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Former Boston Red Sox left fielder Mike Greenwell died on Oct. 9, 2025 following a battle with thyroid cancer. He was 62.Born in Louisville, Ky., Greenwell’s family moved to Fort Myers when he was 5 years old. A 1982 graduate of North Fort Myers High School, Greenwell starred in football and baseball for the Red Knights. One of the best athletes in Lee County history, Greenwell was inducted into the LCAC Hall of Fame as part of its original class of honorees in 2012.Mike Greenwell, candidate for Lee County Commissioner, District 5Here’s a look back at some of Greenwell’s most…

FOXBORO, Mass. — Like everybody else on the New England Patriots, Terrell Jennings was heartbroken last Sunday night when teammate Antonio Gibson disappeared in a mass of humanity while returning a kickoff and came up limping.It was one of those you-knew-it-was-bad-as-soon-as-it-happened kind of injuries, the type that ends a season and requires teammates to mourn for only a little bit and then adhere to football’s rigid next-man-up mentality. The exact nature of the injury was the only unknown. Soon enough, it was revealed that Gibson had suffered a torn right ACL.So, yes, Jennings did his mourning. And then he hit…

The Rangers’ season-opening 3-0 clunker of a loss at home on Tuesday didn’t exactly inspire belief for the rest of the 2025-26 season. But there were several interesting points to take away from the game. Let’s dig in: 1️⃣ Mika Zibanejad had a strong opener. No sight was more promising than that of Zibanejad flying up and down the ice Tuesday night, posting a team-high seven shots on goal, two hits and one block. He was a factor on every shift and managed to threaten most times when the puck was on his stick.

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge walked slowly from first base to the Yankees’ dugout after Cody Bellinger ended the game with a strikeout, then turned his head to watch the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate on New York’s infield.“You don’t like seeing it and it kind of leaves an impression,” Judge said. “Make sure this doesn’t happen next year.”New York’s 16th consecutive season without a World Series championship ended Wednesday night with a 5-2 loss to Toronto, which won the AL Division Series 3-1 and advanced to a matchup against Seattle or Detroit for the American League pennant.…

There was only one bed available at Pathways, a Bradford group home for teens in crisis, when a state worker secured a spot there for G Araujo.The home was supposed to be a haven for the vulnerable 17-year-old from Gloucester.Araujo had begun gingerly embracing a gender transition, experimenting with makeup and women’s clothing, while leaning away from her birth name, Gustavo. At the same time, her home life was strained, and she struggled with drugs. Placed in a foster home, she kept missing curfew. The foster parents worried she needed more supervision than they could provide.Araujo was uneasy as she…

Data Skrive Oddsmakers heavily favor the Clemson Tigers (2-3) when they visit the Boston College Eagles (1-4) on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in a matchup between ACC rivals at Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA). Clemson is favored by two touchdowns. The contest’s point total is set at 54.The Tigers’ last game was against the North Carolina Tar Heels, and they won by a score of 38-10. The Eagles lost against the Pittsburgh Panthers in their last game, 48-7.Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports.Clemson vs. Boston College Game Information & OddsWhen: Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:30…

Seeking its first Middlesex title in 25 years, Winchester (4-0) is determined to take the first step Friday vs. Reading.

Before his historic Game 3 start for the New York Yankees in the Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox, rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler made sure he didn’t let his emotions boil over.Schlittler, who grew up in Massachusetts and rooted for the Red Sox during his youth, was aware that some fans had attacked members of his family on social media. Still, he advised those closest to him to let him respond on the mound, because he knew that’s where he would get his revenge.”I texted my family 20 minutes before the game,” Schlittler said, per ESPN’s Jorge Castillo.…

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Palm Beach will make history in 2026 as the Palm Beach Royals become the city’s first major professional sports franchise, joining Major League Pickleball as its 23rd team.Hyperspace Ventures, a group of UNC-Chapel Hill alumni and tech entrepreneurs, acquired the team for a record $16 million. The ownership group includes former Tar Heel tennis players Zach Hunter, Taylor Meyer and Alex Rafiee, alongside fellow alumnus Peter Fox.The star-studded ownership roster also features Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov, US Open champion Bianca Andreescu, former UNC basketball stars Tyler Hansbrough and Marvin Williams, Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowler Kenny…

FOX MLB Pregame Show Announces During Postseason Pregame Coverage 47 Tournament Games Set to Air and Stream Across FOX, FS1, FS2, the FOX Sports App, FOX One and Tubi FOX Deportes to Televise 28 Games in Spanish NEW YORK – The 2026 World Baseball Classic will again be televised and streamed in the United States by FOX Sports; it was announced today by World Baseball Classic, Inc. (WBCI). WBCI is an organization that is owned by Major League Baseball and jointly operates the tournament with the Major League Baseball Players Association. FOX is set to air seven games, including three…