Somerville City Council wants cops to stop cracking down on cyclists who run red lights
Local News City councilors say traffic enforcement efforts would be better focused elsewhere, such as on motorists who text while driving. Somerville City Council wants police to ease up enforcement of cyclists who run red lights and stop signs. Instead, councilors say, cyclists should be allowed to cruise through the intersections as long as they […]
Police: Man died after assault, then fall from Portsmouth parking garage
Crime The assault happened between a nightclub and the parking garage shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday, police said. By Associated Press August 27, 2023 | 7:57 AM PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A man died early Saturday after eyewitnesses say he was assaulted by a group of males and then fell from a parking garage onto […]
Aaron Rodgers throws TD pass in brief preseason debut as Jets beat Giants 32-24
NFL He went 5 for 8 for 47 yards and the score in his two series before Zach Wilson replaced him. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers calls out a play during the first half of Saturday’s preseason finale against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. Adam Hunger/AP Photo By DENNIS WASZAK Jr., […]
George Campbell’s late goal sends CF Montreal past New England Revolution 1-0
Sports It was New England’s first match without goaltender Djordje Petrovic. New England Revolution assistant coach Richie Williams gives instructions from the sideline during the first half of the team’s MLS soccer match against CF Montreal on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP) AP By Associated Press August 26, […]
Flying drone causes delay in UMass’ football game against New Mexico State
Sports News The drone had to be “removed from the enclosure” before play could resume. UMass had to stop play briefly in the second quarter when a drone flew into the stadium. J. Anthony Roberts/The Republican via AP The college football season is officially underway with week zero games taking place Saturday. UMass was one […]
‘Go ruin their night’: Tom Brady, Jimmy Garoppolo share moment before game
NFL The Raiders’ minority owner and quarterback reunited. Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo are reunited. John Raoux/AP Photo From 2014-2016, Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo were teammates with the Patriots. Seven years later, they’re reunited with the Las Vegas Raiders – Brady as a minority owner and Garoppolo as the likely starting quarterback. Before Saturday’s […]
Adam Duvall’s three-run home run helps lift Red Sox past Dodgers and Mookie Betts, 8-5
Red Sox Alex Verdugo and Justin Turner also hit home runs. Boston Red Sox’s Adam Duvall, center, celebrates after his three-run home run with Rafael Devers (11) during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) AP By KEN POWTAK, Associated Press […]
Patriots cut veteran defensive tackle Carl Davis
Patriots Davis appeared in 33 games over the past two seasons. Jamie Collins Sr., Ja’Whaun Bentley, and Carl Davis Jr. walk off the field near the end of the game. Jim Davis/Globe Staff The Patriots, in a somewhat surprising move, cut veteran defensive tackle Carl Davis on Saturday. “It’s been a fun 3 years,” Davis […]
4 takeaways as the Red Sox earn an 8-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers
Red Sox Justin Turner bounced back, Adam Duvall hit a big home run, Chris Martin came up clutch, and more. Adam Duvall was key in the Red Sox’ win over the Dodgers on Saturday. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo Why Rafael Devers briefly played shortstop for the first time since 2019 on Saturday Watch: Alex Verdugo makes […]
Why Rafael Devers briefly played shortstop for the first time since 2019 on Saturday
Red Sox He didn’t make any errors. Mookie Betts and Rafael Devers chat during Saturday’s game. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo When Pablo Reyes left Saturday’s Red Sox-Dodgers game with left elbow pain, manager Alex Cora had no choice but to reshuffle the infield. He elected to put Luis Urías at third, Connor Wong at second, and, […]