Juan Soto may be that (not so) obscure object of desire for a handful of major league teams, the Red Sox included. But as welcome as Soto would be, he wouldn’t solve the Red Sox’ obvious need for a top starting pitcher.That remains the Sox’...
BOSTON — Since he was elevated to interim head coach of the Bruins after Jim Montgomery was fired on Tuesday, Joe Sacco has tried to avoid making himself the center of attention.Some of it has been respect for Montgomery, who he not only respected but...
FOXBOROUGH – One of the Patriots most experienced assistant coaches is one of the biggest mysteries in New England.When Ben McAdoo was hired this offseason, the former New York Giants head coach was given the vague title of senior offensive assistant. A 47-year-old coach with...
FOXBOROUGH - During his weekly radio appearance on WEEI Monday, Drake Maye teased that he still had “stuff in my bag,” as in more goodies in his repertoire.That was a nice soundbite, but what more could the Patriots rookie quarterback possibly show?Already, he’s thrown a...
BOSTON — When the goal light went on, Elias Lindholm looked more relieved than joyful. The Bruins center kissed his right glove, closed his eyes and then looked skyward.It was a simple goal. He gathered the rebound of a Brad Marchand shot off of Karel...
Dear Abby: A month ago, my 7-year-old son was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike in a crosswalk. He’s fine now. His injuries were minor, although it was frightening. Police and paramedics responded quickly, and I took my son to the hospital to...
Dear Eric: I have a widowed friend we’ll call Vivian. Since her husband died a few years ago, my husband and I have invited her to have dinner with us on several occasions.Recently, I invited her to join us on a certain Friday. I asked...
Dear Annie: My best friend’s ex-wife and I have found each other after decades and fallen in love. The whole situation is really complicated. She left their marriage over 30 years ago and recently divorced another man—the one she left my friend for. She left...
Dear Eric: I am trying to divorce my spouse, but he is using suicidal ideation to get out of the responsibility. He was disappointed to receive my divorce petition. He contacted a bunch of people via text that day and got taken to the hospital...
BOSTON — Elias Lindholm ended his goal drought. Joonas Korpisalo was terrific and the Bruins gave Joe Sacco a win in his first game behind the Boston bench.Bruins general manager Don Sweeney had hoped firing Jim Montgomery and elevating Sacco would spark his team to...