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How will the Red Sox’ Chaim Bloom be judged? His decision on Xander Bogaerts — and others — will help determine that.

Bloom’s valuation of Xander Bogaerts did not match that of the Padres, Cubs, Twins, and at least one or two other teams. Going back to March, Bloom was firm about that.

Red Sox

Why Xander Bogaerts chose to sign with the Padres over the Red Sox

The team drastically misread the market for Bogaerts repeatedly. The Red Sox weren’t even in the picture at the end.

Patriots
Darkness on the edge of the Patriots dynasty
Seven players who started the first title season in Foxborough have died between the ages of 35 and 50, strikingly young even for veterans of professional football. For some who have made it to middle age, it hasn't been easy.

Gary Washburn | On basketball
Their blowout win over the Suns showed the Celtics are playing with a purpose. That purpose? Raising Banner No. 18.
The dominant performance in the win over the Suns was one of the more flawless games in recent memory for Boston.

Tara Sullivan
Brittney Griner is finally coming home. There’s joy and relief right now — but grief remains.
The sincere gratitude of Griner's wife, Cherelle, was obvious at the White House podium on Thursday. But it was tinged with sadness — because of why she was there in the first place, and for those left behind, such as Paul Whelan.

Red Sox
At the San Diego airport, a stunned Chaim Bloom tried to process the reality of the Red Sox without Xander Bogaerts
“Everybody is sad that he’s not going to be a part of the organization,” Bloom said late Wednesday as he departed baseball's Winter Meetings.

RED SOX
Chris Martin key part of a needed Red Sox bullpen makeover
A strikethrower who takes great pride in his control, Martin joins with Joely Rodriguez and closer Kenley Jansen as additions to a corps that saw its share of struggles last year.

Ben Volin I On football
The Arizona Cardinals’ season is a mess, but at least it makes for great television
The Cardinals signed up for an in-season edition of HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” with a run of nine episodes airing each Wednesday from November through the end of the regular season.

Patriots notebook
Patriots are in a run of facing some of the NFL’s elite receivers. Next up is Arizona’s DeAndre Hopkins
Patriots coach Bill Belichick has supreme respect for the Cardinals wideout, even comparing him to a Hall of Famer.

Celtics
How the bond Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla and Suns guard Damion Lee formed in Maine helped launch their careers
After being cut from the Celtics during training camp in 2016 he was assigned to their G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. That same year, Mazzulla became an assistant in Maine.

Bruins notebook
How the Bruins’ Trent Frederic, a natural center, is blossoming at right wing
Frederic, playing lately with Taylor Hall on the left and Charlie Coyle in the middle, popped for a goal and an assist in Wednesday’s 4-0 whitewash of the Avalanche.

ncaa football
Despite rare underdog status, Holy Cross is brimming with confidence for its FCS quarterfinal showdown with No. 1 South Dakota State
The Jackrabbits are a physically imposing team with a deft playmaker at quarterback, NFL talent at tight end and receiver, and a ferocious defense.

men’s college hockey notebook
For the first time in 50 years, neither Jerry York nor Jack Parker are coaching as Boston College battles Boston University
Add in their playing days, and Parker’s time as an assistant coach, and it will be the first time since 1964 that neither is involved in the game.

WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner in custody in Russia in August.

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the US releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American and Russian officials said. 10:04 p.m.

NFL

Vance Joseph had some fun at the expense of Matt Patricia on Thursday,.

Did Cardinals defensive coordinator take a shot at Matt Patricia and Patriots offense?

Vance Joseph said Thursday the Patriots’ offensive play-calling resembled “a defensive guy coaching offense.” 2 hours ago

Rams 17, Raiders 16

Baker Mayfield went 22 of 35 for 230 yards and snapped the defending Super Bowl champions' six-game losing streak.

Newly acquired Baker Mayfield rallies Rams past Raiders in final minute

Mayfield led two TD drives late in the fourth quarter of a shocking 17-16 victory. 2 hours ago

red sox

Masataka Yoshida was part of Japan’s gold-medal winning team in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

What you need to know about new Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida

The NPB star has some incredible power, but will it translate overseas? Also, he's a huge Bryce Harper fan.

BASEBALL NOTEBOOK

Brandon Nimmo led the Mets with 102 runs scored last season.

Report: Outfielder Brandon Nimmo sticking with the Mets

The 2011 first-round pick and seven-year veteran, who turns 30 in March, played in a career-high 151 games last season with an .800 OPS (.274/.367/.433).

