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Yankees trade for Padres superstar Juan Soto in blockbuster deal

The Yankees also acquired Gold Glove center fielder Trent Grisham from the cost-cutting Padres.
patriots

Bill Belichick’s big mistakes: The miserable 2023 Patriots season is marked by a litany of errors

Sure, the Patriots might be 2-10 even if the longtime coach didn't waffle between backup quarterbacks or found healthier players for the offensive line. But one can't ignore how “In Bill We Trust” is wearing thin.

Celtics
Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis expects to return Friday night against Knicks
The Celtics won their first three games without Porzingis before dropping perhaps the most meaningful one, Monday’s In-Season Tournament quarterfinal against the Pacers.

patriots notebook
The Patriots’ and Steelers’ offense are equally abysmal. Why is Pittsburgh 7-5, and New England 2-10?
Pittsburgh has taken care of the ball much better than New England. The Steelers have the second-best turnover differential in the league.

patriots
Patriots rule out Demario Douglas, four others for Thursday’s game vs. Steelers
Rhamondre Stevenson, Kayshon Boutte, Shaun Wade, and Riley Reiff will also miss the contest. 1 hour ago

Red Sox
What’s next? How the Alex Verdugo trade sets the stage for the rest of the Red Sox offseason.
Boston could continue to improve its outfield, but are likely to solidify the rotation first.

Peter Abraham I On baseball
It may have been ‘nothing that was on the radar ever,’ but Joe Castiglione finally got his call from baseball’s Hall
At 76, Castiglione achieved the highest honor for a baseball broadcaster and will be honored at the Hall on July 20 as part of induction weekend.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOCKEY NOTEBOOK
These four freshmen women’s college hockey players are turning heads
Boston College's Sammy Taber and Julia Pellerin, plus Northeastern's Allie Lalonde and Harvard's Zoe Boosamra, have made their cases to be on lineup charts. 8:32 p.m.

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON HOCKEY
US Hockey Hall of Fame induction harkens to, and honors, the long skate to stardom
Wednesday's honorees at the Westin Copley included Rhode Island-born Brian Burke, New Hampshire natives Katie King Crowley and Brian Murphy, and Arlington's Joe Bertagna.

Bruins notebook
James van Riemsdyk has quickly found a familiar home with the Bruins, right in front of the net
Signed to a one-year, $1 million deal in July, van Riemsdyk has been one of the best value adds across the NHL.

Red Sox
Here’s what Craig Breslow had to say about the pitchers the Red Sox acquired from the Yankees for Alex Verdugo
Verdugo was traded Tuesday night for righthanded pitchers Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert, and Nicholas Judice.

CHAD FINN | UNCONVENTIONAL PREVIEW
There won’t be much offense, yet this Patriots-Steelers matchup feels offensive
Patriots-Steelers games, particularly during the dynasty decades around here, have long been among the NFL’s most appealing matchups. Not this year.

ARMY-NAVY game

‘Like hosting a Super Bowl’: Inside the planning to prepare for Army-Navy’s debut at Gillette Stadium

Bringing the traditional rivalry to the area has been in the works since early last decade.
Red Sox

Red Sox add minor-league pitcher in trade with Mets, lose two players in Rule 5 draft

Righthander Justin Slaten was selected by the Mets from the Texas Rangers in Wednesday’s Rule 5 draft.
peter abraham | on baseball

By trading Alex Verdugo, Craig Breslow clears the air for Red Sox

In his first major transaction as chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow cleaned up one of the messes Chaim Bloom left behind.
red sox

Here’s a look at the pitching prospects the Red Sox got from the Yankees for Alex Verdugo

Based on a survey of major league evaluators, here’s a look at the Red Sox’ three new righthanders.
Red Sox

Longtime Red Sox radio voice Joe Castiglione wins Ford C. Frick Award from Baseball Hall of Fame

Castiglione beat out names like Joe Buck and Gary Cohen and will be in honored in Cooperstown in July.
PATRIOTS

Spoiler alert: Patriots defense looks forward to disrupting AFC foes’ postseason plans

"We just look at it like we want to play great football," Davon Godchaux said. "But eventually, we can also spoil their Christmas, if we can get some wins.”
Celtics

What happened on a critical play in the Celtics’ loss, and other thoughts on the In-Season Tournament

If you’re sick of the Pacers, tough luck. These teams will meet three more times next month, including two games in three nights back in Indiana.
Bruins notebook

‘One of the highlights of the year:’ The Bruins spent Tuesday spreading some holiday cheer

The players stopped by Boston Children’s Hospital, Franciscan Children’s, Mass. General, Shriners Children’s Boston, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
peter abraham | on baseball

