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Watch: Joe Castiglione receives 2024 Ford C. Frick Award at National Baseball Hall of Fame
“This honor caps the many blessings I’ve had, and the catchphrase fits so well: ‘Can you believe it!’”. Joe Castiglione was honored at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday. The longtime radio voice of the Red Sox received the 2024 Ford C....
Derrick White blocks potential game-winner, Team USA survives South Sudan at showcase
Team USA trailed South Sudan for the majority of Saturday's exhibition. Team USA basketball struggled to perform against South Sudan in Saturday’s showcase game, trailing by double-digits against the massive underdogs for large chunks of the first three quarters. Eventually, Team USA worked its way back into the lead,...
As Summer League winds down, Baylor Scheierman, Jordan Walsh focused on non-shooting growth
Both Scheierman and Walsh are shooting below 40 percent from the field, but have made an impact in other areas in Summer League. Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh might not be shooting as well as some might have hoped they would in Summer League. However, with one more game left, each has noticed some growth in other areas.
Passenger to Boston facing child porn charges after fellow flyer spots pics on his phone
Jed Cohen, 74, of Dartmouth, allegedly tried to arrange sex with children as young as 3. A Massachusetts man is facing several child pornography charges after allegedly watching pornographic videos on his phone of prepubescent children and trying to arrange sex with them during a flight from Nashville to Boston, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office announced.
Patriots’ preseason broadcasts will go unconventional route — without play-by-play person for two games
Scott Zolak and Devin and Jason McCourty will be in the booth for two locally-produced broadcasts on Ch. 4. The preseason provides the opportunity for NFL teams to experiment, to escape the conventional when the stakes are minimal, and to find out if that unorthodox idea just might actually work.
It’ll still ‘be a while’ before Red Sox’ Triston Casas begins rehab assignment
Casas has been out since April 21 due to a torn cartilage in his rib cage. Triston Casas had hoped to return to the Red Sox’ lineup in early July, but he’s still on the injured list. He’ll likely be there for a bit longer, too. Alex...
‘Just what I live for’: Nick Pivetta joins rare company in Red Sox’ loss to Dodgers
Pivetta struck out Shohei Ohtani three times as he pitched six shutout innings in Friday's game. The Red Sox weren’t able to beat the Dodgers on Friday night, falling 4-1. However, they got a much-needed quality start from Nick Pivetta. Pivetta threw six shutout innings, allowing just two hits...
Live Nation rolls out 4-for-$80 sale for summer concerts
Using a special promo code, music fans can snag a four-pack of $20 tickets to various upcoming shows. Live Nation is running a two-week promotion that lets music fans buy a pack of four tickets for $80 to select shows. It’s the second year Live Nation has offered the Summer’s...
Freddie Freeman hits grand slam in 8th inning to lift Dodgers to 4-1 win over Red Sox
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night. Miguel Vargas walked before Zack Kelly got Chris Taylor to strike out looking. Brennan Bernardino (3-3) relieved and gave up a double inside the left-filed like to Shohei Ohtani. Will Smith was walked to load the bases, setting the stage for Freeman, who hit his 15th homer of the season.
Letterman will headline Biden fundraiser on Martha’s Vineyard
HONOLULU (AP) — David Letterman will headline a fundraiser with President Joe Biden in 10 days with Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, a sign that his campaign is forging ahead despite continued calls for the president to bow out of the 2024 race. The fundraiser on July 29 will be...
Watch: Noah Kahan closes Fenway with ‘Stick Season’ finale featuring his family
"This is the most unbelievable thing that's ever happened in my entire life. Thank you so much," Kahan said of the Fenway shows. To say Noah Kahan‘s back-to-back Fenway Park shows were emotional would be an understatement. The New England singer-songwriter took every available moment to express his gratitude...
‘It would be amazing if I can’: Red Sox’ Trevor Story hopeful to play again in 2024
Story underwent left shoulder surgery on April 12. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said he would miss six months. Trevor Story is hopeful that he’ll play for the Red Sox again this year. The 31-year-old didn’t rule out a return in 2024 when speaking to reporters Friday. Story is...
Teoscar Hernandez discusses turning down a Red Sox contract offer over the offseason
“At the end of the day, I have to make what is best for me and my career and my family.”. The Red Sox were close to signing this year’s Home Run Derby winner over the winter. But Boston’s contract offer wasn’t good enough, according to the player himself.
5 must-watch movies & TV shows streaming right now
The best of what's new streaming on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney Plus, and more. Welcome to Boston.com’s weekly streaming guide. Each week, we recommend five must-watch movies and TV shows available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, Paramount+, and more. Many recommendations...
This song protesting a new Starbucks in North Adams will get stuck in your head
Don't say we didn't warn you. After city officials in North Adams greenlit a developer’s plans to turn an empty lot into a commercial complex with multiple drive-throughs, Audrey Aristeo pulled out her ukulele, sat down in her bedroom, and began to write. The end result — “they’re building...
For $5.95m, a seaside Rockport property is our Luxury Home of the Week
The home was significantly renovated in 2019. If summer has you dreaming of a coastal getaway, look no further than our luxury home of the week pick, an oceanside respite in Rockport. 183 South St. is set on 5.08 acres, with views looking out on Pebble Beach, Milk Island, and the Atlantic Ocean.
As temperatures soar, pets can experience heat stroke too. Here’s what you should know.
Three of the 80 heat-related pet deaths this year in the U.S. happened in Boston. As heat advisories plague Boston, veterinarians are urging pet owners to prevent heat stroke by checking in on their furry friends. So far this year, three of the 80 dogs and other companion animals that...
Mass. RMV cancels appointments, unable to take online payments due to global tech outage
Flights, banks, hospitals, and more were affected by the technology outage Friday. The Massachusetts RMV experienced a number of disruptions. A massive technology outage disrupted flights, hospitals, and more Friday around the world. An update issued by cybersecurity company CrowdStrike is reportedly to blame. Anyone in need of services from...
Karen Read’s lawyers say a fifth juror has confirmed the jury was a unanimous ‘not guilty’ on murder charge
The juror allegedly said the jury was only deadlocked on the count of OUI manslaughter and its lesser included offenses. ’s murder trial has confirmed the jury unofficially decided to acquit Read of two of the three charges against her, including second-degree murder, lawyers for the Mansfield woman said Thursday.
Ax-wielding man charged with armed robbery in Charlestown
The suspect stole a juice bottle and multiple water bottles, police say. Officers arrested a man they say was waving an ax and a stolen juice bottle in the air in Charlestown Wednesday afternoon, according to a statement from the Boston Police Department. At about noon on Wednesday, officers assigned...
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