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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.
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...
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.
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...
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 – 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.
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...
The Boston Globe Being Upset We're Not About to Host the Olympics is the Stupidest Take in the History of Takes
As hard as it is to believe, this was once an actual thing. A video put together nine years ago by some of Boston's "community and business leaders" to secure the city as the site of the Olympics that are about to start in Paris. The case they were making...
The BNBL celebrates its Emerald Year
Banner Sports Sponsored by the Patriots Foundation. Summertime in Boston celebrates another year of the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League, better known as the BNBL. Young men and women across the city form teams and play for the bragging rights of youth basketball. The league is the oldest of its kind in the United States. Former Celtic Satch Sanders, Deputy Mayor of Boston Clarence Jeep Jones and Mayor Raymond Flynn were among the founders.
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 […]
How Boston is turning into a destination for inclusive run clubs
"There's no pressure for you to feel like you need to run a marathon." If you enjoy running and are looking for a way to build community, Boston is the place to be. Home to the world’s oldest annual marathon, running in Boston is more than just popular – it is a recognizable part of the city’s culture.
Boston Boys and Girls Clubs play basketball at 25th annual YouthConnect Unity Games
BOSTON (WHDH) - Local community members battled it out on the basketball court for the 25th annual YouthConnect Unity Games in Charlestown Wednesday evening. Boys and Girls Clubs from across the Boston area convened at the Ansin Youth Center, with Boston police officers, social workers, and YouthConnect staff members joining the kids on the court. 7News is a proud partner of the program, which aims to form connections in the community.
Murray: 2024 Boston Olympics would’ve been a disaster
On Friday’s Felger & Mazz program, “Big Jim” Murray explains why Boston hosting the 2024 Olympics would’ve been disastrous. Parts of conversation abbreviated for clarity. Jim Murray: I just experienced a blood-boiling, expletive-filled, chest-tightening drive to the studio today. That commute also reminded me of the...
Red Sox-Yankees will bring a playoff feel to Fenway Park
BOSTON -- After an impressive first half of the season, the Red Sox have stumbled out of the All-Star break. A series against the rival New York Yankees could be just what they need to get back on track.With the Yankees currently atop the Wild Card standings and the Red Sox hoping to get there at some point, this series feels pretty important. Even though the fans in the stands will be in shorts and t-shirts this weekend, the series It should bring a bit of a playoff feel to Fenway Park with both teams desperate for a series win.Red...
Local ‘26 DL Mac Fitzgerald commits to Boston College
Boston College has added their second commitment of the day, landing a commitment from Catholic Memorial (Mass.) ‘26 defensive lineman Mac Fitzgerald. He joins ‘26 OL Dean Ruksniatis, out of Williston Northampton (Mass.) to pledge during the BC BBQ recruiting event held on campus on Thursday. “BC has...
Boston College Football 2024: Freshman on Defense Preview
Quality over quantity. That’s the mantra of this recruiting class. With all the turmoil of BC’s late stage coaching transition and the college football transfer portal writ large, we have ourselves a class primarily composed of kids that the current coach didn’t initially recruit. All of them, however, have stuck by and bought into what Bill O’Brien had to say to them. There is an opportunity here. It’s a big jump from high school to college, so as always there may not be much playing time this year (although there have been a number of exceptions for the Eagles these past few seasons), but glass half full the incoming freshmen may have more attention given and room to grow.
BPDA Board approves White Stadium project
At its meeting last week, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board approved a project that would renovate White Stadium through a partnership between Boston Unity Soccer Partners (BUSP) and the City of Boston. As part of this project, BUSP was designated to renovate White Stadium through a request for proposals process that began in April of last year. BUSP was the sole respondent.
Craig Dolloff Joins Swimming & Diving Coaching Staff
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- Craig Dolloff will join Dara Torres' staff at Boston College as an assistant coach, working with the divers. Dolloff brings over 20 years of coaching experience to the Heights, working with a wide variety of divers, from age group and through Olympic Trials qualifiers. "I am...
Cannons’ lineup change: Pat Kavanagh’s return leaves Matt Kavanagh inactive
In a testament to the ever-evolving dynamics of professional sports, Cannons rookie Pat Kavanagh is set to make his return from injured reserve this Saturday as he takes older brother Matt Kavanagh's spot on attack for Boston’s game against the Denver Outlaws. Pat has been sidelined with right groin...
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