The Tradition

Lawyer Milloy played seven seasons for the Patriots from 1996 to 2002.

Former Patriot Lawyer Milloy found closure with a formal goodbye, and other highlights from The Tradition

"I didn’t have a proper chance to say goodbye to the fans I played so hard for,” Milloy said Wednesday night at the annual sports awards program at TD Garden.

Frank Dell'Apa I On soccer

Like in 1986 when it won the title, Argentina's World Cup team is comprised of a group of battlers led by a superstar (Lionel Messi, left).

The biggest rivalry at the World Cup is continental, Europe vs. South America

Though Argentina and Brazil usually wish the worst for each other, they are in this together in that they carry South America’s hopes.

world cup notebook

It took a mere 48 hours for Spain to move on from coach Luis Enrique after losing in a shootout to Morocco in the round of 16.

Two days being eliminated by Morocco, Spain makes a coaching change

Luis de la Fuente, who coached Spain's under-19 and under-21 teams to championships, takes over for Luis Enrique.

NFL

Daniel Snyder interfered with the House committee’s investigation by “intimidating witnesses.”

US House report: Owner Daniel Snyder had role in ‘toxic’ culture with Commanders

Snyder was involved in the misconduct, according to the report, which included inappropriately touching a former employee at a dinner,

NHL

Kris Letang suffered a second stroke Nov. 28 after dealing with a series of debilitating headaches.

Penguins defenseman Kris Letang returns to practice 10 days after having a stroke

Letang, 35, remains out indefinitely, with the club describing him as day to day.

LATEST HEADLINES

Newly acquired Baker Mayfield rallies Rams past Raiders in final minute

Did Cardinals defensive coordinator take a shot at Matt Patricia and Patriots offense?

Lila Chamoun solid in net for Milton girls’ hockey team in shutout victory

Chris Martin key part of a needed Red Sox bullpen makeover

Two days being eliminated by Morocco, Spain makes a coaching change

WORLD CUP 2022

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BOYS' HOCKEY NOTEBOOK

St. John's Prep hockey player Jake Vana (right) takes his shots on goal during a preseason practice at Essex Sports Center in Middleton.

Boys’ hockey notebook: As players and coaches prepare for the season, there’s more to it than meets the eye — on and off the ice

Players spend countless hours conditioning or competing in a fall sport while coaches construct a schedule to promote a postseason berth.

Complete HS coverage

BOYS' HOCKEY: PLAYERS TO WATCH

Senior Cam Fici always has his eye on the net for the Belmont hockey team.

EMass boys’ hockey: Off a 34-goal junior season, Belmont’s Cam Fici headlines Players to Watch

The 5-foot-8 senior had 34 goals and 12 assists for the Marauders last season in their run to the quarterfinals of the Division 1 tournament.

Thursday's schools roundup

Lila Chamoun solid in net for Milton girls’ hockey team in shutout victory

The junior goaltender racked up 21 saves for the Wildcats in a 2-0 win against Fontbonne/Latin Academy at Quincy’s Shea Rink.

HIGH SCHOOLS

Addressing hate in school sports, Maura Healey, MIAA focus on changing the narrative at TD Garden conference

Healey’s office, along with the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association collaborated on “Addressing Hate in School Sports,” a conference for representatives of athletic departments and schools.

Red Sox

Xander Bogaerts to sign 11-year, $280 million deal with Padres, bringing end to 10-year tenure with Red Sox

The Red Sox’ counter offer, six years at roughly $27 million per year, was significantly far from what the Padres offered.

Red Sox

Kenley Jansen spent last season with the Braves.

What closer Kenley Jansen brings to the Red Sox bullpen

Jansen, who is signing on a two-year, $32 million deal, marks the Red Sox' first acquisition of an established closer since the team traded for Craig Kimbrel after the 2015 season.

Red Sox

Masataka Yoshida, right, hit 21 home runs and had 88 RBIs for the Orix Buffaloes last season

Red Sox agree to deal with Japanese outfielder Masataka Yoshida

The deal is reportedly worth more than $85 million over four years.

Red Sox Notebook

How can the Red Sox best use Tanner Houck in 2023?

What does the Red Sox’ signing of Kenley Jansen mean for Tanner Houck?

With the bullpen further solidified, Houck's role could swing either way in 2023.

Christopher L. Gasper

When questioned about play-calling, penalties, an inability to force Josh Allen and the Bills to punt, offensive production, red-zone issues, and electing not to use timeouts, Bill Belichick has taken a defensively positive tone.

