday via an Instagram post after signing a seven-year, $45.5 million deal with the St. Louis Blues.
Sunday's school roundup

Boys' and girls' cross-country runners get their chance to shine at MSTCA’s Frank Kelley Invitational

Following COVID-related safety protocols, 408 boys and girls from across the state toed the line at Highland Park in Attleboro.
Nascar

Joey Logano wins at Kansas to clinch spot in Cup Series finale

Kevin Harvick was second, followed across the finish line by Alex Bowman and Brad Keselowski as postseason contenders swept the top four spots in the opener of the round of eight.
high schools

Billerica football team gets a chance to try new turf field under the lights

Billerica, which is running two 90-minute sessions per week, is one of the few programs practicing at all right now.
Michael Silverman

How do NFL oddsmakers set point spreads in a COVID-riddled season?

Three top oddsmakers pulled back the curtain and took some of the mystery out of what goes on in the betting world.
Georgia Southern 41, UMass 0

In only game on the schedule, UMass gets blown out by Georgia Southern, but Walt Bell is 'proud our guys got a chance’

Eagles QB Shai Werts proved too much for Minutemen after throwing for 3 TDs and running for another score en route to a 28-0 halftime lead.
ben volin

Tom Brady has never been on a team that leads the NFL in penalties ... until now

Brady is now seeing what it’s like to play for a team whose coach doesn’t have meticulous attention to detail: The Buccaneers lead the NFL with 49 flags thrown this year, and are second with 410 penalty yards.
Julian Benbow

With an assist from Antonio Brown, receiver Zay Flowers has become one of Boston College’s top weapons

The sophomore's talents are flourishing after he spent time working out with pro players, including the former Patriots receiver, in Miami.
BC FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK

It’s important for Boston College’s defensive backs that they look good

Boston College is improving a pass defense that gave up the most yards in the Atlantic Coast Conference last season.
school golf notes

Morgan and Molly Smith driving the Westford Academy golf team this fall

The Smith sisters received high praise from Westford Academy coach Dave DeLong: “I can guarantee they are the two best players [on the team]."

Agent: Bruins captain Zdeno Chara is ‘looking at all options’ in free agency

Chara, who has spent 14 seasons in Boston, has said he would like to continue playing.
Ben Volin | On football

From a bubble to moving the Super Bowl, the NFL has COVID contingencies. It’s not time to use them — yet

There is enough flexibility remaining in the schedule for the league to proceed — with due caution, of course.
colleges

UMass says NCAA’s penalties to men’s basketball, women’s tennis teams don’t match the violations

The teams were stripped of victories from 2014 to 2017 because some athletes received a combined sum of about $9,100 as a result of an administrative error.
CREW

Despite a lost racing season, most competitive rowers with sights set on the Olympics have stayed the course

The Head of the Charles, which would have been held this weekend in Boston, was among the many competitive crew events lost to the coronavirus pandemic.
Soccer

Rejection of Project Big Picture puts spotlight on reform in Premier League and English soccer

A proposal to change England's soccer system led by the owners of Liverpool and Manchester United sought more power for the league's "Big Six."
SCHOOLS | CROSS-COUNTRY NOTEBOOK

New-look Frank Kelley Invitational still a destination for runners despite pandemic

Sunday's annual event, the first major race of 2020, will follow MIAA modifications for COVID-19, and shift from its traditional site of Wrentham Developmental Center to Highland Park in Attleboro.

Could you buy stock in the Red Sox? Explaining Fenway Sports Group’s potential deal to go public
“Moneyball” executive Billy Beane may be teaming up with the Red Sox’ parent company. What role would he take? How would the deal work? Could Red Sox fans own stock in the team? We answer these questions, and more.

celtics
Why Celtics executive Mike Zarren is working to bring ranked-choice voting to Massachusetts
The assistant GM believes the measure, which is on this year's ballot, can "really can make a difference in the world by improving our democracy.”

chad finn | unconventional preview
After difficult preparations, Patriots should get an easy win over the Broncos
The practice schedule was continually interrupted for the twice-postponed game, but the Broncos have issues of their own.

What to know about the Denver Broncos, who are coming to New England for the first time since 2014
This season, they've started three quarterbacks through four games. It's still to be determined if Drew Lock or Brett Rypien will start this week.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Could you buy stock in the Red Sox? Explaining Fenway Sports Group’s potential deal to go public

Tracking all high school conference and league plans for the Fall I sports season, from Boston to the Berkshires

Friendship of Patriots Damien Harris and Jarrett Stidham goes all the way back to youth football in Kentucky

Spencer Haywood and the Nike deal that could have turned out so much better

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Schools | Girls' volleyball notebook

At Austin Prep, a focus on fundamentals has paid dividends during pandemic pause

Said coach Meg Harkins: "We’re constantly working on bettering our skills each practice and have the opportunity to [improve]."

