From the moment that “American Idol” viewers met Kolbi Jordan during her Season 23 audition, the Oklahoma singer made it clear how much she adored Patti LaBelle — so much so, that judge Lionel Richie called the R&B legend after Jordan’s audition.But when given the...
The Worcester Red Sox dropped the final game of their homestand Sunday after the Toledo Mud Hens put together a four-run eighth inning. That offensive spurt broke open a tie game, giving Toledo a 7-3 win on the road. Jose Adames entered the game in...
Red Sox left-handed prospect Payton Tolle had the best start of his professional career Sunday.The 22 year-old struck out 12 of the 18 batters he faced in High-A Greenville’s 16-0 win over Asheville.He allowed just three hits (two singles, one double) and no walks over...
SPRINGFIELD — Two respected administrators were promoted to serve as the first assistant superintendents the school department has seen in several years.Superintendent Sonia Dinnall announced she had selected Jose Escribano as assistant superintendent of community engagement, family empowerment and partnerships, and Terry Powe as assistant...
The Blues and Jets will close out the first round of the 2025 NHL playoffs with a Game 7 on Sunday night. The winner moves on, the loser heads home.The Blues took Game 6 thanks to a dramatic second period Friday night and hope to...
BOSTON — The Red Sox are tied with the Phillies for the major league lead in blown saves (8).But it’s not a closer/ninth inning issue. Aroldis Chapman is a perfect 4-for-4 in save opportunities.It’s a setup man issue.Garrett Whitlock gave up a game-tying two-run single...
BOSTON — Red Sox top starter Garrett Crochet posted a rather ordinary line Sunday against the Twins, allowing a single run on four hits while striking out six batters in five innings. His day, however, was anything but normal.Crochet allowed a Byron Buxton homer on...
Northampton’s Johnny Memphis will celebrate his birthday this year by having his band play the Iron Horse Music Hall on May 15.But even though Memphis is hitting the ripe old age of 70 and has been playing music alongside others for decades, this year marks...
It’s now the merry month of May, and I have two spring sprigs of beer news, but I also have a few follow-ups to some previous recent columns, so let’s get to those first.Going back to the end of January, I wrote about Incandescent Brewing,...
The first round of the NBA Playoffs concludes on Sunday, May 4 with the second Game 7 of the round, this time, with the Houston Rockets hosting the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center in Houston.The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m....
