Darren Hartwell is NBC Sports Boston's Managing Editor and covers the Celtics, Patriots, Red Sox and Bruins.
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Red Sox soap opera: A timeline of Boston's dysfunctional season to date
To say it’s been a rough season in Boston would be an understatement. Here’s a timeline of the dysfunction on the 2026 Red Sox.
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Payton Tolle has been a breath of fresh air for Red Sox amid dreary season
It’s been a tough year for the 2026 Red Sox, but Payton Tolle’s performance and personality have been a notable bright spot.
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Why Mike Onwenu's revised contract with Patriots is notable news
The Patriots freed up some cap space Friday by signing Mike Onwenu to a revised contract, and that could hint at bigger moves to come.
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Patriots OTA observations: Vrabel brings the energy, Maye's day and more
An energetic Mike Vrabel helped set the tone on the first day of Patriots OTAs open to the media. Here’s what Phil Perry observed.
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Joe Mazzulla wins Coach of the Year after guiding Celtics to No. 2 seed
Joe Mazzulla has won Coach of the Year for the 2025-26 season after leading the Celtics to 56 wins and the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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Celtics' Derrick White earns NBA All-Defensive First Team nod
Celtics star Derrick White has made an NBA All-Defensive Team for the third time in the last four seasons.
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Could a Robert Williams reunion help Celtics address their biggest need?
The Celtics are in the market for frontcourt help. Should they consider bringing back big man Robert Williams III in free agency?
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Do Patriots have real competition for A.J. Brown? Breer shares intel
Will the market for an A.J. Brown trade expand on June 1? Albert Breer shares what he’s hearing about the Patriots’ possible competition.
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Curran: ‘Wouldn't surprise me' if Boutte seeks trade from Patriots
Will Kayshon Boutte be looking for a change of scenery if the Patriots acquire A.J. Brown? Tom E. Curran weighs in.
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Mannix: Why Celtics should NOT make a Jaylen Brown-for-Giannis trade
Should the Celtics trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo if it involves moving Jaylen Brown? Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix has a clear stance.