It has become routine around these parts. When revisiting the year in sports, one of the first questions is: How many titles did Boston teams win? That answer for 2019 is one, the Patriots in Super Bowl LIII. But there was so much more going on.
The Bruins exceeded expectations and came tantalizingly close to capturing a second title for the city, rolling all the way to the Stanley Cup Final before succumbing to the St. Louis Blues in seven games. Meanwhile, the Red Sox and Celtics underachieved, submitting disappointing performances in seasons in which both were expected to compete for a title.