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Paid patriotism

By Joseph Tortelli
· Updated January 16, 2025 12:03 AM · 3 min read read
Paid patriotism

"We're No. 1." That's been a constant refrain of Boston and New England sports fans in the new millennium — and with good reason. The Patriots and the Red Sox have won multiple championships, while the Bruins and Celtics have notched one apiece. Now this quartet of winning clubs has brought a more dubious title to the region. Each of those four professional sports franchises has landed in a less-than-honorable report called Tackling Paid Patriotism.

"We're No. 1." That's been a constant refrain of Boston and New England sports fans in the new millennium — and with good reason. The Patriots and the Red Sox have won multiple championships, while the Bruins and Celtics have notched one apiece. Now this quartet of winning clubs has brought a more dubious title to the region. Each of those four professional sports franchises has landed in a less-than-honorable report called Tackling Paid Patriotism.…

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