FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots on Monday. Both teams announced the deal. The Eagles said they will receive a first-round pick in 2028 and a fifth-round pick in 2027 in exchange for the three-time Pro Bowler. The trade comes after a frustrating 2025 season for […]
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Raymond Berry, Hall of Fame wide receiver and Patriots coach, dies at the age of 93
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Raymond Berry, the Hall of Fame wide receiver who teamed with Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas for one of the NFL’s greatest passing combinations and helped lead the Colts to victory over the New York Giants in the storied 1958 championship game, has died. He was […]
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Martínez comes up with key hit, fielding play as Guardians hold on for 4-3 win over Red Sox
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Angel Martínez had an RBI single during Cleveland’s four-run first and made a key defensive play in the second inning as the Guardians held on for a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Cleveland’s Chase DeLauter and Kyle Manzardo broke out of […]
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Acuña hits grand slam and Sale beats former team again as Braves trounce Red Sox 10-2
BOSTON (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his fourth career grand slam and Chris Sale struck out eight in five innings against his former team as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 10-2 on Thursday. Acuña cleared the Green Monster after pinch-hitter Mike Yastrzemski — grandson of Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski — […]
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Newport Gulls’ home opener set for June 5 at Cardines Field as team begins 25th season
The Newport Gulls will play their home opener against the Upper Valley Nighthawks on Friday, June 5, at Cardines Field as the team begins its 25th season. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. Opening night is sponsored by University Orthopedics, and the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a free magnet schedule […]
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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel focused on spring workouts after missing final day of draft last month
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — After a controversial start to the offseason that saw Mike Vrabel the subject of headlines for things other than football, the Patriots coach says he’s enjoying keeping his focus on the field. “We all have to deal with things outside of here. And my focus and, obviously, the excitement I have […]
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Michael Harris II homers, has 4 hits to help Braves outlast Red Sox 7-6
BOSTON (AP) — Michael Harris II had four hits, including a two-run home run, Matt Olson added another two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night. The victory snapped a two-game skid for the Braves, who have beaten the Red Sox in three of their […]
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Boston’s Joe Mazzulla wins NBA’s Coach of the Year, repeats claim that it should be a staff award
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was asked a couple months ago about the possibility of winning the Coach of the Year award this season, and his answer was succinct. “I don’t need it,” he said back in March. “I think it’s a stupid award.” On Tuesday, Mazzulla won […]
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Newport Charter Yacht Show returns to Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard in June
The annual Newport Charter Yacht Show will return June 22–25 at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, drawing a fleet of charter yachts, brokers and industry professionals to Newport’s waterfront, organizers announced. The show serves as a marketplace for charter yachts preparing to cruise New England waters, giving crews a chance to present their programs and amenities […]
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The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved
Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that is officially about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it has come to signal the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of travel and discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers. Here is a look at the holiday and how it has evolved: When is Memorial Day? It […]
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Twins complete three-game sweep over Red Sox with 6-5 win at soggy Fenway Park
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in a three-run sixth inning, and the Minnesota Twins held off the Boston Red Sox 6-5 at soggy Fenway Park to complete a three-game sweep for their 10th victory in 14 games. It was Minnesota’s first three-game sweep in Fenway […]
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Larnach matches career high with 4 hits, Twins beat Red Sox 4-2 for 9th win in 13 games
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from a chest muscle injury and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Saturday for their ninth win in 13 games. Benches and bullpens cleared […]
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From the Island, For the Island: AC Newport kicks off inaugural season at Toppa Field
Newport has hosted 12 America’s Cups. It is home to the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the National Sailing Hall of Fame, and the oldest baseball stadium in America. This Saturday, May 23rd, the City by the Sea adds another chapter to its already remarkable sporting story when AC Newport, the island’s first semi-professional soccer […]
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Two-run homers by Buxton and Martin help Twins rally to beat Red Sox 8-6
BOSTON (AP) — Byron Buxton and Austin Martin both hit two-run homers off reliever Justin Slaten in the seventh inning to help the Minnesota Twins rally from four runs down to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Friday night. Ryan Kreidler added an RBI double for the Twins. Luke Keaschall and Buxton both had […]
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Tiedemann Classics Regatta expands fleet for 2026, adding Herreshoff H-class sloops and vintage fiberglass yachts
The Robert H. Tiedemann Classics Regatta will expand its fleet for its 2026 edition, adding two new cohorts to the longtime celebration of classic yachting set for June 27 and 28 at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court. This year, Newport’s rapidly growing class of Herreshoff H-class sloops and vintage PHRF-rated fiberglass boats will […]
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79th annual Block Island Race starts Friday with record ORC fleet, record attempt by 88-foot Lucky
The Storm Trysail Club’s 79th annual Block Island Race gets underway Friday, May 22, at noon in the waters of Long Island Sound off Stamford, with nearly 70 boats set to take on one of the Northeast’s most historic offshore regattas. The challenging 186-nautical-mile course exits the Sound and rounds Block Island before returning to […]
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Duran’s 2-run, opposite field homer rallies Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Royals
By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jarren Duran’s opposite-field two-run homer in the seventh inning rallied the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. With one on and one out in the seventh, Duran sent reliever Steven Cruz’s fastball 366 feet into the […]
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World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know
BOSTON (AP) — After more than 30 years, the World Cup is back in Boston. Or at least, it’s nearby. World Cup games will be hosted in the small town of Foxborough — about 30 miles south of “Beantown” — for the first time since 1994, when the now-demolished Foxboro Stadium hosted eventual runner-up Italy’s 2-1 win […]
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Duran and Contreras drive in 3 runs apiece as Red Sox beat Royals 7-1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jarren Duran hit a home run, doubled and drove in three runs, Willson Contreras added two hits and three RBIs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night. Duran was 2 for 3 with two walks and Isiah Kiner-Falefa went 3 for 3 with […]
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Rhody Regatta registration and fundraising off to strong start ahead of May 30 race
The fourth annual Rhody Regatta, set for Saturday, May 30, is off to an impressive start in both registration and fundraising for its beneficiary, Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island. The single 18-mile course circumnavigates Conanicut Island and offers a mix of open-water sailing and tactical shoreline strategy. Early registrations include some notable entries: Wendy […]
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Red Sox beat Royals 3-1 behind Willson Contreras’ homer and Sonny Gray’s strong outing
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night. The first pitch was moved up 30 minutes because heavy thunderstorms were forecast for later Monday. Gray (5-1) allowed one […]
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Australia to send two teams to inaugural Women’s International Championship in Newport this September
Australia will send two teams to the inaugural Women’s International Championship at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court this September, joining the United States and Canada as the only countries with multiple entries in the historic event. The teams will be helmed by decorated match racer Katie Spithill, representing the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht […]
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Riley, Holmes lead Braves to another series win with an 8-1 rout of the Red Sox
By PAUL NEWBERRY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Austin Riley hit a three-run homer, Grant Holmes pitched six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves routed the Boston Red Sox 8-1 Sunday to win another series. The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season. They have […]
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Willson Contreras hits a 2-run homer in the 8th to lift the Red Sox past the Braves, 3-2
By BILL TROCCHI Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Saturday night. Red Sox rookie left-hander Payton Tolle (2-2) gave up two runs over a season-high eight innings, allowing four hits and striking out […]
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Kyle Schwarber’s MLB-leading 18th homer lifts Phillies past Red Sox 3-1
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run, a two-run shot that broke a scoreless tie in the eighth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night. Schwarber has seven homers in his last seven games, the first Phillies player […]