What Alex Cora's contract extension means for the Boston Red Sox
Dan Roche shares his thoughts on Alex Cora's three-year extension with the Red Sox, which should bring nothing but good news to Boston.
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Dan Roche shares his thoughts on Alex Cora's three-year extension with the Red Sox, which should bring nothing but good news to Boston.
Jerod Mayo brought his own wrinkles to the Patriots first practice of training camp on Wednesday, while Drake Maye turned heads with a deep connection with Jalen Reagor. WBZ-TV's Dan Roche and Nick Giovanni bring you all the takeaways from Day 1 of Patriots training camp!
The Patriots begin a new era under Jerod Mayo with the first practice of 2024 training camp on Wednesday. Dan Roche and Levan Reid chat with fans on their way to the practice field behind Gillette Stadium.
AJ Dybantsa is the top recruit in college basketball for 2025, and the Brockton native has some big dreams for the future. WBZ-TV's Dan Roche reports.
David Fazio, also known as "Coach Faz," is the inspiration behind Andover's Hooptown basketball camp -- and brings his enthusiasm every single day. WBZ's Dan Roche reports.
Red Sox legend Bill Mueller discussed his Boston career - from his batting title in 2003 to his several clutch hits against the Yankees Mariano Rivera en route to the 2004 title - with our Dan Roche and Joe Weil.
Patriots punter Bryce Baringer is keeping his competitive juices flowing ahead of training camp with some golf. He chats with WBZ-TV's Dan Roche after shooting a five-over 77 in the first round on Monday, discussing his balance of golf and football and also shares some thoughts about the upcoming Patriots camp.
Dan Roche caught up with now-retired Celtics broadcaster Mike Gorman after the team won the 2024 NBA Finals. Gorman joked with players after his final game that they had to go out and win a championship -- and they listened to him!
Dan Roche caught up with Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck in the locker room after the team's title-clinching win over the Mavericks as he celebrated the franchise's 18th championship. Reserve forward Xavier Tillman also makes a guest appearance.
Former Celtics NBA Finals MVP and current radio analyst Cedric Maxwell reacts after the Celtics won the 2024 NBA title, breaking down the performances of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and company. He also has a special message for the Lakers, whom the Celtics passed for the most titles in NBA history.
WBZ TV's Dan Roche reports from Dallas
The Celtics completed their sweep of the Pacers and are back in the NBA Finals for the second time in the last three years. Will Boston get it done this year? Dan Roche and Cedric Maxwell discuss.
The Celtics are back in the NBA Finals after sweeping the Indiana Pacers out of the Eastern Conference Finals. Dan Roche caught up with team owners Wyc Grousbeck and Steve Pagliuca after Game 4 in Indiana.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche spoke with actor Donnie Wahlberg after the Celtics swept the Pacers in Indianapolis to advance to the NBA Finals.
Dan Roche and Cedric Maxwell look back on the Celtics' comeback win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Indiana, and discuss if Boston can close out the Pacers with a Game 4 win on Monday night. They look at Jrue Holiday's game-saving steal at the end of Game 3, and the job that Joe Mazzulla has done on the Boston bench.
The Red Sox are a game below .500 as they head into a series with the Tampa Bay Rays, which is where many expected the team to be throughout the season. Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the team "finding its level" after a strong start, plus the torrid stretch that Rafael Devers is on at the plate right now.
Bruins radio analyst Bob Beers says that Florida's Sam Bennett should have been suspended for Game 4 against the Bruins because of his hit on Brad Marchand in Game 3. Beers also says that Bennett should have been called for a cross-check and goalie interference on his controversial goal in Game 4, adding the NHL "botched" the Bennett situation "all the way around."
Mack Brown coached Drake Maye for two seasons in North Carolina and believes the quarterback is destined for stardom at the NFL level with the New England Patriots. Brown chats with WBZ-TV's Dan Roche to discuss Maye's intangibles on the field and his excellent work ethic off it, not to mention the competitive drive he has from growing up with three older brothers.
The Red Sox ran into a hot Twins team over the weekend, but took the series finale on Sunday thanks to another unsung arm in the rotation: Cooper Criswell. Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the righty's emergence in the rotation, Boston's power returning on Sunday, and look ahead to this week's visit to Atlanta where they'll square off against the Braves and old friend Chris Sale.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche caught up with Mike Gorman, who called his final Celtics game on Wednesday night to finish an incredible 43-year career as the voice of the Boston Celtics.
Dan Roche says the Red Sox need to give Alex Cora a contract extension that pays him well and keeps him in Boston for the long-term.
The Red Sox are a surprising 16-13 one month into the season despite a slew of injuries up and down the roster. How did they get here? Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the team's surprising start, and Rochie makes a case for the team to extend Alex Cora.
Lionel Messi will make his first visit to Gillette Stadium on Saturday night, which is a busy one for the Boston sports scene. MLS analyst Taylor Twellman joins WBZ's Dan Roche to discuss the experience of seeing Messi in person, his impact on Major League Soccer, and what makes him such a special competitor.
Drake Maye was drafted third overall by the New England Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft, and can't wait to get to New England. WBZ-TV's Dan Roche caught up with the quarterback after he was picked to get his thoughts on joining the Patriots, and hear more about his athletic and competitive family.
Drake Maye was drafted third overall by the New England Patriots at the NFL Draft on Thursday night. WBZ-TV's Dan Roche introduces us to the 21-year-old who comes from a family of athletes and has a lot of upside.
South Boston parents are warning others after their two children were robbed at gunpoint at their lemonade stand.
When the French national team pulled up to their Boston hotel for their World Cup run, they were greeted by hundreds of fans.
A woman says her foster dog, a French bulldog mix, was taken by a man while she was walking in a wooded area in Saugus, Massachusetts.
Scottish fans, some wearing kilts, arrived in Boston ahead of the match against Haiti this weekend.
Drew Rasmussen struck out a career-high 13 and two-hit the Boston Red Sox over seven scoreless innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-5 victory Wednesday.
South Boston parents are warning others after their two children were robbed at gunpoint at their lemonade stand.
When the French national team pulled up to their Boston hotel for their World Cup run, they were greeted by hundreds of fans.
A Lawrence police officer is in critical condition after he was dragged two blocks while trying to stop a car.
Rebel the Walpole community resource dog died after a "tragic accident" at the police station.
The man who police said led a wild chase through two Massachusetts towns has a history of similar reckless driving, court documents allege.
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.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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."
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
South Shore natives and MasterChef winners Jesse Rosenwald and Jessica Bosworth are no strangers to the kitchen.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
Drew Rasmussen struck out a career-high 13 and two-hit the Boston Red Sox over seven scoreless innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-5 victory Wednesday.
Ben Williamson and Nick Fortes hit RBI doubles, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Star Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was on the practice field Tuesday for mandatory minicamp as he remains without a contract extension.
The New England Patriots announced 13 training camp practices that are open to the public this summer.
Yandy Díaz hit a leadoff homer and drove in two runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Monday night.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.