By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Vientos hit a pair of two-run homers, including a leadoff shot in the 10th inning that sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 on Friday night for their eighth consecutive victory. New York hasn’t trailed in 63 innings and is riding […]
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Minnesota hosts FCS foe Rhode Island in attempt to rebound from flubbed opener
Rhode Island (1-0) at Minnesota (0-1), Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (Peacock) BetMGM college football odds: no line. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Minnesota must rebound from an error-filled 19-17 loss to North Carolina, the only defeat by any of the Big Ten’s 18 teams on opening weekend. The Gophers face a daunting start to their Big […]
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Jesse Winker hits a grand slam and Mets beat Red Sox 8-3 for 7th straight win
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jesse Winker hit his fifth career grand slam, Phil Maton wriggled out of an eighth-inning jam and the surging New York Mets matched a season high by winning their seventh straight game, 8-3 over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. “It feels good, but there’s […]
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Lindor and Peterson lead streaking Mets to 7-2 win over fading Red Sox
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — David Peterson struck out a career-high 11 on his 29th birthday and Francisco Lindor drove in three runs as the New York Mets beat the slumping Boston Red Sox 7-2 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory. Lindor launched his 30th homer and added a […]
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Sharapova, Bryan brothers on the ballot for 2025 Tennis Hall of Fame
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion, and the doubles team of brothers Mike and Bob Bryan are on the ballot for International Tennis Hall of Fame’s class of 2025. Daniel Nestor, a 12-time major doubles champion from Canada, also returns to the ballot that was announced Tuesday. Sharapova is […]
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The presidential campaigns brace for an intense sprint to Election Day
By STEVE PEOPLES, THOMAS BEAUMONT and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX Associated Press LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — After a summer of historic tumult, the path to the presidency for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump this fall is becoming much clearer. The Democratic vice president and the Republican former president will devote almost all of their remaining time and resources to […]
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Mets move closer to wild-card spot with 4-1 win over Red Sox
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Severino pitched seven crisp innings, Francisco Lindor sparked New York’s lineup again and the surging Mets crept closer to playoff position by beating the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Monday night. Brandon Nimmo hit an RBI double and saved a run with a terrific catch […]
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Labor Day hotel strikes reflect the frustrations of a workforce largely made up of women of color
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer More than 10,000 workers at 25 U.S. hotels were on strike Monday after choosing Labor Day weekend to amplify their demands for higher pay, fairer workloads and the reversal of COVID-era cuts. The UNITE HERE union, which represents the striking housekeepers and other hospitality workers, said 200 workers at the Hilton Baltimore […]
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Torkelson and Greene homer as the Tigers earn a rare series win against the Red Sox
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene each hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Sunday. The Tigers (70-68) earned their second series win in the last 13 against Boston and won the season series for the first time since 2017. […]
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Anderson Julio, Philip Quinton help Real Salt Lake end skid with 2-0 victory over Revolution
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Anderson Julio scored during first-half stoppage time, defender Philip Quinton added a second-half goal and Real Salt Lake ended a four-match winless streak with a 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night. Real Salt Lake (13-6-8) had gone 0-3-1 since a 15-match unbeaten run. New England (8-15-2), which […]
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Farrell-to-Harris touchdown in final minute lifts Rhode Island over Holy Cross in 20-17 thriller
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Devin Farrell hit Shawn Harris Jr. for a 31-yard touchdown pass with 19 seconds remaining and Rhode Island survived a wild fourth quarter to defeat Holy Cross 20-17 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams. Rhode Island led 13-3 entering the fourth quarter but Holy Cross rallied with […]
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Skubal dominates Red Sox as Tigers honor 1984 World Series champs with 2-1 win
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal allowed one run in eight innings and struck out eight to become the fourth Detroit left-hander with 200 strikeouts in a season as the Tigers celebrated the franchise’s 1984 World Series championship with a 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Jack Morris […]
