Red Sox The Red Sox already made their first big move of the offseason, hiring Craig Breslow to replace Chaim Bloom. Now, he’ll have a lot to figure out over the next few months. Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy, chairman Tom Werner, Craig Breslow, and principal owner John Henry posed for photos after … [Read more…]
Dick Drago, staple of Red Sox pitching staff in 1970s, dies at 78
Red Sox Drago registered the final out of the 1975 American League Championship Series to help the Red Sox clinch the pennant. Dick Drago, who pitched for the Red Sox in the 1970s, died Thursday at age 78. Drago, who spent five years with the club from 1974-1975 and 1978-1980, compiled a 30-29 record and … [Read more…]
5 Commanders players to watch in Sunday’s Patriots game
Patriots The Commanders got rid of two of their best players this week, but they still have some differencemakers on both sides of the ball. Terry McLaurin and Brian Robinson are two of the Commanders’ top players on offense. John McDonnell/The Washington Post The Patriots host the Commanders in Week 9, taking on a team … [Read more…]
‘What Chaos!’ allows Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean to ‘be weird’ about the NHL
Bruins This opportunity — the chance to do a hockey show the way they want, with an emphasis on humor and personalities — is one they have discussed for a long time. DJ Bean (left) and Pete Blackburn host “What Chaos!” on AllCity Network. By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe November 4, 2023 | 11:34 … [Read more…]
Clear eyes, full hearts, and a $94 million Texas high school stadium
High School Sports McKinney ISD Stadium is home field for three high schools. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg photo by Thomas Black Bloomberg photo by Emil T. Lippe By Amanda Albright, Eniola Longe and Julie Fine, Washington Post November 4, 2023 | 10:14 AM Few towns represent the Texas ethos of Friday Night Lights – and the … [Read more…]
Boston College becomes bowl eligible by grinding out a victory at Syracuse
College Sports The Eagles defense recorded four interceptions to halt the Syracuse offense. The Eagles won another slugfest, 17-10 at Syracuse. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) By Trevor Hass November 4, 2023 | 12:26 AM All season, Boston College coach Jeff Hafley has preached the importance of depth. When starters depart, Hafley hammers home … [Read more…]
Justin Turner declines player option, will test free agency
Red Sox Turner was third on the Red Sox in homers and second in RBIs in 2023. Justin Turner might not be returning to the Red Sox in 2024. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Why ESPN listed the Red Sox as one of the 10 early candidates to sign Shohei Ohtani this offseason. Craig Breslow’s … [Read more…]
Israel-Hamas war misinformation is everywhere. Here are the facts
World News In recent weeks, social media users have pushed false claims that “crisis actors” are staging scenes of carnage and that U.S. Marines are flooding in to fight on the ground in Gaza. Palestinians look for survivors in the rubble of a destroyed building following an Israeli airstrike in Bureij refugee camp, Gaza Strip, … [Read more…]
Maine mass shooter was alive for most of massive 2-day search, autopsy suggests
Local News The conclusion was announced a week after his body was discovered in the back of a tractor-trailer on the property of his former employer at a recycling center. A member of law enforcement walks with a police dog outside a property on Meadow Road in Bowdoin, Maine, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Hundreds of … [Read more…]