It’s no secret that Craig Breslow is analytically-inclined. As a pitcher, he welcomed any data that could give him even the slightest edge on the mound. As an executive with the Chicago Cubs, he was forever in search for the kind of metrics that could...
FOXBOROUGH – Mac Jones is a creature of habit.During the NFL season, the Patriots quarterback gets on a regimented routine. He precisely plans out his days with scheduled sleeping and awake times. His routine also involves his diet (when to eat), practice, workout, recovery, and...
The Celtics have hit a rough patch for the first time this week with a couple of losses away from Boston amid a three-game road trip. Let’s jump into some concerns with players across the roster in this week’s mailbag. If you have questions about the Celtics or NBA, free agency or more email brobb@masslive.com or tweet @briantrobbHey...
Migrant and homeless families in Massachusetts seeking emergency shelter will be placed on a waitlist starting Friday after the state hit its capacity limit on Thursday.As of Thursday afternoon, there were 7,517 families enrolled in the system, which includes hotels and motels, only slightly past...
Veteran’s Day honors and celebrates the service military veterans gave to the United States, a tradition that started after World War I, and falls on Nov. 11 every year.For 2023, Veteran’s Day will be on a Saturday, meaning some businesses could also be closed on...
We’re running a mailbag on Fridays during the offseason. If you have questions on the Patriots, NFL, or want gripe about past answers, email cmason@masslive.com or tweet @bychrismason. Now let’s get to this week’s questions!Will Bill Belichick be coming back from Germany with the team...
Starbucks is honoring those who have served and beyond with a free coffee on Veterans Day this year.The coffee chain will be offering up a free tall sized hot or cold brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses at Starbucks stores only...
While the Celtics and fans have long gotten used to the iconic parquet court, for at least a few games this season, they’ll play on a different look. That’ll be the case when the Celtics host the Nets for the NBA’s new in-season tournament, which...
By Steve Pomper Photo by David von Diemar on Unsplash I recently wrote about how tired cops are of continually having to say I told you so about anti-cop legislation disguised as “police reform.” Add the many other things politicians are doing to chase cops out of the profession...
Despite trailing the entire second half, UMass women’s basketball closed the gap late but could not complete the comeback against Northeastern, losing 78-74 on Friday. The two teams traded the lead throughout the first quarter, but once Northeastern took the lead, the Huskies never trailed...
