Gethin Coolbaugh, Author at Athol Daily News

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wears two masks as he watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs , Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City. The New England Patriots have canceled practice amid reports that a third player has tested positive for the coronavirus. Sports Illustrated reported that reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the virus on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020,...

New England Patriots rally around Bill Belichick amid COVID-19 outbreak

by Gethin Coolbaugh Associated PressOctober 14, 2020

FOXBOROUGH — New England players have found an ally in coach Bill Belichick amid growing local criticism of the NFL’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.Belichick’s approach to the virus outbreak within the walls of Gillette Stadium has earned him…

At left, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman makes a diving catch in front of Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams during the second half of last Sunday night’s game in Seattle.

Julian Edelman still thriving with Cam Newton in post-Tom Brady era with New England Patriots

by Gethin Coolbaugh Associated PressSeptember 25, 2020

Boston Red Sox's Bobby Dalbec, center, celebrates his two-run home run with Alex Verdugo, right, that also drove in Kevin Plawecki, left, during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Dalbec homers for first big league hit, Red Sox top Nats 9-5

by Gethin Coolbaugh Associated PressAugust 30, 2020

New England Patriots quarterbacks Brian Lewerke (68) and Jarrett Stidham (4) warm up during an NFL football training camp practice, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)

Harry returns, Stidham still limited at Patriots’ camp

by Gethin Coolbaugh Associated PressAugust 23, 2020

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers, right, is congratulated by Mitch Moreland after his two-run home run in the third inning of Wednesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Fenway Park in Boston.

Red Sox snap 9-game skid, Devers homer in 6-3 win over Phillies

by Gethin Coolbaugh Associated PressAugust 19, 2020

Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot celebrates with Willy Adames (1) after scoring on a ground-rule double by Brandon Lowe during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Brosseau’s leadoff HR sparks Rays in 8-2 rout of Red Sox

by Gethin Coolbaugh Associated PressAugust 11, 2020

‘Hire Tek!’: Red Sox fans make pitch for Varitek as manager

by Gethin Coolbaugh Associated PressJanuary 17, 2020

Boston Bruins' David Krejci, left, celebrates his winning goal with David Pastrnak, center, and Charlie McAvoy (73) in overtime of Friday’s 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers at TD Garden in Boston.

Krejci’s OT goal lifts Bruins over Rangers, 3-2

by Gethin Coolbaugh Associated PressNovember 29, 2019

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) and Boston Bruins center Sean Kuraly (52) crash along the boards during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Marchand, Pastrnak lead Bruins past Sabres 3-2

by Gethin Coolbaugh Associated PressNovember 21, 2019

Boston Red Sox's Brock Holt celebrates his game-winning RBI single during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals that was suspended by rain with the scored tied on Aug. 8, and continued at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Holt, Red Sox top Royals 5-4 in 10th to cap suspended game

by Gethin Coolbaugh Associated PressAugust 22, 2019