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Patriots releasing JuJu Smith-Schuster, their highest-paid receiver

by News service report August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Smith-Schuster signed a three-year, $25.5 million contract with $16 million guaranteed with the Patriots last offseason, but was buried on the depth chart.

9 takeaways from Patriots preseason-opening 17-3 win over Panthers

by Chris Mason MassLive.com August 8, 2024August 9, 2024

Drake Maye looks good – but only for one series – while Joe Milton III, Jeremiah Pharms Jr. and the front seven step up for New England.

Boston Bruins, Sports

NESN names Judd Sirott to replace Jack Edwards as Bruins’ play-by-play announcer

by Steve Conroy Boston Herald August 8, 2024

Sirott, the Bruins radio play-by-play announcer for the past seven seasons, takes over after Edwards stepped away after 19 seasons.

Sports

Once a Super Bowl MVP for Eagles, Nick Foles retires after 11 seasons

by Associated Press August 8, 2024

Foles was named Super Bowl MVP after leading Philadelphia to a 41-33 win over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

Sports

White Sox fire manager after end of record-tying 21-game losing streak

by Associated Press August 8, 2024

Chicago, on its way to one of the worst MLB records in the modern era, fires Manager Pedro Grifol and three coaches.

Olympics, Sports

U.S. men’s basketball escapes with 95-91 win over Serbia, will play France for gold

by TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Stephen Curry scores 36 points and the United States, trailing by 11 points with 7:19 left, rallies past Nikola Jokic and Serbia.

Boston Red Sox, Sports

Red Sox had success on road trip, but starting pitching struggles remain a concern

by SEAN McADAM MassLive.com August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Boston’s offense has bailed out its faltering starting pitchers, but the team is still in the wild-card mix with seven weeks left in the regular season.