The 2023-24 Boston Celtics have secured the best record in basketball, triggering the 60-20 rule and positioning themselves among historic regular-season juggernauts. With remarkable point differentials and a chance to match or surpass franchise records, the team's offensive efficiency and significant lead over competitors make them a force to be reckoned with as they aim to solidify their place in NBA history.
Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias has been named Major League Baseball's executive of the year after leading the team to a record-breaking season with a 101-67 record, the best in the American League. Despite being ranked 29th in payroll among all teams, Elias successfully built a competitive roster that included standout players like Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson. This marks the first time since 1997 that the Orioles have finished with the AL's best record.
Draymond Green revealed on a podcast that he played through a possible concussion during the Golden State Warriors' historic 2015-2016 season in order to help the team achieve their record-breaking 73-9 regular season. Green admitted that he was concussed and experienced dizziness and lightheadedness for days but chose to hide it from the organization because he believed sitting out games could jeopardize their chances of breaking the record. Reflecting on the experience, Green acknowledged that prioritizing his health would have been the wiser decision and that the personal cost of achieving the record may not have been worth it.
Lamar Jackson signed a five-year, $260 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. Jackson expressed his desire to stay with the Ravens and finish his career there. He also set a lofty goal for the 2023 season, aiming to throw for a record-breaking 6,000 yards with the help of the upgraded wide receiver room. Jackson did not disclose the specifics of his contract negotiations but noted that Jalen Hurts' contract did not affect his deal.
The Boston Bruins had the most successful regular season in NHL history, setting a single-season record for wins and shattering the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' mark of 132 points. They outpaced opponents in the standings with nary a losing streak, won at home, on the road, in the East and in the West, and were clearly the NHL's top defensive team. Led by 60-goal scorer David Pastrnak and unparalleled depth, they were almost the NHL's top offensive team, as well. Backed by the league's best goaltending, they steamrolled the NHL this season on their way to history.
The Boston Bruins had the most successful regular season in NHL history, setting a single-season record for wins and shattering the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' mark of 132 points. Led by 60-goal scorer David Pastrnak and unparalleled depth, they were almost the NHL's top offensive team, as well. Backed by the league's best goaltending, they were clearly the NHL's top defensive team. They outpaced opponents in the standings with nary a losing streak, winning at home, on the road, in the East and in the West.
Bettors who backed the Boston Bruins with a $100 moneyline wager in every game of the 2022-23 NHL season would be up $1,928.67, representing a net profit of 23.81%. The Bruins rewrote the record books with the most wins and points in a single season in NHL history. They were moneyline favorites in 73 of their first 81 games and are viewed as the favorite in their regular-season finale against the Montreal Canadiens.
Tyler Bertuzzi, who was traded to the Boston Bruins from the Detroit Red Wings, noticed the team's urgency, leadership, and will to win right away. The Bruins set a new record for the most wins in a single NHL season with a 5-3 victory over the Flyers. The team is focused on making a deep run in the Stanley Cup playoffs and has a chance to make history again by setting a new single-season points record with a win over the Washington Capitals.
The Boston Bruins overcame injury scares and a 1-0 deficit to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime, with David Pastrnak delivering the game-winner despite battling a stomach virus. The Bruins are now one win away from matching the NHL's all-time regular season wins record, with Charlie McAvoy's injury not believed to be serious. The team is embracing the journey to the record book and preparing for the playoffs, with the New Jersey Devils up next.
