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Red Sox legend says Yankees must ‘pay for it’ after New York honor
In an unexpected turn of events, Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz, the “Yankee Killer,” was honored by the New York State Senate in Albany on Monday for his prolific career and off-the-field philanthropic work. “The Yankees had the opportunity to sign me. They didn’t, so now they...
Sophomore Lacrosse Star Niamh Lesnik Sets a Torrid Pace
In mid-December, Belmont High School sophomore Niamh Lesnik asked to meet with assistant principal and girls’ lacrosse coach Dan O’Brien. The wide-ranging discussion of individual and team goals resulted in a poignant message from the coach to the star player. Lesnik was coming off a standout freshman campaign...
Olympic Swimmers Team Up with Boston for Water Safety and Swim Lessons to Protect Youth
Boston is diving into water safety with a splash, hosting Olympic swimmers Cullen Jones and Janelle Atkinson to launch International Water Safety Day events aimed at teaching the city's youth to swim and stay safe. Mayor Michelle Wu banded with the swimmers to kickstart a two-day event that includes school visits, swim clinics, and a water safety festival, all in the name of drowning prevention and water safety awareness.
Twin Winners: Belmont High Boys’, Girls’ Tennis Drain SpyPonders, 4-1, To Reach Double Digit Wins; Next A Triple Play Vs Top 10 Teams
With victories over Arlington on Friday, Belmont High’s Girls’ and Boys’ tennis teams have secured double-digit victories this season. This week, both teams will prepare for the state tournaments with a stern challenge as they will take on three Boston Globe top-10 teams, including the number-one squads from Lexington.
Susanna Tapani scores her second OT winner of the series to help Boston advance to the PWHL finals
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Susanna Tapani scored her second overtime winner of the series to help Boston rally past Montreal 3-2 on Tuesday night and advance to the Professional Women’s Hockey League championship series. Boston, which swept Montreal in the best-of-five series, will play for the inaugural Walter...
2014 Boston Marathon winner finally gets prize money, but not from BAA
BOSTON - 2014 Boston Marathon winner Buzunesh Deba finally got her prize money, but it came from a stranger, not race organizers.Who won the 2014 Boston Marathon?Deba finished the 2014 race just behind Rita Jeptoo. But two years later, the Boston Athletic Association (BAA), which organizes the marathon, stripped Jeptoo of the title because of doping. That gave Deba the official title and she also became the official course record holder for running Boston in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 59 seconds, a record that still stands 10 years later.But she never got that prize money from the BAA.Where is the...
Boston-area things to do this week, 5/13 - 5/16
Tuesday🏒 The Anchor in Charlestown hosts a watch party for the Bruins playoff game against the Panthers, 6pm-11pm.🏺 Make your own plant vase or pot at Pottery With A Purpose's workshop at Dorchester Brewing Co., 6pm-7:30pm.Price: $75.WednesdayRevolutionary Spaces presents Coercion, Conflict, and Consensus: Revolution is Brewing (Anew!) in Boston, an immersive game experience at the Old South Meeting House where modern day Americans can debate the issues that lead to the revolution.💭 Deehan's thought bubble: I'm emceeing this one, so I expect a big crowd!Thursday📖 East End Books hosts author Charlee Dyroff to discuss her novel, "Loneliness & Company," moderated by writer Aube Rey Lescure, 6pm-7pm.
Bruins call out officials for failing to disallow game-tying goal by Florida
BOSTON — A few Bruins were measured in their criticism of the on-ice officials and NHL officials in Toronto for failing to overturn a controversial third-period goal. Coach Jim Montgomery clearly disagreed with the decision to let Sam Bennett’s game-tying goal to stand in the third period, despite Bennett’s shove of Charlie Coyle into goaltender Jeremy Swayman. The Bruins challenged the call, alleging goaltender interference, but the goal stood.
Davidow: Creating The All-Time Boston College Men’s Hockey Team
On the heels of Boston College men’s hockey’s impressive 2023–24 season, it’s as good a time as any to look back at the program’s decorated history in a new way: by creating a lineup of the best forwards, defensemen, and goaltender in school history. Although...
Scoreboard roundup: 5/12/24
Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUEBoston 3, Washington 2Arizona 9, Baltimore 2Colorado 3, Texas 1 AMERICAN LEAGUEMinnesota 5, Toronto 1Cleveland 7, Chi White Sox 0Houston 9, Detroit 3NY Yankees 10, Tampa Bay 6Kansas City 4, LA Angels 2Seattle 8, Oakland 4
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