Local News “The guy’s running for president. He better start paying attention to this,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano. President Joe Biden speaks at Dutch Creek Farms, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Northfield, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) AP President Joe Biden’s grip on the usually deep blue Massachusetts seems to be loosening. In 2020, Biden … [Read more…]
Warplanes strike Gaza refugee camp as Israel rejects US push for a pause in fighting
World News Airstrikes hit the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza overnight, killing at least 40 people and wounding 34 others, the Health Ministry said. Palestinians comfort a crying man after losing relatives under the rubble of a destroyed house following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Abed Khaled) AP … [Read more…]
3 takeaways as Bruins suffer first regulation loss of the 2023-24 season
Bruins Boston’s strong start on Saturday didn’t last; the Bruins fell 5-4 to the Detroit Red Wings. The Bruins’ streak of 10 games without a regulation loss was snapped on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) The Boston Bruins developed a troubling habit of late. For the second time in less than 48 hours, the Bruins … [Read more…]
Jayson Tatum hits career milestone as Celtics outlast Nets: 10 takeaways
Celtics Jrue Holiday was one rebound shy of a triple double and recorded his highest point total in a Celtics uniform. Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is guarded by Dorian Finney-Smith #28 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter of the game at Barclays Center on November 04, 2023 in New York … [Read more…]
Dylan Larkin, David Perron, Andrew Copp score in 3rd period as Red Wings win 5-4 to hand Bruins 1st regulation loss
Bruins “Linus had to make a lot of really good saves, especially in the power plays they had.” Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, left, reacts after scoring a goal during the third period. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) AP By DANA GAURUDER, Associated Press November 4, 2023 Watch: Matt Poitras nets his fourth goal of the … [Read more…]
Greg Desrosiers Jr. runs for 162 yards, 3 TDs as UMass beats Merrimack, 31-21
College Sports The Minutemen have won back-to-back games after losing seven straight. UMass picked up a win on homecoming weekend in Amherst. ( J. Anthony Roberts/The Republican via AP) By Associated Press November 4, 2023 AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Greg Desrosiers Jr. ran for 162 yards and three touchdowns to spark Massachusetts past Merrimack, 31-21 … [Read more…]
Jayson Tatum becomes youngest Celtic to hit 10,000 career points
Celtics He hit the mark in the second quarter of Saturday’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Jayson Tatum already has a major career accomplishment for the Boston Celtics. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Jayson Tatum added another impressive feat to his legacy with the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. In the second quarter against the … [Read more…]
Watch: Matt Poitras nets his fourth goal of the season with filthy backhand
Bruins Poitras deked the Detroit Red Wings’ goalie to leave the net wide open for a backhanded score. Matt Poitras’s backhanded goal was good for his sixth point of the season. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio 19-year-old Matt Poitras has already made himself a household name through the first 10 games of his NHL career with the … [Read more…]
Reds decline $20M option on Joey Votto, likely ending Cincinnati career after 17 seasons
MLB “We don’t have a spot for him to play right now.” Joey Votto will get a $7 million buyout. AP Photo/Aaron Doster By Associated Press November 4, 2023 | 7:00 PM CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto’s $20 million option for 2024 was declined Saturday by the Reds, making the first baseman a free agent … [Read more…]
Multiple MLB insiders say Red Sox, star Japan pitcher are linked
Red Sox One of the most sought-after free agents available this offseason is being connected to Boston. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is projected to ink a contract worth over $200 million with an MLB team this winter. Megan Briggs/Getty Images Yoshinobu Yamamoto is one of the hottest pitching prospects of the offseason, and the Red Sox are … [Read more…]