10 Must Watch Olympic Events This Week (8/15)
The second week of the Rio Olympics is upon us. Here's 10 events to keep an eye on this week.
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The second week of the Rio Olympics is upon us. Here's 10 events to keep an eye on this week.
Torey Krug would probably rather be in a deep playoff run in the NHL, but the Bruins defenseman gets a pretty cool consolation prize.
Belgium defeated the U.S. 2-1 in full time and deflated the American hype and furor around our new favorite sport-of-the-moment. Although we won't see the USMNT contend for the title, good times and camaraderie were had by all.
Nipun Chopra of World Soccer Talk explains why the criticism of Michael Bradley has been unfair.
Mike and Tony react to Team USA's loss to the Germans and their subsequent advancing out of the Group of Death -- even with the loss.
John Powers of the Boston Globe is down in Brazil covering the World Cup and he joined Toucher & Rich Tuesday morning to discuss Thursday's pivotal group play match between the USA and Germany.
It was a tie in the standings, but it sure felt like a loss.
Burns called in to talk about the heartbreaking draw against Portugal as well as a Germany preview for Team USA in the World Cup.
With the U.S. and Portugal set to square off on Sunday at 6pm ET, the stakes couldn't be higher. Group G has been called the group of death by many because and it's starting to live up to it's nickname.
The Americans have never advanced from the group stage after failing to get at least a point in their opener. To say this game is huge would be an understatement.
John Powers of the Boston Globe gave T&R a World Cup preview, including the enormous amount of pressure on Brazil, the youth of the US roster, players to watch and much more.
Thursday night means it's time for some Role Play on The Adam Jones Show!
Cameron played part of his college career at the University of Rhode Island, spent five seasons in the MLS and now plays for Stoke City in the English Premier League.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Monday, February 24.
Some of the blame falls on Dan Bylsma, but Haggs wasn't buying into team USA from the start because of the players they didn't bring to Sochi.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Friday, February 21.
The United States and Canada face off in the semifinals of the Olympic hockey tournament. Follow along here!
Canada is considered to have the best collection of hockey players in the world for their Olympic roster, but NHL Network's Kathryn Tappen feels like Team USA is the favorite in Friday's game.
Krug "just kind of hung around" while on vacation in Mexico and only recently started watching the Olympic games upon his return, adding, "It looks like a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to the game tomorrow." He of course is not referring to Finland vs. Sweden
After Lolo Jones' recent Olympic disappointment, U.S. male bobsledder Chuck Berkeley took to Twitter to air his frustration for what he perceived as a slight against a more worthy athlete.
Team USA will get back on the ice on Wednesday.
Team USA faces a tough task in facing host-country Russia in a preliminary round matchup. Follow along here!
After backstopping a 7-1 victory over Slovakia on Thursday, Jonathan Quick will start in net for Team USA on Saturday against Russia.
John Powers of the Boston Globe is covering the Olympics in Sochi and came away very impressed with Team USA's 7-1 victory over Slovakia. Even though it wasn't much of a contest it was a "historic" win by the home country. He explained why on T&R Friday morning.
FIFA announced the teams Saturday that will play their 2026 World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro next summer.
The Archdiocese of Boston is clashing with a church in Dedham, Massachusetts over a nativity scene with an anti-ICE message.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A 67-year-old man has been seriously injured after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto his car in Framingham.
FIFA announced the teams Saturday that will play their 2026 World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro next summer.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continued with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club is feeling the frustration after months of illegal dumping in their parking lot, a problem staff says is unnecessarily wasting money.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A 67-year-old man has been seriously injured after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto his car in Framingham.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
FIFA announced the teams Saturday that will play their 2026 World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro next summer.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.