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Maine’s Cooper Flagg, the nation’s top college basketball prospect, commits to Duke
Sports “After I got on campus, I really started to envision myself in Durham.” Cooper Flagg. AP Photo/Gregory Payan It’s back to reality for the Patriots, who now should focus on next year’s draft Celtics team reporter Amanda Pflugrad becomes Phoenix Suns sideline reporter Cooper Flagg has committed to play college basketball at Duke, he […]
After snuffing out top receivers all season, a banged-up Patriots defense meets its match in Tyreek Hill
Patriots “The corner and the safety bit up, and the rest was history.” Tyreek Hill has already surpassed 1,000 receiving yards through eight games. Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images For years now, Tyreek Hill has struck fear into the hearts of just about every defensive backfield and NFL coaching staff. Well, except for maybe Bill […]
Gaza receives largest aid shipment so far as deaths top 8,000 and Israel widens military offensive
World News The toll is without precedent in decades of Israeli-Palestinian violence. Over 1,400 people have died on the Israeli side, mainly civilians killed during the initial attack. Palestinian supporters shout slogans as they cross the Brooklyn Bridge during a demonstration demanding a cease-fire on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki) […]
Cam Newton discusses his top ‘regret’ during his time as Patriots QB
Patriots “I feed off of the energy of people.” Cam Newton was impressed with Mac Jones’ play on Sunday against the Bills. John Tlumacki / The Boston Globe Cam Newton only spent one full season in Foxborough, with the veteran QB and former NFL MVP handed the unenviable task of replacing Tom Brady as quarterback […]
These are the top restaurants in Boston in 2023, according to Yelp
Food They dish up Italian, Thai, Greek food, and more. The buffalo mozzarella at Mamma Maria in Boston. Aram boghosian for The Boston Globe Diners looking for excellent meals in the Boston area can thank Yelp for help discovering restaurants worth a reservation this year. Yelp says one of the country’s 100 best taco spots […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]