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Ty Law is an entrepreneur — and a big-time multitasker

We talked about his spirits business, Corvus Vodka, on a recent phone call, during which he admitted he was also working out.
NFL

Steelers cornerback Cam Sutton banned eight games for an alleged domestic violence dispute

The Lions cut Sutton immediately after an arrest warrant was issued but he found a lifeline in Pittsburgh, where he played for the first six seasons in the league from 2017-22.
Patriots

Patriots punter Bryce Baringer teeing off at Mass. Amateur Championship

Baringer shot a 1-under par 69 to win the 2024 Massachusetts Amateur Qualifier at Stockbridge Golf Club.
nfl

Vikings’ Khyree Jackson, two former college football players killed in car crash in Maryland

Jackson was a fourth-round selection of the Vikings in the 2024 NFL draft.

Ben Volin | Sunday football notes
Did you know these coaches were still in the NFL?
NFL coaches and executives play a big game of musical chairs each year and their whereabouts don’t generate the same headlines as players.

THE VIP LOUNGE
Cole Strange on Dramamine, nacho cheese Doritos, and, most importantly, helping veterans
We caught up with the New England Patriots offensive lineman to talk about all things travel.

Christopher L. Gasper

Patriots are in for a rude awakening if they want to lay all the blame for last season on Bill Belichick and Mac Jones, and other thoughts

When you won because of all-time greatness at QB and coach it’s easy to assume decline at those positions is the root cause for losing.
CHAD FINN

The Patriots are the worst team in the NFL? Not buying it.

The very good defense should be even better, largely because it won’t have to constantly compensate for an almost unfathomably inept offense.
NFL

NFL is liable for $4,707,259,944.64 in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case

The lawsuit covered 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses in the US who paid for the package on DirecTV of out-of-market games from the 2011 through 2022 seasons.
patriots

Patriots QB Joe Milton III has legendary arm strength. But is that enough to keep him in the NFL?

The tales people tell about the way the rookie from Tennessee can throw a football sound mythic.
Ben Volin I On football

The Patriots addressed quarterback, but what about their other offseason needs?

Eliot Wolf, the Patriots’ new football boss, had three main areas to address: starting quarterback, No. 1 wide receiver, and starting left tackle. He went 1 for 3.
Patriots

Patriots sign linebacker Jahlani Tavai to three-year, $15 million contract extension

The deal has a maximum value of $21 million.
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

Tua Tagovailoa put up big numbers the last two seasons, so why does it seem like the Dolphins don’t want to sign him to a new contract?

Tagovailoa, the No. 5 pick in the 2020 draft, made it clear during minicamp this month that he’s not interested in giving the Dolphins a discount.
NFL

NFL ordered to pay nearly $5 billion in damages, after Sunday Ticket broadcasting package ruled to violate antitrust laws

The lawsuit claimed the league broke antitrust laws by selling out-of-market Sunday afternoon game broadcasts at an inflated price and restricting competition. Since federal damages can be tripled, the NFL could end up being liable for $14.39 billion.
Ben Volin | On Football

Inside the Patriots’ plans to develop Drake Maye and install a new offense

“It’s a process, and a marathon,” new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said. “So we’re really going to take our time and do it the right way.”
NFL

Class-action lawsuit against NFL over ‘Sunday Ticket’ cost is in the jury’s hands

The NFL was exploring a world without “Sunday Ticket” in 2017, where cable channels would air afternoon out-of-market games not shown on Fox or CBS, according to a league memo.
patriots

Patriots announce training camp schedule, including joint practice with Eagles

Camp will open July 24, a Wednesday, with a workout that is open to the public on the grass fields behind Gillette Stadium.
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

DirecTV Sunday Ticket lawsuit has NFL in a tough spot and facing massive change

The NFL is the subject of a class-action lawsuit that covers approximately 2.4 million DirecTV subscribers and 48,000 businesses, mostly bars and restaurants.

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Red Sox 12, A's 9

With Brayan Bello dealing on the mound, Red Sox rally vs. the A’s for 50th win of season

Bello allowed five runs on nine hits but struck out 11 batters and got reprieve when the Sox offense erased a 2-0 deficit with three runs in the bottom half of the first inning and eight in the second of a 12-9 win over the A's.

Alex Speier | On baseball

Ceddanne Rafaela made a play without bursting his bubble, indicative of how freely Red Sox are playing

The young shortstop beamed after making a difficult play look easy in a 12-9 win over the A's.

BASEBALL

Rays shortstop Wander Franco formally charged with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl

According to prosecutors in the Dominican Republic, the All-Star shortstop paid the girl’s mother thousands of dollars to consent to the relationship, which lasted four months. The girl’s mother remains under house arrest.

COPA AMÉRICA | ARGENTINA 2, CANADA 0

Lionel Messi, Argentina handle Canada to reach Copa América final

Julián Álvarez put the Albiceleste ahead in the 22nd minute and Messi redirected Enzo Fernández’s shot in off the face of goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau in the 51st.

HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE

With timely scoring from Thayer’s Teddy Lally, ISL outshoots MIAA in Boston Lax All-American game

The junior from Norwell netted three goals to propel Independent School League stars to victory in an entertaining showcase at Xaverian.

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Rafael Devers won’t play in All-Star Game due to left shoulder soreness

“As a group, we believe it’s a good time for him to get some rest and take care of it,” manager Alex Cora said.

SOCCER

Fenway Sports Group confirms it is in ‘early stages’ of talks to take over cash-strapped French soccer club Bordeaux

Bordeaux, which last won the league in 2009, plays in the French second division. It went into administration in 2021 and without new funding risks being relegated further by the French football regulator.