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Massachusetts Pizzeria Scores Highest Ever Rating from Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy
Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, has traveled around the country reviewing pizza slices for his popular "One Bite Everybody Knows the Rules" YouTube series. Known for his brutally honest and often humorous reviews, Portnoy has visited over 20 locations in Massachusetts alone, each time with a goal to find the best pizza the state has to offer.
Cape Verde's Olympic athletes will take the field in outfits designed in Quincy
Friday evening, millions of spectators will witness the lighting of the Olympic torch. And as athletes from each country fill the arena, a Massachusetts clothing brand will make its debut as the clothing designer for the Cape Verde team. ISLNDZ is a clothing brand based in Quincy, founded in 2018...
Needham OL Charlie Simeone taking ‘elite’ athleticism to Holy Cross
The rock of Needham’s offensive line knows where he is going to college after graduation. Needham’s Charlie Simeone announced his verbal commitment to Holy Cross on X.com Tuesday. Simeone also had scholarship offers from Stonehill, Buffalo, Maine, Army, Colgate, Akron, Merrimack, Bryant and Fordham. If you purchase a...
The Olympics in Boston? It almost happened — here's what it would have been like
An Olympic stadium roaring, albeit temporarily, in South Boston. An athletes village at Columbia Point. Franklin Park's White Stadium reimagined to host equestrian events. The Emerald Necklace finally finished, connecting green space all the way across Boston. All of that was part of the vision for what an Olympic Games...
Needham’s undefeated Legion team to take a swing at state tourney
The undefeated Needham Post 14 American Legion baseball team is headed to the state tournament after winning the District 6 senior championship Tuesday night. Needham defeated Hyde Park 8-3 at Adams Field in Quincy to advance to the state tournament for the first time since 1996. On Saturday night the team will face Shrewsbury Post 397 at Fitton Field on the College of the Holy Cross campus in Worcester. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
Wu Announces Expansion of Swim Safe Program Through Grant Opportunity
Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston’s Human Services Cabinet, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families announced applications are now open for Swim Safe Boston grants to support non-profit organizations in Boston that provide free swim lessons for youth. The $250,000 in grant funding continues the City’s commitment to ensuring families have access to affordable, beginner-level swim lessons. Swim Safe was first announced in July of 2023, and since then has funded free swim lessons for over 1,500 youth. This number is in addition to the 2000+ youth that BCYF provided swim lessons to over the same time period.
Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy rates South Shore pizza around Zach Bryan concert
The reviews are in. Dave Portnoy’s “One Bite” impressions of cheese pizza on the South Shore made during a recent visit have been posted. The Barstool Sports founder made pit stops for pie around country singer Zach Bryan’s concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro on July 17. Portnoy joined Bryan onstage to sing part...
Needham Observer – July 25, 2024
We hope you’re enjoying the summer. We will be taking a break next week and will be back in your inbox on August 8. In his 25th year of operating Sweet Basil, Dave Becker remains passionate about the restaurant that catalyzed Needham’s once modest restaurant scene. “I love what I’m doing,” he said. “My […]
Winthrop’s Nicole Pinheiro Silver Medalist in Figure Skating Competition
Nicole Pinheiro of Winthrop was a member of the North Shore Skating Club’s Crystal Blades. Theatre on Ice team that won the silver medal at the US Figure Skating National Theatre on Ice competition in Evansville, Indiana, on June 29. The team is comprised of 20 skaters from different.
With an assist from Marcus Jones, Covered By Music is on a mission to nurture future Boston music stars
This local nonprofit operates a music camp taught by award-winning professionals. Even at music camp, Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones couldn’t resist breaking down a huddle at the end of a long day. Football fans know Jones as an All-Pro punt returner and the first NFL player since 1947 to...
Abingtons trio to ride in the Pan-Mass Challenge
LA PLUME TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three Lackawanna County natives are training for the ride of a lifetime. One of them is a two-time Olympian, who is dedicating her athleticism to a charitable cause. Blink and you might miss this trio buzzing around the Abingtons. They’re gearing up for the upcoming Pan-Mass Challenge in […]
Two Fall River athletes win gold at Bay State Games
FALL RIVER — It was all golden for Shawn Kalunga and Thalys Silva. The Atlantis Charter student athletes recently captured gold medals during the Bay State Summer Games Track and Field event at Regis College in Weston. ...
Boston University Athletes Julimar Avila and Ally Hammel Ready for Paris Olympics Challenges
Boston University's Julimar Avila and Ally Hammel are set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics, continuing a tradition of BU representation in the Games dating back to 1952. Avila, a standout swimmer, and Hammel, a talented field hockey player, aim to secure medals in their respective sports, with Avila making her second Olympic appearance and Hammel being the second BU field hockey player to compete at the Olympics. The Summer Olympics in Paris mark the city's third time hosting the event.
Boston 2024 Olympic bid committee reunites as Games kick off in Paris
As the 2024 Olympic Games officially kicked off Friday in Paris, members of the former committee that pushed for Boston to host this year's Games reunited at a local tavern to reminisce and catch up. The Boston 2024 committee gathered at the Ford Tavern in Medford Friday afternoon for an...
AB’s “boys of summer” play in Massachusetts State Tournament
Although they all went to different grade schools, the boys on the Acton Boxborough Youth Baseball (ABYB) U12 Little League World Series (LLWS) baseball team have united to do something that hasn’t happened since the year they were born: to possibly represent Massachusetts in the Little League World Series. They are now just two steps away from the big show in Williamsport PA.
Baseball’s Fang Selected as Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard University baseball rising junior right-handed pitcher Callan Fang has earned selection to the 2024 Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game, the CCBL has announced. Pitching for the Orleans Firebirds, Fang leads the CCBL in strikeouts (33) over 24.1 innings on the season. He has tallied...
Boston 2024 – The Olympics Games that Never Were
Right now, in the neighborhood, it would be like St. Patrick’s Day weekend on steroids if the 2024 Olympic Games happened in Boston! International guests, dignitaries, and spectators would flock to the streets of our fair city, looking to take in sports like handball, gymnastics, track and field, and breakdancing, not to mention the security measures that would be implemented.
Joust Beach Volleyball Serving up Fitness, Friendship, and Fun
People looking for a new way to stay fit and meet people are discovering the fun of indoor beach volleyball, thanks to an indoor beach volleyball court in Norwood. Joust Beach Volleyball owner, John Fleming, says, “Beach volleyball is an all-over workout that builds up your body, your mind, and your social life.”
City Council unanimously supports fundraising program of Revere Boxing
It was an easy unanimous decision for the city council on Monday night when it approved a temporary fundraising business license for Revere Police Officer Joe Singer and his Revere Boxing Program. The program is in its third year, and offers free afterschool and summer boxing programs for Revere youth.
Granite Chin Promotions signs 2024 N.E. Golden Glove Champion “Showtime” Shea Willcox
To make Pro debut on Sept. 13 in Bridgewater, Mass. Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) has announced the signing of Everett junior welterweight “Showtime” Shea Willcox, a 2024 New England Golden Gloves Champion, to an exclusive promotional contract. He is scheduled to make his pro debut on September 13 in a GCP show in Bridgewater, Mass. The 22-year-old Willcox, who was a member of two of Everett High’s Super Bowl, Division One, football championship teams, was also selected as the “Most Outstanding Boxer” at this past February’s New England Golden Gloves Championships. He also was a 2018 Rocky Marciano Tournament Champion.
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