Marathon experience doesn’t end at the finish line
The women’s elite runners leave the starting line in Hopkinton during the 115th running of the Boston Marathon on Monday morning. (Photo / Associated Press)... Read more.
Rich on Running: Boston Marathon a hot topic at BPL barefoot-running event
While the main topic of Saturday’s panel discussion at the Boston Public Library centered on barefoot running, the Boston Marathon was a frequent side subject.Christopher... Read more.
Were Sox too arrogant about themselves entering the season? NAY: Their talent justified great expectations
On April Fool’s Day, after the Texas Rangers had denied Terry Francona’s ballclub the right to make this a wire-to-wire job, the Red Sox manager still... Read more.
Saugus’ Bob Catinazzo runs Marathon to help Lynn youngster
(This is the sixth in a series of previews on local Boston Marathon participants)Bob Catinazzo of Saugus runs the Boston Marathon to benefit Children’s Hospital,... Read more.
Wakefield’s autobiography, like his career, is a real page-turner
BOSTON – Tim Wakefield’s popularity as a member of the Boston Red Sox was on display Tuesday, as Sox fans lined up to see their hero sign copies of his... Read more.
Rich on Running: Hello from Heartbreak Hill
Boston has always been known for its hills. John Winthrop exhorted his fellow Puritans to be “as a City upon a Hill” in 1630 ? colonials battled Redcoats... Read more.
Should fans boo Sox against Yanks at Fenway tonight? NAY: You gotta have faith
Boston is a legendarily grumpy city. When Parliament taxed us on tea back in 1773, we didn’t just say “gee, that stinks” and cough up the cash.... Read more.
Knee injury makes Mike Derby’s Marathon a challenging one
(This is the second of a series of articles on local runners who will be tackling the Boston Marathon this year)In retrospect, Mike Derby says he knows how his right... Read more.
Mass. United soccer team could be coming to Manning Field
Manning Field could be the new home field for the Mass. United Football Club soccer team, which is waiting to hear the city’s decision on that subject.Mass.... Read more.
Will Red Sox win the 2011 World Series? NAY: They lack key ingredients
Do the Boston Red Sox have enough stars? Sure. But they don’t have enough fundamentals, and because of that, the stars won’t align for a World Series... Read more.