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Bruins retiring Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 next season
Apr 26, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) gets ready for a face-off during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images The Boston Bruins will honor former captain Patrice Bergeron by retiring the forward’s No. 37 next season.
The date and time of the number retirement ceremony will be shared at a later date, the team said Thursday.
Bergeron, 40, played his entire 19-season career with Boston (2003-04, 2005-23), winning a Stanley Cup in 2011 and collecting the Selke Trophy six times as the NHL’s top defensive forward.
“Patrice was the kind of rare, generational talent that every team wanted,” said Jeremy M. Jacobs, Bruins owner and governor. “He was a deftly skilled playmaker and the undeniable greatest defensive forward in the NHL’s history. But it was the leadership he provided on the ice and in the locker room that made him truly stand apart and an all-time legend of the Boston Bruins.”
Bergeron also won the 2012-13 King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and humanitarian work and the 2020-21 Mark Messier Leadership Award.
The Quebec native ranks third in Bruins history in games (1,294), points (1,040) and goals (427) and fourth in assists (613). He was a second-round draft pick by Boston in 2003.
“To have my number retired by the Boston Bruins is an honor that is difficult to put into words,” Bergeron said. “When I arrived in Boston as an 18-year-old, I could never have imagined receiving this recognition one day. I have always believed that any success I had was only possible because of the people around me. I was fortunate to play alongside incredible teammates, learn from outstanding coaches and staff and be supported by an organization that believed in me from the very beginning.
“I am especially grateful to my family for the sacrifices they made that allowed me to pursue my dream. This honor belongs to all of them as much as it belongs to me. To Bruins fans across New England, thank you for welcoming a young French Canadian and making this place feel like home. Every time I stepped onto the ice, I felt the privilege and responsibility that comes with wearing the Spoked-B, and I always tried to represent this organization and community the right way. I am deeply humbled and grateful to be connected to the history of the Boston Bruins. To know that No. 37 will forever be part of that history is something I will cherish for the rest of my life.”
Bergeron’s number will be the 14th to be retired by the Bruins.
“Throughout his 20 years with the Boston Bruins, Patrice Bergeron was the ultimate professional, demonstrating a unique blend of leadership, integrity, humility and class,” Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs said. “Patrice consistently set the standard on and off the ice, becoming one of the best players in the game while demonstrating for the next generation what it meant to be a Bruin. As one of the greatest to ever wear the Black and Gold, it is only fitting that his No. 37 makes its way to the Garden rafters.”
–Field Level Media
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First round of U.S. Open suspended due to fog
Jun 17, 2026; Southampton, New York, USA; Grounds crew water the green on hole 18 iduring a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The first round of the 126th U.S. Open was halted soon after it began on Thursday.
Play at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., was suspended due to fog at 7:05 a.m. ET, approximately 30 minutes after the first group teed off.
When the horn sounded, 14 players had completed a hole.
Golfers on the course initially were told to hold in place for 15 minutes, but they were summoned quickly instead to the clubhouse given the visibility issues.
A 60% chance of precipitation and wind gusts approaching 36 mph are in Thursday’s forecast.
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Guardians Injuries Could Change Cleveland's Trade Deadline Plans
It was an exciting start to the season for the Cleveland Guardians. They jumped out to an early lead in the AL Central, quickly pulling away from who they thought would be their biggest competitors, the Detroit Tigers.
They were even 5-0 against the team they had faced in the playoffs the prior two years. Then, in the blink of an eye, things got ugly. Jose Ramirez, Chase DeLauter, and Angel Martinez, the team’s 1-2-3 hitters, all went down in the same game.
Any team losing the top of their order would be a problem, but it especially hurts when the 27th-ranked scoring offense loses the top of their order.
Jose Ramirez is impossible to replace. Even in a down year, he already had generated 2+ WAR, and will always be the heart and soul of the Guardians lineup, and maybe even the city of Cleveland.
