Local News Authorities are still searching for 18-year-old Kevin Rodriguez, who is wanted on charges connected with the shooting. Randy Melendez, 19, was killed in a shooting at Worcester State University on Saturday. GoFundMe Authorities identified a 19-year-old Southbridge man as the person killed in a shooting at Worcester State University over the weekend as … [Read more…]
Maine’s Cooper Flagg, the nation’s top college basketball prospect, commits to Duke
Sports “After I got on campus, I really started to envision myself in Durham.” Cooper Flagg. AP Photo/Gregory Payan It’s back to reality for the Patriots, who now should focus on next year’s draft Celtics team reporter Amanda Pflugrad becomes Phoenix Suns sideline reporter Cooper Flagg has committed to play college basketball at Duke, he … [Read more…]
Here’s what the Boston Celtics’ new in-season tournament court looks like
Celtics The Celtics will play on a brand new court for the in-season tournament, the first time they’ve ever used an alternate court. Jayson Tatum (middle, facing forward) will almost certainly be playing on the Celtics’ new in-season tournament court. Maddie Schroeder/Getty The NBA’s new in-season tournament is almost here. And when it arrives, fans … [Read more…]
Bruins coach Jim Montgomery reflects on Adam Johnson’s death, neck guards in hockey
Bruins “I remember going to his funeral and how hard it was on all of us at such a young age.” Jim Montgomery and the Bruins are looking ahead to a matchup against the Panthers on Monday night. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The hockey world was struck by tragedy over the weekend, as former … [Read more…]
There’s one bold deadline move the Patriots can make, but we know they won’t
Patriots There is nothing to salvage this season, and yet the Patriots are unlikely to trade Mac Jones. Patriots quarterback Mac Jones Barry Chin/The Boston Globe Dolphins reaction to JuJu Smith-Schuster hit was ‘crazy’ and disrespectful, Christian Barmore says Report: Patriots’ Kendrick Bourne has torn ACL, will miss the remainder of the season COMMENTARY Mac … [Read more…]
John Schreiber is working on a brand new pitch this offseason
Red Sox “Oh, that’s it.” John Schreiber’s brand new pitch could make the Red Sox’ bullpen even deadlier than it was last year. Barry Chin/Globe Staff One of the Red Sox’ deadliest pitchers could be even more lethal by next season. How Craig Breslow reportedly impressed Red Sox to be hired as next head of … [Read more…]
Mass. elementary school has a close encounter of the moose kind
Local News The moose casually joined the Monday morning drop-off line at Naquag Elementary School in Rutland, much to the surprise of students, families, and school staff. The morning drop-off line can be chaotic enough as children head into school for the day, pausing briefly to remind their parents of soccer practice or other happenings … [Read more…]
Woman hit, dragged by alleged drunk driver during Halloween celebration in Salem
Crime Police said concerned citizens freed the woman — who sustained serious injuries — from underneath the car. Revelers take to the streets on Halloween in Salem in 2021. Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe Staff, File As the countdown to Halloween continues, Salem police are urging members of the public to drink responsibly after they say an … [Read more…]
Snag one-way flights to Europe from $99 during PLAY’s Halloween sale
Flights Travelers can get the deal through Nov. 3. A PLAY airlines aircraft. PLAY Travelers dreaming of shopping sprees at Christmas markets in Copenhagen and Amsterdam or post-holiday excursions in Paris or London can currently snag “scary low” prices during PLAY airline’s Halloween sale. JetBlue will launch flights from Boston to 2 international destinations in 2024 … [Read more…]