Sex abuse charges dismissed for ex-Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, as judge rules 93-year-old is not fit for trial
Local News The once-powerful American prelate faced charges that he abused a teenage boy at a wedding reception at Wellesley College in 1974. Former Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick appears for an arraignment at Dedham District Court on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Dedham, Massachusetts. David L. Ryan / The Boston Globe DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) […]
Report: Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham cleared waivers and will likely join Patriots practice squad
Patriots Bailey Zappe is still a member of the Patriots after all. What does the 2023 season have in store for Bailey Zappe? What to make of the Patriots’ cuts and final decisions with their 53-man roster What the Patriots said about ‘surprising’ decision to cut Bailey Zappe and go all-in with Mac Jones Bailey […]
Man reports being stabbed in stomach during mugging on Weston rail trail
Crime The victim told police that two unknown men approached him while he was walking along the rail trail and demanded some of his personal property. Two men allegedly robbed and stabbed a man Tuesday afternoon on the rail trail in Weston. Weston police responded to a report of the incident at the rear of […]
Cyclist killed in Newton crash ID’d as Tufts professor
Local News Andrew Bohm “served with an open mind, a generous heart, and a genuine dedication to the postdoc community and the university,” Tufts said. The cyclist struck and killed by a UPS truck in Newton Monday has been identified as Alex Bohm, a beloved professor and mentor to graduate students at Tufts University School […]
Patriots reportedly ‘planning’ for Bailey Zappe to return as backup QB
Morning Sports Update Despite New England’s reported interest in bringing him back, Zappe “has a real chance to get claimed” off waivers. Bailey Zappe warming up in front of Bill O’Brien prior to a Patriots 2023 preseason game against the Titans. AP Photo/Wade Payne The latest on Bailey Zappe: Possibly the biggest surprise to emerge […]
Here are the best public high schools in the Boston area, according to Boston magazine
Schools Weston High School topped the list for the second consecutive year. Boston magazine just released its annual list of the best public high schools in the Greater Boston area, evaluating 150 schools in the I-495 corridor. Massachusetts consistently ranks among the top states for public education, coming in at No. 1 in a 2023 […]
John McEnroe says he tested positive for COVID and will miss US Open TV coverage
Sports News “I’m watching the U.S. Open from home and can’t wait to get back to work soon.” Tennis legend John McEnroe, left, speaks to former British tennis player Tim Henman on Centre Court, July 7, 2023, on day five of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London. AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File By Associated Press August […]
Safety Damar Hamlin makes Bills’ 53-player roster 8 months after near-death experience
NFL Hamlin collapsed on the field during a game on Jan. 2, but has since made a full recovery. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin speaks at a press conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. AP Photo/Matt Freed, File By JOHN WAWROW, Associated Press August 30, 2023 | 9:42 AM ORCHARD PARK, […]
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. […]