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Bruins top prospect will ‘make a push for NHL job,’ Providence coach says
Fabian Lysell is close to an NHL debut, and will make a case to crack the Bruins roster this year out of training camp. Boston’s top prospect has dealt with injuries — including two concussions — that have set him back in his development. But Lysell continues to work toward the ultimate goal: being a part of the 2024-25 Bruins team.
“Not Going to Back Down From Anybody”- Marcus Smart Shares Insights on What Kyrie Irving Is Like as a Teammate
Kyrie Irving made a top tier spot for himself in the league through his remarkable performances. However, his controversial actions against his former teams have overshadowed that. Nevertheless, this hasn’t change the fact that he’s one of the best teammates, not only to Luka Doncic on the Mavericks, but also his former Celtics teammate Marcus Smart.
Red Sox roster: Lefty reliever joins team in Miami ahead of possible move
MIAMI — Left-handed reliever Cam Booser rejoined the Red Sox on Thursday in Miami, but he wasn’t activated before Boston’s series finale against the Marlins. Booser, who was optioned to Triple-A as part of a series of roster moves on June 24, joined the club as a member of the taxi squad. He’ll likely travel to New York ahead of a three-game series that begins Friday. Unless someone is hurt and needs to be placed on the injured list, Booser can’t be added to the active roster until Tuesday (July 9), which marks 15 days since he was optioned to Worcester. It’s a situation to monitor in the coming days.
Red Sox release two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher
The Red Sox have released catcher Roberto Perez, as noted by Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com. Perez signed a minor league deal with the club back in December but has spent the entire regular season on the injured list in the minors. A veteran of 10 big league seasons, Perez is...
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school girls' track and field team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for girls' track. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA...
At least 8 sharks spotted off Cape Cod this week, some 100 feet from shore
Seasonal great white shark sightings around Massachusetts have increased in recent years, and with a growing population of gray seals on the Outer Cape, it’s become a popular location for great white sharks, according to Mass.gov. While shark spottings have been relatively quiet over the past few weeks, this...
Mass. State Lottery winner: 2 $100,000 ‘Mass Cash’ prizes won on 4th of July
Two “Mass Cash” players had a lucky Independence Day. Two $100,000 prize winning tickets were sold in Somerville and West Bridgewater. One ticket was sold at Get-N-Go in Somerville, while the other was sold at Macy’s Liquors in West Bridgewater. They were the top prizes won or...
Mosquitoes with dangerous EEE virus found in Mass. for first time in 2024
The state hasn't found any human or animal cases of EEE so far this year. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is reporting the first Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus detected in mosquitoes in the state this year. EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on June 30 in Carver....
Want more fireworks? You're in luck. Here's where to catch the fireworks in Central Mass.
WORCESTER ― The Fourth of July has come and gone, but if you missed the fireworks, you're in luck. There are still a number of fireworks shows happening throughout the rest of the summer. As a reminder, fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts without a permit and certification including sparklers....
Here’s where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Mass. this weekend
Fourth of July firework shows are lighting up skies all around the state. Across Massachusetts, people are celebrating the holiday with firework shows in local cities and towns. Check out the list of individual city and town firework shows in Massachusetts from July 5-7. Agawam: July 5-6 at 9:30 p.m....
Mass. Weather: Expect ‘pop-up’ storms Friday
Massachusetts residents might want to make backup plans for any outdoor gatherings Friday. “Expect isolated showers this morning, turning to scattered storms by afternoon/evening,” the National Weather Service warned. The weather service said the placement of the storms was hard to predict. So, “be prepared for a few pop-up...
Global 'chess boom' ripples through western Massachusetts
Normally, Alex Cespedes' classroom is filled with fourth and fifth graders learning science and social studies. But on Thursdays, after classes let out, students at McMahon Elementary School in Holyoke, Massachusetts, pour into the room for a different reason: to do battle. “That’s actually a very good move,” Rodman Parvin,...
6 Patriots on the Trade Block Heading Into Training Camp
This upcoming season for the New England Patriots is going to be all about figuring out which players are going to be part of this team from now on. As much as the Patriots would love to be this year's version of the Houston Texans and find a way to go from worst to first in their division, this season is going to be about finding the building blocks for new head coach Jerod Mayo going forward.
Karen Read Was Spotted Cozying up to Her Attorney Alan Jackson — Who Is Extremely Married
The jury in the Karen Read trial was unable to come to a unanimous decision regarding the highly publicized case, which ended in a mistrial on July 1, 2024. Read was accused of murdering her boyfriend John O'Keefe, a Boston police officer and beloved member of his community. The defense argued that Read was being framed by local police, some members of whom could not conceal their dislike for the 44-year-old financial analyst from Mansfield, Mass. While the jury was deliberating, Read's attorney demonstrated a commitment to his client that was admirable. At one point he argued with Judge Beverly...
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