Marcus Smart Calls Out Celtics’ ‘Will To Fight’ After Ugly Loss To Bulls

Marcus Smart Calls Out Celtics’ ‘Will To Fight’ After Ugly Loss To Bulls

What is going on with the Boston Celtics? That’s been the million-dollar question all season, as Boston has struggled against some of the league’s worst teams this season. That trend continued when the C’s suffered an ugly 126-116 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday at United Center. Boston has yet to win since coming off its All-Star break. The Green, understandably, has high expectations to reach the NBA Finals, but it’s going to be a long, hard road if the team continues to struggle. If you ask Marcus Smart, though, he thinks he knows the reason behind why his team is having trouble winning. It’s certainly worrisome hearing one of... NESN.com

Tom Brady, Josh McDaniels Go Berserk After Patriots’ Ugly First Quarter Vs. Jaguars

Tom Brady, Josh McDaniels Go Berserk After Patriots’ Ugly First Quarter Vs. Jaguars

The weather in Jacksonville is blazing hot Sunday, but the New England Patriots were ice cold to start their Week 2 clash with the Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. New England’s offense simply couldn’t get anything going against Jacksonville, collecting only two first downs in the first quarter. The defense wasn’t much better, as Blake Bortles and Co. torched the visitors to help the Jags hold a 14-0 lead after the opening 15 minutes of play. Both quarterback Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels understandably weren’t pleased with the Patriots’ first-quarter effort, and they each let their frustration boil over on the sideline ahead o... NESN.com

Patriots Notes: Finding Bright Spots In New England’s Ugly Loss To Chiefs

Patriots Notes: Finding Bright Spots In New England’s Ugly Loss To Chiefs

by Zack Cox on Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 2:38AM 1,691 FOXBORO, Mass. — Some notes and nuggets as we process exactly how the New England Patriots were beaten so badly by the Kansas City Chiefs in Thursday night’s season opener: — First, a positive: Mike Gillislee scored three touchdowns in his Patriots debut, plowing into the end zone twice from 2 yards out and once from 1 yard out. He finished with 45 yards on 15 carries in the 42-27 loss and should see plenty of work as New England’s goal-li... NESN.com

Despite Ugly Loss Friday Night, Red Sox Pitching Off To A Good Start

Despite Ugly Loss Friday Night, Red Sox Pitching Off To A Good Start

Despite the performance by Rick Porcello and the Red Sox on Friday night, the pitching is already off to a better start 10 games into the season compared to last season. Through 10 games in 2017, the Red Sox offensive numbers are down from a year ago, but their pitching has improved and is trending in the right direction. The team currently has a 4.40 ERA compared to a 4.81 ERA through their first 10 games of 2016. The addition of Chris Sale has certainly helped and should get even better when David Price returns. For more on the Red Sox pitching staff, check out the video above from “Red Sox