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Kutter Crawford capping a year where he clearly put his name in the Red Sox mix
Red Sox Crawford’s name might not be top of mind when it comes to young Red Sox pitchers with potential, but it should be. Kutter Crawford got 17 swings and misses in Sunday’s abbreviated start against the White Sox. Brian Fluharty/Getty Images COMMENTARY Not that many people noticed, content to watch the Patriots offense try […]
Murder suspect who allegedly shot Weymouth High student in 2022 arrested after more than a year on the run
Crime The Boston Globe reported that Keniel Diaz-Romero allegedly shot 17-year-old Nathan Paul, while another teen, who was previously arrested for Paul’s murder, allegedly told Diaz-Romero to shoot Paul. Nathan Paul, 17, was shot in Quincy on Feb. 15, 2022, and later died of his injuries. GoFundMe After over a year of searching, authorities have […]
Garrett Whitlock’s lost year mirrors that of his Red Sox, and is just as troubling
Red Sox Garrett Whitlock missed most of May and most of July with a pair of elbow injuries. Jim Davis/Globe Staff COMMENTARY The Red Sox quietly churned on this weekend, walked off twice in Toronto in a sweep that continued their weeks-long trend of making them easy to ignore. After four straight losses, 10 losses […]
Mayor Wu declares heat emergency as school year starts in Boston
Weather As heat and humidity blanket the city, the National Weather Service has warned of heat index values as high as 97 degrees. A 9-year-old child becomes one with the spray at a Boston splash pad, one of several tools the city is using to help keep its residents cool during a two-day heat emergency […]
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts believes former Alabama teammate Mac Jones will do ‘big things this year’
Patriots “Mac has always been a great competitor.” Jalen Hurts and Mac Jones played together for two seasons at the University of Alabama. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Sunday’s season-opening showdown between the Patriots and Eagles will see two former Alabama quarterbacks face off in Jalen Hurts and Mac Jones. Both Hurts and Jones spent two seasons […]
Union Square MBTA station will be closed during Somerville’s Fluff Festival for 2nd straight year
Local News Union Square will close for 25 days starting Sept. 18 and won’t provide shuttles, complicating transportation to the annual festival. Union Square will close for 25 days starting Sept. 18. Vincent Alban For The Boston Globe For a second year in a row, the Union Square MBTA stop will be closed during Somerville’s […]
Justice Clarence Thomas reports he took 3 trips on Republican donor’s plane last year
Politics It’s the first time in years that Thomas has reported receiving hospitality from Crow. Associate Justice Clarence Thomas joins other members of the Supreme Court as they pose for a new group portrait, at the Supreme Court building in Washington, Oct. 7, 2022. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press August […]
Patriots rookie WR Demario Douglas listed as a potential ‘Breakout Player of the Year’
Patriots “This guy, ‘Pop’ Douglas? He’s a part of the offensive game plan.” Demario Douglas has turned heads since the start of training camp. Matthew J. Lee / Globe Staff Demario Douglas’ stock continues to rise in NFL circles. The Patriots wide receiver and 2023 sixth-round pick likely shored up his spot on the Patriots’ […]
First West Nile Virus cases of the year identified in Massachusetts
Health Many parts of Massachusetts, including the Boston area, are currently at moderate risk for West Nile Virus exposure from mosquitos. The first West Nile Virus cases in Massachusetts this year have been identified in Middlesex County. AP Photo The first two human cases of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts this year have been identified […]
Damien Woody thinks Mac Jones will have a ‘bounce-back year’ in 2023
Morning Sports Update “Mac Jones dealt with adversity last year, but he’s going to have a good year this year.” Mac Jones throwing prior to the Patriots-Packers preseason game. AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps The Red Sox lost to the Astros 7-3 on Tuesday, falling five games behind the Mariners in the race for the final AL […]