Watch: Alex Verdugo makes history with third straight leadoff home run for Red Sox
Red Sox Verdugo sent one right over Mookie Betts’ head on Saturday. Alex Verdugo celebrated his third straight lead off home run on Saturday. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo Watch: David Ortiz shares special moment with Mookie Betts ahead of Saturday’s Red Sox-Dodgers game ‘I think this kid can be equally as special as me’: Red Sox […]
‘Kayshon’s had a strong camp’: Bill Belichick praised Kayshon Boutte ahead of cutdown day
Patriots Boutte only played one drive in Friday’s preseason finale, which could be a good sign for his chances to make the 53-man roster. Kayshon Boutte scored a touchdown in the preseason for the Patriots. Morry Gash/AP Photo If you think Kayshon Boutte has gotten better throughout training camp and the preseason, Bill Belichick would […]
Watch: David Ortiz shares special moment with Mookie Betts ahead of Saturday’s Red Sox-Dodgers game
Red Sox “Just trying to be like you one day.” David Ortiz embraced Mookie Betts over there three seasons as teammates. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Even after playing in his first game back at Fenway Park since being traded by the Red Sox in 2020, Mookie Betts is still saying hello to some old friends. Ahead […]
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 26, 2023 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 a sidewalk in […]
Morey Hershgordon knew his calling from a young age, when he was announcing games for his blind grandfather
Local News Hershgordon, a 28-year-old Quinnipiac graduate and Channel 7’s new lead sports anchor, found his way to sports broadcasting the most heartwarming of ways. Morey Hershgordon is the new sports anchor at Channel 7. By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe August 26, 2023 | 2:15 PM Morey Hershgordon grew up 15 minutes outside of […]
Former ‘The Price Is Right’ host Bob Barker has died at 99
TV Barker passed away at his home in Los Angeles, according to his publicist. Bob Barker has died. By FRAZIER MOORE, Associated Press August 26, 2023 | 2:01 PM A publicist says popular game show host Bob Barker, a household name for a half-century as host of “Truth or Consequences” and “The Price Is Right,” […]
‘No excuses’: Nick Pivetta refuses to blame Friday’s loss on unusual usage over last couple weeks
Red Sox Pivetta gave up four runs in two innings of relief work in the Red Sox’ loss to the Dodgers on Friday. Nick Pivetta gave up four runs on Friday. Winslow Townson/Getty Images Nick Pivetta has been used in almost every way imaginable this season for the Red Sox. Just in the last two […]
Bill Belichick doesn’t rule out possibility of Patriots carrying two kickers on 53-man roster
Patriots Nick Folk and Chad Ryland have been battling for the kicker job this preseason. Fourth-round rookie Chad Ryland has taken most of the kickoffs for the Patriots this preseason. Barry Chin/Globe Staff When the Patriots selected Chad Ryland in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, several assumed that Nick Folk’s time in […]
Early morning shooting wounds 7 ahead of Caribbean festival
Crime The shooting happened on Talbot Avenue in Dorchester as crowds of people began to gather for J’ouvert. By Morgan Rousseau August 26, 2023 | 10:34 AM Seven people were shot in Dorchester early Saturday morning as crowds of people gathered to celebrate J’ouvert, The Boston Globe reported. The shootings happened at 10 Talbot Ave., near Blue […]
Andover driver accused of assaulting Manchester-by-the-Sea parking enforcement cop
Crime Police said the 73-year-old driver tried to shove a ticket into the officer’s shirt and stop her from reporting the assault. An Andover man is accused of assaulting a parking enforcement officer as she attempted to write him a ticket, according to officials. Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Chief Todd Fitzgerald said police will seek a criminal […]