Boston Caribbean Festival parade shooting: What we know
Crime Eight people were injured by gunfire and two males were arrested for the shooting. Officials say the shooting was unrelated to the festival. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Caribbean Festival organizer Shirley Shillingford, and Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox spoke to the media Saturday about the shooting at the festival. Erin Clark/The Boston Globe […]
Jim Montgomery gives early insight into Bruins lineup for 2023-24 season
Bruins “What I like is we have tremendous opportunity. I know we have great players, I know we have really good leaders.” Jim Montgomery believes that the Bruins still have the means to fight for a playoff spot in 2023-24. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff The Bruins will not open their 2023-24 season until Oct. 11 at TD […]
Patriots announce 11 roster cuts, roster down to 78 players
Patriots The Patriots still need to make 25 more roster cuts to get down to the 53-man limit on Tuesday. Bill Belichick and his staff still need to make 25 more roster cuts between now and Tuesday. AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps The Patriots have until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to cut its roster down to the […]
After finding ‘closure’ in return to Fenway Park, Mookie Betts pummeled Red Sox pitching
Red Sox “With all that the city has done for me and everybody here, I was very blessed.” Mookie Betts once again saluted the crowd on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) For all of the emotions that played into his long-awaited return to Fenway Park this weekend, Dodgers star Mookie Betts wanted […]
Tropical Storm Idalia forms in the Gulf of Mexico on a possible track toward the US, forecasters say
Weather Forecasters said they expected Idalia to become a hurricane on Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico and then curve northeast toward the west coast of Florida. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, in a post on the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, said he has directed state emergency officials begin preparations for a […]
Red Sox get some good news on Rafael Devers’ injured wrist
Red Sox Rafael Devers was scratched from Sunday’s matinee against the Dodgers due to a sore wrist. Rafael Devers hurt his wrist during Saturday’s win over the Dodgers. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) With the Red Sox in pursuit of an AL wild-card spot, Alex Cora offered up some good news following Boston’s 7-4 loss to the […]
Patriots stock watch: Who is rising and falling after preseason finale?
Patriots Several players on the roster bubble impressed Friday against the Titans, especially on defense. Bailey Zappe struggled during his heavy reps against the Titans on Friday. (AP Photo/John Amis) The Patriots’ preseason slate has finally come to a close, with New England’s next matchup set for the Sept. 10 season opener against the Eagles […]
Child on bicycle hit by SUV in Marlborough, police searching for driver
Crime A gray or light green SUV was reportedly involved in a hit-and-run in Marlborough near 300 Boston Post Road on Sunday morning. Police are searching for the driver of a light gray or green SUV which hit a child on a bicycle in Marlborough. Police are asking for the public’s help identifying an SUV […]
5 things to know about new Patriots OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
Patriots Wheatley had a promising camp and preseason, which likely played a role in the Patriots trading for him. Tyrone Wheatley made noise for having a standout training camp with the Browns. The Patriots made a move to add some much-needed depth at offensive tackle on Sunday. New England acquired Tyrone Wheatley Jr. from Cleveland […]
Mookie Betts caps Boston return with a home run as Dodgers beat Red Sox 7-4
Red Sox Mookie Betts watches the flight of his two-run home run in the sixth inning. AP Photo/Steven Senne By JIMMY GOLEN, Associated Press August 27, 2023 | 5:15 PM BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts capped his return to Boston with a second straight three-hit game, hitting a two-run homer on Sunday to spark the […]