New England QB Cam Newton feels he was never fully equipped last year, but brings a fresh attitude – and a full offseason of preparation – into this season.
Joe Grant
Posted inSports
MLB threatens 10-game bans for pitchers altering baseballs
Major League Baseball previously announced a crackdown on foreign substances and now says it will implement suspensions for violations of the long-standing, little-enforced rule.
advertisement
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Korn Ferry tourney partners with Amtrak to bring fans to Falmouth CC
The Amtrak Downeaster, which operates through the Falmouth Country Club, will make special stops at the golf course on June 24-27 for the Live and Work in Maine Open.
Posted inSports
U.S. Open: Expect quite a show, but who knows what else to expect?
Tiger Woods made history the last time the U.S. Open was at Torrey Pines in 2008, and it’s anybody’s guess who will step up this week.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots notebook: Gilmore to skip rest of minicamp after missing the opening day
Star cornerback Stephon Gilmore is entering the final year of his contract and skipped the mandatory practice Monday as he seeks a new deal.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Ledecky wins 400 but slower than expected at U.S. swim trials
Katie Ledecky earns a trip to her third Olympics with a never-in-doubt victory in the women’s 400-meter freestyle at Omaha, Nebraska.
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: DeGrom ailing again after six dominant innings
Jacob deGrom allows one hit against the Padres but leaves because of right flexor tendinitis.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox give up five home runs in 7-2 loss to Blue Jays
Boston’s Nick Pivetta allows a season-high six runs and a career-worst four homers – including three in the fifth inning.
Posted inSports
College roundup: College Football Playoff considering 12-team format
League commissioners who manage the postseason system will meet next week with a proposal to go from four teams to 12.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins notebook: Marchand’s prolific postseason scoring run ended by elimination
Brad Marchand was one of the few effective Bruins against the Islanders. He finished the playoffs with 10 goals and four assists for 14 points in 11 games