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Rafaela and Duran homer in the 10th inning as Red Sox bounce back and beat Tigers 7-5
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran homered in the 10th inning as the Boston Red Sox rebounded after squandering a four-run lead and beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 on Friday night. The Tigers trailed 4-0 heading in the eighth inning, but rallied and forced extra innings by scoring […]
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Runners are used to toughing it out. A warming climate can make that deadly
By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press Carolyn Baker, clad in a neon pink top and matching sunglasses, smiled as she ran the Falmouth Road Race on the shore of Cape Cod, looking around for friends as she neared the end of a race she’d completed more than a dozen times before. Suddenly, Baker collapsed, as her […]
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Analysis: Patriots have no reason to rush rookie quarterback Drake Maye
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Drake Maye is the quarterback of the future for the New England Patriots. Jacoby Brissett is the team’s present. Credit coach Jerod Mayo for not giving in to […]
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Rich Hill, 44, makes relief appearance for Red Sox. It’s his 20th major league season
BOSTON (AP) — Rich Hill came on in relief for the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night and became the only active player to appear in a major league game in each of the last 20 seasons. “There’s a lot of people to thank to get to this point,” the left-hander said as he struggled […]
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AFC East could be wide open with Jets, Dolphins and Patriots looking to end Bills’ 4-year reign
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills have sat atop the AFC East for four straight years. Their drive for five could prove to be the toughest task of all. A ton of roster turnover has provided plenty of questions — and doubts. Especially with Aaron Rodgers back with the […]
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Pats set to begin anew under coach Jerod Mayo, a new QB and rebuilt roster in 2024
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (4-13) EXPECTATIONS: The Patriots begin a new era in 2024 after parting ways with former coach Bill Belichick after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl titles. Team owner Robert Kraft moved quickly, handing the job to former player and assistant Jerod Mayo. He begins the rebuilding process following a dismal 4-13 finish […]
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Duran leads off with 20th homer, Red Sox stop skid with 6-3 win over Blue Jays
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jarren Duran led off with a homer, Masataka Yoshida added a two-run single in a three-run first inning, and the Boston Red Sox ended a four-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. David Hamilton, Triston Casas and Wilyer Abreu […]
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Ashton Lambie is pursuing the America’s Cup while his wife Chris Birch aims for outer space
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Pushing boundaries and going fast was always in the sporting DNAs of cyclists Ashton Lambie and Chris Birch, whether it was speeding around velodromes or across the gravel backroads of the Great Plains. Ultimately, they had hoped to compete in the Tokyo Olympics three years […]
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EEE, West Nile, malaria: Know the difference between these mosquito-borne diseases
The world’s deadliest animal can be squashed flat with a quick slap: It’s the mosquito. The buzzing insects are more than annoying — they spread disease. When they bite and drink blood from a person or animal they can pick up viruses or germs too. If they can go on to bite someone or something else, they […]
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Maye has strong outing, Brissett injures shoulder in Patriots’ preseason loss to Commanders
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Drake Maye completed 13 of 20 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown for New England in the Patriots’ 20-10 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday night in the preseason finale. Maye, the rookie from North Carolina battling Jacoby Brissett for the starting job, made a good case, while the […]
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Eugenio Suárez hits go-ahead 3-run homer to help D-Backs complete 3-game sweep of Red Sox, 7-5
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead three-run homer over the Green Monster, and the charging Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the Boston Red Sox 7-5 on Sunday for their sixth straight victory to complete a three-game sweep. Holding the NL’s top wild-card spot, the Diamondbacks (75-56) reached a season-high […]
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Bobby Wood scores 2 first-half goals, Revolution beats Montreal 5-0
MONTREAL (AP) — Bobby Wood scored two first-half goals, Luca Langoni became the first New England player to record a goal and an assist in his regular-season debut and the Revolution beat FC Montreal 5-0 Saturday night. Wood redirected a low cross played by Brandon Bye into the net to open the scoring in the […]
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Suarez hits grand slam, Nelson pitches six strong innings as Diamondbacks beat Red Sox 12-2
