Police seek help identifying larceny suspect near North End
Crime The suspect, a white man, was captured on surveillance footage, wearing a Boston Bruins hat, brown shoes, blue pants, and a blue, white, and black plaid long-sleeve shirt. The suspect is a white man, who was spotted wearing a Boston Bruins hat, brown shoes, blue pants, and a blue, white, and black plaid long-sleeve […]
NFL scout on Jack Jones: He plays with swag, but ‘we’d attack’ him
Patriots “He might pick one, but we’re just as likely to get him for two. I’ll take those odds.” Jack Jones. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Racially motivated Jacksonville shooting hits home for Patriots receiver Demario Douglas Ezekiel Elliott said he’s ‘feeling more comfortable’ with learning Patriots’ playbook Jack Jones is still awaiting a probable cause […]
Revolution players keeping focused amid injuries and off-the-field uncertainty
New England Revolution “I know there are a lot of things going on, and there’s a lot of noise, but I think within the locker room, we’re together.” Ian Harkes battles for possession in a recent Revolution defeat against CF Montreal. Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP Despite the midseason departure of its All-Star goalkeeper, […]
5 things to know about new Celtic Svi Mykhailiuk
Celtics The five-year NBA veteran has already had a prolific, record-setting career in basketball. Svi Mykhailiuk will be a Boston Celtic for the forseeable future. Nell Redmond/AP Photo The Boston Celtics have bolstered their wing depth and rounded out their roster on Thursday by signing free agent Svi Mykhailiuk to a one-year deal. Mykhailiuk started […]
A blaze displaced a N.H. family just before a little girl’s birthday. So the fire dept. hosted her party.
Local News After a devastating house fire, firefighters in Laconia rescued 9-year-old Ava Johnson’s birthday cake and offered the family a place to celebrate. Firefighters in Laconia, New Hampshire rescued a little girl’s birthday party after a devastating fire tore through her family’s home early Wednesday morning. New Hampshire has the second best small lake […]
Racially motivated Jacksonville shooting hits home for Patriots receiver Demario Douglas
Patriots “I mean it is scary because one of my siblings could have been there,” Douglas said. AP Photo/Steven Senne Patriots rookies given updated jersey numbers ahead of regular season Ezekiel Elliott said he’s ‘feeling more comfortable’ with learning Patriots’ playbook A gunman walked into a Dollar General and shot three people dead before killing […]
When it comes to the Red Sox, we’ve all lost our edge
Red Sox An edge that made Boston one of the great baseball towns in America is at least temporarily absent. The Red Sox have averaged nearly 33,000 fans per game this season — well down from their title-chasing peak, but still in the top half of baseball. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Bill ‘Spaceman’ Lee reportedly […]
Woman charged with assault with intent to murder after allegedly dragging motorcyclist
Crime The alleged road rage incident happened after the biker “made a gesture to show disapproval” of the woman’s driving, Medford Police said. A driver is facing charges after she allegedly hit and dragged a motorcyclist who “made a gesture to show disapproval” of her driving Thursday, Medford police said. The hit-and-run crash happened around […]
Milford Police reportedly bust illegal volleyball gambling operation
Local News Milford police estimated that the operation drew in tens of thousands of dollars every weekend night. Police in Milford recently shut down an illegal gambling operation that centered on backyard volleyball tournaments, according to multiple reports. Behind a home on Franklin Street, volleyball games were regularly held that could be bet on by […]
Ezekiel Elliott said he’s ‘feeling more comfortable’ with learning Patriots’ playbook
Morning Sports Update Elliott said he prioritizes pass protection. “If you can’t protect the quarterback, you can’t get on the field.” Ezekiel Elliott (right) in a discussion with Rhamondre Stevenson (left) and Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Ezekiel Elliott on how he’s acclimating to playing for the Patriots: As the Patriots head […]