09 Jan, 2025

Safety Damar Hamlin makes Bills’ 53-player roster 8 months after near-death experience

NFL Hamlin collapsed on the field during a game on Jan. 2, but has since made a full recovery. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin speaks at a press conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. AP Photo/Matt Freed, File By JOHN WAWROW, Associated Press August 30, 2023 | 9:42 AM ORCHARD PARK, […]

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MBTA chief safety officer to resign at the end of the month after 3 years in the position

Local News MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng has appointed Rod Brooks, a senior advisor on capital, operations, and safety, to lead the transit authority’s Safety Department while officials search for Ron Ester’s replacement. The MBTA’s chief safety officer, Ron Ester, will resign at the end of the month after three years in the position, MBTA General […]

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‘The status quo is not acceptable’: MBTA shuts down contractor work amid safety concerns

Local News Last week, the Federal Transit Administration flagged several recent “near misses” where MBTA workers were almost struck by oncoming trains. David L Ryan/Globe Staff, File The MBTA has temporarily put some of its contractor work on hold amid several recent incidents where workers were almost struck by oncoming trains.  On Wednesday, the transit […]

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Patriots safety Adrian Phillips gives key to stopping Eagles: ‘It all starts with Hurts’

Patriots “If we disrupt him … I think we’ll have a good day.” Adrian Phillips broke down how the Patriots need to attack Philadelphia’s explosive offense. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini) The New England Patriots’ defense has a tall task ahead of it, opening the season against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Philadelphia had one […]

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