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‘Hands off the Mullet': Boston boy hopes his hair makes him a champion
A South Boston 7-year-old with luscious locks of hair has high hopes to bring another championship title to his city. Brody Byrne is Boston's only representative at the USA Mullet Championships, where he's raising funds to provide homes for wounded veterans through Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors. Brodie's...
WILMINGTON POLICE LOG for July 18, 2024
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log from Thursday, July 18, 2024:. A Windsor Place employee reported a window of a work van was smashed over the weekend. Police responded. Damage was possibly as a result of the storm. No entry was gained. (9:27am) A...
Wilmington Police Department To Hold National Night Out On August 6
WILMINGTON, MA — Join us for the Wilmington Police Department’s Annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 5pm to 8pm, at Rotary Park. This free, family-friendly event is one of our community’s most popular gatherings. Bring your family and friends to enjoy:. Public...
12U baseball team takes silver: South End holds off Tewksbury for Bay State title
BILLERICA — The Tewksbury 12U summer baseball squad nearly did it again. After overcoming a pair of late-inning deficits to materialize a walk-off victory in the opening game of Bay State Trophy Weekend on Saturday, the Redmen eyed a familiar scenario in Sunday’s 6-4 championship defeat to South End.
A Red Sox-Cubs trade to reunite Craig Breslow with previous free agent darling
The Boston Red Sox, behind a breakout season from Jarren Duran among others, have placed themselves in prime position to be buyers this year. One place that they need to upgrade before the upcoming trade deadline is the back end of their pitching staff. MLB insider Bob Nightengale agrees, and...
Red Sox lineup heavy on righties Sat. as Alex Cora tries to combat fatal flaw
LOS ANGELES — It’s no secret that the Red Sox have had trouble facing left-handed starters this season. After being dominated by Kansas City’s Cole Ragans last Friday, they’re 12-15 in such games so far. Their next chance to improve on that subpar record will come...
Not everyone sees the Boston Celtics as World Champions
The Boston Celtics are your 2024 World Champions. That is, unless you ask the head coach of EuroLeague powerhouse Panathinaikos Ergin Ataman. The coach recently went on record to complain about the Celtics being so styled by themselves and the NBA, challenging Boston to back up the claim on the court vs. his ball club.
Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart: Celtics Are the Team to Beat in Competitive Eastern Conference
In a recent podcast episode, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart emphasized that all Eastern Conference teams are aiming to dethrone the Boston Celtics as the reigning champions. The Celtics went 4-1 against the Knicks last season. Jayson Tatum averaged 28.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in those games. State...
1 dead, 2 injured after shooting in Lowell temple parking lot
LOWELL - A man was shot and killed after an altercation in the parking lot of a temple in Lowell Saturday morning, the Middlesex District Attorney said. Two other people were injured. Police responded to reports of a shooting in the parking lot of ISSO Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Temple on Middlesex Street at about 4:53 a.m. Police found three victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. A 43-year-old Lowell man was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. A 34-year-old man remains hospitalized. A 26-year-old woman suffered minor injuries. Investigators say the group was gathered in the parking lot of the temple when a fight broke out. There is no information that the gathering was related to the temple. No arrests have been made. The shooting is under investigation by the Middlesex District Attorney's Office and the Lowell Police Department.
'Inglewood Made: A Paul Pierce Story' Boston Celtics mini-documentary
Boston Celtics legendary wing Paul Pierce grew up in the shadow of the L.A. Forum, and like most kids in his neighborhood, wanted to grow up to achieve glory in that West Coast mecca of basketball. He did, just not for the team he thought he would play for. Instead of a career suiting up for Boston’s biggest rival, the Los Angeles Lakers, he ended up wearing the green and white of the Celtics for 15 seasons, nearly his entire career.
Warriors owner Joe Lacob addresses possibility of bid for Celtics
Will longtime Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob be cashing out his stake in the team in favor of a homecoming to the East Coast? The Magic 8 Ball says, “Don’t count on it.” Lacob appeared this week on “The Athletic NBA Show” with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson. At one point in the episode,... The post Warriors owner Joe Lacob addresses possibility of bid for Celtics appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
City of Boston Seeks Ideas on Where to Build 3,000 New Housing Units
The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) and Housing Innovation Lab have begun soliciting ideas from developers and community members on where to build new public housing, specifically through a Request for Information for Bids (RFI). The RFI follows Mayor Michelle Wu’s recent State of the City address, in which she announced a plan to identify locations for 3,000 new units of public housing.
Former Red Sox top prospect hurt again, further delaying decision on future
LOS ANGELES — It seemed, at long last, that the Red Sox had to make a final decision on former top pitching prospect Bryan Mata earlier this week. But another injury setback has — once again — pushed that decision down the road. According to the Red...
Burbank Ice Arena officials open to senior center, recreation projects
READING – Whether it’s pickleball courts or a new senior center, Burbank Arena’s Board of Directors won’t stand in the way. Just don’t mess with their parking. Tuesday night the Select Board discussed the town’s lease with the Reading Ice Arena Authority. With all the talk of potentially putting something on the Symonds Way land surrounding the arena, it was a feeling out session for the board. Would the arena’s seven board members play nice with the town or would it become an issue? It didn’t take long to get an answer.
Boston College Men’s Hockey Announces 2024-2025 Schedule
The Boston College men’s hockey team has released their schedule for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. The Eagles are coming off a season that ended with a loss to Denver in the national championship game and they will again be among the pre-season favorites when October comes around. BC will...
Final defendant in eBay stalking case against Natick couple has been sentenced
BOSTON — The final defendant in a case in which eBay employees stalked and harassed a Natick couple due to their critical analysis of the company has been sentenced. Brian Gilbert, 56, of San Jose, California, was sentenced on Thursday in U.S. District Court in Boston to time served, one year of supervised release and a $20,000 fine. He was also ordered to have no contact with either victim. ...
Expert Tree Care Now Available 24/7 in Waltham, MA, and its surrounding cities: Norfolk Tree Service Introduces Emergency Response Team
Norfolk Tree Service is a team of dedicated professionals who handle all aspects of tree maintenance and are committed to meeting every client's unique needs in Waltham and neighboring cities. Norfolk Tree Service ensures top-notch tree care solutions for citizens who care about trees' health and safety and the aesthetic...
Boston Celtics beat reporter addresses Payton Pritchard's trade status
One reader of MassLive's Brian Robb and his Celtics Mailbag proposed the idea of trading away Payton Pritchard and Jaden Springer to get under the second tax apron, but Robb didn't believe going the route of signing second-round pick Anton Watson and other cheaper minimum value players would keep the bench afloat.
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