* The offseason began with such promise for the Red Sox.They landed their long-sought No. 1 starter (Garrett Crochet) in a trade, then added a veteran starter with championship pedigree (Walker Buehler). Not long after, they addressed rotational depth (Patrick Sandoval). They also strengthened the...
DALLAS — Derrick White missed his first six shots Saturday against the Mavericks, including four of them from 3-point range. But his teammates always harp the same thing: Keep shooting. C’s coach Joe Mazzulla’s approach comes from empowerment, and that’s what he instills in White.The...
SPRINGFIELD — Two men are working hard to remind people there’s much to be proud of living in Springfield.Paul Meagher, who is also a member of the Springfield Preservation Trust, has taken to Facebook to share historical pictures of life in the city....
SPRINGFIELD — A federal judge has signed off on Westfield Bank paying roughly half a million dollars to people affected by alleged double-dipping on overdraft fees, according to court filings.Last January, Matthew Levy and Anthony Rodoletto filed a class-action lawsuit against the bank for an...
BOSTON — Morgan Geekie said he left superstition behind when he stopped playing baseball.The one-time promising second baseman prospect from Manitoba, said he’s avoided overthinking or overemphasizing the trivial as a hockey player even during his current torrid stretch. Geekie’s two third-period goals on Saturday...
DALLAS — For all of the Celtics' faults and imperfections over the past two months, there has remained one constant: They rarely go on a losing streak. Even after an ugly collapse or uninspiring loss, the Celtics have consistently bounced back in their next game.Even...
Well before Liam Coen was done playing football, he had plans to coach it.At the tail end of a UMass career defined by gaudy quarterback stats and big victory totals, Coen had hoped to get a shot at the NFL. He knew the odds were...
The Washington Commanders are one win away from being the NFC’s representative in the Super Bowl.With new faces taking over key spots in the Commanders organization (ownership, general manager, head coach) and a rookie quarterback who is talented, oblivious to pressure, and incredibly clutch, the...
This is a biweekly column about all things skiing and snowboarding in New England.There is something unique about night skiing: Teens zoom around in groups laughing, families gather in the lodge for a late dinner or drink between runs, co-workers drop in for after-work runs...
Dear Abby: My husband and I have been together for 16 years (eight years married). When we were first married, we had fun. He used to take me out on dates. He knows I enjoy dining and dancing, but it has been years since he...