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Kayla Burton joins NBC Sports Boston
“I’m back home covering the sports city of champions.”. NBC Sports Boston has added a familiar name to its roster of on-air personalities. The network announced Tuesday that it has hired Kayla Burton as a multiplatform host and reporter. She is the daughter of longtime Ch. 4 sports anchor Steve Burton and the granddaughter of the late Ron Burton, the first player ever drafted by the Patriots.
Pickleball and street hockey ideas at play in Saugus
Kelan FlynnSAUGUS —Town Manager Scott Crabtree debuted plans for playground renovations, including the addition of pickleball courts and a street-hockey rink at Anna Parker Playground, at a public information session. The plans for the renovations, utilizing previously appropriated monies, would have an estimated project cost of $1.5 to $1.6 million. “It’s been a tough warm summer […] The post Pickleball and street hockey ideas at play in Saugus appeared first on Itemlive.
Proposed Everett soccer stadium "going to happen this time around," mayor believes
BOSTON – It's a problem many New England cities can relate to - dwindling commercial revenues eroding the tax base as working from home empties out downtowns and inflation boosts business costs and prompts consumers to curb their spending. Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution.Soccer stadium proposed for New England RevolutionWith the Encore casino as a lynchpin, DeMaria said in an interview with WBZ-TV that he is urging the Legislature to press for the approvals he needs to advance plans for a 25,000-seat soccer stadium. The venue is proposed...
Boston Scores Field Opens On Former School Campus
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — A new soccer field and recreation complex opened Tuesday on the former Dom Savio Preparatory High School campus in East Boston. Youth programs will start using the field later this summer. "I think it's just such an opportunity for kids of different walks, of different...
Pioneers shine bright at All-Star ceremony
LYNN — When it comes to spring sports, they were the best of the best. Manning Field hosted The Daily Item’s All-Star awards ceremony Tuesday evening, recognizing student-athletes and coaches for their achievements in spring competition. From 384-goal players (Peabody’s Brooke Lomasney) to pitchers with ERAs of 0.65...
West’s bats too much for Lynnfield to handle
LYNN — Another night, another two-plus hour Little League All-Star baseball game. Tuesday (July 9) night at Spagnoli Field in the District 16 tournament, the Peabody West 12-year-olds had the hot bats, eliminating Lynnfield, 12-6, in a game that ended in near darkness. The game was up for grabs...
The Best – April Martinez (Fun facts)
Mark AboyounApril is head girls soccer coach at Saugus High. She was a four-year varsity player who graduated from Saugus in 1990. Player: Mia Hamm and Caitlin Clark Team: 1991 and 1995 United States women’s national soccer teams Coach: “I have to go with Bill Belichick!” Play: Brandi Chastain’s winning PK against China Rivalry: USWNT and […] The post The Best – April Martinez (Fun facts) appeared first on Itemlive.
Four-star shooting guard Akbar Waheed commits to Boston College
Akbar Waheed III, a four-star prospect in the class of 2025 has committed to Earl Grant and Boston College. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound shooting guard from Rockville (Md.) chose the Eagles over a final group that included Xavier, Florida State, Saint Louis and Iowa. Waheed is ranked No. 129 overall and...
State signee Conrad Cason drafted by Red Sox
Mississippi State 2024 baseball signee Conrad Cason has been selected in the 8th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft by the Boston Red Sox with pick #237. Cason is a player who has received interest from pro clubs throughout his senior season. An injury hampered some of his play during the '24 season, but not enough to fall in the eyes of big league scouts.
Tori Constantin Joins Softball Coaching Staff
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- Head coach Amy Kvilhaug announced the addition of Tori Constantin as an assistant coach with the softball program. Constantin will work primarily with the defense, while assisting with hitting and recruiting. She comes to the Heights after spending the previous four seasons at Rhode Island. "I...
Swampscott loses its football voice
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — Longtime resident Roger Volk died Thursday, July 11 at the age of 81 after a battle with myelodysplastic syndrome, a form of blood cancer. Volk’s legacy is inseparable from his tenure as the announcer for Swampscott High School’s football team, which began in 2000. For two decades, his voice was synonymous with the […] The post Swampscott loses its football voice appeared first on Itemlive.
Boston Red Sox Select BYU Cougar Pitcher Ben Hansen
PROVO, Utah – The wait is over for BYU freshman pitcher Ben Hansen after the Boston Red Sox selected Hansen in the 20th and final round of the 2024 MLB draft. The Red Sox picked Hansen with the 597th overall pick in the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft. Hansen...
An up-and-down stretch for the 10s
Just one day after Lynnfield’s bats were on fire, they fell asleep against District 13 champion Billerica to fall to 1-1. Scoreless through the first three innings, Billerica scored twice in the top of the fourth then added two insurance runs in the top of the sixth to seal the win.
Wilmington Cheerleaders Announces Annual ‘Cheerleader For A Day’ On August 15
WILMINGTON, MA — Looking for a day of fun, cheerleading, arts and crafts, and games? Kids ages 5-10 can spend the morning with Wilmington High School Cheerleaders on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 10am to noon!. This “Cheerleader For A Day” event costs $50 and includes a shirt, pom...
Exeter grad Kristen Beebe shares top moments in stellar freshman year at Endicott College
BEVERLY, Massachusetts — Kristen Beebe ended her Exeter High School career as a two-time New Hampshire Division I softball Pitcher of the Year award winner, helping the Blue Hawks capture the state championship as a junior in 2022, when she was also the state's Gatorade Softball Player of the Year. Beebe, who knew she would be stepping up a level in competition at Division III Endicott College, rose to the challenge in her freshman season in spring...
Rahanis Park Open Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Athletes from around the area came down to Rahanis to compete in the Open, which was celebrating its 20th year. Robert Parris is BCAT’s Sports and Features Reporter. Robert first got involved with BCAT in January 2016 as a volunteer news reporter. Throughout the year, as a volunteer, he was busy developing his technical skills at the studio and his ENG skills in the field. In the summer of 2017, Robert joined the team full-time. He quickly settled into his role, providing all of the production support for our news programs, as well as providing weekly sports highlights. Robert also produces a weekly feature for BNEWS, as well as a monthly show called, BNEWS Sports Hub, and BCAT’s Game of the Week.
Dr. Amin Farokhrani Named Head Team Physician
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Athletics has named Dr. Amin Farokhrani its Head Team Physician, Erin McDermott, The John D. Nichols '53 Family Director of Athletics, announced today. "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Farokhrani to Harvard and grateful that such a first-rate and experienced team physician is joining us,"...
Megan Carter, Cade Webber Honored as Inaugural Academic Champions
AMESBURY, Mass. - The Hockey East Association announced today the inaugural winners of the Hockey East Academic Champion Award, honoring outstanding accomplishments from one men’s and one women’s player both on the ice and in the classroom. The 2024 recipients are Northeastern’s Megan Carter and Boston University’s Cade Webber.
Magaña passionate on and off the soccer field
Mark AboyounIf you have attended a Marblehead sporting event there’s a good chance you’ve seen Elmer Magaña in attendance. Magaña was born in El Salvador and is the current Magicians boys soccer coach and a big supporter of the Northeastern Conference. Magaña is a Spanish teacher at Marblehead and has been at the school since 2006 […] The post Magaña passionate on and off the soccer field appeared first on Itemlive.
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