Inside Boston's stretch of sports misery, from Mike Vrabel saga to Celtics, Bruins playoff exits
Boston has been known for its championships in the 21st century, but the last few weeks haven't been kind to the city's sports fans.
Inside Boston's stretch of sports misery, from Mike Vrabel saga to Celtics, Bruins playoff exits originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Any Boston sports fan will tell you they root for the modern-day city of championships.
It's hard to argue with that. The Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins have combined for 13 championships in the 21st century and even more championship appearances. That success isn't all in the distant past, either.
The Patriots just reached the Super Bowl in February, while the Celtics won the NBA Finals in 2024. Even when they aren't winning championships, they often find a way to impress. The Bruins set the NHL's single-season wins record three short years ago.
That era of good feelings is on pause. You could argue there hasn't been a worse time to be a Boston sports fans in decades after the last few weeks, and the city's teams hit a new low on Saturday when the Celtics limped out of the playoffs after a 3-1 series collapse. Here's a look at how Boston's sports scene has deteriorated this spring.
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