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Jayson Tatum opens his 10th NBA season on Tuesday, October 20, leading the Boston Celtics at the Detroit Pistons at 3 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Derrick White says Tatum is more confident after his long Achilles return, and Boston needs that version of Tatum after trading Jaylen Brown and finishing the preseason 4-0. What did Derrick White say about Jayson Tatum? Derrick White said Jayson Tatum sees the game differently after sitting on the sideline for so long. White said Tatum is more confident and is getting over the mental hurdle that followed the injury. Tatum ruptured his Achilles in May 2025. The injury kept Tatum off the court for more than 10 months, and Tatum missed the first 62 games last season before returning late in the year for 22 games. When Tatum returned last spring, the efficiency dipped and the burst was not always the same. White says the hesitation is gone in camp and the trust in Tatum's body has returned. What do Jayson Tatum preseason stat...

Jonah Jackson Injury Update Clouds Bears Line vs Patriots Chicago Bears right guard Jonah Jackson is week-to-week with a hip flexor injury and is in serious doubt for Thursday Night Football against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Jackson was listed as did not practice on Monday's estimated injury report, and running back Kyle Monangai also did not practice, leaving the Chicago Bears run game short-handed on a short week. What Is the Latest Jonah Jackson Injury Update? Jonah Jackson left the Chicago Bears' Week 6 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the second half with a hip injury. Jackson was listed as doubtful after he exited the Atlanta Falcons game, and Jonah Jackson did not return. Per reports from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Jonah Jackson is dealing with a hip flexor injury and is considered week-to-week. Fowler reported that Jackson's status for Thursday night against the New England Patriots is in doubt, but the injury should not be long term. The official Wee...

The New England Patriots listed five players as non-participants on their estimated Monday injury report ahead of Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Offensive linemen Ben Brown and Alijah Vera-Tucker were among the five sidelined, while right tackle Morgan Moses was limited and quarterback Drake Maye was a full participant. The Patriots and Bears both enter the Week 7 game at 4-2. Who sat out for the Patriots on Monday? The Patriots did not practice on Monday, so the Patriots vs Bears injury report is an estimate of who would have taken part. New England listed kicker Andy Borregales (personal), center Ben Brown (knee), cornerback Carlton Davis III (neck), defensive tackle Joshua Farmer (personal) and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring) as non-participants. The Ben Brown injury update for the Patriots matters most up front. Brown and Vera-Tucker both left Sunday's 26-19 win over the New York Jets and did not finish the game. Davis has now missed ...

The New England Patriots visit the Chicago Bears on Thursday, October 22, at Soldier Field in Chicago, in a Week 7 Thursday Night Football matchup between two 4-2 teams. The game is a Caleb Williams vs Drake Maye duel between the No. 1 and No. 3 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, with New England chasing a fourth straight win and Chicago welcoming its quarterback back in form. When and where is the Patriots at Bears Week 7 game? The Patriots at Bears Week 7 game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 22, at Soldier Field in Chicago. That is 7:15 p.m. CT in Chicago. The Chicago Bears official site lists Prime Video as the streaming home for the game, with FOX32 carrying it in the Chicago area. New England enters at 4-2 after beating the New York Jets 26-19 on October 18 for a third straight win. Chicago also enters at 4-2 after beating the Atlanta Falcons 31-23 on October  18. How good was Caleb Williams in his return for the Bears? Caleb Williams was sharp in his return for the C...

Fenway Park gates open 90 minutes before first pitch for every Boston Red Sox home game. For a 7:10 p.m. start, the gates at Fenway Park open at 5:40 p.m., and for a 1:35 p.m. matinee, they open at 12:05 p.m. If you are asking what time do gates open at Fenway Park so you can plan your trip to Boston, simply count back an hour and a half from the start time printed on your ticket. What Time Do Gates Open at Fenway Park for Day and Night Games? The Fenway Park gate opening time follows the first pitch, not a fixed clock time. A 6:10 p.m. evening game means a 4:40 p.m. gate opening, and a 4:10 p.m. afternoon game means gates open at 2:40 p.m. All of the general admission gates at Fenway Park open at the same time. That includes the gates on Jersey Street and Lansdowne Street, so Red Sox fans can use whichever entrance sits closest to their seats instead of walking around the ballpark. Gate times at Fenway Park can shift for concerts, special events, and postseason games. Before leaving, ...

Nikita Zadorov spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since the Boston Bruins made him a healthy scratch, calling the benching disappointing while defending the physical style that keeps sending him to the penalty box. The veteran defenseman addressed reporters in Dallas, where the Boston Bruins practiced at American Airlines Center ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Dallas Stars. What did Nikita Zadorov say about being benched? Nikita Zadorov did not hide his frustration with the Boston Bruins' decision. "Obviously, when you have 900 games in this league and 14 years, you don't want to be in this situation and you feel disappointed, you feel disgusted about it," Zadorov said, per reports from Dallas. "But at the end of the day, it's a business, so you've just got to move on." Zadorov also defended the edge in his game. "I'm emotionally invested on and off the ice," Zadorov said. "So, when I go out there, I will die...

The Boston Celtics announced a new partnership with Total Mortgage on Monday, October 19, naming Total Mortgage the Official Mortgage Partner of the Boston Celtics for the 2026-27 NBA regular season. Through the Celtics Home Assist campaign, Total Mortgage will donate $18 for every Celtics assist during the 2026-27 regular season to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Boston, Inc., in honor of the franchise's 18 championships. What is the Celtics Home Assist campaign? The Celtics Home Assist campaign is a season-long program run by the Boston Celtics and Total Mortgage to support safe, affordable housing in Greater Boston. Every assist recorded by a Celtics player in a 2026-27 regular-season game triggers an $18 donation from Total Mortgage. The money goes to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Boston, Inc., which builds and repairs homes for local families. The number is deliberate. Boston has won 18 NBA championships, more than any other franchise, and the $18 figure ties each donation t...