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One of game's characters, Guardians manager Terry Francona set to end career defined by class, touch

Sep. 26, 2023 09:16 AM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — At some point in the next few days, Terry Francona will hop on his celebrated scooter, zip along the underground concrete concourses of Progressive Field and leave the ballpark he's called home the past 11 seasons for the final time. His ride is nearly over. ...

Rare tickets to Ford’s Theatre on the night Lincoln was assassinated auction for $262,500

Sep. 25, 2023 14:17 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — A pair of front-row balcony tickets to Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865 — the night President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth — sold at auction for $262,500, according to a Boston-based auction house. The tickets are stamped with the date,...

Plummer's six touchdowns lead Louisville in 56-28 rout of Boston College

Sep. 23, 2023 20:25 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville quarterback Jack Plummer could do little wrong on Saturday, and it led to a career day for the fifth-year senior quarterback. Plummer completed 18-of-21 passes for 388 yards and a career-high five touchdowns to lead the Cardinals (4-0, 2-0 Atlantic...

White Sox place right-hander Michael Kopech on IL after cyst removed from right knee

Sep. 22, 2023 20:19 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Michael Kopech on the 15-day injured list after he underwent surgery to remove a cyst from his right knee. The team said the 27-year-old Kopech had the surgery Friday morning and the recovery time is six to eight weeks. ...

Massachusetts has a huge waitlist for state-funded housing. So why are 2,300 units vacant?

Sep. 22, 2023 06:06 AM EDT

Deb Libby is running out of time to find a place to live. Libby, 56, moved to Worcester, Massachusetts, four years ago, in part to be closer to the doctors treating her for pancreatic cancer. But the landlord wants her out by the end of the month and she can’t find...

Climate activists disrupt traffic in Boston to call attention to fossil fuel policies

Sep. 21, 2023 16:17 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Climate activists briefly disrupted the morning commute in Boston Thursday to put pressure on the state’s governor to ban fossil fuel infrastructure. The 15-minute protest blocked a roadway outside the South Station Transportation Center in downtown Boston. Boston...

Louisville hosts Boston College in return to ACC play, aiming to retain share of first place

Sep. 21, 2023 13:45 PM EDT

Boston College (1-2, 0-1 ACC) at Louisville (3-0, 1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ACC) Line: Louisville by 13½ according to FanDuel.com Sportsbook. Series: Louisville leads 8-7. WHAT’S AT STAKE The unbeaten Cardinals aim to retain a share...

First private US passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link Miami and Orlando at high speed

Sep. 21, 2023 11:42 AM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — The first big test of whether privately owned high-speed passenger train service can prosper in the United States will launch Friday when Florida's Brightline begins running trains between Miami and Orlando, reaching speeds of 125 mph (200 kph). It's a $5 billion bet...

Playoff-chasing Rangers hit 4 homers in a 15-5 win over Red Sox after trailing 4-0 early

Sep. 20, 2023 18:42 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — With all of their All-Stars back in the lineup, the Texas Rangers are starting to feel good again going into their most important stretch of the season. “This is more who we were,” manager Bruce Bochy said. Marcus Semien drove in three...

Boston College suspends swimming and diving program after school determines hazing took place

Sep. 20, 2023 15:57 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College says its men's and women's swimming and diving program has been placed on indefinite suspension after university administrators determined hazing had taken place within the program. The school released a one-paragraph statement on Wednesday and didn't...