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Eugenio Suárez hit a grand slam as part of a three-hit, five-RBI game, Ryne Nelson pitched six strong innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Boston Red Sox 12-2 on Friday night. Suárez’s 19th home run was also the ninth grand slam of the season by the […]
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’s suspending his presidential bid and backing Donald Trump
By JONATHAN J. COOPER, ALI SWENSON and GABRIEL SANDOVAL Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his independent campaign for president Friday and endorsed Donald Trump, a late-stage shakeup of the presidential race that could give the former president a modest boost from Kennedy’s supporters. Kennedy said his internal polls had shown that his presence […]
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New Hall of Fame rules could speed up Bill Belichick’s possible induction
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Bill Belichick could be eligible to be selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026 instead of 2029 following significant changes made to the selection process. The Hall of Fame announced the new rules that were approved by the Board of Directors on Friday. They go […]
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Report clears nearly a dozen officers involved in fatal shooting of Rhode Island man
JOHNSTON, R.I. (AP) — Eleven police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a Rhode Island man last year have been cleared of any wrongdoing, the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office said in a report released Thursday. James Harrison of Johnston was shot after he fled the scene of a triple shooting, in which he […]
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Diaz homers in ninth inning to lift Astros to 5-4 win over Red Sox
HOUSTON (AP) — Yainer Diaz’s tiebreaking solo homer with one out in the ninth inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. The Astros tied it on an RBI single by Mauricio Dubón in the eighth inning. Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (3-2) struck out Yordan […]
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Federal government grants first floating offshore wind power research lease to Maine
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government issued on Monday the nation’s first floating offshore wind research lease to the state of Maine, comprising about 23 square miles (60 square kilometers) in federal waters. The state requested the lease from the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for a floating offshore wind […]
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Ernesto regains hurricane strength, sends powerful swells, dangerous rip currents to US East Coast
By RON TODT Associated Press Tropical Storm Ernesto became a hurricane again Sunday as it churned away from Bermuda and headed further out in the northeastern Atlantic, sending powerful swells toward the U.S. East Coast, generating rip currents associated with at least one death and prompting many rescues. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Ernesto’s maximum […]
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Suárez delivers again for the Orioles, who earn a split with a 4-2 victory over Boston
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Albert Suárez delivered another scoreless start for Baltimore, and Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson homered to lift the Orioles to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday and a split of their four-game series. Suárez (6-4) briefly returned to the bullpen following the […]
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Bello takes no-hitter into 6th inning as Red Sox beat Orioles 5-1
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Brayan Bello took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Jarren Duran delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh to carry the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 Saturday night. Rafael Devers hit his team-high 27th homer for the Red Sox, who moved within seven games […]
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Masataka Yoshida homers and has 4 RBIs, Red Sox outlast Orioles 12-10
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Masataka Yoshida homered and had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox pounded All-Star Corbin Burnes before holding on to beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-10 on Friday night. Burnes (12-5) gave up eight runs and 10 hits — both career highs — in four innings. It was […]
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Rhode Island files lawsuit against 13 companies that worked on troubled Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee announced Friday that the state has filed a lawsuit against 13 companies that provided design, construction and inspection services related to the troubled Washington Bridge. The bridge was partially shut down over safety concerns in December. McKee said in March that the bridge would need to be demolished […]
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Jack Russell, lead singer of band Great White who was onstage during horrific ’03 concert fire, dies
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jack Russell, the lead singer of the bluesy ’80s metal band Great White whose hits included “Once Bitten Twice Shy” and “Rock Me” and was fronting his band the night 100 people died in a 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island, has died. He was […]
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Drake Maye leads Patriots on 2 scoring drives in 14-13 preseason loss to Eagles
