Victor Wembanyama dazzles in 5th NBA game, shows why he’s most-hyped prospect in years

NBA Some say the 7-foot-4 Frenchman is a taller version of Kevin Durant. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant fouls San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov 2, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Rick Scuteri/AP Photo By DAVID BRANDT, Associated Press November 3, 2023 … [Read more…]

Craig Breslow’s big brain Red Sox’ new plan in sport building toward the middle

Red Sox We can’t be sure exactly what Breslow has planned, but we all know what he needs to do as the Red Sox’ new chief baseball officer. Craig Breslow and Sam Kennedy made up the entirely of the dais at Thursday’s press conference at Fenway Park. Barry Chin/Globe Staff COMMENTARY Craig Breslow, as you’re … [Read more…]

James Harden determined to fit in on Clippers’ loaded roster after messy Philadelphia exit

NBA Harden was traded to the Clippers on Tuesday. James Harden responds to a reporter’s question as he is introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Clippers at a news conference at the NBA baketball team’s training facility Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel) Richard Vogel/AP Photo By JOE … [Read more…]

Sharon man found dead in his home in ‘apparent homicide’

Local News “Neighbors should be assured that, given what we know at this time, there is no ongoing threat to the neighborhood or the town related to this incident.” A 62-year-old Sharon man was found in his home with “obvious injury” and then pronounced dead at the scene Thursday, according to the Norfolk County District … [Read more…]

What experts are predicting for Sunday’s Patriots-Commanders game

Patriots The Patriots are slight favorites at home this weekend against a three-win Commanders team that traded away two of their top players at the deadline. Sam Howell will lead the Commanders into Foxborough looking for an upset win. AP Photo/Alex Brandon COMMENTARY Sunday morning’s Kansas City-Miami showdown notwithstanding, have you seen the rest of … [Read more…]

The signs were all there. Why did no one stop the Maine shooter?

Local News Shortcomings in mental health treatment, weak laws and a reluctance to threaten personal liberties can derail even concerted attempts to thwart mass shootings. Caution tape near the location in Lisbon, Maine, where officials found the body of the gunman in the aftermath of a mass shooting in Lewiston, Oct. 27, 2023. Hilary Swift/The … [Read more…]

Blinken presses for pause in Gaza fighting on visit to Israel amid fears war could widen

World News Around 800 people left Gaza over the past two days — the first time people departed the besieged territory other than four hostages released by Hamas and another rescued by Israeli forces. Palestinians look at the apartment of Khaled Kharousha that was destroyed by the Israeli military in Nablus, West Bank, Friday, Nov. 3, … [Read more…]