Celtics beat Pacers by 51 points: 8 takeaways from a dominant win

Celtics The Celtics’ offense is absolutely humming. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum looks to pass while pressured by Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield. AP Photo/Charles Krupa COMMENTARY The Celtics decimated the Pacers on Wednesday, pulling away early and never giving a centimeter en route to a 155-101 victory. Here are the takeaways. 1. This was … [Read more…]

Former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky said that Mac Jones reached out to him for advice

Patriots “Mac reached out a while back and had kind of said, ‘Hey, if you see anything good or bad, please let me know.’” Mac Jones has been looking for help amid a rough start to the 2023 season. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) Former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky has been one of the more … [Read more…]

18-year-old arrested, charged with murder of Salem State student athlete

Local News Carl-Hens Beliard was fatally shot early Wednesday morning on the edge of campus. Carl-Hens Beliard was fatally shot early Wednesday morning. Worcester Public Schools / Handout Authorities announced Wednesday evening that an arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a Salem State student athlete.  Missael Pena Canela, 18 of Salem was … [Read more…]

Cuckoo rescued after being caught, injured in bad weather

Local News “We suspect it was likely a victim of today’s high winds and crash landed.” Wednesday’s blustery weather disrupted travel plans for at least one New Englander headed south.  A yellow-billed cuckoo was brought into the Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable after it was found on the ground with blood in its mouth. The … [Read more…]

Bob Knight, Indiana’s combustible coaching giant, dies at age 83

College Sports FILE – Texas Tech coach Bob Knight yells from the sidelines in the first half of a college basketball game against Houston, Dec. 14, 2001 in Houston. AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File By MICHAEL MAROT, Associated Press November 1, 2023 | 7:17 PM BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Bob Knight, the brilliant and combustible coach … [Read more…]

Two former Patriots wouldn’t be surprised if Josh McDaniels returns to New England

Patriots “I feel like Billy O’Brien may be out of there after this year.” Josh McDaniels has found plenty of success with Bill Belichick in New England. Matthew J Lee / The Boston Globe Josh McDaniels is officially a free agent. The longtime Patriots offensive coordinator was fired from his most recent post as head … [Read more…]

James Taylor sings national anthem at Lewiston High School football game

Local News “It’s going to be a game of unity.” James Taylor sings the National Anthem prior to the football game between Lewiston and Edward Little high schools at Lewiston High School in Lewiston, ME on November 01, 2023. The game was postponed last Friday due to the shootings in Lewiston. Craig F. Walker / … [Read more…]

Person hospitalized with life-threatening injuries in stabbing near Roxbury Domino’s

Crime Police said the incident is under investigation. Boston police are investigating after a person was stabbed during Wednesday’s pre-dawn hours near a Domino’s in Roxbury. Officers responded to the area of 1400 Tremont St., the address for the Domino’s Pizza at the Roxbury Crossing MBTA Station, around 1:32 a.m. for a report of a … [Read more…]

Patriots missing three key offensive players on new injury report

Patriots Trent Brown played every snap on Sunday against the Dolphins, but has been dealing with several injuries. Trent Brown was missing from Wednesday’s practice at Gillette Stadium. (AP Photo/Doug Murray) A Patriots offensive personnel that already lost its top wide receiver in Kendrick Bourne over the weekend was missing a few other key contributors on Wednesday.  … [Read more…]