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Bob Ryan reflects on a lifetime in sports media
For veteran sportswriter Bob Ryan, sports are a way of life. He’s been a trusted voice for Boston sports fans for more than 50 years. Ryan has covered some of the greatest athletes in the city's history. He's reported on some of the most exciting Olympic Games in recent memory. He's even watched sporting events in all 50 states.
March Madness 2024: How to buy UConn vs. San Diego State tickets for Sweet 16 game in Boston
The UConn Huskies face the San Diego State Aztecs in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Fans who want to watch the game in person can purchase tickets via StubHub, VividSeats, Ticketsmarter or Ticketmaster. Here’s what you...
Brandon Berry of West Forks continues boxing career
LEWISTON, Maine (WABI) - Brandon Berry of West Forks will be making his way from Cugno Boxing in Lewiston to Melrose, Mass. for his 37th pro fight on Sat. April 13. The 36-year-old is on the Pro Boxing Live card for Boston Boxing Promotions. He will be facing southpaw Jorge...
Donovan Clingan’s late mother fueling his March Madness run
BOSTON — Six years ago to the day, Donovan Clingan’s life was irrevocably changed. He lost his mother, Stacey Porrini Clingan, to a battle with breast cancer. “She was a big basketball player at Maine and had a great career,” the Connecticut center recalled. “Instead of going [to the] WNBA, she wanted to have kids and be a mom. She had me and my sister, and I just try to [remember her] through the game.” Clingan’s passion for basketball came from Stacey, a three-time America East Conference selection who played in three NCAA tournaments and finished her career with 1,128 points, 929...
Massachusetts native Karaban helps UConn reach Sweet 16 game in Boston
BOSTON — TD Garden plays host to at least 41 NBA games each season, but the Boston venue is hosting NCAA Tournament games this week for the first time since 2018. The tournament's No. 1 overall seed, the University of Connecticut, will be front and center when the Huskies face the San Diego State University Aztecs in the Sweet 16 on Thursday.
Wait 'til next year: South Shore high school boys hockey rankings
The South Shore didn't claim any state championships in boys hockey this winter, but it wasn't from a lacking of trying. Hanover won a thriller in double-overtime in the semifinals to advance to the Division 4 title game at TD Garden, although the Hawks fell short against Dover-Sherborn/Weston, losing 5-1. ...
New professional sports team is coming to Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy this spring
A new sports team is set to call Quincy home. Entering its inaugural season, the Boston Brigade, a professional flag football team in the AFFL (American Flag Football League), will play its home games at Veteran's Memorial Stadium this spring. The Brigade is one of the first four professional flag...
BC-BU poised to dominate NCAA Tournament
BOSTON -- The NCAA basketball tournament is about to take over Boston, but a couple of local college hockey teams are getting ready to take over their version of March Madness. It seems inevitable that the top-seeded Boston College Eagles and the two-seeded Boston University Terriers are heading toward another showdown in the NCAA title game.It's a long ways away, but should that matchup happen, it would be the fifth time that BC and BU face off this season. The Eagles own a 3-1 edge over the Terriers in this year's Battle of Comm. Ave, outscoring their local rival 17-10....
Longtime New Hampshire resident running in his 47th consecutive Boston Marathon this year
MANCHESTER, N.H. — When it comes to running the Boston Marathon, any runner who has done it for at least the last 25 straight years is part of the “Quarter-Century Club.”. There are 121 people in that club right now, including longtime New Hampshire resident Mike Beeman, who...
Boston businesses ready to welcome March Madness fans
BOSTON - Welcoming March Madness to town is a layup for Boston businesses. "We've been looking forward to this for two years since they announced it," said Tony Costa of The Greatest Bar. "Here it is one night away!" According to Vivid Seats, the Men's East Regional is the hottest Sweet Sixteen ticket this season. The average ticket price is going for $339, and fans don't want to miss it - traveling an average of 351 miles to watch here in Boston. "This is one of the best events of the year because nobody is from the area. It's fun talking...
Make the state title streak 17 years for St. Mary’s
Paul HalloranIt took three overtimes, but when the St. Mary’s girls hockey team outlasted Notre Dame of Hingham to win the MIAA Division 1 state championship at TD Garden Sunday, March 17, it marked the 17th consecutive year that St. Mary’s has won at least one state championship. The Spartans have won 23 state titles since […] The post Make the state title streak 17 years for St. Mary’s appeared first on Itemlive.
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