Marchand's comments about Sam Bennett's sucker punch weren't just made in solidarity with outraged Bruins fans. It's how players think.
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Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in MLS, earning more than 25 rosters
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Bruins' Brad Marchand not angry at Sam Bennett, says trying to hurt opponents is 'part of playoff hockey'
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With Brown, the Celtics have almost always been in the contending mix, though they have never won the ring he so badly wants.
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Aaron Rodgers and the Jets are going to live in the spotlight in 2024. But with all that attention comes some stiff tests.
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The ideal NHL postseason needs a series between two teams you can’t stand because there’s nothing like a good old-fashioned hate-watch.
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Al Horford's hustle sparked the Celtics to wake from their slumber and knock the Cavs out to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
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"You have to give Cleveland credit," Al Horford said. "They were depleted, and they just did not quit. They really pushed us."
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The Red Sox were undone by two errors in a game in which they also went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.
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A team-by-team chart of every teams' 2024 NFL schedule.
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Boston advances to its sixth Eastern Conference finals since 2017.
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The AFC South champions will play four prime-time games this season after 16 early window kickoffs last year.
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After a difficult run to begin the season, the Patriots will travel to London to kick off an easier second half. Can they improve on 2023?
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Game 6 is Friday at TD Garden. One week will have gone by since Sam Bennett landed his high-speed punch to the side of Marchand’s head.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars return to the U.K. for back-to-back matchups in London for the second time.
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Which Red Sox's prospects are pushing for a promotion? Which ones are right on track? And who is falling behind?
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"Earlier in my career, I never lost playoff games at home," said Jayson Tatum of the Celtics' strange playoff record at TD Garden.
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Bazzana could go No. 1 to Cleveland. Who will follow him? Which pitcher will be the first off the board?
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"I just thought they needed some profanity in their life, and I brought some," Maurice said.
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The Cavs face elimination in Game 5 in Boston, while the Thunder managed to even up their series and look to extend their lead at home.
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McAvoy's go-ahead goal survived a goalie-interference challenge and gave the Bruins a 2-1 lead to force Game 6.
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Brady said he's going to 'be a better parent as I go forward because of' the Netflix roast.
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Jeremy Swayman continued his impressive playoffs with 28 saves in the game, including a huge one on Sam Reinhart with Florida's net empty.
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