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Women’s Volleyball Splits Tri-Match at Emerson
BOSTON, Mass. – The Manhattanville University women’s volleyball team split a tri-match at Emerson on Saturday afternoon to wrap up the season’s opening weekend in Boston. After sweeping Nazareth in the opener, the Valiants fell to host Emerson in four sets to head back home holding a 2-1 record. Match One Recap: Manhattanville 3, Nazareth 0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-22) The Valiants snatched a second-straight win to open up the year with a sweep of the Golden Flyers to begin Saturday’s action. Loren Hernandez’ (Toa Baja, Puerto Rico/American Military Academy) 12 kills and four service aces led the Valiants’ offensive effort.…
URI football's opening-game win over Holy Cross was a roller-coaster ride. Here's how.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — This is the type of victory any football team could use to propel itself into an upcoming season. The University of Rhode Island had command, lost its lead and was forced to rally. Its execution in the two-minute drill and resilience inside the final seconds helped decide a thriller against...
Celtics signing Lonnie Walker is either a colossal win or completely useless
For as late in the offseason as the Boston Celtics signed Lonnie Walker IV, it’s a smart move. Getting a guy who played actual minutes in the NBA last year (and shot the ball efficiently) is excellent, especially considering he’s only on an Exhibit 10 deal. So, at worst, they can cut ties after the preseason.
Toledo Blanks Worcester 6-0
A cool, clear and crisp day creates a consummate climate for an MiLB baseball contest. The Worcester Red Soxs face the Toledo Mud Hens at prestigious Polar Park after winning two, then dropping two games in this series. Woosox began the game with right-hander Justin Hagenman, stepping to the rubber...
Mud Hens throw combined four-hitter to defeat Worcester 6-0
WORCESTER, Mass. — The Toledo Mud Hens had five pitchers combine for a four-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Worcester Red Sox on Saturday at Polar Park. The Mud Hens have won three straight after dropping the first two in the six-game series. Contributing in the four-hit bullpen game were: Mason Englert (two innings pitched), PJ Poulin (2 IP), Garrett Hill (2 IP), Devin Sweet (1 IP), and Miguel Diaz (2 IP). Poulin (1-0), the winning pitcher, allowed one hit and a walk and struck out one batter; Hill gave up two hits, and Diaz allowed one hit. Offensively, Toledo put up three runs in the top of the first inning. Andrew Navigato hit his 20th home run of the season, plating Akil Baddoo as well, and Bligh Madris homered on the very next pitch, also off Worcester starter Justin Hagenman.
Bison Fall Short as Cougars Claim Victory 3-1 in Women's Soccer
WORCESTER, Mass. (8/31/24)- The Nichols College Women's Soccer team played a competitive match against the Clark Cougars from Granger Field on th campus of Clark University, on Saturday afternoon. The Cougars emerged victorious over the Bison with a final score of 3-1. The Cougars came out hungry and scored their first goal in the first 9 minutes of the match. The early lead put pressure on the Bison, but they responded with resilience. The Bison struck back in the 24th minute, when graduate student and team captain Grace Killman buried her first goal of the season. Killman's goal fired up her teammates, and the Bison fought to keep their momentum for the remainder of the first half.
Women's Soccer Shutout Salem State, 3-0, to Secure First Win of the Season
DARTMOUTH, Mass. – The UMass Dartmouth women's soccer team cruised past Salem State University, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon to secure their first win of the 2024 campaign. The Corsairs improve to 1-0-1 on the season with the victory over the Vikings who drop to a 0-0-2 overall record. First...
Cambridge City Councilor Joan Pickett, Activist Who Fought Bike Lane Expansion, Dies at 69
Joan F. Pickett, a longtime opponent of efforts to expand separated bike lanes who was serving her first term in the Cambridge City Council, died on Friday following a brief illness. She was 69. Pickett rose to prominence in Cambridge as the chair of the advocacy group Cambridge Streets for...
Women’s Volleyball Picks Up Set in Season Opening Loss at WPI, 3-1
WORCESTER, Mass. (8/31/2024) - The Nichols College women's volleyball team came up short in their season opener on Saturday afternoon, falling to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) by a score of 3-1 (25-23, 14-25, 21-25, 22-25) inside Harrington Auditorium. The Bison open the season at 0-1, while the Engineers improve to...
Coach bringing NBA trophy to Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The coach of the NBA champion Boston Celtics is bringing the Larry O'Brien Trophy to the Ocean State. According to a tweet from Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, Coach Joe Mazzulla will be at the State House on Tuesday morning at 10:00. Mazzulla, a Johnston...
MLB icon David Ortiz opens up on relationship with Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez after old rivals become Fox colleagues
MLB Hall of Famer David Ortiz shared his feelings about working with Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez after being rivals with the two during their playing days. The Boston Red Sox icon, 47, spoke about being MLB on Fox teammates with the Yankees legends Jeter and Rodriguez at the Fanatics Fest in New York City […]
Fields of purple flags throughout Mass. depict International Overdose Awareness Day
Communities throughout the state are holding vigils and other events today to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. Massachusetts has recorded more than 2,000 opioid-related overdose fatalities each year since 2016, including 2,125 last year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. There will be a sunrise vigil at Scituate Lighthouse, a night of remembrance in Bridgewater and a ceremony of remembrance in Quincy, among a bevy of other programs featuring Bay Staters directly impacted by...
Large fire at commercial building in Dudley; firefighter injured
One firefighter was injured Sunday as crews battled a large fire at a commercial building in Dudley, Massachusetts. The Dudley Fire Department received numerous calls around 3:40 p.m. for a fire at Rampco Construction Company, located at 120 Schofield Avenue. Several additional communities sent firefighters to help at the scene.
Police investigating Callahan Tunnel crash that seriously injured motorcyclist
BOSTON (WHDH) - Authorities are investigating a crash inside the Callahan Tunnel late Saturday night that left a motorcyclist hospitalized with serious injuries, state police said. Crews responding to a reported singe motorcycle crash around 11 p.m. found the motorcyclist injured and Boston EMS transported them to Massachusetts General Hospital,...
Fire destroys 19th-century building used as wedding venue, restaurant in Groton, Massachusetts
GROTON, Mass. — Flames consumed a 19th-century Massachusetts building that's now used as a wedding venue and farm-to-table restaurant early Sunday morning. The fire at The Herb Lyceum, located at 368 Main St. in Groton, was initially reported at approximately 4:12 a.m. by customers who were staying in a rental unit that's also located on the grounds of the Gilson Family Homestead, fire officials said. While the rental unit was not damaged, a former carriage house that was the centerpiece of the venue was assessed to be a total loss.
Pet of the Week: Husky Bryce is sweet, enjoys long walks
The Taunton Animal Shelter Pet of the Week is Bryce, a handsome male Husky who is about 3 years old. Bryce is looking for a home with someone who loves and is familiar with the Husky breed. He needs a home with no cats or small animals, but he may be fine with another...
Brockton's very own food blogger launches Haitian take-out spot and convenience store
BOSTON — Brockton’s very own food blogger has launched his first flagship location in the heart of Boston, serving delicious culinary creations and fun snacks to get you through the workday. Right on 700 Albany St., Boston, where a subway used to reside, Mirbentz Jean Francois redesigned the large space and converted it into a convenience store and take-out restaurant called "Did You Eat Yet." ...
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