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Messi to Miami: Soccer star, and a few teammates, show up for Heat-Celtics game
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi took a night off to watch the Miami Heat. The Inter Miami star and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner as the world’s best player — along with teammates Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez — arrived just before tip-off of the Heat playoff game with the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
New Bedford High softball coach captures 600th career win over his 40 seasons
NEW BEDFORD — As longtime New Bedford High coach Harry Lowe became the first SouthCoast softball coach to record 600 career wins, he focused on what Monday’s 10-4 victory over Bridgewater-Raynham meant for his players. “This win was bigger for my team today than it was for me as an individual,” said Lowe, who now has a career win-loss record of 600-259 in 40 seasons. “We needed this win. There was no doubt about it.” ...
Lionel Messi fans say seeing idol at Gillette Stadium provided lifelong memories
FOXBORO – The New England Revolution lost handily Saturday night against Inter Miami CF. But the record crowd at Gillette Stadium got their money's worth as they came to see Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players in the world.There were 65,612 fans in attendance in Foxboro, setting a single-match record for soccer at the venue."Ninety-nine percent of the people here are here to see one man," one fan told WBZ-TV. "That's Messi."Miami cruised to a 4-1 win, thanks to two goals and two assists from Messi. Fans flock to see MessiJacob Santiago came from New Hampshire to watch...
A walk-off and a varsity first: Vote for the High School Softball Player of the Week
Silver Lake Regional's Delany Moquin has been voted the High School Softball Player of the Week. The junior received over 5,000 votes to earn the honor. Moquin pitched well in a 2-1 loss to Lincoln-Sudbury. She struck out 14 Warriors. And this week's candidates are... Ava Donaghue + Rebecca Tse,...
New England Free Jacks invite South Shore football players to rugby tackling clinic in May
The New England Free Jacks are calling all South Shore high school football players. On Sunday, May 5, the Quincy-based professional rugby team will be holding a rugby tackling clinic hosted by former New England Patriot Nate Ebner at Veterans Memorial Stadium at 9:30 a.m. ...
Silver Lake pitcher hits K mark: South Shore high school top performers for April 29-May 5
The spring high school sports season has reached the halfway point and is heading into the stretch run. Revisit this page all week for the highlights and scores from the South Shore. To submit scores and highlights, email sports@patriotledger.com. ...
Boston Police Collaborate with Special Olympics for Sensory-Friendly Swim Event in Roxbury
In an effort to foster community and support for individuals with special needs, the Boston Police Department (BPD) teamed up with Special Olympics this Autism Awareness Month, to create a sensory-friendly swimming event at the Kroc Center. The initiative, which took place in Roxbury's District B-2, saw police officers engaging...
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