Through his years as a youth sports coach, Robert “Bob” Burt always knew why he was there: the kids. That's … [Read more...] about APPRECIATION: ‘Mr. Burt’ was always there for the kids
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Team of the Week – Peabody girls lacrosse
Joey Barrett
You know what I’ve been thinking? Power rankings are good to know, but don’t tell the whole story… Just … [Read more...] about Team of the Week – Peabody girls lacrosse
ROUNDUP: Swampscott delivers 16-piece to Gloucester
Joey Barrett
Several high school events were postponed due to weather conditions Swampscott’s girls lacrosse team had it … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: Swampscott delivers 16-piece to Gloucester
KRAUSE: Where do the Red Sox hide the broken mirror?
Steve Krause
Last Friday night, Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas fell down in a heap after beating out a dribbler to the … [Read more...] about KRAUSE: Where do the Red Sox hide the broken mirror?
Celtics blow 20 point lead, fall to Knicks in Game 1
The Associated Press
BOSTON — Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 29 points before Mikal Bridges stole the ball from Jaylen … [Read more...] about Celtics blow 20 point lead, fall to Knicks in Game 1
ROUNDUP: Lynnfield bats light up Newburyport
Mark Aboyoun
Several high school sporting events were postponed due to weather conditions. Lynnfield’s offense and defense … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: Lynnfield bats light up Newburyport
Marblehead serving up strong season
Mark Aboyoun
MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead boys tennis team is off to a great start to the season as the Magicians hold an … [Read more...] about Marblehead serving up strong season
Three years, three wins for St. Mary’s in Maag tournament
Joey Barrett
LYNN — Fraser Field was the place to be over the weekend, with the junior varsity baseball teams of Lynn … [Read more...] about Three years, three wins for St. Mary’s in Maag tournament
Spartans compete across The Commonwealth
For the Item
It was a marathon of a day for St. Mary's track and field program, featuring a rare doubleheader. Saturday … [Read more...] about Spartans compete across The Commonwealth
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Call them the come-from-behind Rams
Joey Barrett
Despite trailing by two runs Saturday, Lynn Classical’s baseball team (9-2) stayed hot, taking down the Saugus … [Read more...] about WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Call them the come-from-behind Rams
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HALLORAN: The Kentucky Derby is more than a horse race
Paul Halloran
In “The Kentucky Derby — How the Run for the Roses Became America’s Premier Sporting Event,” author James … [Read more...] about HALLORAN: The Kentucky Derby is more than a horse race
ROUNDUP: Saugus blanks Winthrop at home
Mark Aboyoun
The Saugus baseball team picked up a big Northeastern Conference win over Winthrop on Friday evening. The … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: Saugus blanks Winthrop at home
Red-hot St. Mary’s playing ‘one game at a time’
Mark Aboyoun
LYNN — A year removed from losing in the state championship game, the St. Mary’s baseball team is on a quest … [Read more...] about Red-hot St. Mary’s playing ‘one game at a time’
ROUNDUP: Peabody escapes Bishop Fenwick, captures Danish Cup
Joey Barrett
In a back-and-forth thriller of a boys lacrosse game, host Peabody defeated Bishop Fenwick, 8-7, in Thursday’s … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: Peabody escapes Bishop Fenwick, captures Danish Cup
Team of the Week – Lynn Jets lacrosse
Joey Barrett
You know what I’ve been thinking? You just can’t count anyone out… After starting the season 0-3 and 1-6, … [Read more...] about Team of the Week – Lynn Jets lacrosse
ABOYOUN: I like it, Patriots
Mark Aboyoun
Well, it's been a week since the NFL Draft and I couldn’t be more excited about how the New England Patriots … [Read more...] about ABOYOUN: I like it, Patriots
Positives from a negative for Swampscott
Mark Aboyoun
SWAMPSCOTT — In Wednesday’s Northeastern Conference softball showdown between Swampscott and Danvers, the … [Read more...] about Positives from a negative for Swampscott
ROUNDUP: Marblehead’s Tessa Francis tosses second no-hitter of the season
Joey Barrett
No home-field advantage. No problem. Marblehead’s softball team upped its record to 9-1 with Wednesday’s … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: Marblehead’s Tessa Francis tosses second no-hitter of the season
St. Mary’s girl flies the Team USA flag
Mark Aboyoun
LYNN — Not many athletes – any age, any level – can say they’ve had a better year than St. Mary’s Kaileigh … [Read more...] about St. Mary’s girl flies the Team USA flag
Hot Topics – Lynn English Athletic Director Dick Newton
Mark Aboyoun
It’s no secret that sports fans have opinions. And, more often than not, you’ve got to learn how to defend … [Read more...] about Hot Topics – Lynn English Athletic Director Dick Newton