Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Boston across Baseball, Hockey, Basketball.
Boston Bruins prospect Fraser Minten, 22, already has 107 NHL games under his belt, including a full 82‑game season, yet was ranked 42nd in The Athletic’s latest ‘Top 100 NHL players and prospects under 23’ list. Coaches and management praise his development, comparing his two‑way game to Patrice Bergeron, while he eyes a continued rise in the lineup.
Exploring the most memorable performances and milestones that have unfolded on August 19 throughout baseball history
The Boston Bruins face a critical stretch of contract negotiations, with several core players projected to receive new deals and younger talent eyeing multi‑year extensions.
In a recent interview, Celtics owner Bill Chisholm explained why he has no regrets over Jaylen Brown’s departure and highlighted the franchise’s roadmap for future contention.
A look at the high‑stakes deal that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks, the reasoning behind it, and what it means for Boston’s championship hopes.
Thirty‑one former University of North Carolina players are on NFL preseason rosters, with several delivering notable snap counts and grades while others face injuries or limited action.
Ketel Marte’s unexpected absence from Monday’s game against Boston prompted the Diamondbacks to move him onto the restricted list, a step that has sparked discussion about the team’s roster decisions.
From historic eight‑home‑run games to modern feats of power and speed, baseball’s timeline reflects a century of evolving brilliance.
The Bruins enter the 2026‑27 season with limited cap room, but a wave of expiring contracts and emerging talent will shape their roster decisions over the next few years.
After a 6-2 defeat to Milwaukee, the Dodgers’ manager highlighted offensive inefficiency, defensive miscues and a 5-11 record over the last 16 games, warning that the team’s recent slide could affect postseason seeding.
The Boston Red Sox’s relief corps has been hit by injuries to Slaten and Whitlock, leading to the promotion of Worcester’s Raymond Burgos. Despite a strong post‑All‑Star stretch, the bullpen’s recent erosion threatens the club’s wild‑card chase.
Alex Cora, the former Boston Red Sox manager whose 2018 championship still defines his legacy, has not returned to the dugout in 2026. After a rocky start that led to his dismissal, the team rallied under Chad Tracy, but Cora's next move remains open, with the New York Mets and Houston Astros reportedly courting him for the 2027 season.
An early look at three post‑surgery arms making their 2026 starts and what their emerging statistics mean for fantasy managers.
Sonny Gray earned his 15th win, Wilyer Abreu homered, and the Red Sox held the Pirates scoreless after the second inning, setting up a looming showdown between Patrick Sandoval and Paul Skenes.
Paul Skenes will not take the mound on Sunday against the Red Sox; instead, the Pirates have shifted his outing to Wednesday against the Tigers, hoping extra recovery will benefit both him and the rotation.
The 2026 class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was announced this week, spotlighting a diverse group of players, coaches and officials whose careers have reshaped the sport
Quentin Mosby’s buzzer‑beating three‑pointer, Ivanna Wilson Manyacka’s MVP performance, and De’Aaron Fox’s hands‑on coaching defined a historic doubleheader that underscored Under Armour’s renewed focus on basketball.
The 2023 Boston Red Sox have staged a late‑season surge that mirrors the famous 1967 “Impossible Dream” run, when a team once 14 games under .500 vaulted to 13 games over in just 44 days. At the heart of that revival is 28‑year‑old catcher Adley Rutschman, whose arrival has drawn comparisons to Elston Howard, the 38‑year‑old veteran who joined the 1967 Sox near the end of his career.
Boston University’s women’s soccer team begins its campaign with a three‑game road swing, starting at UAlbany on August 16, looking to build on a 15‑game winning streak against the Great Danes.
A look at the Phillies' dominant win at the Field of Dreams, the surge of the Tigers, and the wave of Cy Young trades that have defined the 2026 baseball season.
A look at the most favorable series this week and the ten under‑owned players who could boost your lineup.
A look at some of baseball's most memorable performances, from early no‑hit games to record‑breaking home runs and legendary pitching achievements.
A look at Thursday’s MLB action, where the Los Angeles Dodgers lost a close game to the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Boston Red Sox ended a five‑game losing streak with a dominant win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Ben Smith, a Boston College alumnus with two national championships and a 237-game NHL career, is set to rejoin the Eagles as an assistant coach, bringing extensive professional experience and a deep connection to the program.