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2024 Boston Marathon: When does the race start and how to watch
The 128th Boston Marathon is underway for around 30,000 runners. The iconic race will take athletes from the starting line in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, to the infamous Heartbreak Hill at mile 20, and across the finish line near Copley Square in Boston. Here's how to tune in to watch marathoners navigate...
'They’re all great kids first and foremost': Local stars Cali Brouillard, Peyton Maloney, Taylor Coonan shine for Worcester State softball
WORCESTER — During her standout career at Millbury High, former Woolies slugger Cali Brouillard faced another pair of stars, West Boylston’s Peyton Maloney and Grafton’s Taylor Coonan, and had a bit of success against the ex-high school aces. “I hit a home run off both of them,”...
2024 All-Western Mass. Boys Basketball: Selections for Classes A, B, C & D announced
MassLive released its All-Western Massachusetts selections for boys basketball on Tuesday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
'We just have to keep working': It may be early, but Wachusett softball already coming together
HOLDEN — An early spring snowstorm left six inches on the Wachusett Regional softball field, postponed the team’s 2024 opener and moved practice to the football turf and inside the gym, but the inclementness and inconvenience hardly deterred the Mountaineers. “With the team chemistry we have,” Wachusett senior...
Career milestones and big performances: Vote for the Hometeam Softball Player of the Week
There were plenty of great performances on the softball field last week, and Jennifer Toland found some of the best for readers to vote on to decide the Hometeam Softball Player of the Week. Congratulations to Auburn's Adele Gaston, who recorded 2,072 votes (40.2 percent) to take the top spot in last week's...
'I'm living my best second life': This 51-year-old amputee swings for the fences in college baseball
WORCESTER — Paul Landry is living his best “second” life. Just two years removed from having the lower part of his right leg amputated following a freak accident, the 51-year-old from Auburn is suiting up for the Quinsigamond Community College baseball team. ...
Mainer finishes Boston Marathon after years-long medical battle
YORK, Maine — When nearly 30,000 runners took their mark in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, Monday morning for the Boston Marathon, they prepared to make the fabled 26.2-mile run to Boston. It can be hard to stand out in a sea of sneakers, but every racer has a story. While many...
Plenty of career milestones highlight the picks: Vote for the Hometeam Girls' Lacrosse Player of the Week
There were plenty of great performances on the lacrosse fields last week, and Tommy Cassell found some of the best for readers to vote on to decide the Hometeam Girls' Lacrosse Player of the Week. Congratulations to Notre Dame's Maddie Dugan, who captured the top spot in last week's poll...
Going the distance: Fantastic Five high school athletes from Marathon Monday
On Marathon Monday, these Fantastic Five high school athletes made sure their teams went the distance. They piled up the goals, starred at the plate and ensured their team ended innings. ...
Mainers participate in 128th Boston Marathon, including 72-year-old in his 34th run
BOSTON (WGME) -- Thousands of runners are making their way from Hopkinton, Massachusetts to Boylston Street for the 128th Boston Marathon. They will run a of 26.2 miles. Among the thousands of runners are dozens of Mainers, including 72-year-old Bob Dunfey of Portland, who's running the Boston Marathon for the 34th consecutive time.
WooSox end 4-game losing streak, split doubleheader with Syracuse
The Worcester Red Sox and the Syracuse Mets split their doubleheader Sunday at NBT Bank Stadium. Worcester fell, 10-5, in Game 1 before bouncing back for an 8-4 victory in Game 2. The WooSox were leading Syracuse 5-0 at one point in the first game, but were unable to hang...
Walk-off homers and shutdown pitching performances highlight the picks: Vote for the Hometeam Baseball Player of the Week
There were plenty of great performances on the diamond last week, and Rich Garven found some of the best for readers to vote on to decide the Hometeam Baseball Player of the Week. Congratulations to Maynard's Eddie O'Rourke (863 votes, 27.8 percent), who edged Clinton's Brian Silvester (713 votes) for...
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