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Lehigh Valley hits two home runs taking the series win over Worcester
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (48-46) concluded the three-game series on Sunday afternoon against the Worcester Red Sox (44-51) from Coca-Cola Park. Lehigh Valley starter David Buchanan (6-3, 5.03 ERA) was on the mound against Worcester’s Richard Fitts (5-4, 4.76 ERA). In the bottom of the second inning with one...
Westfield Starfires’ comeback attempt falls short against Worcester Bravehearts
WORCESTER – Max LeFrancois (Assumption) grounded a walk-off single to center field, lifting the Worcester Bravehearts to an 8-7 walk-off win over the Westfield Starfires at Fitton Field Sunday. The Worcester native’s game-winning knock helped the Bravehearts stave off a late Starfire comeback and snapped the ‘Hearts’ five-game losing...
Mass. Republicans react to Biden’s decision
GOP leaders in Massachusetts said that President Biden made the right call in dropping out, but projected confidence in Donald Trump and questioned Biden's ability to even finish out his current term. After President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would be dropping out of the 2024 race, reactions are...
All God’s creatures: Blessing of the Animals event takes place in Shrewsbury
SHREWSBURY — Three golden retrievers, Maeve, Finnegan and Murphy, relaxed on the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury's lawn with their owner Tricia MacIsaac. They were at the church for the second annual Blessing of the Animals event. MacIsaac came for the blessing, and to connect with the community. "We did not attend last year's...
Vineyard Wind Faces Increased Risk of Blade Detachment at Massachusetts Offshore Project
Vineyard Wind has reported a heightened risk that the remaining piece of a damaged GE Vernova blade could detach from a turbine at its 804MW offshore wind project off the coast of Massachusetts. A blade failure occurred on Saturday, resulting in debris washing up on the beaches of Nantucket. Most...
Karen Read judge sets dates for dismissal arguments and second trial
The next Karen Read trial is now set to begin in late January 2025. Update: Judge Beverly Cannone set three key dates for Karen Read’s retrial during a brief hearing Monday. Read’s second trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 27, 2025, with a final pre-trial conference slated for Jan. 14 at 2 p.m.
Karen Read Homicide Trial Update: A Motion Hearing, a Juror in Fear, Charges of Targeted Vandalism, and of Course a Netflix Doc on the Way
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Open Streets Boston Goes Big For Jamaica Plain
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — It was clear skies and clear roads for the largest Open Streets Boston event of the summer Sunday. The third annual Open Streets Boston closes more than a mile of roads to vehicular traffic in six neighborhoods on six different weekends, letting local businesses expand into the street and creating safe room for games, music, community tabling, and more.
Making the case for Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird as the NBA’s greatest of all time
When it comes to debates on who the NBA’s G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) is, a number of familiar faces are usually discussed. Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are staples of such conversations. But Boston Celtics legendary small forward Larry Bird has a claim to G.O.A.T. status as well, with The Hick From French Lick (as he is sometimes called) deserving inclusion in any discussion on the greatest player of all time in the NBA. Three titles, Olympic gold, three regular-season and two NBA Finals Most Valuable Player awards, a dozen All-Star nods, and 10...
Erica Johnson to Boston University School of Theology
Erica Johnson is appointed adjunct instructor of organ for the Master of Sacred Music program of Boston University School of Theology, Boston, Massachusetts. A church musician and performer, she has taught at Wellesley College, Wellesley, Massachusetts, since 2019. She previously taught at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Salem College, both in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Oberlin Conservatory, Oberlin, Ohio; and she designed and taught the graduate course in organ literature at the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York, for two years during her doctoral studies. As a church musician, she has served congregations of various denominations and worship styles.
Red Sox pitcher not traveling to Colorado for medical reason
The Boston Red Sox used top reliever Kenley Jansen in a surprising situation on Sunday night. Now we know why. Jansen will not be accompanying his Red Sox for their three-game series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colo. Jansen has an irregular heartbeat. He has needed his heart shocked three different... The post Red Sox pitcher not traveling to Colorado for medical reason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Celtics Fans Roasted Rival Team After Sam Hauser Got $45M Extension
Boston Celtics fans used the news of Sam Hauser's new contract as an opportunity to throw shade at the Miami Heat. Hauser on Sunday agreed to a four-year, $45 million extension with the Celtics, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Hauser is set to earn just over $2 million in salary next season ...
Kristin Chenoweth Stuns in Tiny Tank Top, Reese Witherspoon Reacts
Broadway and Hollywood star Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked, The West Wing) stars in the new musical, The Queen of Versailles, which is based on the true story of Jackie Siegel, wife of Westgate Resorts owner David Siegel, who built a 90,000 sq. ft. mansion in Florida which they called Versailles as it was modeled after the Palace of Versailles in France. Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus) plays Jackie’s billionaire husband.
It's obvious Alex Cora is setting himself up for a Craig Counsell contract
Alex Cora has managed the 2024 Boston Red Sox to 11 games over .500 at the All-Star break. Their recent tear has increased calls from fans to extend the skipper. But since the beginning of the season, Cora has been vague about his hopes for the future. MLB experts have suggested that the Red Sox front office should throw a blank check at Cora soon to keep him in Boston, but the manager has given no indication that he hopes to come back next year.
Adrian Beltré gets trolled by Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz at MLB Hall of Fame induction ceremony
MLB legend Adrian Beltré got clowned by a former teammate during his MLB Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday. Fox MLB analyst and Boston Red Sox icon David Ortiz poked fun at one of Beltre's pet peeves during his special day in Cooperstown, New York. The former third...
Providence to Boston Bruins: Centre Looks for Another Opportunity in NHL
The Boston Bruins 23-year-old prospect Georgii Merkulov is looking for another chance with the organization’s NHL team this upcoming season. Merkulov had a small stint with the B’s this past season and hopes to earn a bigger role next season. Defensive play will be the main focus of improvement entering this next season. With a spot open in the Bruins’ forward core, Merkulov joins Fabian Lysell as another young forward option who could crack the roster on opening night.
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