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…]

‘Turtleboy’ blogger wages First Amendment battle over witness intimidation charges

Crime A lawyer for Aidan Kearney accused prosecutors of a “multi-front censorship war on the public’s entitlement to good government and our right-to-know.” “Turtleboy” blogger Aidan Kearney talks to reporters outside Stoughton District Court after his arraignment on witness intimidation charges in connection with his coverage of the Karen Read murder case. Matthew J. Lee/Boston … [Read more…]

Bruins’ top prospect Mason Lohrei set to make his NHL debut on Thursday against Toronto

Bruins “We think he’s ready for this league and we think that he’s gonna play well in this league.” Mason Lohrei is expected to make his NHL debut on Thursday against Toronto. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Just a day after 19-year-old Matthew Poitras earned a full-time spot up in Boston, another top Bruins prospect is poised … [Read more…]

Here’s what a Red Sox division rival said about Craig Breslow

Red Sox “He’s just a well-rounded, impressive person.” Craig Breslow will become the new chief baseball officer of the Boston Red Sox. Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images When the Red Sox hired Craig Breslow to be their new chief baseball officer, some people expressed concerns regarding their new leader’s resume. Breslow has never held a … [Read more…]

GoFundMe started for Maine teen recovering at Boston hospital after Lewiston shooting

Local News Gavin Robitaille, 16, was at the bowling alley Just-In-Time Recreation when Robert Card attacked the venue as well as a restaurant last week. The Maine teen is reportedly in good condition. Erin Clark / The Boston Globe A teen from Maine is recovering at a Massachusetts hospital after being injured in the mass … [Read more…]