Jeff Briggs

The MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. hosts the MAAC Tournament beginning on Friday night with Fairfield as one of the four teams in action.

Seven Patriots were selected to the Pro Bowl roster for the AFC, but only two will play in the game as five withdrew due to injury.

Avery Bradley could make his season debut on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies, but Rajon Rondo may be forced to sit with a hip injury.

A staggering 21 members of the New England Patriots were listed as limited participants on the injury report after a light practice on Wednesday.

The Boston Celtics host the Milwaukee Bucks at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night.

New Boston Red Sox pitcher Ryan Dempster was introduced on Wednesday afternoon at Fenway Park.

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was limited in practice on Wednesday along with 17 other Patriots. Tom Brady sat out practice with what the Patriots are calling a right shoulder injury.

The Boston Celtics reassigned Fab Melo to the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Developmental League, two days after recalling him.

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo thinks he could have played in the NFL.

Rob Gronkowski was one of three players not present at the New England Patriots walkthrough practice on Wednesday.