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Boston Globe
an hour ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
MBTA to run special event trains to Gillette Stadium throughout Patriots season
Fans hoping to ride to the upcoming game against the Washington Commanders will need to act fast: tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. Friday via the mTicket app and will be available only until trains reach capacity. Going forward, tickets will become available at 11 a.m. on the Monday preceding each home game. The one exception is for the Thursday Night Football game on Nov. 13 against the New York Jets, which will go on sale Thursday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m., the statement said. Boston trains will depart from South Station and stop at Back Bay and Dedham Corporate Center before arriving at Foxboro Station. Providence trains will depart from Providence Station and make stops in Pawtucket/Central Falls, Attleboro and Mansfield. Advertisement The official schedule for each special event train will be announced on the MBTA website closer to the game date, the statement said. But each train is expected to arrive about 90 minutes before kickoff and depart Foxboro Station 30 minutes after the game ends. All ticket sales are final, according to the statement. Tickets for each game are sold separately and must be purchased before boarding. Regular commuter rail tickets and passes will not be valid for the special event train. Advertisement Fans can also use regularly scheduled weekday trains on the Franklin/Foxboro Line to weekday Patriots For more information, including the dates of all Patriots home games, visit Rita Chandler can be reached at
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cardinals to wear NFL Rivalries jersey on TNF vs. Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks swept the Arizona Cardinals last season. The Seahawks defeated their NFC West rival 16-6 in Week 12, and embarrassed them again, 30-18 in Week 14. Naturally, the Cardinals need a change-up to motivate them this coming campaign. The Seahawks' first matchup with the Cardinals in 2025 is scheduled for Thursday Night Football (TNF) in Week 4 at State Farm Stadium in Arizona. The Cardinals just took to social media to announce they'll be wearing their NFL Rivalries uniform for that contest. The new-look uniform will be revealed on Aug. 28. Joining a first wave of teams from the AFC East and the NFC West, the Cardinals' special attire is expected to feature a nod to the team's origins and the region it represents. Together, Nike and the NFL, announced the Rivalries program on April 25, during the NFL draft weekend. The idea is to drive fan engagement by celebrating storied traditions and uniting communities with unique and elevated product designs, per the league itself. Specially designed Nike uniforms and fan gear will drive the Rivalries program over the next four seasons. This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Cardinals to wear NFL Rivalries jersey on TNF vs. Seahawks
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Will Chad Johnson become Shannon Sharpe's successor at ESPN after the Super Bowl winner's shocking exit?
Shannon Sharpe ESPN exit and his replacement (Getty Images) Shannon Sharpe has been in the news, not for some good reasons. In a dramatic shake-up at ESPN, Sharpe's departure from First Take has opened the door for a fresh face to potentially step in and Chad Johnson is making it clear he wants the job. Just hours before news broke of Sharpe's exit, Johnson appeared on the show, charming the audience and teasing what looked like a candid audition for the now-vacant role. Chad Johnson eyes Shannon Sharpe's ESPN seat following First Take departure Shannon Sharpe's sudden departure comes in the wake of a legal battle that had kept him off the air since April. Though a settlement was reached in the $50 million lawsuit filed against him for alleged sexual misconduct, ESPN ultimately opted to sever ties with the former NFL star. According to The Athletic's Andrew Marchand, Sharpe requested that the announcement be delayed to avoid overshadowing his brother's Hall of Fame induction—an appeal that was reportedly denied. 'Obviously, I'm sure everybody's heard the news by now that I will not be returning to ESPN,' Sharpe said later that night on Nightcap. He added, 'I said, 'This coming out will overshadow everything [my brother's] worked his entire life for.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo And unfortunately, it didn't happen that way.' While ESPN has not officially linked Sharpe's exit to the lawsuit, the timing speaks volumes. His tenure, which began in August 2023 after leaving Undisputed, ended just shy of the two-year mark. Here comes Chad Johnson. The former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver, who co-hosts the Nightcap podcast with Sharpe, wasted no time making his pitch. During his recent appearance on First Take, Johnson playfully declared, 'I can get used to this for the next six months… I'm gonna start September 5th, if I'm not mistaken. Because Thursday Night Football, first week, so, I should be here Friday.' Host Molly Qerim's laughter and Stephen A. Smith's remote presence only fueled Johnson's confidence. 'The fact that you came off vacation for me, that lets me know you're trying to get things started a little early,' Johnson told Smith. 'Trying to preheat the oven, I like that. It's gonna be a great season.' Johnson's charisma and rapport with the First Take team didn't go unnoticed. Though there's no formal announcement yet, his timing—paired with ESPN's urgent need for a dynamic replacement—makes his candidacy one to watch. As ESPN turns the page from a turbulent chapter, Chad Johnson is positioning himself not just as a fill-in, but as a full-time spark ready to light up the studio this NFL season. What is Shannon Sharpe's comment on his ESPN exit? Shannon Sharpe has finally broken his silence following the announcement of his departure from ESPN. The NFL Hall of Famer expressed that his only regret was how the announcement may have taken attention away from Sterling Sharpe's moment of glory. 'The only thing I asked was, guys, could we wait until Monday? My brother's going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame,' Sharpe shared. He added that he feared the headlines would 'overshadow everything that he's worked his entire life for. ' Sharpe revealed he had apologized to Sterling personally, only to be met with brotherly grace: 'Bro, stop apologizing... I love you.' Despite his exit, Sharpe was full of appreciation for ESPN, saying the network gave him a broader platform to be himself. 