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Rookie Drake Maye ran for a touchdown and led the New England Patriots on two of the team’s three scoring drives Thursday night in a 14-13 preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The No. 3 overall draft pick out of North Carolina appeared in just one […]
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Zach Eflin improves to 4-0 with Baltimore, pitches the Orioles past the Red Sox, 5-1
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Zach Eflin pitched six impressive innings to improve to 4-0 since joining the Orioles, and Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins homered in Baltimore’s 5-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night. Eflin (9-7) has won all four starts since Baltimore acquired him from Tampa […]
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Late homers by Wyatt Langford, Jonah Heim lead Rangers to come-from-behind 9-7 win over Red Sox
By MAUREEN MULLEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Wyatt Langford hit a tying three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Jonah Heim had a two-run homer in the 10th to lead the Texas Rangers to a 9-7 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, avoiding a three-game sweep. “Those are huge at-bats,” […]
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Falcons acquire 4-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from Patriots
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The Atlanta Falcons have acquired four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from the New England Patriots for a third-round draft pick. The teams announced the trade on Thursday. Judon had 28 sacks in his first two seasons with the Patriots before finishing with four in four games […]
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Crawford carries perfect game into 6th inning, Wong hits 3-run HR as Red Sox beat Rangers 9-4
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Kutter Crawford carried a perfect game into the sixth inning and Connor Wong highlighted a 12-hit attack with a three-run homer as the Boston Red Sox beat the slumping Texas Rangers 9-4 on Tuesday night. Rob Refsnyder and Nick Sogard each drove in a pair of runs […]
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Christian Barmore watches joint practice between Pats and Eagles as he recovers from blood clots
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Two weeks after getting diagnosed with blood clots, Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore was a spectator for Tuesday’s joint practice between New England and the Philadelphia Eagles. It was an encouraging sign for the 25-year-old, who was evaluated and treated at a Massachusetts hospital. Fellow defensive […]
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Refsnyder hits game-winning single as Red Sox beat Rangers 5-4 in 10 innings
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Rob Refsnyder hit a game-winning single with two outs in the 10th inning after pinch-hitter Enmanuel Valdez’s leadoff double tied the score, lifting the Boston Red Sox over the fading Texas Rangers 5-4 to snap a four-game losing streak Monday night. The Red Sox were coming off […]
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Going into second season, ‘Pop’ Douglas ready to add to Patriots passing game
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — When Jacoby Brissett broke into the NFL as a third-string quarterback with the New England Patriots, two of Tom Brady’s primary options who were difficult to cover were under 6 feet tall. It might be too early in Demario “Pop” Douglas’ career to place him in […]
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Jarren Duran suspended 2 games by Red Sox for shouting homophobic slur at fan who heckled him
BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox suspended Jarren Duran for two games on Monday without pay after he shouted a homophobic slur to a fan behind home plate who heckled him in a loss to the Houston Astros a day earlier. The exchange that was caught on a live mic during the broadcast […]
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New Massachusetts law bars circuses from using elephants, lions, giraffes and other animals
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The use of elephants, lions, giraffes and other animals in traveling acts like circuses is now banned in Massachusetts after Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a bill prohibiting the practice. Supporters of the legislation, which Healey signed Friday, said the goal is to help prevent the […]
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Walz is making a 5-state dash for campaign cash, traveling solo for 1st time as Harris’ running mate
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is branching out this week and holding his first solo events as Vice President Kamala Harris ’ running mate, making a five-state dash for campaign cash and addressing a key union gathering. Walz will speak Tuesday at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees convention […]
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Alex Bregman hits 3-run HR, Yordan Alvarez follows with solo shot as Astros beat Red Sox 10-2
BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman hit a three-run homer to key a five-run fifth inning, Yordan Alvarez followed with his third homer in two games and the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 10-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep. It was the fifth straight win for […]
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The US Navy’s warship production is in its worst state in 25 years. What’s behind it?