Bill Belichick has been uncharacteristically looking on the bright side with his mediocre Patriots

If Belichick and his team can’t reach their six-Super Bowl titles standard, Belichick is inclined to just lower the bar, limbo-style.

Gary Washburn | On basketball

Colin Kaepernick (third from left) sits beside Akim Aliu as they watch the Toronto Raptors take on the Boston Celtics in an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Monday night.

Colin Kaepernick’s guidance on social activism provided NBA players a blueprint during an uncertain time in the bubble

“He definitely lent his voice to us when we needed it,” Celtics forward Jaylen Brown said of Kaepernick's influence on the NBA's social activism.

celtics notebook

This is the third COVID-related absence for Al Horford (left).

Al Horford out for Celtics-Suns game after entering COVID-19 protocols

The NBA has loosened its COVID-19 restrictions this season. Fully vaccinated players are only required to be tested when directed by a team or league physician, or a government authority.

Russian arms smuggler Viktor Bout, center, was led by armed Thai police commandos as he arrived at the criminal court in Bangkok, Thailand, in October 2010.

Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer swapped for Brittney Griner?

In releasing Viktor Bout, the US freed a former Soviet Army lieutenant colonel whom the Justice Department once described as one of the world’s most prolific arms dealers.

Women's college hockey notebook

BC's Abby Newhook (right) already has three game-winning goals this season.

Abby Newhook has taken the next step for BC women’s hockey

She netted the overtime winner in a 2-1 victory over Holy Cross on Friday. Less than 24 hours later, she broke a scoreless tie in the second period of the rematch, leading to a 4-2 win.

Bruins notebook

Defenseman Brandon Carlo grew up in Colorado so a trip to play the Avalanche means he can see family and friends.

Colorado trip stirs up memories for Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo

Long car rides to games with his mother provided a chance for long talks.

Sunday notebooks

Baseball’s Winter Meetings are already cooking with talk of Aaron Judge and Xander Bogaerts
After being canceled by the pandemic in 2020 and by the lockout in 2021, the meetings could be eventful given the talented class of free agents and number of teams with postseason hopes.

Breaking down an incredible slate of NFL games in Week 13
There’s a potential AFC Championship game showdown in Cincinnati. A huge divisional matchup in New York (Jersey). Three games pitting first-place teams against each other.

$Gordon Hayward (left), in his third season with the Hornets, was in impressive shape before fracturing his left shoulder.$
How painful has it been in Charlotte to watch Gordon Hayward get injured again?
Hayward is 32 and has never had a full opportunity to build off that lone All-Star appearance in 2017 with the Jazz, despite signing two maximum contracts.

With message duly received, former Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy continues winning ways with Vegas
Cassidy, whose Vegas Golden Knight will visit TD Garden on Monday, said in a phone interview that he has kept GM Don Sweeney’s farewell words in mind.

sports betting

Sports betting is finally coming to Massachusetts. Here’s what you need to know.

It's unclear when you can begin to place bets, and you won't be able to bet on in-state colleges (except in tournaments). All three casinos and seven online outlets will be allowed to take bets.

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Bill Lee collapsed on the baseball diamond. It didn’t slow him down.

The iconic Red Sox pitcher’s heart stopped during a game with the Savannah Bananas in August. By September, he was back on the diamond in New Hampshire. “I always thought I’d die on the field,” he said, “but not in the [expletive] bullpen.”

The iconic Red Sox pitcher's heart stopped during a game with the Savannah Bananas in August. By September, he was back on a baseball diamond in New Hampshire. “I always thought I’d die on the field," he said, "but not in the [expletive] bullpen."

Zdeno Chara retires

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24 seasons of defensive dominance

Zdeno Chara — Big Z, and he was belovedly known in his time with the Bruins — is hanging up his skates. Let's take a look at the stats that made the difference.

Baseball Hall of Fame 2022

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David Ortiz hit 558 regular-season and postseason home runs.

David Ortiz's long drives to Cooperstown

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Why did the Celtics choose Joe Mazzulla to lead them out of crisis? It starts with his journey.

When he trained with other pro hopefuls at West Virginia, Mazzulla relished helping them more than working on his own game. He almost passed up an NBA opportunity because he loved what he was doing at his Division 2 program. But his family knew he was ready — and the Celtics believe he is, too.

Bruins

The loudest kid at his Montreal hockey camp. A man who put his life back together. Meet Jim Montgomery, who is ready to lead the Bruins.

