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Matt Vautour
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Sports columnist for MassLive.com Practical idealist. All opinions are my own and occasionally right.
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Patriots, Drake Maye get a huge boost by the narrowest of margins
Half a shoe was the difference in the Patriots' morale after Week 2.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Matt Vautour: Red Sox ace’s team-first decision sends the right message
Garrett Crochet's priorities are in order heading into the All-Star break.
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July 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Matt Vautour: New England native’s unusual path could land him on USA World Cup roste
Late bloomer Patrick Agyemang has made the rare leap from a Division III college to the United States Men's National Team.
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June 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Matt Vautour: Fenway Franks and Moneyball - What a French sportswriter saw at his first Red Sox game
Column: Would a trip to Fenway Park still be magical for someone who has never seen baseball? I had a chance to find out.
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June 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Matt Vautour: Did the Celtics solve their problems or just shoot better?
The Celtics didn't satisfy the fans shouting to "Stop shooting so many 3-pointers!" They just made them this time. Will they be better on nights when they don't shoot well?
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May 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Tougher, more poised Celtics push Magic to brink of knockout
Led by Jayson Tatum, the Celtics' toughness — mental and physical — pushed them to a Game 4 victory and the edge of advancing to the second round.
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April 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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David Pastrnak’s newfound leadership is critical to Bruins’ future
But when training camp starts in the fall, Pastrnak's leadership won’t be a pleasant surprise. It’ll be required as the Bruins try to climb back into contention.
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April 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Healthy again, Trevor Story wants to deliver on Red Sox investment
After three frustrating years, Trevor Story is finally healthy and hitting.
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April 6, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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No, John Tortorella should not be Bruins’ next coach
The bombastic ex-Flyers coach would be a bad fit with the Bruins.
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March 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Maligned Bruins’ defenseman is better than you think
Bruins fans are underrating one of their players. The Patriots are better equipped to add a risky player and Top 5 names for teams in NBA Europe.
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March 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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If Stefon Diggs channels his fire, he could spark Patriots
If Stefon Diggs' first impression was indicative of what's to come, he could be a valuable part of the Patriots' rebuild.
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March 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Bruins didn’t get nearly enough to justify Brad Marchand trade
Matt Vautour column: Sending Bruins captain to their hated rival for a single pick looks like a panic move
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March 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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A Boston sports treasure is in its final days with far too little fanfare
Friday Outtakes: Don't miss a chance to see an iconic Boston sports destination before it's too late. Plus NFL free agent prediction, Frederic Fighting photos and Top 5 perfect Winter Classic venues.
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March 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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How do NHL players determine no-trade lists? A Bruins forward explains
Charlie Coyle, who has an 8-team no-trade list, explains what factors weigh into choosing what teams players out on their lists.
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March 5, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Rob Manfred on verge of Hall of Fame blunder with Pete Rose
Pete Rose's accomplishments have been overshadowed by his endless array of unpardonable decisions.
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March 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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After Saturday’s gem, a USA-Canada rematch is exactly what hockey needs
Everyone should all be rooting for Canada to beat Finland on Monday to set up a terrific rematch on Thursday.
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February 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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With Charlie McAvoy putting on his Team USA jersey this week, @MattVautour.bsky.social has a great read on his friendship with Mike Eruzione.

The text exchange between Eruzione and McAvoy after the defenseman signed his huge extension with the Bruins is terrific:
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Bruins star’s friendship with Olympic legend helped fuel Team USA dream
Playing for Team USA was a dream for a Bruins star long before it was inevitable.
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February 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Celtics exposing Luka Doncic led to stunning Mavericks-Lakers trade
If Luka Doncic leads the Lakers to a title, the Celtics might have themselves partially to blame for it.
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February 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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WNBA has outgrown Conn. casino, Sun should move to Boston | Matt Vautour
Mohegan Sun Arena is too small and star players don't want to play there.
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February 2, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Matt Vautour: Bruins can’t afford to bungle Brad Marchand trade deadline decision
The right decision about Brad Marchand isn't obvious and the Bruins can't afford to make the wrong one.
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February 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Jerod Mayo is missing Patriots’ bigger picture | Matt Vautour
Jerod Mayo said he's "never been a part of a team where we haven’t gone out there and tried to win the game.” That's that's not true and shouldn't be true here.
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January 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Belichick got fired, Celtics won a title & I finally got predictions right | Matt Vautour
Alabama didn't win a football championship and John Henry didn't sell the Red Sox. Here's what I got wrong and what I got right in my predictions for 2024.
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December 31, 2024 at 1:19 PM
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Bruins’ Brad Marchand could see himself on NHL on TNT desk someday
TNT gave Brad Marchand a trophy, might they someday give him a paycheck?
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December 19, 2024 at 5:48 PM
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Mailbag: Should the Patriots fire Jerod Mayo?

Here's where I'm at with Mayo's future in New England:
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Mailbag: Should the Patriots fire Jerod Mayo?
Answering questions on Jerod Mayo, the Patriots' leadership void, Joe Milton III and more.
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December 19, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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Matt Vautour: Patriots can’t bring back both Jerod Mayo and Eliot Wolf
The Patriots leadership combination hasn't worked. Robert Kraft has to acknowledge it.
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December 16, 2024 at 2:54 PM