USA beats Jordan 110-62, awaits second round of World Cup
NBA “It’s always fun when everybody gets to play and contribute.” Jordan forward Rondae Hollis Jefferson (24) is fouled by U.S. forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) as he shoots during the first half of a Basketball World Cup group C match in Manila, Philippines Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP By TIM REYNOLDS, […]
Jim Nantz and Tony Romo are back on CBS’s top NFL broadcast team for another season, starting with the Patriots’ opener
NFL In the new season, they’ll call two of the Patriots’ first three games: the opener at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 10, and the Week 3 showdown with Aaron Rodgers and the hopeful Jets at MetLife Stadium. Tony Romo, left, and Jim Nantz have come a long way from their early days calling games together. […]
A village in Maine is again delaying a plan to build the world’s tallest flagpole
Local News The tiny town of Columbia Falls in Maine is extending its moratorium on big developments for another six months following a proposal for a flagpole taller than the Empire State Building The Pleasant River flows through Columbia Falls, Maine, April 27, 2023. AP Photo/Rodrique Ngowi, File By Associated Press August 30, 2023 | 8:50 AM […]
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 […]
Viola valued at $70,000 stolen in Brighton, police say
Crime The viola is stored in a black case with two Boston University stickers and a Vivant Vintage sticker on it. Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a viola stolen from the Brighton area on Sunday. Boston Police Department A viola valued at $70,000 was stolen in Brighton on Sunday, according to […]
How Charlie Coyle, Bruins plan on stepping up after Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci’s retirement
Bruins “No one’s gonna be a Bergeron, but we can all put our hand in and make sure we pull the rope a little more.” Charlie Coyle is expected to center a line next to Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk during the 2023-24 season. Barry Chin / Globe Staff The pain from April’s shocking first-round […]
Bregman, Alvarez homer in 1st inning leading Astros over Red Sox 6-2
Politics Houston’s Yordan Alvarez homered against the Red Sox during the first inning. AP Photo/Steven Senne By DOUG ALDEN, Associated Press August 29, 2023 BOSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez hit back-to-back homer runs in the first inning and the Houston Astros continued their late-August surge with a 6-2 win over the Red […]
What to make of the Patriots’ cuts and final decisions with their 53-man roster
Patriots The Patriots are awfully thin at quarterback, running back, and tight end following Tuesday’s roster cuts. Mac Jones is currently the lone QB on New England’s roster. AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps After a busy couple of days that saw New England announce nearly 40 roster cuts, the Patriots’ 53-man roster for the 2023 season is […]
What to know about ‘dangerous’ rip tides from Hurricane Franklin impacting New England beaches
Weather The risk of rip tides continues until Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning swimmers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island to be careful the next few days, as dangerous rip tides caused by Hurricane Franklin will begin to hit New England. The risk of rip tides begins Tuesday evening and continues through Thursday, […]
Patrice Bergeron believes the Bruins are still in good hands with their current leadership group
Bruins “I think it’s a great challenge and that’s what I think people should be excited about.” Patrice Bergeron opted to hang up his skates back in late July. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Patrice Bergeron doesn’t have plenty of regrets these days. The former Bruins captain shared that sentiment multiple times during his radio appearance with WEEI’s […]