Whether it was a junior A team in Ottawa, or at Maine, Montgomery knew how to help the players around him succeed. “He said the right things,” a former coach said. “He brought out the best in people.” Now, he'll have to do it with the Bruins.

patriots

Rhamondre Stevenson knows he has ‘a very special story.’ It’s time to tell it.

Six years ago, the running back found himself working at Wal-Mart, his dream to play football derailed. Hard work and a supportive family helped him find his way to the Patriots.

red sox

A conversation with Chaim Bloom on the state of the Red Sox ahead of a pivotal offseason

The Red Sox chief baseball officer dived into every celebration in last year's playoff run. A year later, Bloom’s ability to build a team is being questioned.

In Tampa, Tom Brady will be reunited with offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich (right) — but Bruce Arians will not be the head coach.

ben volin | on football

A secret plan, a bombshell lawsuit, and a soccer match: Inside Tom Brady’s un-retirement

If Brady had his way, he would have been running — and potentially quarterbacking — a Patriots division rival. Instead, a series of unforeseen events led him back to Tampa.

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youth sports

Despite SafeSport bans, youth hockey organizations slow to remove coaches accused of abuse

The ongoing involvement with children of two Massachusetts coaches has struck some as another troubling example of USA Hockey and Mass Hockey falling short in rooting out offenders.

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How will the Red Sox’ Chaim Bloom be judged? His decision on Xander Bogaerts — and others — will help determine that.

Why Xander Bogaerts chose to sign with the Padres over the Red Sox

PatriotsDarkness on the edge of the Patriots dynastySeven players who started the first title season in Foxborough have died between the ages of 35 and 50, strikingly young even for veterans of professional football. For some who have made it to middle age, it hasn't been easy.

Gary Washburn | On basketballTheir blowout win over the Suns showed the Celtics are playing with a purpose. That purpose? Raising Banner No. 18.The dominant performance in the win over the Suns was one of the more flawless games in recent memory for Boston.

Red SoxAt the San Diego airport, a stunned Chaim Bloom tried to process the reality of the Red Sox without Xander Bogaerts“Everybody is sad that he’s not going to be a part of the organization,” Bloom said late Wednesday as he departed baseball's Winter Meetings.

RED SOXChris Martin key part of a needed Red Sox bullpen makeoverA strikethrower who takes great pride in his control, Martin joins with Joely Rodriguez and closer Kenley Jansen as additions to a corps that saw its share of struggles last year.

Ben Volin I On footballThe Arizona Cardinals’ season is a mess, but at least it makes for great televisionThe Cardinals signed up for an in-season edition of HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” with a run of nine episodes airing each Wednesday from November through the end of the regular season.

Patriots notebookPatriots are in a run of facing some of the NFL’s elite receivers. Next up is Arizona’s DeAndre HopkinsPatriots coach Bill Belichick has supreme respect for the Cardinals wideout, even comparing him to a Hall of Famer.

CelticsHow the bond Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla and Suns guard Damion Lee formed in Maine helped launch their careersAfter being cut from the Celtics during training camp in 2016 he was assigned to their G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. That same year, Mazzulla became an assistant in Maine.

Bruins notebookHow the Bruins’ Trent Frederic, a natural center, is blossoming at right wingFrederic, playing lately with Taylor Hall on the left and Charlie Coyle in the middle, popped for a goal and an assist in Wednesday’s 4-0 whitewash of the Avalanche.

ncaa footballDespite rare underdog status, Holy Cross is brimming with confidence for its FCS quarterfinal showdown with No. 1 South Dakota StateThe Jackrabbits are a physically imposing team with a deft playmaker at quarterback, NFL talent at tight end and receiver, and a ferocious defense.

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout

Did Cardinals defensive coordinator take a shot at Matt Patricia and Patriots offense?

Newly acquired Baker Mayfield rallies Rams past Raiders in final minute

What you need to know about new Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida

Report: Outfielder Brandon Nimmo sticking with the Mets

Former Patriot Lawyer Milloy found closure with a formal goodbye, and other highlights from The Tradition

The biggest rivalry at the World Cup is continental, Europe vs. South America

Two days being eliminated by Morocco, Spain makes a coaching change

US House report: Owner Daniel Snyder had role in ‘toxic’ culture with Commanders

Penguins defenseman Kris Letang returns to practice 10 days after having a stroke

LATEST HEADLINES

Newly acquired Baker Mayfield rallies Rams past Raiders in final minute

Did Cardinals defensive coordinator take a shot at Matt Patricia and Patriots offense?