The Navy’s ability to build lower-cost warships that can shoot down Houthi rebel missiles in the Red Sea depends in part on a 25-year-old laborer who previously made parts for garbage trucks. Lucas Andreini, a welder at Fincantieri Marinette Marine, in Marinette, Wisconsin, is among thousands of young workers who’ve received employer-sponsored training nationwide as […]
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Yordan Alvarez belts 2 home runs, drives in 3 to lift Astros to 5-4 win over Red Sox
BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez belted two home runs and drove in three runs, rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti struck out a season-high 13 over seven innings and the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Saturday. Zach Dezenzo hit his first major-league homer and Alex Bregman added a […]
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Altuve, Singleton and Peña fuel a 4-run 7th inning as the Astros beat the Red Sox 8-4
BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve hit two-run homer and Jon Singleton and Jeremy Peña added RBI singles in a four-run seventh inning as the AL West-leading Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Friday night. Yainer Diaz added a two-run homer for the Astros, who pounded Boston’s bullpen […]
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Rhode Island man shot by Vermont troopers during chase pleads not guilty to attempted murder
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (AP) — A Rhode Island man who was shot and injured during a confrontation with Vermont State Police troopers in Burke last month has pleaded not guilty to numerous charges, including three counts of attempted murder. Brenden Sackal, 30, of Hopkinton, Rhode Island, shot at troopers during his arrest following a vehicle chase on […]
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JuJu Smith-Schuster will be released by the New England Patriots, AP source says
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs win a Super Bowl two years ago, will be released by the New England Patriots, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the team hasn’t […]
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Flooding from the remnants of Debby lead to high water rescues in New York, Pennsylvania
By LISA RATHKE and DAVID SHARP Associated Press BARRE, Vt. (AP) — First responders launched high-water and helicopter rescues of people trapped in cars and homes in rural New York and parts of Pennsylvania as heavy rain from the remnants of Debby slammed the Northeast with intense flooding. The worst of the flash flooding so far in […]
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Vermont’s state primaries
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Democrats will compete in Vermont’s state primary on Tuesday for the right to challenge four-term Republican Gov. Phil Scott in November. The race is the highest profile of a handful of contested primaries on the ballot. Voters will also decide primaries for lieutenant governor and additional contested races […]
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Drake Maye makes QB debut as Bill Belichick-less Patriots beat Panthers 17-3 in preseason game
BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye, the third overall pick in the 2024 draft, played one series in his debut with New England on Thursday night, and the Patriots played their first game in 24 years without Bill Belichick as coach, beating the Carolina Panthers 17-3 in a preseason game. […]
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Bobby Witt’s 2 homers, double and 4 RBIs lead the Royals past the Red Sox 8-4
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had two homers, a double and four RBIs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 Wednesday night and salvaged the final game of a three-game series. “He’s just a phenomenal baseball player,” teammate Vinnie Pasquantino said of Witt. […]
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CVS Health cuts its 2024 forecast a third time, dragged down by health insurance struggles
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer CVS Health chopped its 2024 forecast for a third time this year and changed the leadership of its health insurance business where it continues to struggle with rising costs. CEO Karen Lynch will lead the insurance segment, replacing Executive Vice President Brian Kane, who is leaving the company about […]
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Dominic Smith scores go-ahead run on wild pitch, helps Red Sox beat Royals 6-5
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dominic Smith scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the sixth inning on a call that was overturned on a challenge, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Tuesday night. Smith doubled to open the sixth and moved to third on a single […]
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Authorities arrest man accused of threatening mass casualty event at Army-Navy football game
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A man accused of threatening a “mass casualty event” at a college football game last year is in federal custody in Arizona and awaiting extradition to Rhode Island, according to authorities. Andrew Buchanan, 38, allegedly made the cell phoned threats before the Army-Navy game on Dec. 8 at Gillette Stadium in […]
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James Paxton’s strong start, Boston’s 18 hits lifts Red Sox over Royals 9-5
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — James Paxton pitched six solid innings, Masataka Yoshida tied his career high with four of Boston’s 18 hits and the Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 9-5 on Monday night. Boston, which has won four of its last five, now trails the Royals by […]
