Red Sox clinch MLB playoff spot for first time since 2021
The Boston Red Sox are back in the MLB playoffs for the first time in four years, officially clinching a spot in the postseason Friday night.
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The Boston Red Sox are back in the MLB playoffs for the first time in four years, officially clinching a spot in the postseason Friday night.
Rhamondre Stevenson might not start for the New England Patriots in Week 4, but the veteran running back should still see plenty of the touches when the Patriots host the Carolina Panthers.
Zdeno Chara is back with the Boston Bruins and ready to help both those on the ice and in the front office.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided an unfortunate medical update on defensive coordinator Terrell Williams on Friday.
While Christian Gonzalez will likely return to the Patriots' defense in Week 4, Drake Maye's offensive line will be down its starting left guard.
The New England Patriots desperately need a win on Sunday when they welcome the Carolina Panthers to Gillette Stadium for a Week 4 showdown.
The Red Sox will try to secure their first playoff berth since 2021 Friday night at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox are in position for the second AL wild card, one game ahead of Detroit and two games in front of Houston with three games left.
Bill Chisholm formally introduced himself as the new principal owner of the Boston Celtics on Thursday. He doesn't want to change much about the NBA's most successful franchise.
Former captain and Stanley Cup champion Zdeno Chara has a new role with the Boston Bruins.
Robert Kraft is reportedly selling off a piece of the New England Patriots.
Garrett Crochet wrapped up his first regular season with the Boston Red Sox with another gem on the mound. The lefty ace has his eyes on much bigger things next week.
The Red Sox could be heading to the playoffs as soon as Thursday, and they could even be celebrating before they take the field.
Garrett Crochet pitched eight shutout innings, Masataka Yoshida and Carlos Narváez homered, and the Boston Red Sox beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 7-1.
Christian Gonzalez is on track to make his return to the New England Patriots on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, based on what the All Pro corner and head coach Mike Vrabel said on Wednesday.

Dan Roche and Mike Reiss discuss the careers and impacts of Julian Edelman and Bill Parcells, who will be enshrined in the Patriots Hall of Fame on Saturday. The two also share some thoughts on Week 3's Patriots-Steelers matchup at Gillette Stadium.
Drake Maye had his best game as an NFL quarterback in the Patriots' Week 2 win over the Dolphins in Miami. Mike Reiss breaks down what made Maye so special on Sunday with Dan Roche on Patriots 1st Down.
Stefon Diggs hasn't caught a lot of passes over the first two weeks of the season, but he's been a valuable leader among Patriots receivers and with quarterback Drake Maye. Dan Roche and Mike Reiss discuss Diggs' impact in New England on Patriots 1st Down.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since late July. Will he play Sunday against the Steelers, and what will be bring to the New England defense after a long layoff? Dan Roche and Mike Reiss discuss on Patriots 1st Down.
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs didn't want to discuss his personal life on Wednesday, but joked that he's heard "rumors" he is expected a baby with Cardi B.
The Patriots have offered to make Christian Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in the league, team owner Robert Kraft says.
The defending AFC champion New England Patriots are back on the field starting Saturday, as training camp gets underway ahead of the upcoming season.
DeAndre Hopkins will be with the New England Patriots for the start of training camp this week, but not for a tryout.
The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals for left-hander Connelly Early on Saturday night.
Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the sixth inning as the Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 6-0.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Friday night.
Patrice Bergeron is headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame this fall.
The Boston Bruins announced Thursday that they will hoist Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 to the rafters at TD Garden during a ceremony this season.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended for the first six games of next season for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson.
For the first time, Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is publicly talking about his partner of nine years, Jaylen Brown, being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jaylen Brown is reflecting on his legacy in Boston while "still trying to make sense" of the stunning Celtics trade.
The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks.
The U.S. Men's National Team revealed its 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, with Matt Turner and Miles Robinson making the cut.
The Kraft Group, owners of the New England Revolution, announced Wednesday that they have reached an agreement to move forward with plans to build a soccer stadium for the franchise in Everett.
The Caleb Porter era is over in New England, as the Revolution parted ways with the head coach on Monday.
First responders were searching a Milford, Massachusetts quarry Saturday for a missing swimmer.
The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals for left-hander Connelly Early on Saturday night.
The Patriots have offered to make Christian Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in the league, team owner Robert Kraft says.
In the wake of Louisa Gag's death, Mayor Wu is promising more protection for Boston bike lanes and cyclists.
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals for left-hander Connelly Early on Saturday night.
Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the sixth inning as the Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 6-0.
The Patriots have offered to make Christian Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in the league, team owner Robert Kraft says.
The defending AFC champion New England Patriots are back on the field starting Saturday, as training camp gets underway ahead of the upcoming season.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Friday night.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.