Lila Chamoun solid in net for Milton girls’ hockey team in shutout victory

Chris Martin key part of a needed Red Sox bullpen makeover

Two days being eliminated by Morocco, Spain makes a coaching change

See the latest World Cup scores and find out how to watch every match

️⚽️ See all the Globe’s World Cup coverage →

Boys’ hockey notebook: As players and coaches prepare for the season, there’s more to it than meets the eye — on and off the ice

EMass boys’ hockey: Off a 34-goal junior season, Belmont’s Cam Fici headlines Players to Watch

Lila Chamoun solid in net for Milton girls’ hockey team in shutout victory

Addressing hate in school sports, Maura Healey, MIAA focus on changing the narrative at TD Garden conference

Xander Bogaerts to sign 11-year, $280 million deal with Padres, bringing end to 10-year tenure with Red Sox

What closer Kenley Jansen brings to the Red Sox bullpen

Red Sox agree to deal with Japanese outfielder Masataka Yoshida

What does the Red Sox’ signing of Kenley Jansen mean for Tanner Houck?

Bill Belichick has been uncharacteristically looking on the bright side with his mediocre Patriots

Colin Kaepernick’s guidance on social activism provided NBA players a blueprint during an uncertain time in the bubble

Al Horford out for Celtics-Suns game after entering COVID-19 protocols

Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer swapped for Brittney Griner?

Abby Newhook has taken the next step for BC women’s hockey

Colorado trip stirs up memories for Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo

Sunday notebooks

Baseball’s Winter Meetings are already cooking with talk of Aaron Judge and Xander BogaertsAfter being canceled by the pandemic in 2020 and by the lockout in 2021, the meetings could be eventful given the talented class of free agents and number of teams with postseason hopes.

Breaking down an incredible slate of NFL games in Week 13There’s a potential AFC Championship game showdown in Cincinnati. A huge divisional matchup in New York (Jersey). Three games pitting first-place teams against each other.

How painful has it been in Charlotte to watch Gordon Hayward get injured again? Hayward is 32 and has never had a full opportunity to build off that lone All-Star appearance in 2017 with the Jazz, despite signing two maximum contracts.

With message duly received, former Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy continues winning ways with Vegas Cassidy, whose Vegas Golden Knight will visit TD Garden on Monday, said in a phone interview that he has kept GM Don Sweeney’s farewell words in mind.

Sports betting is finally coming to Massachusetts. Here’s what you need to know.

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Their blowout win over the Suns showed the Celtics are playing with a purpose. That purpose? Raising Banner No. 18.
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At the San Diego airport, a stunned Chaim Bloom tried to process the reality of the Red Sox without Xander Bogaerts
“Everybody is sad that he’s not going to be a part of the organization,” Bloom said late Wednesday as he departed baseball's Winter Meetings.

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Chris Martin key part of a needed Red Sox bullpen makeover
A strikethrower who takes great pride in his control, Martin joins with Joely Rodriguez and closer Kenley Jansen as additions to a corps that saw its share of struggles last year.

Ben Volin I On football
The Arizona Cardinals’ season is a mess, but at least it makes for great television
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Patriots notebook
Patriots are in a run of facing some of the NFL’s elite receivers. Next up is Arizona’s DeAndre Hopkins
Patriots coach Bill Belichick has supreme respect for the Cardinals wideout, even comparing him to a Hall of Famer.

Bruins notebook
How the Bruins’ Trent Frederic, a natural center, is blossoming at right wing
Frederic, playing lately with Taylor Hall on the left and Charlie Coyle in the middle, popped for a goal and an assist in Wednesday’s 4-0 whitewash of the Avalanche.

ncaa football
Despite rare underdog status, Holy Cross is brimming with confidence for its FCS quarterfinal showdown with No. 1 South Dakota State
The Jackrabbits are a physically imposing team with a deft playmaker at quarterback, NFL talent at tight end and receiver, and a ferocious defense.

Baseball’s Winter Meetings are already cooking with talk of Aaron Judge and Xander Bogaerts
After being canceled by the pandemic in 2020 and by the lockout in 2021, the meetings could be eventful given the talented class of free agents and number of teams with postseason hopes.

Breaking down an incredible slate of NFL games in Week 13
There’s a potential AFC Championship game showdown in Cincinnati. A huge divisional matchup in New York (Jersey). Three games pitting first-place teams against each other.

With message duly received, former Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy continues winning ways with Vegas
Cassidy, whose Vegas Golden Knight will visit TD Garden on Monday, said in a phone interview that he has kept GM Don Sweeney’s farewell words in mind.