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Boston Red Sox It’s Boston’s longest skid since losing four in a row from June 7-10. Toronto Blue Jays’ Myles Straw (3) hits an RBI double against the Boston Red Sox during eighth inning MLB baseball action in Toronto, on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP) AP By IAN HARRISON, Associated Press August 11, 2026 1 minute to read TORONTO (AP) — Ernie Clement drove in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning, Brett Bateman had two RBIs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Tuesday night. Toronto’s George Springer walked…

BRAINTREE, Mass. (OSV News) — The “elimination of any legal restraint on late-term abortion” is “a radical measure which is gravely immoral,” the Catholic bishops of Massachusetts said. The bishops made the comments in a July 29 statement issued in response to the July 22 passage by the Massachusetts House of Representatives of a measure removing prior legal restrictions on abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy. Senate passage followed on July 31, the last day of that chamber’s formal session. On Aug. 10, Gov. Maura Healey signed the bill — “An Act Prioritizing Patient Access to Care” — into law.…

“We talk a lot about that,” O’Brien said. “The City of Boston, Boston College, taking pride in putting this jersey on. What it means to be in this city.”On Day 1 of training camp Wednesday outside Fish Field House, the Eagles resembled a team ready to put last year behind them and start fresh.The Eagles, who open the season Sept. 5 at Cincinnati, are sick of talking about their shortcomings.“Not to bring up last season, but we were 2-10,” said defensive back Carter Davis. “Anybody who’s coming here, you know that as soon as you step foot on Boston College,…

With the 79th overall pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Boston Bruins selected forward Cooper Simpson. This was after the skilled winger dominated high school hockey in Minnesota, posting 49 goals and 83 points in 31 games for Shakopee High School during the 2024-25 season. He also played in nine USHL games with the Tri-City Storm that campaign, recording seven goals and an assist.

In order to comply with FIFA’s requirement for natural grass playing surfaces, the NFL stadium hosts across the U.S. installed absolutely perfect fields to replace much-maligned artificial turf. But with the World Cup over, teams waited no time to switch back to turf.The Patriots are already running into issues with the replacement surface.According to a report from ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the Patriots are scrambling to install a new artificial turf surface after the initial replacement turf at Gillette Stadium was deemed “noncompliant” by NFL and NFLPA testing. Gillette Stadium hosted seven matches at the World Cup, including France’s quarterfinal win…

The Massachusetts state primary is set for Tuesday, Sept. 1. But with vote-by-mail and early in-person voting, it’s best we think of the election as a season rather than a single “Election Day.”While the political officials who represent the entire state — like U.S. senator and governor — may get the most attention in this year’s elections, there’s a slew of other important races down the ballot.Dates to know: Registration deadline: Aug. 22 Apply to vote by mail: Aug. 25 Early voting: Aug. 22-28 Election Day: Sept. 1, from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.So, take a break from your summer reading,…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College had 25 student-athletes represented on the Inaugural Graduate Scholar-Athletes of the Year presented by the Atlantic Coast Conference, it was announced by the conference office. The 25 Eagles who excelled in the classroom and in competition ranks third among all ACC member institutions. As a whole, the ACC recognized 260 student-athletes for scholarly achievement this past academic year.This distinction honors individuals who have excelled both in the classroom and in competition while pursuing graduate degrees. Representing all 18 ACC member institutions, the first-year recognition program reflects the conference’s continued commitment to academic achievement and athletic…

Two years and seven months after he and the New England Patriots officially parted ways, and Bill Belichick is still impacting the franchise.Just ask tight end Hunter Henry.Henry spent the morning putting his signature on a contract extension that should keep him with the team through 2028. He then practiced in a tuneup for Tuesday’s joint session with the Indianapolis Colts.When Henry met the media afterward, he was quick to mention how important coming to the Patriots and playing for Belichick from 2021-2023 was to extending his career and improving his production.Big fan of Belichick“(Bill and I) had a great…

Why is IMG Academy our Preseason High School Football No. 1?USA TODAY Sports national high school sports reporters Logan Newman and Alex Martin break it down.USA TODAY Sports has released its preseason ALL-USA regional teams for high school football.The East Region includes players from Connecticut, D.C., Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia.The article lists the first, second, and third-team selections for both offense and defense in the East Region.This follows the release of the preseason Super 15 regional and Super 25 national team rankings.As the country readies for…

Massachusetts eliminated its cutoff for when someone can get an abortion, making it the tenth state — along with Washington, D.C. — to allow the procedure at any point in pregnancy.”We believe that health care decisions should be made between women and families and their doctors, not politicians,” Gov. Maura Healey, a Democrat, said Monday at a bill-signing ceremony. “Abortion will remain safe, it will remain legal and it will remain accessible here in Massachusetts. That’s my commitment to you.”Most abortions happen within the first trimester, and very few take place after 24 weeks, the previous limit for abortion in the Bay…