Fans Denounce Racism With Sign Hanging From Fenway Park's Green Monster
The sign — draped over the top middle of the Monster — had a black background with white letters that read: "Racism is as American as baseball."
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The sign — draped over the top middle of the Monster — had a black background with white letters that read: "Racism is as American as baseball."
Pinch-hitter Mitch Moreland hit a two-run single in Boston's four-run seventh inning and the Red Sox rallied to beat the New York Yankees 9-6 on Friday night.
Visiting Boston can be a fun adventure. This city offers something for everyone, including sports fans, shoppers and history enthusiasts. Check out these must-experience adventures during your weekend getaway to Boston.
It's a common aphorism that objects in your rear-view mirror are closer than they appear.
A fan whose head was bloodied by a broken bat that flew into the stands at Fenway Park is in serious condition, her family said in a statement released Saturday by a Boston hospital.
Andrew Miller had a chance to seal New York's sweep by retiring the bottom of the Red Sox order. A pair of walks and a fielding error later, he was facing Boston slugger David Ortiz with two outs and the bases loaded.
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Fans in pinstripes milled unharassed inside Fenway Park — a scene unimaginable a decade ago — mixing with Bostonians showing their esteem for a player who relished the rivalry as much as they do.
Commissioner Bud Selig was honored by the Boston Red Sox for a half-century in baseball ahead of Saturday's game.
Derek Jeter took the night off after his emotional final home game and watched a bunch of New York Yankees rookies beat a group of Boston Red Sox rookies 3-2 on Friday.
Without further ado, here are seven major-league ballparks that are better -- for a variety of reasons -- than Citi Field and Yankee Stadium.
The big winner in all this could figure to be the Yankees, who will host a tired Tampa Bay squad for a three-game set starting Friday.
Jacoby Ellsbury doubled, tripled, drove in two runs and made a sliding catch in his return to Fenway Park, helping the New York Yankees and Masahiro Tanaka beat the Boston Red Sox 9-3 on Tuesday night.
Johnny Damon was beloved in Boston. Then, seemingly overnight, he became in the eyes of the Red Sox's faithful a modern day Judas.
Masahiro Tanaka is well aware of what awaits in his first start Tuesday night at Fenway Park: the Green Monster and Boston's fanatical fans.
Ted Williams never did it. Not Carl Yastrzemski. Not Carlton Fisk. Not even Pedro Martinez and Curt Schilling, who ended The Curse nearly a decade ago.
Weather permitting, the World Series is set to start Wednesday night at Fenway Park with the Boston Red Sox hosting the St. Louis Cardinals.
"A great ceremony. Great," the Yankees closer said. "Well done. Humbling. At the same time, I definitely appreciate what the Red Sox organization did. I will never forget it."
The Yankees lost their second straight after a three-game winning streak and fell 2 1/2 games behind Tampa Bay for the AL's second wild-card spot.
The Red Sox invited fans to be seated by 7:30 p.m. for the tribute, adding that some tickets are still available. The game is scheduled to start at 8:05 p.m.
While it may not be realistic to visit every single stadium in the country, one solution is to select a few stadiums whose legacies are forever etched in time and featured some of the biggest cultural icons in the history of American sports.
If the Yankees take two-of-three or better, it could be a head start to a strong second half. The Red Sox may feel good about the first half of their season, but reality is about to hit them in the face.
In the wake of the unspeakable Boston Marathon bombings, the Yankees paid tribute to the city of Boston when they hosted the Diamondbacks in the Bronx Tuesday night.
Maybe it's too soon this second, but by tomorrow we will clamor for sports, for the soothing transaction of a three-pointer, the staccato squeak of sneakers, the crisp crack of a bat meeting a ball.
Baseball is holding its annual Jackie Robinson Day on the 66th anniversary of his breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base said in a social media post that it was locked down following an incident during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The NYPD said Elvin Suarez struck four pedestrians after his 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV veered over a concrete island near West 109th St. and Amsterdam Ave.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
For the first time since 2001, all four PATH train lines will operate seven days a week.
Trader Joe's said the chain's busiest store in the U.S. is shutting down for several months.
The largest HIV and AIDS fundraising event in the U.S. took off in the heart of NYC, with a few familiar faces in attendance as well. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided at the Mountain Home Air Force Base.
The New York judge is expected to rule on whether key evidence will be admissible in Mangione's state trial.