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Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon practices with team, discusses contract situation
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Matthew Judon spoke to reporters on Monday at training camp about his hope to get a new contract from the New England Patriots. The four-time Pro Bowler also had fellow linebacker Jahlani Tavai join him for post-practice media duty. For two questions, Tavai served as Judon’s […]
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Pope Francis’ main adviser on clergy abuse, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, retires as archbishop of Boston
By NICK PERRY, PATRICK WHITTLE and HOLLY RAMER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Cardinal Seán O’Malley as archbishop of Boston on Monday and named the bishop of Providence, Rhode Island, Richard Henning, to replace him as leader of one of the most important Catholic archdioceses in the United States. The Vatican […]
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Abreu homers twice, Duran hits tiebreaking shot as Red Sox beat Rangers 7-2
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Wilyer Abreu homered twice and tied a career high with four RBIs, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 7-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Boston leadoff man Jarren Duran, who had three hits, connected on a tiebreaking homer for the second time in less […]
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Thousands brave the heat for 70th anniversary of Newport Jazz Festival
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — A capacity crowd of about 10,000 people braved heat and humidity to witness the 70th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival, one of the largest music festivals in New England. The festival, which ends Sunday, is also one of the biggest multi-day jazz festivals in the world. It has brought legions […]
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Heim, Taveras homer back-to-back to erase deficit in 4th as Rangers beat Red Sox 7-4
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jonah Heim and Leody Taveras homered back-to-back from the bottom of the order to erase a three-run deficit in the fourth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 on Saturday night. Rob Refsnyder, who tied his career highs with four hits and three […]
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Abreu has 2 go-ahead hits as Red Sox beat Rangers 11-6 for first consecutive wins since break
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Wilyer Abreu put Boston ahead to stay with an RBI single after his earlier two-run homer, Nick Sogard had a two-run single for his first big league hit and the Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 11-6 on Friday night. Ceddanne Rafaela and Rafael Devers […]
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Bailey Zappe has gone from Patriots’ starting QB to competing for a roster spot
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The only quarterback on the Patriots’ roster to have started a game for New England over the past two seasons is something of a forgotten man at this year’s training camp. Bailey Zappe made six starts for the Patriots in 2023 and two as a rookie […]
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Remember the ice bucket challenge? 10 years later, the viral campaign is again fundraising for ALS
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Dozens of people, including the Massachusetts governor and several sports stars, dumped cold water on themselves at Fenway Park Thursday to mark the 10th anniversary of the ALS ice bucket challenge. The event is part of an effort to renew interest in the viral social media campaign that […]
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Devers hits game-winning double in 10th and Red Sox beat Mariners 3-2
By MAUREEN MULLEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning for his third hit of the game, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Wednesday. Zack Kelly (4-1) pitched out of a major jam in a scoreless 10th for the win. Danny […]
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Polanco, Moore lead Mariners to 10-6 win over Red Sox
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jorge Polanco homered in the fourth inning and added an RBI double in the sixth, Dylan Moore drove in three with a bases-loaded double in a five-run fifth, and the Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 10-6 on Tuesday night. An eight-run outburst midway through the game […]
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Wilyer Abreu, Masataka Yoshida, Dominic Smith and Romy Gonzalez power Red Sox past Mariners 14-7
BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Wilyer Abreu capped a 12-pitch at-bat with an RBI single and Masataka Yoshida hit the next pitch for a two-run homer as the Boston Red Sox scored seven runs in the third inning on the way to a 14-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. […]
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Torres 2-run double in 3-run 10th helps Yankees rally past Red Sox 11-8 as Judge hits 37th home run
BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Gleyber Torres’ two-run double capped a three-run 10th inning, Aaron Judge hit his 37th homer as he reached base a career-high six times and the New York Yankees rallied past the Boston Red Sox 11-8 on Saturday night. In a game that was tied five times, matching the most […]
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Rhode Island FC secures come-from-behind 2-1 victory over North Carolina FC
A dominant second half fueled by a pair of substitutes lifted Rhode Island FC to a come-from-behind victory on Saturday as the club defeated North Carolina FC 2-1 at Beirne Stadium. Sparked by Zachary Herivaux’s third goal in two matches and Mark Doyle’s second goal of the season, the three points marked a club-best third-straight win and […]
