Morning Sports Update Ekuale, who missed the game due to injury, shared his thoughts on social media. Bill Belichick argues with an NFL official during the Patriots’ loss to the Dolphins. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Patriots defensive lineman sounds off on officiating: One of the many subplots to emerge from the Patriots’ loss to the Dolphins … [Read more…]
Live updates: Massachusetts reacts to Israel-Hamas war
Local News Many with Massachusetts ties are feeling the impacts of the war. Protesters took to Boylston Street to march toward the Israeli Embassy during an “All Out for Palestine” rally. Jessica Rinaldi / The Boston Globe More than three weeks after Hamas fighters in the Gaza Strip launched a brutal surprise attack on Israelis, … [Read more…]
It’s back to reality for the Patriots, who now should focus on next year’s draft
Patriots The Patriots are good at putting up a fight. That’s admirable. But they don’t have anyone on offense to make a big play when the moment demands one. The Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill, who beat J.C. Jackson for a 42-yard touchdown, is a true difference-maker. Barry Chin/Globe Staff By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe October … [Read more…]
The story behind the ‘cheater car’ seen driving around Boston
Off Beat There is a car seen around Boston that appears to be vandalized, with the word “CH3ATER” written across it in blood-red paint. Is it just a Halloween gag? Dubbed the “cheater car” on social media, Bostonians have speculated online whether the car is the work of a resentful significant other or just for … [Read more…]
Maine gunman disclosed he had mental health issues, gun shop owner says
Local News Questions over Card’s mental health and his access to firearms have been a key issue in the investigation into the mass shooting, during which Card killed 18 people and injured 13 others at a bowling alley and a bar. Law enforcement officers outside of Schemengees Bar & Grill the morning after a mass … [Read more…]
Framingham apartment complex fire injures 4 firefighters, displaces 40 residents
Local News The three-alarm fire broke out at 1630 Worcester Rd. Many units are now uninhabitable, city officials said. A fire at a Framingham apartment complex Saturday night injured four firefighters and left 40 people displaced, according to city officials. The three-alarm blaze broke out at 1630 Worcester Rd., the City of Framingham wrote on … [Read more…]
New Hampshire man charged with possession, distribution of child sexual abuse images
Crime The 51-year-old Manchester man is facing 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse images and 10 counts of distribution of child sexual abuse images. Leroy Simond II, 51, is facing charges of possession and distribution of child sexual abuse images. Police in New Hampshire charged a 51-year-old Manchester man Friday after allegedly finding … [Read more…]
Boston man arrested in fatal stabbing of elderly man
Crime Marc Scutt of Boston was arrested Sunday night for allegedly stabbing 78-year-old Jean Casseus of Mattapan to death, police said. A Boston man was arrested on Sunday in connection to the fatal stabbing of an elderly man in Mattapan on Oct. 19, Boston Police said. Marc Scutt, 29, was arrested Sunday for allegedly stabbing … [Read more…]
After snuffing out top receivers all season, a banged-up Patriots defense meets its match in Tyreek Hill
Patriots “The corner and the safety bit up, and the rest was history.” Tyreek Hill has already surpassed 1,000 receiving yards through eight games. Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images For years now, Tyreek Hill has struck fear into the hearts of just about every defensive backfield and NFL coaching staff. Well, except for maybe Bill … [Read more…]
DA: Man stabbed to death in Melrose home during ‘domestic altercation’
Crime A 47-year-old Melrose man was killed and a 21-year-old man was injured during the altercation, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office said. A 47-year-old man was stabbed to death during a “domestic altercation” in a Melrose home Friday evening, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. Police found James Percent unresponsive and suffering from stab … [Read more…]