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Ryan Croke is a sports writer at The Lead covering the Boston Celtics and New England Patriots. He is pursuing a degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism at the Newhouse School at Syracuse University.

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Jul 28, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel leaves the practice fields after training camp at Gillette Stadium.
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What Can We Realistically Expect From The Patriots in 2025?

The upcoming NFL season is the most anticipated for the New England Patriots since Tom Brady left the franchise in March of 2020....

August 4, 2025
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) react after a play against the New York Knicks in the second quarter during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.
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Jaylen Brown’s Legacy Is on the Line in 2025–26

The 2025-26 season presents Jaylen Brown with an opportunity he has never had in his nine-year NBA career: Leading a team as its...

July 11, 2025
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Where Does the Jrue Holiday Trade Leave the Celtics?

In a pivotal offseason for the Boston Celtics, the first domino to fall was the departure of Jrue Holiday. On Monday, Boston officially...

July 9, 2025
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Should The Boston Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown?

The Boston Celtics are in a transitional period following a disappointing end to their season. The 2024 NBA champs fell in round two...

July 8, 2025
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Pros and Cons of a Team USA vs. Team World NBA All-Star Game

The NHL decided to wildly transform its All-Star break festivities this season. It shifted from a traditional clash between the top stars from...

June 4, 2025
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Celtics Ascended to Glory Methodically but Are Falling Catastrophically

 “We did it,” screamed Jayson Tatum after the Boston Celtics forward captured his long-awaited first NBA title at age 26. Tatum and company...

June 2, 2025