What you need to know for the 2017 Boston Marathon
It’s that time of year again, when spring is in the air, and the city is abuzz with thousands of runners pounding the 26.2 miles of pavement between Hopkinton and Copley Square — it’s Boston Marathon time. For those looking to cheer on loved ones, or just hoping to catch a glimpse of the 121st marathon, here’s what you need to know: Advertisement What time does it start? Start times for the 2017 marathon begin at 8:50 a.m. and go until about 11:30 a.m., with runners taking off in a predete..>> view originalIs there a better day on the Boston sports calendar than Patriots' Day?
Welcome to Boston.com’s Sports Q, our daily conversation, initiated by you and moderated by Chad Finn, about a compelling topic in Boston sports. Here’s how it works: You submit questions to Chad through Twitter, Facebook, email, his Friday chat, and any other outlet you prefer. He’ll pick one each day (except for Saturday) to answer, then we’ll take the discussion to the comments. Chad will stop by several times per day to navigate. But you drive the conversation. That question does not come f..>> view originalBulls top Celtics 106-102; Isaiah Thomas plays after sister's death
BOSTON — The Chicago Bulls waited until the final night of the regular season to cement their spot in the postseason. Jimmy Butler made sure the wait for a playoff victory was a short one.Butler had 30 points and nine rebounds and the Bulls outlasted top-seeded Boston 106-102 in Game 1 on Sunday on an emotional night for grieving Celtics star Isaiah Thomas. Playing a day after 22-year-old sister Chyna Thomas was killed in a car accident in their home state of Washington, Thomas led the Celt..>> view originalIsaiah Thomas in lineup for Celtics' Game 1 against Bulls
Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas took his regular spot in the Celtics' starting lineup tonight, a day after finding out his sister was killed in a car accident in Federal Way, Wash.Thomas led the team onto the court and received a thunderous ovation from the fans at TD Garden when introduced. The Celtics had a moment of silence for the 22-year-old Chyna Thomas, who perished in a one-car accident on Interstate 5 early Saturday morning.Despite the routine playing basketball brought, Celtics coach Brad..>> view originalJog slay suspect's legal status unclear
Authorities are still investigating the immigration status of Angel Colon-Ortiz, the 31-year-old Worcester man facing arraignment tomorrow in the killing of Princeton jogger Vanessa Marcotte.State police spokesman David Procopio said yesterday that all of the information investigators collected indicates that Colon-Ortiz is the suspect’s true name, but police have not determined whether he is legally in the United States.“We have been in communication with Homeland Security Investigations. They ..>> view originalBody of missing 23-year-old pulled from the Charles
The parents of Michael Kelleher, a 23-year-old Southborough man who had been missing since March, said his body was found in the Charles River Sunday morning.“Sadly, Michael was claimed by the Charles River the night of his disappearance . . . this morning, the river gave him back to us,” said Kelleher’s father, Mike Kelleher Sr., in a Facebook posting. The post was shared by Lori Tavella Kelleher, Kelleher’s mother. Advertisement Around 9:10 a.m., a passerby spotted a body in the eastern en..>> view originalPeople gather at the Boston Marathon finish line on Saturday ...
The 121st Boston Marathon is now just under 24 hours away — and as you walk around the city, excitement is in the air.On Saturday, ceremonies in downtown Boston marked the fourth anniversary of the 2013 marathon bombing and the 5k road race that the Boston Athletic Association puts on every year. The anniversary is now known as One Boston Day, a day of public service throughout the city. This year that included a blood drive and efforts to collect shoes for the homeless.Florida resident Patricia..>> view originalOne man dies in Lynn double shooting
LYNN — A double shooting in Lynn left one man dead and another injured Sunday afternoon, officials said.The shooting happened at about 3:09 p.m. on Exchange Street, said Lynn Police Lieutenant Glenn Dunnigan. The men, both in their 40s, were each shot multiple times. Advertisement One man, who was 46 and from Lynn, was taken to North Shore Medical Center Union Hospital where he died, said Carrie Kimball Monahan, a spokeswoman for Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett. The other victim is..>> view originalThe Boston Marathon is about running for those we've lost and those ...
Dennis Tupper’s reasons for the running Boston Marathon are achingly personal. And yet in the convivial context of the best day Boston has to offer, they are also eternally universal. “It’s just the positivity,’’ said Tupper, who is running for the Dana Farber team. “There’s no other day in Boston like it, and I’ve never seen anything like it in another city. Everybody is happy. Everybody is happy to be there and be outside after being cooped up all winter long. Everybody is in awe of what the ..>> view originalRed Sox notebook: Drew Pomeranz perplexes in wild start
Depending on which part of the linescore you look at, Red Sox starter Drew Pomeranz was either dominant or disappointing in yesterday’s 7-5 win against the Tampa Bay Rays.Pomeranz struck out 10, including five in a row at one point. He struck out the side three times, and recorded his first seven outs via strikeout. He also lasted just 4 innings, put the Red Sox in an early hole, and left the bullpen to handle more than half the game. He became the ninth MLB pitcher since 1913 — the first w..>> view original
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