Again at a crossroads, the direction in which Alex Cora takes Red Sox could decide his future

Alex Cora doesn’t have a contract beyond next season and that’s probably how it should be, right? Consecutive last-place finishes in the AL East don’t buy a lot of job security.
red sox notebook

Manager Alex Cora has been keeping tabs on Red Sox, and says Trevor Story is healthy

When Story returned from elbow surgery in August, he immediately proved he could handle shortstop, but he struggled at the plate.
Red Sox

Striking performances: Breaking down baseball’s free agent starting pitchers

At a time when teams look more closely at the components of success than bottom-line marks such as won-loss record or ERA, there likely will be long lines for less-heralded free agents.
Army-Navy game

A closer look at the best Army-Navy football games through the years

For the 124th time, the Army and Navy football teams will face off in December in what is always one of the most anticipated games of the year.

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Golf officials to roll back ball for pros and weekend hackers alike, and not everyone is happy

Patriots rule out Demario Douglas, four others for Thursday’s game vs. Steelers

Ex-Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million, according to court filing

MIAA board aims to streamline scheduling of endowment games, games vs. exclusion schools

These four freshmen women’s college hockey players are turning heads

MIAA

MIAA reverses decision in eligibility case for students with learning disabilities

Jack Gill, a wrestler at Catholic Memorial, and Colmn Gilroy, a basketball player at Archbishop Williams, received the news late Tuesday and practiced with their teams Wednesday.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK

With offseason options such as AAU and club play, many high school basketball teams hope year-round players will help jumpstart the season

For most top players in Massachusetts, basketball is a year-round sport. The increased commitment has prompted coaches to adapt their early-season preparation.
HS GIRLS' BASKETBALL: PLAYERS TO WATCH

EMass girls’ basketball: 10 players (plus) to watch on the court this season

From Acton-Boxborough (Shannon Patrick) to Walpole (Izzy Adams), and terrific tandems at Bishop Feehan, Cathedral, and Foxborough, the talent is impressive.
HS GIRLS' BASKETBALL: TOP 20

EMass girls’ basketball: With a returning core to score and defend, Foxborough is No. 1 in Globe’s Top 20 poll

Now aligned in Division 3, the defending D2 state champions will be a challenge for any team, regardless of division.
MIAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MIAA board aims to streamline scheduling of endowment games, games vs. exclusion schools

The exclusion school list was initially installed to help leagues with few members schedule nonleague games. 2 hours ago
army-Navy game

Photos: Looking back at decades of history in the Army-Navy game

The two teams will meet for the 124th time on the gridiron on Saturday at Gillette Stadium.
celtics

Maine Celtics to host Lewiston Strong Night on Dec. 16

Boston's G League affiliate will honor survivors while raising money to support the community after the mass shooting there in October.

Ex-Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million, according to court filing

Amit Patel, who worked for the Jaguars for five years starting in 2018, is charged with wire fraud and illegal monetary transaction. 2 hours ago
horse racing

2024 Belmont Stakes to be held at Saratoga as shortened, 1 ¼-mile Triple Crown finale

Long Island's Belmont Park is undergoing massive reconstruction that is expected to last through 2025.
Christopher L. Gasper

Florida State snub is another blow to the credibility of college football’s system of crowning a champ

The manner of and formats for determining a national champion at the highest level have changed over the years, but the outcries over unfairness and injustice have not.
GOLF

Golf officials are set to roll back ball for pros and weekend hackers alike. Not everyone is happy.

Golf’s ruling bodies are changing the equipment testing to make sure the golf ball goes shorter for everyone from Tiger Woods to the amateur who plays public courses on the weekend.
Army-Navy Game

Your guide to the 2023 Army-Navy game at Gillette Stadium

One of the oldest rivalries in college football will be played outside the mid-Atlantic for just third time.

Sunday notebooks

Who will be in the spotlight at baseball’s Winter Meetings?
It could be four memorable days with superstar players available in the trade and free agent markets and several prominent teams eager to improve their rosters.

The Patriots may soon look for a new coach, and they’re going to have a lot of competition
Almost half of the NFL’s 32 teams are weighing whether to fire their coach.

Billy Donovan searching for answers that have eluded Bulls through a series of rebuilds
The former Providence College star is three-plus seasons into a coaching stint that has included one playoff appearance for Chicago and a poor start this season.

Former Northeastern goalie Devon Levi’s road with the Sabres taking a detour
After an uneven first quarter (3-4-1/3.73/.876), the 21-year-old Levi on Tuesday was shipped to AHL Rochester for his first taste of life in the minors.

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