BOSTON — When Matt Poitras got up slowly in the first period, the natural inclination was to watch whether he took a seat on the bench or shuttled down the tunnel to the locker room.Playing the pick in the corner in the first period of...
* It’s bad enough that the Red Sox have put such a disappointing product on the field the last three years. That’s been a failure of poor decision-making, ill-advised moves and an unwillingness to spend, so maybe it shouldn’t come as a surprise.But just as...
BOSTON — It’s been eight years. But Charlie McAvoy isn’t taking any chances. Superstitions are superstitions.When he played for Team USA at the 2017 World Junior Championships, the Americans won a gold medal and he, then a Bruins prospect was named to the tournament’s All-Star...
The Patriots have the fourth overall pick in the 2025 draft. And, they have tons of cash to burn.Only this year, there’s no reason for the coach to walk back that line.With plenty of holes to fill, and plenty of musts on the priority list,...
Dear Abby: I was dating a man for the past two years. Most of the time, we enjoyed being together. However, sometimes our discussions would turn into heated and hurtful arguments. He would disregard my point of view, ultimately shut me down, and make me...
Dear Eric: The letter from the woman whose husband never gave feedback on her various hobbies (No Comment) reminded me of a similar situation involving me and a friend. This friend knew I was a freelance writer and occasionally asked to see my work. She...
On Sunday morning, the NBA world was turned upside down when two of the league’s biggest superstars were involved in a stunning trade. Shams Charania of ESPN.com was the first to report that the Lakers were acquiring Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris in...
Dear Annie: I’ve been in an eight-year relationship that now seems to be ending, largely due to issues with my partner’s daughters. They’ve become disrespectful and jealous, and one has crossed serious boundaries by stealing from me and sabotaging our relationship.Over the past year, I’ve...
The Lakers and Mavericks shocked the NBA world ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. In one of the biggest trades in recent memory, Luka Doncic is headed to the Lakers while Anthony Davis was sent to the Mavs, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.The Lakers are...
Dear Eric: I am a retired 70-year-old. My mother is 93 and lives alone about 20 miles from me. She has lived in her home for more than 50 years, is relatively healthy, and can still take care of herself.We have discussed assisted-living facilities, but...