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No Boston Olympics reflects on its victory nine years ago
Nine years ago, Boston withdrew its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. While proponents like former Mayor Marty Walsh were defeated, another group called No Boston Olympics celebrated victory. “I think that day was just, like, overwhelming joy,” Kelley Gossett, who oversaw communications for the group, told Boston Public...
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.
Gymstreet USA has a banner year
Gymstreet USA in Wilmington recently wrapped up a successful run that saw many of its gymnasts qualify for both the state and regional championships. Athletes from Woburn and Reading helped the team achieve its success. A total of 17 gymnasts from Gymstreet USA reached regionals. In fact, Gymstreet USA was...
Woburn Racquet Club mixed doubles team advances to nationals
At one point this season, the USTA 40-and-over mixed doubles tennis team out of the. Woburn Racquet Club captained by former Wilmington resident and current Stoneham resident Laurel Carey was hoping to just qualify for the playoffs. The combined 7.0-level team lost by a 3-0 score on Nov. 3, dropping...
Free Roller Skating Rink Open All Summer Long In Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A free, outdoor pop-up roller skating rink is open for the summer in Cambridge's Kendall Square. Rollerama at Kendall Common was put together by MIT's real estate group, and it's part of an initiative to bring the community to the newly-acquired space on the corner of Broadway and Third Street.
A New Location: Walden St. Basketball Courts Being Eyed for New Fire Station
The town basketball courts on Walden Street could be a viable location for a new fire station. At Tuesday night’s town council meeting, Town Manager Tony Marino said the site of the courts is large enough to accommodate a proposed fire station, but that there could be some issues with parking.
Reading unified basketball program keeps growing
In the spring of 2023, Reading High officially started a unified basketball program. Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. According to Special Olympics, in Unified Sports, teams are made up of people of similar age and ability. That makes practices more fun and games more challenging and exciting for all. Having sport in common is just one more way that preconceptions and false ideas are swept away.
MMA announces new name, location, dates for conference
Big changes are in store for the MMA’s conference in January, as the event moves to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and expands into a third afternoon. To coincide with these changes, the event — which has been known for 45 years as the MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show — also has a new name: Connect 351.
Consistent offense leads Lynn past Maine
Joey BarrettLong story short: The Lynn Babe Ruth 15/16-year-old All-Stars kept adding runs in a 7-1 win against Maine on Friday. It was the team’s first of three games in Augusta, Maine for Regionals. Lynn was first to get on the board when a passed ball scored a run in the opening inning. A single by […] The post Consistent offense leads Lynn past Maine appeared first on Itemlive.
Michael Rubin opens up about friendship with Robert Kraft, Grant Williams
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin made an appearance on the Toucher & Hardy radio show, offering listeners a glimpse into his world of business, sports, and celebrity friendships. The conversation covered a range of topics, from the upcoming Fanatics Fest NYC to his personal relationships with high-profile figures like Robert Kraft and Grant Williams.
Germantown Academy alum picked up by Boston Red Sox in MLB Draft
Alex Bouchard, a 2021 graduate of Germantown Academy High School in Fort Washington, was selected by the Boston Red Sox as the 417th overall pick in the 14th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday, July 16. Bouchard, a right-handed pitcher, spent his freshman season at Dickinson College...
BARSTOOL BASKETBALL DOCUMENTARY SERIES | SEASON 2 EP. 2
After a glorious game one victory, the squad was back in the office and naturally everybody was arguing with each other. Even after a great win, the team couldn't agree on one thing: should Tommy Smokes have taken the potential game winning shot? This brings up an interesting conversation considering the circumstances. Is it too much of a "bit" to see if Tommy would have made the game winner? Or would it be good for content either way? Despite the awesome win the week prior, we were still all at each others throats.
Wildcat’s Wild Race to Alaska
Join Adam Cove and Sailing World’s Dave Reed at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Speaker Series at Eastern YC in Marblehead (Massachusetts) on July 25 at 6:30 PM for a riveting Race to Alaska debrief and information session. Additional details here. Facing breaking waves, roaring headwinds and raging...
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...
Broad Channel is a Big Hit
Broad Channel resident Mike Sirota last weekend was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the third round of Major League Baseball’s 2024 Draft. Sirota, 21, great-nephew of Yankees Hall of Fame pitcher—and Astoria native—Whitey Ford, patrols centerfield for the Northeastern University Howlin Huskies. The junior was previously drafted out of high school in 2021 by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Swampscott’s comeback attempt falls just short
Mark AboyounBEVERLY — If Thursday night’s Section 4 Little League game against Acton-Boxborough proved one thing, it’s that Swampscott doesn’t give up. Despite a 6-5 loss, snapping a winning streak that spanned over a month, Swampscott still holds its own destiny to the championship game. That comes Friday, when it faces Danvers National at 7:30 p.m. […] The post Swampscott’s comeback attempt falls just short appeared first on Itemlive.
Men’s Swimming and Diving Announces Class of 2028
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving announced its incoming Class of 2028 today. The nine-athlete first-year group joins a program that is coming off its seventh straight Ivy League championship in 2024. The class, which features eight swimmers and one diver, hails from six different states (California,...
Men’s Hockey Sees Seven Players Honored Krampade All-American Scholars
BOSTON – Suffolk men's hockey had seven players honored as Krampade All-American Scholars by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) for the 2023-24 season, the national organization unveiled. Olle Akermark and Ryan Webb earned spots on the list for the second straight season, while CJ Hapward, Will MacNeil, Scott...
AL Beats NL in All Star Game WNBA Liberty Beats Sun Milford 12u State Champ
In MLB Tuesday, the American League beat the National League 5-3 in the All Star Game in Texas. Jarren Duran, Boston Red Sox, hit a 2 run Home Run to break a 3-3 tie. Duran was named the MVP of the Game. The AL has won 10 of the last 11 All Star Games.
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