Celtics advance to NBA Finals, Donnie Wahlberg says "this is their year"
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche spoke with actor Donnie Wahlberg after the Celtics swept the Pacers in Indianapolis to advance to the NBA Finals.
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WBZ-TV's Dan Roche spoke with actor Donnie Wahlberg after the Celtics swept the Pacers in Indianapolis to advance to the NBA Finals.
Dan Roche and Cedric Maxwell look back on the Celtics' comeback win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Indiana, and discuss if Boston can close out the Pacers with a Game 4 win on Monday night. They look at Jrue Holiday's game-saving steal at the end of Game 3, and the job that Joe Mazzulla has done on the Boston bench.
The Red Sox are a game below .500 as they head into a series with the Tampa Bay Rays, which is where many expected the team to be throughout the season. Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the team "finding its level" after a strong start, plus the torrid stretch that Rafael Devers is on at the plate right now.
Bruins radio analyst Bob Beers says that Florida's Sam Bennett should have been suspended for Game 4 against the Bruins because of his hit on Brad Marchand in Game 3. Beers also says that Bennett should have been called for a cross-check and goalie interference on his controversial goal in Game 4, adding the NHL "botched" the Bennett situation "all the way around."
Mack Brown coached Drake Maye for two seasons in North Carolina and believes the quarterback is destined for stardom at the NFL level with the New England Patriots. Brown chats with WBZ-TV's Dan Roche to discuss Maye's intangibles on the field and his excellent work ethic off it, not to mention the competitive drive he has from growing up with three older brothers.
The Red Sox ran into a hot Twins team over the weekend, but took the series finale on Sunday thanks to another unsung arm in the rotation: Cooper Criswell. Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the righty's emergence in the rotation, Boston's power returning on Sunday, and look ahead to this week's visit to Atlanta where they'll square off against the Braves and old friend Chris Sale.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche caught up with Mike Gorman, who called his final Celtics game on Wednesday night to finish an incredible 43-year career as the voice of the Boston Celtics.
Dan Roche says the Red Sox need to give Alex Cora a contract extension that pays him well and keeps him in Boston for the long-term.
The Red Sox are a surprising 16-13 one month into the season despite a slew of injuries up and down the roster. How did they get here? Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the team's surprising start, and Rochie makes a case for the team to extend Alex Cora.
Lionel Messi will make his first visit to Gillette Stadium on Saturday night, which is a busy one for the Boston sports scene. MLS analyst Taylor Twellman joins WBZ's Dan Roche to discuss the experience of seeing Messi in person, his impact on Major League Soccer, and what makes him such a special competitor.
Drake Maye was drafted third overall by the New England Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft, and can't wait to get to New England. WBZ-TV's Dan Roche caught up with the quarterback after he was picked to get his thoughts on joining the Patriots, and hear more about his athletic and competitive family.
Drake Maye was drafted third overall by the New England Patriots at the NFL Draft on Thursday night. WBZ-TV's Dan Roche introduces us to the 21-year-old who comes from a family of athletes and has a lot of upside.
While the Red Sox can't seem to win at Fenway Park this season, they can't be beat on the road! Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the team's success on the road to start the season and how Alex Cora is keeping the team together despite a rash of injuries. They also discuss the continued success of the starting rotation, and give their take on a few funny stories from around Major League Baseball.
The Toronto Maple Leafs upped the physicality on the Bruins in Game 2 at TD Garden on Monday night and evened the playoff series with a 3-2 win. Now the Bruins have to answer in Game 3 in Toronto on Wednesday night. Will they? WBZ-TV's Dan Roche breaks it down, and discusses the goalie decisions by Jim Montgomery.
The Red Sox defense has gone from bad to horrific since Trevor Story's injury. Is there any hope for improvement on the diamond? And should they just play all their games on the road after an embarrassing 3-7 homestand? Dan Roche and Joe Weil break down the issues -- and a few bright spots -- with the 2024 Boston Red Sox.
Boston College was shut out for the first time all season Saturday night, falling to Denver in the Frozen Four Championship, 2-0. Dan Roche caught up with several Eagles players after the loss.
Nate Ingram was the student-athlete speaker at the 75th Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Banquet. He spoke with WBZ-TV's Dan Roche about how golf gave him direction and meaning.
Terriers captain Case McCarthy fought back tears as he discussed the team's 2-1 overtime loss to Denver in the Frozen Four, while head coach Jay Pandolfo and star player Macklin Celebrini said they didn't make enough plays to win.
The top-ranked Boston College Eagles will play Denver for the NCAA men's ice hockey championship after beating Michigan Thursday night. WBZ TV's Dan Roche reports.
After going to the Frozen Four
After a 7-3 start on the road, the Red Sox will open the home portion of their schedule Tuesday at Fenway Park. Dan Roche and Joe Weil break down the team's impressive road trip, which included some strong pitching and timely swings, and look ahead to Tuesday's festivities to honor the 2004 World Series championship team.
There is no stopping Caitlin Clark, but Veronica Burton and the Wildcats had a pretty good strategy during her time at Northwestern. The 3-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (and Newton native) chats with Dan Roche about slowing down the Iowa superstar, plus her impact on women's college basketball and the basketball world in general.
Worcester Red Sox manager Rich Gedman talks to WBZ-TV's Dan Roche about the legacy of Larry Lucchino, the longtime Boston Red Sox and WooSox president who died Tuesday at the age of 78.
Worcester Red Sox president Dr. Charles Steinberg talked about his close, late friend Larry Lucchino with WBZ TV's Dan Roche.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche remembers Larry Lucchino, the longtime Red Sox president and CEO who helped build three World Series winning teams in Boston.