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Company says manufacturing problem was behind wind turbine blade breaking off Nantucket Island
NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — The maker of a massive wind turbine blade that broke apart off Nantucket Island and washed up on the beaches says a manufacturing problem was responsible. GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik said on an earnings call Wednesday that insufficient bonding at one of its factories in Canada was responsible for the […]
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora agrees to 3-year contract extension
DENVER (AP) — The Boston Red Sox and manager Alex Cora have agreed on a three-year contract extension that runs through the 2027 season. The team announced the move Wednesday following a 20-7 loss at Colorado. The 48-year-old Cora is in his second stint as Boston’s manager, and his contract had been set to expire […]
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Doyle hits 1st career grand slam, Rockies tie franchise record for runs in 20-7 win over Red Sox
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Brenton Doyle’s first career grand slam was one of four home runs by Colorado, and the Rockies tied a franchise record for runs in a 20-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Ezequiel Tovar homered and singled twice, extended his hitting streak to 11 games […]
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Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon dissatisfied with current contract
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon confirmed Wednesday that he plans to participate in training camp, though he continued to express his dissatisfaction with his current contract. Judon, who signed with New England ahead of the 2021 season and has been a top pass rusher with the […]
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O’Neill’s 2 HRs, Criswell’s 7 shutout innings lead Red Sox over Rockies, 6-0
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Tyler O’Neill homered twice, Cooper Criswell pitched seven shutout innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 6-0 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game skid. O’Neill hit a two-run shot in the first inning and then crushed an 89 mph sinker from Ty Blach […]
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Tovar’s single in 12th gives Rockies 9-8 win, extending Red Sox skid to 4
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Ezequiel Tovar singled home the winning run with the bases loaded and two outs in the 12th inning Monday night to give the Colorado Rockies a 9-8 victory over Boston, handing the Red Sox their fourth straight defeat since the All-Star break. “A little Michael Jordan flu […]
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EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution. The money will go to 25 projects targeting greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, electric power, commercial and residential buildings, industry, agriculture and waste and materials management. The grants are paid for […]
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Ohtani’s 473-foot drive leads 6-homer onslaught for Dodgers in 9-6 win over Red Sox
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández, Gavin Lux, Austin Barnes and Jason Heyward also connected as Los Angeles swept the three-game series. […]
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Hernández and Smith rally Dodgers past Red Sox 7-6 in 11 innings
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Smith lined a base hit to center field off […]
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Freeman hits grand slam in 8th inning to lift Dodgers to 4-1 win over Red Sox
By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night. Miguel Vargas walked before Zack Kelly got Chris Taylor to strike out looking. Brennan Bernardino (3-3) relieved and gave up a […]
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Historic utility AND high fashion. 80-year-old LL Bean staple finds a new audience as a trendy bag
FREEPORT, Maine (AP) — L.L. Bean created it 80 years ago to haul heavy blocks of ice. Now it’s a must-have summer fashion accessory. The simple, sturdy canvas bag called the Boat and Tote is having an extended moment 80 years after its introduction, thanks to a social media trend in which they’re monogrammed with […]
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Blade collapse, New York launch and New Jersey research show uneven progress of offshore wind
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Three events Wednesday highlighted the uneven progress of the offshore wind industry in the Northeast, including the start of a major project in New York, research aimed at preventing environmental damage in New Jersey, and a temporary shutdown of a wind farm in Massachusetts after […]
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Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with the help of $5B in federal funding
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Dozens of aging bridges in 16 states will be replaced or improved with the help of $5 billion in federal grants announced Wednesday by President Joe Biden’s administration, the latest beneficiaries of a massive infrastructure law. The projects range from coast to coast, with the largest providing an additional […]
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Wind power operations off Nantucket Island are suspended after turbine blade parts washed ashore
NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — The federal government has ordered an offshore wind developer off Nantucket Island, a popular summer tourist destination in Massachusetts, to suspend operations after parts of a damaged turbine blade washed up on the beaches. A spokesman for the federal Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said Wednesday that operations at Vineyard […]
