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Ohtani has elbow surgery. His doctor expects hitting return by opening day ’24 and pitching by ’25.
MLB “It was very unfortunate that I couldn’t finish out the year on the field, but I will be rooting on the boys until the end,” Ohtani said in a statement. Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani laughs in the dugout during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Anaheim, Calif., […]
Man drowns at Westford quarry on Labor Day
Local News The man drowned at Merrill’s Quarry. This is the second drowning that’s happened there in the last five years. A man drowned at Merrill’s Quarry in Westford Monday afternoon, according to the Westford Fire Department. Authorities were alerted of a possible drowning off Vineyard Road at 4:16 p.m., the fire department said in […]
What’s it like to spend all day aboard duck boats inside a duck suit? Ask this fantasy football loser.
Local News Grafton native Sam Coveney spent hours riding duck boats inside a bright yellow duck suit as punishment for coming in last in his fantasy football league. Grafton native Sam Coveney had to spend an entire day wearing a duck suit riding duck boats in Boston after losing his fantasy football league last year. […]
These are the best and worst times to drive during Labor Day weekend
Travel For those driving, it’s best to hit the road early in the morning or in the evening. A previous traffic jam on Route 93 South in Boston. Charles Krupa More than half of all Americans will travel this Labor Day weekend, according to The Vacationer. PLAY is offering a Labor Day deal on international […]
Tufts RAs strike on freshman move-in day
Schools Resident assistants say they deserve a stipend on top of free housing from the university. RAs and community members picket outside Tufts University’s Joyce Cummings Center on Aug. 29. Chloe Courtney Bohl / Boston.com Undergraduate resident assistants at Tufts began a 24-hour strike on Tuesday morning as new students arrived on the university’s Medford […]
Patriots 53-man roster projection: Who will survive cutdown day in 2023?
Patriots Bill Belichick has until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to trim the 70-plus players on the roster to 53. Bill Belichick AP Photo/Wade Payne Bill Belichick cited Tom Brady while discussing the logic behind recent Patriots trades Will Malik Cunningham make the Patriots’ 53-man roster? Here’s what Bill Belichick said. Cutdown day is almost here, […]
‘Kayshon’s had a strong camp’: Bill Belichick praised Kayshon Boutte ahead of cutdown day
Patriots Boutte only played one drive in Friday’s preseason finale, which could be a good sign for his chances to make the 53-man roster. Kayshon Boutte scored a touchdown in the preseason for the Patriots. Morry Gash/AP Photo If you think Kayshon Boutte has gotten better throughout training camp and the preseason, Bill Belichick would […]
PLAY is offering a Labor Day deal on international flights for a limited time
Flights Travelers can book a deal between Aug. 30 and Sept. 4. A PLAY airlines aircraft. PLAY Low-cost airline PLAY is launching a deal to celebrate the unofficial end of summer, with discounted flights to Iceland and other European destinations. An all-business class airline will launch flights between Boston and Bermuda During the airline’s Labor […]
Why Patriots reportedly cut DT Marquan McCall just a day after claiming him off waivers
Patriots McCall was expected to serve as valuable depth behind Davon Godchaux on New England’s depth chart. A reported knee issue is the reason behind Marquan McCall’s short tenure in New England. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images The Patriots added some heft to their defensive line on Tuesday when they claimed 379-pound nose tackle Marquan McCall off […]
Block Island welcomed back vacationers Sunday, a day after a fire tore through a historic hotel
Local News Aftermath of fire at the Harborside Inn on Block Island, Rhode Island. Block Island Times By Associated Press August 20, 2023 NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (AP) — Block Island welcomed back vacationers Sunday, a day after a fire tore through a historic hotel early Saturday, prompting officials on the summer tourist spot off the […]