Florida football’s COVID-19 outbreak extends to coach Dan Mullen

A week after he pushed to have 90,000 fans on hand to watch his Gators play LSU, the coach tweeted that he had also contracted the disease but has no symptoms.

With an eye on reviving Thanksgiving football, MIAA Football Committee reviews new playoff proposal

Milton coach Steve Dembowski presented plan of a 10-game regular-season followed by a statewide playoffs after Thanksgiving.
chad finn

Where should a Red Sox fan’s rooting interest lie in this postseason?

It was a lost year for Boston baseball fans, but if you think about it, there is an another, obvious team to pull for.
Peter Abraham | On baseball

No stats can measure how much Billy Beane, on the cusp of venture with Fenway Sports Group, has changed baseball

At 58, the Athletics exec has worlds he wants to explore beyond baseball. The news that he wants to help expand the Red Sox' parent company shouldn't come as a surprise.
Girls' volleyball | Players of the Week

EMass girls’ volleyball: Plymouth North’s Eyleen Dias headlines Players of the Week

The senior outside hitter had eight kills, four aces and 13 digs in a 3-1 win over Marshfield on Tuesday.
college football

UMass football is set to open — and perhaps close — its season Saturday

Right now, the contest against Georgia Southern is the only official game on the Minutemen's schedule.

subscriber-only events

The State of the Patriots: Highlights from the Globe’s roundtable previewing the 2020 season

Ben Volin, Jim McBride and Tara Sullivan joined deputy sports editor Scott Thurston to preview the 2020 Patriots season.

Inside the NBA bubble: Gary Washburn and Marc Spears share their experiences in Orlando

The two journalists joined Globe subscribers for a Zoom presentation about what it's like in the NBA bubble in Florida.

Watch: Globe sports editors tell behind-the-scenes stories

The Boston Globe gathered its former sports editors for a chat with Globe alumna Lesley Visser for a special subscriber-only event.

Pick 'em: The Globe Staff’s NFL picks

See all the matchups and spreads here.
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Brady's former teammates share funny, insightful, and inspiring stories about the Patriots legend as he moves on to his next chapter.

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How did the Red Sox handle a gap year in the development of many of their prospects?

Dodgers come out swinging, rout Braves to force a Game 6

Astros look to 2004 Red Sox for inspiration as they attempt to emulate historic comeback

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Patriots news

How limited was the Patriots’ offense? Even when gimmick plays worked, they couldn’t take advantage

On Zoom calls instead of practice field, Patriots' timing way off in loss to Broncos, and other observations

Stephon Gilmore on COVID-19 experience: ‘It was unfortunate, but I’m past it’

Loss to Broncos underscores the Patriots' lack of help on offense for Cam Newton

Celtics news

‘The Lakers want their respect.’ LeBron James leaves no doubts in closing out NBA Finals vs. Heat

LeBron James leads Lakers to 17th NBA title, tying Celtics, with Game 6 victory over Heat

LeBron James adds another record achievement to his playoff resume

Jaylen Brown looks to make impact bigger than basketball

bruins news

Bruins sign defense prospect Jakub Zboril to two-year contract

Bruins' David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand could miss beginning of season after surgery

Bruins GM Don Sweeney still hasn’t found what he’s looking for

Taylor Hall reportedly lands one-year, $8 million deal with the Sabres

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bob hohler

Former Assabet hockey player recounts alleged sexual relationship with coach Carl Gray

The US Center for SafeSport is investigating claims that Gray drew Estey Ticknor, then a 17-year-old rising star in the program, into a sexual relationship.
Bob Hohler

The lack of Black leaders in New England college sports is ‘what institutional and systemic racism look like’

A Globe survey found that only 5 of 112 New England colleges have a Black athletic director and only 2 of 58 football teams have a Black head coach. And when schools have had the opportunity to improve their numbers, they haven't always taken it.
Adam himmelsbach

UConn’s hero. Michael Jordan’s protégé. Boston’s hope: ‘There was something about Kemba’

Kemba Walker was in no hurry to leave Charlotte, but things changed, and suddenly Boston represented what he longed for: a chance to win. This is the story of how he ended up here.