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The Tennis Hall of Fame is moving its enshrinement ceremonies to August, on the eve of the US Open
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — The International Tennis Hall of Fame will move its enshrinement ceremony to August starting next year to better capture the attention of the tennis world on the eve of the U.S. Open. The Newport facility also announced it will host a new combined men’s and women’s 125-level tournament in 2025, with […]
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Hikers and cyclists can now cross Vermont on New England’s longest rail trail, a year after floods
By WILSON RING Associated Press HARDWICK, Vt. (AP) — A year after epic summer flooding delayed the official opening of New England’s longest rail trail, the 93-mile route across northern Vermont is finally delivering on the promise made years ago of a cross-state recreation trail. The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is open to cyclists, hikers, horseback riders […]
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Archeologists find musket balls fired during 1 of the first battles in the Revolutionary War
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press CONCORD, Mass. (AP) — Nearly 250 years ago, hundreds of militiamen lined a hillside in Massachusetts and started firing a barrage of musket balls toward retreating British troops, marking the first major battle in the Revolutionary War. The latest evidence of that firefight is five musket balls dug up last […]
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Peter Courtney, Oregon’s longest-serving state lawmaker, dies at 81
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Peter Courtney, Oregon’s longest-serving lawmaker and a politician who was known for his bipartisanship and skills as a dealmaker, died Tuesday, officials said. He was 81. Courtney died of complications from cancer at his home in Salem, Gov. Tina Kotek said in a statement. Courtney served 38 years in the Legislature, […]
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A wind turbine is damaged off Nantucket Island. Searchers are combing beaches for debris
NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — Offshore wind developers have sent teams to search for debris on the beaches of Nantucket Island, a popular summer tourist destination, after one of their turbine blades suffered damage. Vineyard Wind said Tuesday it is mobilizing teams on Nantucket to recover debris on south-facing beaches. The development said a “blade damage […]
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Vermont police say a Rhode Island man was shot and injured by troopers after he fired at them
BURKE, Vt. (AP) — A Rhode Island man remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries Monday afternoon, a day after he was shot and injured during a confrontation with Vermont State Police troopers in Burke. Brenden Sackal, 30, of Hopkinton, Rhode Island, shot at troopers during his arrest following a vehicle chase Sunday night, state police said. […]
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Cape Cod’s fishhook topography makes it a global hotspot for mass strandings by dolphins
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press The recent stranding of more than 100 dolphins on Cape Cod, the largest such event involving dolphins in U.S. history, is partly due to the peninsula’s geography, with its gently sloping sand flats, tidal fluctuations and proximity to productive feeding grounds, experts said. The elements, along with the hook-like shape of the […]
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New England fishermen sentenced in complex herring fraud case
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Several commercial fishermen in New England have been sentenced in a fraud scheme that centered on a critically important species of bait fish and that prosecutors described as complex and wide-ranging. The fishermen were sentenced for “knowingly subverting commercial fishing reporting requirements” in a scheme involving Atlantic herring, prosecutors said in a […]
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Rafael Devers’ long HR breaks a seat in right field and Red Sox take series with 5-4 win over Royals
BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer that broke a seat deep in right field at Fenway Park, Dominic Smith also had a two-run shot and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Sunday to take the series. The Red Sox won their second […]
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Massachusetts secures $1 billion in federal funds to help replace Cape Cod bridges
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts is making headway on putting together the funding needed to replace two aging bridges that connect Cape Cod to the rest of the state. Gov. Maura Healey announced Friday that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have secured nearly $1 billion […]
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Kutter Crawford pitches 1-hitter into 8th, Rafael Devers homers and Red Sox blank Royals 5-0
BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Kutter Crawford took a one-hitter into the eighth inning, Rafael Devers hit a solo homer and the Boston Red Sox beat potential AL All-Star starter Seth Lugo in a 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Crawford (6-7) struck out four and walked one, throwing […]
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Dolphin mass stranding on Cape Cod found to be the largest in US history
Rescuers who helped free more than a hundred dolphins from the Cape Cod shoreline say they’ve confirmed that the mass stranding that began June 28 was the largest involving dolphins in U.S. history. There were two prior events on record in Hawaii and the Florida Keys where dolphin species were observed circling in shallow water, but the […]