'I was able to bring that to ESPN. So I'm very, very grateful for that,' he noted, adding, 'They did what they felt they needed to do. And I'm at peace with that.' FAQs 1: Why did Shannon Sharpe leave ESPN's First Take? Shannon Sharpe parted ways with ESPN following a lawsuit settlement involving allegations of sexual assault. Although he previously planned to return for the NFL preseason, ESPN ultimately decided to end the partnership. 2: Was Shannon Sharpe fired from ESPN because of the lawsuit? ESPN has not officially stated that the lawsuit caused Sharpe's exit. However, the decision came shortly after he settled a $50 million sexual assault lawsuit, suggesting a possible connection. 3: When was Shannon Sharpe last seen on First Take? Sharpe last appeared on First Take in late April 2025, before stepping away from the show amid the legal proceedings. Also Read: Shannon Sharpe's net worth in 2025: How much he earned as ESPN has now officially parted ways with former NFL star For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
New York Post
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Shannon Sharpe's good NFL friend Chad Johnson angles to take over his ESPN role after firing
Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson appears to be lobbying for Shannon Sharpe's seat on 'First Take' after the Pro Football Hall of Famer was fired Wednesday by ESPN just days after settling a bombshell $50 million lawsuit in which a Jane Doe accused him of rape. While promoting EA Sports and popular video game 'Madden NFL 26' on 'First Take' Wednesday, Johnson, who co-hosts the 'Nightcap' podcast with Sharpe, said he'll be in the studio for the 2025 NFL season. 'I can get used to this for the next … six months,' Johnson said after host Molly Qerim asked whether he liked the new 'First Take' studio, which is located in Lower Manhattan. 'I'm gonna start Sept. 5, if I'm not mistaken, because 'Thursday Night Football,' first week, so, I should be here Friday.' Qerim then pointed to host Stephen A. Smith and told Johnson, a former NFL wide receiver, to 'talk to the boss,' who appeared on the show remotely. 'The fact that you came off vacation for me, that lets me know you're trying to get things started a little early,' Johnson told Smith. 'And I appreciate that. Trying to preheat the oven, I like that. It's gonna be a great season.' Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson on ESPN's 'First Take' July 30, 2025. X Johnson, who has previously appeared on 'First Take,' has long coveted a spot on the ESPN program, championing himself on social media for months. Sharpe had been off the air at ESPN since late April due to the lawsuit. The plaintiff, who is more than 30 years younger than him, alleged Sharpe brutally sexually assaulted her several times at the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. He denied all allegations of coercion or misconduct in a statement through his counsel to The Post. Shannon Sharpe addresses his ESPN firing during his 'Nightcap' podcast on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. X/Nightcap Sharpe addressed his ESPN firing during Wednesday's installment of the 'Nightcap' podcast, explaining he asked the Worldwide Leader to wait until next Monday to go public with the news due to brother Sterling Sharpe's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this Saturday. 'The only thing that I really asked was that, 'Guys, could we wait until Monday. My brother is going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I really want it to be about him and be about my family. This coming out would overshadow everything he's worked his entire life for,'' Sharpe said. 'And unfortunately, it didn't happen that way.' Sharpe, 57, said he 'profusely apologized' to his older brother, who told him to 'be done' and 'move on' from the situation. 'I really enjoyed my time at ESPN, it gave me an opportunity to bring my audience that saw me just grow … to ESPN, so I'm very grateful for that,' Sharpe said. '… [ESPN] did what they had to do — I'm at peace with that. 'I just wish this thing could have waited until Monday because I hate the fact that I'm overshadowing my brother. The first two brothers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and this is what the headlines are going to be for the next couple of days.' Sharpe originally joined 'First Take' in the fall of 2023 following his FS1 exit.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary NFL Quarterback Kurt Warner Lands Exciting Job
Legendary NFL Quarterback Kurt Warner Lands Exciting Job originally appeared on The Spun. Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner has reportedly been tapped to lead an exciting new broadcast for the NFL this upcoming season. According to insider Andrew Marchand at The Athletic, Warner will serve as the lead analyst for the league's first ever YouTube live stream which will take place during Week 1's season-opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and LA Chargers in Brazil. Due to its lack of infrastructure in the live broadcasting space, the video sharing platform will also reportedly pay NBC to assist in production for the event — as Amazon Prime did when it was kickstarting its "Thursday Night Football" broadcasts a few years ago. As big of a get as Warner is though, he's only the first piece. According to Marchand, YouTube still doesn't have a play-by-play voice locked down despite the game being roughly a month away. In a packed opening weekend all across the football world, most of broadcasting's biggest names are already tied up with other commitments. Not to mention that a lot of the bigger networks have been "reluctant" to let their talent hop on streams that aren't under their own umbrella in this competitive age of engagement and attention. In addition to the Warner-led livestream, Marchand adds that YouTube will also share alternative streams featuring some of the platform's top creators and influencers where they'll offer reactions and commentary of their own on the action. The NFL season officially kicks off Thursday, Sept. 4 when the Eagles host the Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football" and Peacock before following that up with the Chiefs-Chargers YouTube game. Now it's just a matter of finding out who will actually be sitting next to Kurt when the lights come on that Friday night in the league's second straight Week 1 Sao Paulo game in that time NFL Quarterback Kurt Warner Lands Exciting Job first appeared on The Spun on Jul 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
