15 Mar, 2025

Local obituary: Carl-Hens Beliard, 18, Salem State student and basketball player

Local Obituaries Carl-Hens Beliard, of Worcester, died Nov. 1, 2023. Carl-Hens Beliard. – via Mercadante Funeral Home Carl-Hens Beliard of Worcester was taken from us on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He was only 18 years old. Carl-Hens was born on November 11, 2004 in Port au Prince, Haiti. He graduated from North High School, Class […]

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In Bill O’Brien’s eyes, it will take more than one player to replace Kendrick Bourne’s production

Patriots “The next guy has to step up and fill that role and it will probably be several guys. I don’t know who those guys will be right now.” Kendrick Bourne. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Chiefs and Patriots compete for fans and influence in Germany ahead of games in Frankfurt Part of what will make Kendrick […]

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‘He’s just developing as a player every day’: Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla impressed by Payton Pritchard’s growth

Celtics Pritchard recently signed a four-year contract extension. Joe Mazzulla is happy with the development he’s seen from Payton Pritchard. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Kevin Garnett concerned about Celtics’ depth, thinks they could be emulating Nuggets with Kristaps Porzingis move Payton Pritchard’s preseason has Celtics fans excited about his potentially increased role with Boston this […]

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Ex-Patriots player Sergio Brown taken into custody in mother’s death

Patriots Myrtle Brown, 73, died last month after an assault, the police in Maywood, Ill., said. Sergio Brown in July of 2015. AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File By Johnny Diaz and Victor Mather, New York Times Service October 11, 2023 | 4:22 PM Former NFL defensive back Sergio Brown was taken into custody by San Diego […]

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Brockton’s AJ Dybantsa, top player in Class of 2026, reclassifies to 2025

Sports News Dybantsa was already the unanimous top-ranked player in the class of 2026 and the second-ranked player in the nation heading into his sophomore year. AJ Dybantsa was unstoppable as a freshman for Saint Sebastian’s School in Needham. Barry Chin/Globe Staff By Amin Touri, The Boston Globe October 11, 2023 | 12:50 PM AJ […]

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There was power loss before plane crash that killed former Patriots player Russ Francis, investigator says

Patriots FILE – New England Patriots’ Russ Francis carries for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during a Dec. 18, 1976 game. AP Photo By Associated Press October 3, 2023 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — The small plane crash that killed former NFL tight end Russ Francis and another man at an Adirondack Mountains airport […]

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Former Patriots player Russ Francis killed in Lake Placid plane crash

Patriots “He was a dynamic player on the field who had an even bigger personality off it,” Patriots CEO Robert Kraft said. “He knew no boundaries, pushed the limits and lived his life to the fullest.” Former New England Patriots tight end Russ Francis, No. 81, is pictured on Oct. 3, 1976. Frank O’Brien/Boston Globe […]

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Judge says she is ending conservatorship between former NFL player Michael Oher and Memphis couple

NFL Oher filed a petition in probate court accusing the Tuohys of lying to him by having him sign papers making them his conservators rather than his adoptive parents nearly two decades ago. By ADRIAN SAINZ, Associated Press September 29, 2023 | 1:19 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge said Friday she is […]

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