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Northeastern will lead a new virus outbreak prediction center. Here’s what to know.
Health The new center at Northeastern will track infectious diseases and provide outbreak forecasts to communities, sort of like a “National Weather Service for epidemics.” Northeastern University received funding from the CDC to lead a new center that tracks infectious diseases and forecasts outbreaks. Rodrique Ngowi/Associated Press When COVID-19 rapidly spread across the nation, infectious […]
Here’s how the NBA’s new rest policy will affect the Celtics
Celtics The NBA’s Board of Governors approved a new policy that will limit the amount of rest teams can give certain players. Jaylen Brown (left) and Jayson Tatum (right) are the only Celtics affected by the NBA’s new load management rules. AP The NBA‘s Board of Governors approved the Player Participation Policy on Wednesday, a […]
Here’s the story behind those Storrowing PSA parodies
Off Beat DCR celebrated a move-in week free of Storrowings with an impression of Bender from “The Breakfast Club,” in all his “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” glory. The new “Cars Only” sign at the entrance to Storrow Drive on David G. Mugar Way. Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe Staff It was the fist-pump of victory heard […]
Here’s what Alex Cora said about Kenley Jansen’s unexpectedly quick 9th inning exit
Morning Sports Update “They’re checking on him. So we’ll see where we’re at with him.” Kenley Jansen pitching for the Red Sox in August. AP Photo/Frank Franklin II The reason for Kenley Jansen’s quick exit: During the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Yankees, Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen was brought on to pitch […]
Bruins announce ‘Historic 100’: Here’s who made the list of Bruins’ greatest players
Bruins From Eddie Shore to David Pastrnak, every era of Bruins hockey was represented with a few familiar names. Derek Sanderson (left) Bobby Orr (middle) and Phil Esposito were all selected to the Bruins “Historic 100” list. Frank O’Brien / The Boston Globe The 2023-24 campaign will be a special one for the Bruins, as […]
The WNBA playoffs start Wednesday. Here’s a look at the four first-round series.
Sports News With the WNBA playoffs set to begin this week, AP took a look at every first-round matchup and predicted a winner. Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson (22) pulls down a rebound between Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins (7) and forward Myisha Hines-Allen (2). Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP By DOUG FEINBERG, […]