Celtics become first team in NBA to clinch a playoff spot
There is still a month left in the NBA regular season, but the Boston Celtics have already locked up their spot in the playoffs.
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There is still a month left in the NBA regular season, but the Boston Celtics have already locked up their spot in the playoffs.
Jake DeBrusk scored 25 seconds into overtime, and the Boston Bruins beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Thursday.
Jaylen Brown scored 37 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and the Boston Celtics powered past the Phoenix Suns 127-112 on Thursday night.
That's a wrap on the Mac Jones era in New England. The Patriots officially announced that they have traded the quarterback to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday.
After missing out on Calvin Ridley, the Patriots are reportedly showing some interest in another free-agent receiver.
When it came time to tell the story of how the dynasty finally ended, the series lands the plane.
Calvin Ridley Watch is over. So what's next for the Patriots? Here's a look at who's left in free agency as well as a peek at the draft class.
Is there anything Derrick White can't do? The Celtics guard has even made one of those "My Cousin From Boston" ads enjoyable.
The Celtics have more than enough depth to give Porzinigs whatever rest he needs down the stretch, thanks to Luke Kornet playing some stellar basketball in the Unicorn's absence.
Free agent receiver Calvin Ridley has a new team, but it is not the New England Patriots.
Lucas Giolito is expected to miss the 2024 season, but it could be worse for the Boston Red Sox.
NFL free agency will "officially" kick off at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, but the Patriots have been busy building their 2024 roster over the last few days.
Linebacker Anfernee Jennings has reportedly agreed to a new three-year contract with the Patriots.
Hunter Henry has another running mate in the Patriots' tight end room. New England has reportedly agreed on a one-year deal with two-time Pro Bowler Austin Hooper.
Jayson Tatum scored 38 points and Derrick White added 24 to lead the Boston Celtics to a 123-107 win over the struggling Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.

The New York Jets are one of the most surprising teams in the NFL, sitting at 5-2 on the season heading into Week 8's matchup with the Patriots. Are the Jets for real this year? Steve Burton and Dan Roche break it down!
Mac Jones will reportedly start Sunday's game against the Jets, so the QB controversy is over in New England -- at least for this week. Steve Burton and Dan Roche break down the confusing way of handling things in Week 7, and Mac's comments from Wednesday when he said that he deserved the starting job.
Mac Jones says that he always prepares as if he's the starting quarterback, no matter what.
CBS Boston's Michael Hurley tries to gauge why Bill Belichick is essentially creating a quarterback controversy in New England.
The Patriots played both Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe on Monday night, which was Bill Belichick's plan all along. Jones discussed the split in the loss, and how he felt to hear fans chanting for Zappe while he struggled.
Scotland and its passionate fanbase, known as the Tartan Army, took over Boston during the World Cup. Now, Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants to return the favor.
Star Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was on the practice field Tuesday for mandatory minicamp as he remains without a contract extension.
The New England Patriots announced 13 training camp practices that are open to the public this summer.
Cade Civalli gave up one hit in seven innings and had a career-high 13 strikeouts in the Washington Nationals' 8-1 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night, snapping Boston's five-game winning streak.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was tossed for a second straight game on Tuesday after throwing his helmet toward Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during a heated exchange that ended with the benches clearing on both sides and multiple ejections.
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras broke down in tears in the dugout after hitting a 421-foot home run.
Patrice Bergeron is headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame this fall.
The Boston Bruins announced Thursday that they will hoist Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 to the rafters at TD Garden during a ceremony this season.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended for the first six games of next season for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
The Boston Celtics selected Chris Cenac Jr., a freshman forward/center out of Houston, with the 27th pick of the NBA Draft Tuesday night.
For now, Jaylen Brown is a member of the Boston Celtics.
The U.S. Men's National Team revealed its 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, with Matt Turner and Miles Robinson making the cut.
The Kraft Group, owners of the New England Revolution, announced Wednesday that they have reached an agreement to move forward with plans to build a soccer stadium for the franchise in Everett.
The Caleb Porter era is over in New England, as the Revolution parted ways with the head coach on Monday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Merrimack Valley Transit bus drivers and mechanics went on strike Wednesday, affecting several cities and towns north of Boston.
There's an Extreme Heat Warning for the Boston area from Wednesday through Saturday with temperatures at or above 100 degrees.
Dozens of beaches in Massachusetts are closed ahead of what could be the most extreme heat wave in years for the Boston area.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Cade Civalli gave up one hit in seven innings and had a career-high 13 strikeouts in the Washington Nationals' 8-1 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night, snapping Boston's five-game winning streak.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was tossed for a second straight game on Tuesday after throwing his helmet toward Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during a heated exchange that ended with the benches clearing on both sides and multiple ejections.
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras broke down in tears in the dugout after hitting a 421-foot home run.
Wilson Contreras hit a three-run homer, Caleb Durbin added a home run of his own, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.