Luckily, Gabriel Arias was just activated off the IL, and he will fill in at 3B for the time being. He’s not Jose, but he has been a 99 OPS+ so far this season, meaning he’s essentially been a league-average hitter. He’ll also provide some pop in a lineup that’s in desperate need of power.
DeLauter and Martinez aren’t nearly as good as Ramirez; however, finding an outfielder to replace them in the Cleveland organization will be far more difficult. Petey Halpin makes his return from AAA, but I would be shocked to see him add much offensive support. Steven Kwan, Stuart Farichild, and Daniel Schneeman fill out the rest of an outfield that is the worst offensively in the sport.
Kahlil Watson is also getting the call from Columbus after slashing .255/.333/.436 with 12 HRs in AAA. He might be able to provide support to a struggling offense, but these injuries cause far bigger concerns.
Cleveland was looking like a potential buyer at the trade deadline, but I don’t see that happening now. The Guards are 25th in baseball in total home runs, and desperately need to add some power to the middle of their order.
Rhys Hoskins and Kyle Manzardo haven’t done enough to drive in runs, especially being a part of an offense that is 8th in baseball in walks. I fear that with these injuries, Cleveland’s front office is going to be far too comfortable to sit out at the trade deadline.
Jose Ramirez won’t be sidelined for the entire season, and you’ll only get so many more elite seasons out of him in his age-33 season and beyond. The Chicago White Sox are your only real competition in the AL Central, and I think you’d be insane not to try to make this roster better.
They have a war chest of talent spread throughout their minor league system, so you can easily buy at the deadline without completely stripping down your farm system.
It’ll be an interesting few weeks in Cleveland, and if they can keep the ship afloat, maybe they still make a big trade at the coming deadline.
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Best Super Bowl Bets to Make Before NFL Training Camps Begin
Jun 2, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay during organized team activities at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Why on Earth would anyone want to bet on the Super Bowl in June, before the preseason gets underway? The answer to that is simple: to make more money when you win. But who do you want to bet on now? Well, I’ve got a few ideas on Super Bowl bets you want to make before the preseason.
This market is a great one for line shopping at this time of year. While the odds for the favorites may not differ much, you can find some significant discrepancies with long shots and dark horses (odds via BetMGM).
My Favorite: Los Angeles Rams +500
The Rams had the No. 1 scoring offense last year and made a good defense even better by acquiring Myles Garrett. So, naturally, they became the betting favorite to win Super Bowl 61. But why bet on them now? Because of the 2023-24 Kansas City Chiefs.
In June, prior to the preseason that year, they had +650 odds of winning Super Bowl 58. While there was some fluctuation in their Super Bowl 58 odds throughout the preseason and most of the regular season, their odds never got longer than +650 until the final two weeks of the season.
The moral of the story is this: bet on them now because there is a solid chance their odds may never get longer than they are now. Betting on them now maximizes your potential winnings.
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My Dark Horse: Kansas City Chiefs +1500
Stealing Kenneth Walker III away from the Seahawks was a masterful move and gave them an enormous upgrade at the position. Assuming he picks up where he left off, defenses will have to gameplan to stop the run. This will, of course, make playing so much easier for Patrick Mahomes.
The only problem, we don’t know when or if Patrick Mahomes will play. With him, they are contenders. But without him…there’s always next year.
Honorable mention: Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals
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My Longshot: Minnesota Vikings +5000
Why waste your money on one of these? Easy—because sometimes they win. You know, like last year.
Last June, the Patriots and Seahawks both had +6600 odds of winning Super Bowl 60. Had you bet on the Seahawks in June last year, your $100 wager would have won you $6600. But since you waited until prior to the Wild Card game, you only won $375 off a $100 wager.
Last season, the Vikings had a solid defense, but J.J. McCarthy could never get the offense rolling. If he starts this season, your money is lost. But if Kyler Murray gets the nod and he lives up to his potential while working with Jordan Addison, Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson, and Aaron Jones, Minnesota could absolutely be the next rags-to-riches story in the NFL.
Honorable Mention: Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints
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