Zdeno Chara has run several marathons and a half-ironman during his post-hockey life, and the Bruins legend continued to give the phrase “built different” a new meaning when he completed an Ironman on Sunday.According to sports journalist Lubos Brabec, Chara completed the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile...
Tanner Houck, Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers will represent the Boston Red Sox for the American League as reserve players in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game later this month. And they’ll see a few familiar faces at Globe Life Park. Chris Sale was named...
NEW YORK — Red Sox manager Alex Cora knew Jarren Duran deserved to be an All-Star but he wasn’t 100% certain the outfielder would be selected. He also wasn’t certain about Tanner Houck and Rafael Devers being chosen either.“I was very nervous the last few...
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The Red Sox will have three representatives at this year’s All-Star Game in Texas — including two deserving first-timers.Third baseman Rafael Devers made the team for the third time and starter Tanner Houck and outfielder Jarren Duran were both elected to their first Midsummer Classic,...
HOLYOKE — A collaborative effort between a nonprofit, various Holyoke churches and a state program ended Saturday with a party in Chestnut Street Park and a free food distribution to families in need.Called “Love and Hope for Holyoke Day of Worship,” the purpose of the...
As Fourth of July weekend comes to a close, Massachusetts residents can expect a warm and muggy Sunday with some fog in the morning and possible pop-up thunderstorms or showers in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The service warns of fog Sunday...
BURLINGTON – The Westfield Starfires found themselves in a familiar spot: trailing big late in a game at Centennial Field against the Vermont Lake Monsters.They left Lake Monsters fans with a familiar feeling: stunned after a significant rally put the Starfires on top at the...
HOLYOKE – The return of Blue Sox third baseman Kollin Ritchie to Valley on Saturday for his first game of the season was a significant moment for the team and its fans.Ritchie led the way for Valley with a two-run, 418-foot home run and an...
By David C.L. BauerJacksonville Journal-Courier, Ill.CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo. — They came from a galaxy not so far away.But their UFO-shaped car was certainly out of this world.Enough so that a Missouri sheriff’s deputy had to experience a close encounter of his own.The Crawford County, Missouri,...