15 Mar, 2025

Poll: Here’s the top issue for Mass. — and how residents think Healey is handling it

Politics Gov. Maura Healey’s approval rating remains unchanged and high, but Bay Staters have some concerns. Gov. Maura Healey’s approval rating was at 58%, according to the latest UMass Amherst/WCVB poll. But respondents were worried about the state of housing and Healey’s handling of it. David L Ryan/Boston Globe More than half of voting-age Bay […]

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Jamar Curtis has 229 yards, 2 TDs to help Lafayette top Holy Cross 38-35; Matthew Sluka records 330 rushing yards in loss

College Sports The Crusaders fell to 4-3 on their season with Saturday’s defeat. Matthew Sluka’s 330 rushing yards were a career high. Mark Stockwell/Boston Globe By Associated Press October 21, 2023 | 6:42 PM WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Jamar Curtis rushed for a career-high 229 yards on 30 carries with two touchdowns and Lafayette knocked […]

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Your guide to the 2023 Head of the Charles Regatta: schedule, where to watch, top stories, and more

Events Each year, the Head of the Charles draws top-line rowers from around the world along with local hopefuls to compete in one of the largest regattas in the world. The start line is at Boston University’s DeWolfe Boathouse, and rowers finish the 3-mile upstream course at Herter Park along Soldiers Field Road. Maddie Meyer/Getty […]

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Report: Red Sox in ‘advanced discussions’ with Craig Breslow for top exec job

Red Sox Craig Breslow won a World Series with the Red Sox in 2013. Craig Breslow has served as an executive with the Cubs since 2019. Jim Davis / The Boston Globe The Red Sox’ search for Chaim Bloom’s replacement at the top of the team’s baseball operations department might be targeting a former Boston […]

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The Celtics’ top six will be really hard to stop: 8 takeaways from Celtics vs. Knicks

Celtics The top of the Celtics’ rotation looked great in a tune-up against the Knicks. The Celtics took on the Knicks in a preseason game on Tuesday. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Celtics beat the Knicks 123-110 on Tuesday in their second-to-last preseason game, which may also have doubled as the final chance for […]

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Red Sox reportedly have begun interviews to replace Chaim Bloom; been rejected by top targets

Red Sox Red Sox assistant general manager Eddie Romero is one of the reported candidates for the job. Red Sox president Sam Kennedy speaks to the media. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff The Boston Red Sox are reportedly having a difficult time finding their new chief decision-maker. The Red Sox recently fired chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom, […]

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Here’s where ESPN ranked Celtics players on their Top 100 list

Celtics Four Celtics players were represented in ESPN’s annual player rankings. Jaylen Brown (7) and Jayson Tatum (0) were both ranked very highly on ESPN’s Top 100 Players list. Matt Slocum/AP Photo The Celtics have a very deep training camp roster: 8 takeaways vs. 76ers Here’s how opposing NBA general managers view the Celtics The […]

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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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In summer radio ratings, The Sports Hub remains in top spot; WEEI’s morning show makes gain

Media WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” made a significant leap, finishing second (11.6). The Sports Hub’s “Felger and Mazz” show continued its long-running dominance with a 16.9 share in the summer radio ratings. Barry Chin/The Boston Globe By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe October 4, 2023 In the summer Nielsen Audio ratings, 98.5 The Sports […]

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Will top schools continue ‘legacy’ admission preferences? Many say yes.

Schools Yale, Cornell, Duke, Brown, Vanderbilt and Emory universities all confirmed this week that they would consider the legacy ties of high school seniors who apply. Harvard University’s admissions website continues to state that “Among a group of similarly distinguished applicants, the children of Harvard College alumni/ae may receive an additional look.” Kayana Szymcza/The New […]

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