Celtics Jaylen Brown was excellent in a bounce-back performance. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown and center Kristaps Porzingis high-five. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff The Celtics beat the Bucks 119-116 after they took a big lead and then held on down the stretch, claiming the first showdown between the two Eastern Conference powerhouses. Here are the takeaways. … [Read more…]
Tatum shakes off illness, helps Celtics slow Giannis and beat fellow East power Bucks 119-116
Celtics Celtics forward Jayson Tatum drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton during the first half. AP Photo/Charles Krupa By KEN POWTAK, Associated Press November 22, 2023 BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum shook off an illness to have 23 points and 11 rebounds, carrying the Boston Celtics over the Milwaukee Bucks 119-116 … [Read more…]
Ullmark, Bruins remain hot, top Panthers 3-1 to improve to 14-1-3 on season
Bruins Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery reacts to a call during the first period. AP Photo/Marta Lavandier By COLBY GUY, Associated Press November 22, 2023 SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Linus Ullmark stopped 27 shots, and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins topped the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Wednesday night in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference … [Read more…]
Catholic Charities Boston opens temporary shelter to house families on state waitlist
Local News “It is heartbreaking to see families living with uncertainty of where they will sleep at night.” Catholic Charities Boston opened a temporary site on Tuesday to house migrant and homeless families on the state’s overburdened housing waitlist. The safety net site, which opened Tuesday evening at an undisclosed location in the Boston area, … [Read more…]
Northeastern admissions counselor arrested on child pornography charges
Local News Beau Christopher Benson, 35, of Dorchester, appeared in federal court on Tuesday. A Northeastern University admissions counselor was arrested Tuesday on child pornography charges. Beau Christopher Benson, 35, was charged with possession and receipt of child pornography, according to the office of Acting United States Attorney for Massachusetts Joshua Levy. Prosecutors allege that … [Read more…]
Woman charged with beating her dog near Boston Common
Local News Jasmine Velasquez, 26, of Boston is facing charges of animal cruelty and assault and battery on a police officer. A 26-year-old woman was arrested and charged with animal cruelty on Tuesday night after she allegedly punched, kicked, and struck her dog with a glass bottle. Jasmine Velasquez, a Boston resident, was also charged … [Read more…]
Patriots left tackle Trent Brown pushes back on report of tardiness, instead details injuries he’s endured this season
Patriots Patriots left tackle Trent Brown will be a free agent at the end of the season. Barry Chin/The Boston Globe By Khari Thompson, Christopher Price, The Boston Globe November 22, 2023 | 5:45 PM FOXBOROUGH — A day after he pushed back against a report regarding him being late for team meetings, Patriots left … [Read more…]
7 things that Bruins fans should be thankful for so far this season
Bruins The Bruins have plenty to be thankful for in the midst of a 13-1-3 start to the new season. Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman have played a key role in the Bruins’ strong start this season. Matthew J. Lee / The Boston Globe So much for all of the doom and gloom predicted for … [Read more…]
Alleged brothel operators kept detailed ledgers, huge sums of cash, feds say
Crime Two suspects charged with operating the high-end brothel network have agreed to remain in custody while the case is pending. A brothel ring has been accused of operating out of 66 Bond St. in Watertown, in addition to locations in Cambridge and the Washington, D.C., suburbs. Nathan Klima for The Boston Globe The suspected … [Read more…]
Victim of brutal Lynn pit bull attack says he doesn’t want dogs put down
Local News The man lost his left ear and had teeth marks in his nose after two dogs attacked him in Lynn. A man who was reportedly attacked by two dogs in Lynn is still recovering in the hospital, 7News reports. In their interview with the man, who did not want to be named, he … [Read more…]