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After what once seemed like an impossible outcome, the Boston Red Sox officially clinched a playoff spot, a very exciting moment for a team that has a real chance to win it all. A few months ago, it seemed like the Red Sox didn’t have a chance to come close to accomplishing this feat, but they did exactly that because of some of the decisions ownership made. Ultimately, while those decisions were questioned, the Red Sox decision-makers clearly made the right move by parting ways with Alex Cora.Speaking to reporters, it sounded like players in the clubhouse felt the same way.…

Aug. 24, my travels took me down Auburn Road. Heading to Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, Kenston, Chagrin Falls, or, during hockey season, to The Pond, that’s the route of choice coming from Painesville. Two things struck me along the drive on that Monday. One is a topic I’ve expressed a time or two in this space: The sadness of no more Newbury. Even after several years. Goodbye Newbury – and thank you | Opinion The stadium is still there. It’s still in use. The high school is long gone. Those people walked through those doors to stake their community legacy, and…

Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers might be playing through an injury that worsened at the 2026 FIBA World Cup with Team USA.Bueckers is averaging 20.5 points, 5.9 assists, and 4.1 rebounds this season, propelling the Wings into the postseason picture based on her incredible performances.AdvertisementUnfortunately, the Wings might not be able to rely on Bueckers the way they were used to before the WNBA break, as the 24-year-old is coming back with some battle wounds.Paige Bueckers opens up on knee injury before WNBA season resumesBueckers spoke to the media after practice on Wednesday, frankly discussing the current status of…

Forecasters are tracking a storm that could cause flooding along the Massachusetts coast and heavy rain and gusty winds throughout the state at the end of the week.Though nor’easters are often associated with heavy snow, meteorologists define a nor’easter as any coastal low pressure system with northeast winds, according to National Weather Service forecaster Torry Dooley. Instead of pummeling Massachusetts with snow, this storm could bring a downpour.The weather system is expected to develop in the Atlantic on Tuesday, then head toward Southeastern New England, Dooley said. As of Monday, forecasters are uncertain of the storm’s track and strength, and…

“It keeps turning over like a cog,” Furphy said. “It just keeps going and going and going and going, concept after concept. The more we can drill those concepts in, the more our plays will be executed perfectly.”In recent years, Boston College adopted former coach Earl Grant’s “Gritty, not pretty” mentality a bit too literally. The Eagles played with passion, but they lacked the organization and discipline to execute high-level offensive concepts in crunch time.With two-time national champion assistant Murray at the helm, and essentially an entirely new roster and staff, those involved believe qualifying for the NCAA Tournament this…

Massachusetts high school football is back, and back in a big way this week. There are 96 games scheduled across the state with teams getting their seasons started. The action gets going Thursday with several teams hitting the gridiron, including a terrific nonleague showdown between Mansfield and Bridgewater-Raynham. The first Friday night of the football season should offer plenty of highlights as well — St. John’s Prep taking on Springfield Central is the marquee game on the docket — while the strong slate of games wrap up with nine contests on Saturday. Here is the full list of games for…

National News An autopsy was performed, but more testing is required before investigators can give a cause, according to the medical examiner’s website. FILE – Presley Gerber poses at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre, March 14, 2024, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) AP By Associated Press September 21, 2026 | 4:47 PM 3 minutes to read LOS ANGELES (AP) — Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessperson Rande Gerber, died Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.…

By MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has struggled to pass major legislation this year, putting off debates on annual spending, defense, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. But in its final weeks in session as the midterm elections approach, the Senate can agree on doing one thing — addressing college sports. The Senate voted twice this week to move forward on legislation to overhaul the rules and financing around college sports. It’s an effort to put guardrails around skyrocketing spending, prevent constant legal battles and restore order to what the bill’s supporters say is “chaos” in athletic programs. More than…

A penalty kick shootout is the height of World Cup drama.All eyes are on the shooter, the ball and the goalkeeper. Twelve yards separate the penalty spot from the goal, and one moment separates despair from elation.So far in the 2026 World Cup, just 39 of 60 penalties have scored (including in-game and four shootouts), a historically low 65% conversion rate that underscores just how difficult the task is.”One kick can determine a championship, a World Cup or even become part of a player’s legacy,” said Amanda Perkins-Ball, a Rice University associate teaching professor of kinesiology and an expert in…

Fall is in the air, and so is Election Day. While many of Massachusetts’s federal offices are practically decided, there are still a number of important races and issues for Bay State residents to vote on.Hundreds of candidates are running for seats up and down the ballot. Here are a few of the key storylines to know ahead of the election:A multitude of ballot questionsWhether Democrats will hold onto majorities in the legislatureHere’s USA TODAY’s guide to your Nov. 3 ballot.Healey faces a challengeRepublican Michael Minogue, right, is challenging incumbent Gov. Maura Healey, a Democrat, in the MA gubernatorial race…